The Challenges: Manual Reporting Process Slow and Prone to Errors
The reporting environment at PBC Linear was slow, rigid, and inefficient, hindering decision-making and frustrating users. Reports were difficult to customize and lacked flexibility following the move to the cloud. This made it difficult for teams to respond quickly to operational challenges, reduced trust in the data, and left the company reliant on vendor support.
- Rigid ERP reporting: Out-of-the-box ERP reporting was difficult to use and not extensible; adding custom data was tedious.
- Slow and unreliable processes: Reports updated only once or twice daily, which slowed reaction to operational issues and reduced trust in the data.
- Cloud transition challenges: Moving to the cloud limited direct database access, reducing the ability to perform quick ad-hoc analysis.
- High dependency on vendor support: Frequent downtime and costly support delayed reporting and limited customizations.
The Sparkflow Solution
Sparkflow was chosen for its speed, flexibility, and ability to empower PBC Linear teams. Within two months, PBC Linear regained control of its data, restored secure access to its cloud ERP data, integrated data from other systems, and enabled employees to create their own analytics through Power BI and Excel.
- Fast go-live: PBC Linear was fully operational within two months.
- Cloud data staging: Easy access to cloud ERP data for secure analysis using Excel
- Flexible analytics: Customizable Power BI dashboards refreshed hourly
- Enablement-first approach: Video training, hands-on workshops, and quick response support led to PBC Linear self-sufficiency.
Results & Measurable Impact
The implementation of Sparkflow delivered immediate, measurable improvements. Reporting speed and accuracy improved dramatically, trust in data was restored, and leaders across the company began relying on reports daily to drive business outcomes.
Speed
Report creation dropped from days to a few hours; ad-hoc requests in just minutes
Freshness
Daily snapshot reports became near-real-time analytics delivered in Power BI
Trust
Legacy reporting errors were identified and corrected; data is now accurate and consistent
Business Impact
Reports drive P&L and commission processes, enabling faster, more confident decision-making
Adoption
Daily distribution of reports is now routine across the organization
Liventus, A Trusted Partner!
With Sparkflow providing a quality data foundation, PBC Linear is now focused on expanding its analytic capabilities. Efforts are underway to enhance dashboard design, improve responsiveness and user experience, and deepen insights to support strategic growth and future AI development.