Pat Passett

Operational Analytics and A Modern Data Hub Help Suppliers Meet Walmart’s OTIF Standards
Recently, Walmart upped its requirement for the on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery of full truckloads within a two-day window from 85 to 87…

Why a Modern Data Hub is Crucial for Visualization and Other Analytic Tools
Data visualization and other analytic tools make it very easy for business analysts and others to create eye-catching dashboards that highlight key…

KPIs That Purchasing Executives Need
Companies that focus on strategic sourcing can generate substantial economic value not just by eliminating waste, reducing costs and improving administrative efficiency,…

Are Your Business Analytics and Reports in Distress?
For businesses that use dashboards and other types of analytics and reports to help run their companies, it isn’t uncommon for many…

Why Businesses Need A Data Hub For Analysis & Reporting
It’s true that a business’s success depends on accurate, fact-based decisions. Business intelligence solutions can facilitate the decision-making process by helping companies…

Value of Analytics for Wholesale Distributors
Analytics can help wholesale distributors maximize profits, but it isn’t just about gaining insights from the data. It’s only those distributors who…

Using Analytics to Manage Inventory
It’s true that inventory management is a challenge for both manufacturers and distributors. Each supply management issue that can arise has repercussions….

Performance Reporting and the Operational Restructuring Process
When companies begin to struggle financially and decide to institute a restructuring initiative to turn things around, many focus solely on the financial aspects of the organization. …

Using Data To Align Your Sales and Supply Chain Teams
Ensuring that your sales and supply chain teams are in sync is one way that you can enhance the customer experience. However,…

The Value of Business Intelligence and Transparency
One of the biggest benefits that analytics can have on an organization is the ability to empower employees across the business. That’s…