Challenge
AGI addressed the following reporting challenges after implementing Atlas address for the organization:
- Accessing applicable data
- Rekeying data from Microsoft Dynamics into spreadsheets
- A lack of access to real-time information
- A heavy reliance on IT to create or edit reports
- Creating reports in a timely manner
- Combining/consolidating GL and non-GL data from core systems and other database sources
The company then evaluated the following reporting tools before selecting Atlas:
- Management Reporter
- An Excel add-in
Solution
AGI used Atlas as a replacement for Management Reporter, and uses the following supplemental reporting tools with Atlas:
- Power BI tools
- A data warehouse solution
AGI also uses the Atlas query functionality for reporting beyond Financials/GL for the following types of reports beyond Financials/GL:
- Manufacturing Procurement
- Human Resources
- Sales
- Inventory
- Payables/Receivables
- Cost Management
Results
- Freed more than 50% of their organization’s IT support now that they have Atlas to create reports.
- Trimmed more than 60% from their previous reporting process after using Atlas.