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SML Group gains real-time sales data

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Functions	Sales & Marketing Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Predictive Replenishment Inventory Management
Services	Data Science Services
Challenge	SML Group, a global branding and retail solution provider with production sites and sales networks in over 30 countries, faced the challenge of consolidating data from various sources. The company needed to provide timely reports that would support its operations and management. The vast geographical spread of the company's operations made it difficult to manage and monitor the levels, age, and condition of stocks at different production sites. Additionally, the company needed a comprehensive view of its global sales performance. Read More
About Customer	SML Group is a global branding and retail solution provider with production sites and sales networks in over 30 countries. The company offers a wide range of solutions to its clients, including branding, technology, and retail solutions. SML's global presence and extensive operations make it a significant player in the branding and retail solutions industry. The company's operations span across various geographical locations, making it challenging to manage and monitor its resources effectively. The company needed a solution that could consolidate data from various sources and provide timely reports to support its operations and management. Read More
Solution	To address its challenges, SML Group turned to Qlik's solutions. The company implemented Qlik Sense GeoAnalytics to manage raw materials. This solution allowed SML Group to check the levels, age, and condition of stocks at different production sites. In addition to managing raw materials, SML Group also created a QlikView sales performance dashboard. This dashboard provided a single view of global sales, enabling the company to monitor its sales performance effectively. The implementation of Qlik's solutions provided SML Group with the tools necessary to streamline its operations and improve its management processes. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Applicable Functions

Sales & Marketing

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Predictive Replenishment

Inventory Management

Services

Data Science Services

Challenge

SML Group, a global branding and retail solution provider with production sites and sales networks in over 30 countries, faced the challenge of consolidating data from various sources. The company needed to provide timely reports that would support its operations and management. The vast geographical spread of the company's operations made it difficult to manage and monitor the levels, age, and condition of stocks at different production sites. Additionally, the company needed a comprehensive view of its global sales performance.

About Customer

SML Group is a global branding and retail solution provider with production sites and sales networks in over 30 countries. The company offers a wide range of solutions to its clients, including branding, technology, and retail solutions. SML's global presence and extensive operations make it a significant player in the branding and retail solutions industry. The company's operations span across various geographical locations, making it challenging to manage and monitor its resources effectively. The company needed a solution that could consolidate data from various sources and provide timely reports to support its operations and management.

Solution

To address its challenges, SML Group turned to Qlik's solutions. The company implemented Qlik Sense GeoAnalytics to manage raw materials. This solution allowed SML Group to check the levels, age, and condition of stocks at different production sites. In addition to managing raw materials, SML Group also created a QlikView sales performance dashboard. This dashboard provided a single view of global sales, enabling the company to monitor its sales performance effectively. The implementation of Qlik's solutions provided SML Group with the tools necessary to streamline its operations and improve its management processes.

Impact #1	Materials are used more efficiently, leading to reduced wastage.
Impact #2	The company's environmental impact is reduced due to efficient use of materials.
Impact #3	Sales forecasting is streamlined by comparing budgets against actual performance.

Impact #1

Materials are used more efficiently, leading to reduced wastage.

Impact #2

The company's environmental impact is reduced due to efficient use of materials.

Impact #3

Sales forecasting is streamlined by comparing budgets against actual performance.

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SML Group gains real-time sales data

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