Implementation of Work

Step 4: Implementation of Work

The journey to a data-driven future takes a major leap forward in this step. It's where our plans and designs transform into reality. At SBI, we understand that business operations can't take a backseat, so we ensure a seamless and non-disruptive implementation process.

What To Expect

  1. Data Discovery: We'll delve into your systems, uncovering all the data that will form the backbone of your analytics. The data could be customer information, sales data, inventory records, or financials. Every piece of information that can shed light on your operations and provide insights into your business performance will be considered.

  2. Data Consolidation: All discovered data is then organized and moved to a scalable, cloud-based data warehouse. This process is crucial in ensuring your data is easily accessible, secure, and ready for analysis.

  3. Analytics Implementation: This is where the magic happens. We'll link the data, creating connections that allow us to generate a comprehensive picture of your business. Using cutting-edge data visualization tools, we'll create customized, self-service reporting solutions that will give you a dynamic, real-time look into your operations.

  4. First Delivery: Our goal is to deliver your initial analytics capabilities within three weeks of starting the implementation. Although this timeline could vary depending on the complexity of the project, we strive to provide you with a world-class analytics system as quickly as possible.

At this stage, your business is on the cusp of unlocking insights you've never had before, empowering you to make informed, strategic decisions. You're not just upgrading your systems - you're elevating your business to new heights.

Example 1: Streamlining Restaurant Operations

Scenario: Let's say you own a chain of restaurants. You have multiple data sources such as POS systems, inventory management, employee scheduling, and online food delivery platforms. All these systems are separate, making it hard to get a holistic view of your operations.

Implementation Process:

  1. Data Discovery: We identify all your data sources - the POS system, inventory software, employee management system, and delivery platforms. We note the type of data each system generates and how frequently it's updated.

  2. Data Consolidation: Using Fivetran, we set up automated data streams from each source to a centralized Google BigQuery data warehouse. This ensures your data is always up-to-date and ready for analysis.

  3. Analytics Implementation: Once the data is centralized, we use dbt to model and transform your data into a format that's optimized for analysis. We'll create connections between different data points, such as linking sales data with inventory levels and employee schedules.

  4. First Delivery: We then design dashboards using Looker Studio, providing you with real-time insights into your operations. You'll see which items are most popular, how inventory levels correlate with sales, and even how employee schedules affect your business performance.

Example 2: E-commerce Business Expansion

Scenario: You run a successful brick-and-mortar store and are looking to expand into e-commerce. You have sales data, customer data, and inventory data, but they're all disconnected. You're also about to generate a whole new set of data from your online store.

Implementation Process:

  1. Data Discovery: We identify all your existing data sources, plus the new ones from your online store. This includes sales data from both physical and online stores, customer data, and inventory data.

  2. Data Consolidation: We use Fivetran to automate data streams from all these sources into a Google BigQuery data warehouse. This single source of truth will hold all your business data, making it easy to analyze.

  3. Analytics Implementation: We use dbt to model and transform your data into a suitable format for analysis. We link online and offline sales data, customer interactions, and inventory levels, creating a comprehensive view of your business.

  4. First Delivery: Using Looker Studio, we design dashboards that provide real-time insights into both your physical and online store operations. You'll be able to see how online sales are impacting overall sales, what items are popular online versus in-store, and how inventory levels are being affected.

With these dashboards, you'll be equipped to make strategic decisions to drive your e-commerce expansion successfully.