Leading Camera Manufacturer
A UK-based division of a global manufacturer specialising in high-performance cameras, lenses, and photographic accessories.
The challenge.
Eliminating Reporting Bottlenecks Through Automation
The client maintained a highly prescriptive weekly reporting format that took several days to produce manually in Excel. Their monthly reporting process was also complex and error-prone due to intricate calculations. With a recent migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365, they saw an opportunity to automate reporting but lacked the in-house capability to design and implement a scalable solution.
The solution.
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Automated Reporting Architecture
We implemented a Power BI solution built around a semantic model that optimised data for reporting and embedded complex business logic. This model served as the foundation for automating both weekly and monthly reports, replacing manual Excel-based processes with scalable, governed analytics.
2
Paginated Reporting for Prescriptive Formats
Due to the client's strict reporting requirements, standard Power BI visuals were insufficient. We developed Power BI Paginated Reports to replicate their existing formats with precision, ensuring continuity while improving efficiency and reducing errors.
3
Governed Development Lifecycle
To support sustainable reporting operations, we established isolated Power BI environments aligned with best practices for development lifecycle management. This structure enables controlled deployment, versioning, and maintenance of reports and semantic models.
The results.
What did we achieve in 3 months?
Instant Access to Insights
Reporting that previously took days or weeks to produce is now instantly available. This rapid turnaround has shortened the time between identifying significant camera defects and initiating remediation, enabling faster operational responses and improving product quality oversight.
Elimination of Manual Effort
All manual reporting tasks within the in-scope areas have been fully automated. This has freed up hundreds of hours each month, allowing teams to redirect their time toward more strategic and impactful work, such as analysis, planning, and process improvement.
Scalable Reporting Framework
The solution provides a scalable foundation for introducing additional pixel-perfect reports. These reports are optimised for PDF distribution, ensuring they meet strict formatting requirements while remaining easy to maintain and extend as business needs evolve.
Improved Accuracy and Consistency
By embedding complex business logic into the semantic model and automating report generation, the client has significantly reduced errors and inconsistencies. This has increased confidence in the data and improved decision-making across operational and leadership teams.
