NCI gains single source of truth with SAP Business Intelligence implementation
“The implementation of SAP Business Warehouse and Portal has allowed information to be readily used across all facets of the business. A quantum leap for NCI has taken place since its implementation.”
Frank Correa, Demand Manager, NCI
“The speed of the reports not only leads to one version of the truth now being a reality, but allows time for deeper analysis of what the numbers mean. ”
Sam Posterino, Management Accounting Manager, NCI
Challenge
- Provide NCI with a ‘single version of truth’enabling it to implement a new integrated business management reporting framework
- Reduce reliance on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint based reporting
- Provide NCI with a system to undertake more in-depth analysis of its sales performance across each of its product families
- Give NCI the ability to ‘slice and dice’ data and the flexibility to model forecasts based on changing criteria
Solution
- Implement SAP BI7.0 and SAP portal technology to allow standardised information presentation to ensure consistent data interpretation
- Provide NCI with reliable reporting derived systematically from source data presented in predefined reports
- Provide capability for both formal and ad-hoc reporting for self service analysis
- Give access to reports through the use of Internet Explorer and the Portal
Return on Investment
- Fifty percent or more time reduction preparing and reviewing reports
- Smarter reporting provides more time to perform information analysis, with less time devoted to gathering information
- Improved data accuracy through the application of business rules and reduced dependence on spreadsheets
- Creation of controlled and reliable reports targeted at core business areas such as sales, production and costs
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Customer Profile
National Can Industries (NCI)
NCI was established by four can-makers in 1954. Today the company is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, has extensive operations in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, and employs more than 750 staff.
Today, NCI comprises two operating businesses: NCI Packaging – Metal and Plastic manufacturing; and Pacmetal Services – Supplies highly decorated, coated and plain Tinplate and aluminium, ready for use by local and international packaging manufacturers.
NCI’s core values of customer care, quality, flexibility, innovation, value for money and partnership have been sustained since its inception.
The company’s ongoing success is a testimony to the vision of its founders who sought to build an organisation that would embrace change and thrive over the long term.
