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A look at how QlikView adds value to Orthomedics’ ERP system

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Healthcare & Hospitals Retail
Applicable Functions	Human Resources Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Predictive Quality Analytics Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Orthomedics, a leading importer and distributor of medical products in South Africa, was facing challenges with its existing ERP system. The system was successful in storing information but lacked high-performance data analysis tools. This resulted in managers spending more time sorting out IT issues rather than analyzing the data. Other problems included the time taken to retrieve the information and distribute reports. With a national footprint, the timely distribution of accurate information was critical. The company had reached a point where it needed to generate over 150 sales analysis reports to cover various requirements. Read More
About Customer	Orthomedics is an importer and distributor of medical products. Headquartered in Cape Town, the company has branches and salespeople throughout South Africa. The company began trading in 1986 and in February 2000 was awarded the Medi-Clinic Supplier of the Year 1999. Orthomedics continues to be a market leader in the Orthopaedic and Spinal markets within South Africa. The company also services non-orthopaedic markets such as gynaecology, plastics, cardiology and vascular surgery. Read More
Solution	Realizing that a vital aspect was missing from the ERP system, the company took the decision to implement the business intelligence (BI) and data analysis software – QlikView. They chose QlikView because it runs in-memory and does not use OLAP based technology. This gives much better response times and simplifies the implementation and use of BI significantly. QlikView also teaches people to focus on analysis instead of reporting. The 150 sales analysis reports where replaced with a single sales data model that also provides guided analysis. Apart from the fact that it is much simpler to manage, users now have easy access to relevant information which they can manipulate as required – they don’t need to ask an IT person for assistance. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Healthcare & Hospitals

Retail

Applicable Functions

Human Resources

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Predictive Quality Analytics

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Orthomedics, a leading importer and distributor of medical products in South Africa, was facing challenges with its existing ERP system. The system was successful in storing information but lacked high-performance data analysis tools. This resulted in managers spending more time sorting out IT issues rather than analyzing the data. Other problems included the time taken to retrieve the information and distribute reports. With a national footprint, the timely distribution of accurate information was critical. The company had reached a point where it needed to generate over 150 sales analysis reports to cover various requirements.

About Customer

Orthomedics is an importer and distributor of medical products. Headquartered in Cape Town, the company has branches and salespeople throughout South Africa. The company began trading in 1986 and in February 2000 was awarded the Medi-Clinic Supplier of the Year 1999. Orthomedics continues to be a market leader in the Orthopaedic and Spinal markets within South Africa. The company also services non-orthopaedic markets such as gynaecology, plastics, cardiology and vascular surgery.

Solution

Realizing that a vital aspect was missing from the ERP system, the company took the decision to implement the business intelligence (BI) and data analysis software – QlikView. They chose QlikView because it runs in-memory and does not use OLAP based technology. This gives much better response times and simplifies the implementation and use of BI significantly. QlikView also teaches people to focus on analysis instead of reporting. The 150 sales analysis reports where replaced with a single sales data model that also provides guided analysis. Apart from the fact that it is much simpler to manage, users now have easy access to relevant information which they can manipulate as required – they don’t need to ask an IT person for assistance.

Impact #1	Supplemented existing ERP system designed for data storage but lacking high-performance data analysis tools
Impact #2	Decreased time spent accessing and analyzing critical data with real-time information reporting
Impact #3	Raised efficiency levels, saving the company time and money

Impact #1

Supplemented existing ERP system designed for data storage but lacking high-performance data analysis tools

Impact #2

Decreased time spent accessing and analyzing critical data with real-time information reporting

Impact #3

Raised efficiency levels, saving the company time and money

Benefit #1	Orthomedics’ eight directors are now saving two hours each at weekly meetings

Benefit #1

Orthomedics’ eight directors are now saving two hours each at weekly meetings

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A look at how QlikView adds value to Orthomedics’ ERP system

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