Retrieving data from ERP to Excel is a familiar process for organizations. Why doing this? Usually, when data analysis is required and the ERP cannot provide it seemlessly under specific results requirements. Typically, the data analysis is performed manually in Excel. Alternative approach is utilizing the opportunity of automation and use procedures adapted exactly to specific process.
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Issue: In many cases obtaining a report based on ERP data requires analysts' manual work for data mining and complementary analysis, time consuming and exposed to inaccuracies. Solution: Automation of data analysis procedures by export/import ERP data into a custom developed tool. Result: From several hours to several minutes by on-click procedure and improved data reliability |
Organizations IT infrastructure usually contains core information systems, such as ERP, CRM, data warehouses, BI solutions and more. Whenever a process has no preoper reflection in core systems, users emerge to other available tools to accomplish their needs. Excel is a good example in a business realm. However, the real power of excel usually stays unrevealed and causes major difficulties for users. Development of automated tools based on Office platform allows significant improvement in usage and functional levels. For instance, ERP sourced data files can be arranged and imported into excel based on automatic procedure. |
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