Implemented in less than two months, Sparkflow was able to deliver customized Power BI reports and enable quick ad-hoc analysis and smarter decisions.

THE CHALLENGE

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 Migration Challenges: Moving to the cloud limited direct database access, reducing the ability to perform quick ad-hoc analysis.

• High Dependency on Vendors: Frequent downtime and costly support delayed reporting and limited customizations.

THE 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.

Our Sparkflow solution allowed for:

• 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.

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

• Data Integrity & Trust: Legacy reporting errors were identified and corrected; data is now accurate and consistent. These reports drive P&L and commission processes, enabling faster, more confident decision-making.

• Adoption & Frequency: Daily snapshot reports delivered in Power BI are now distributed across the organization.