Limendo mERP Strategic BI – Data-Driven Decisions for Enterprise Leadership.
The ideal basis for implementing data-driven decision-making.
The mERP Business Intelligence module uses a special replica database that ensures that extensive data processing and analysis do not impair the speed and performance of the operational system. The data is replicated from the main database and processed in a separate environment. This allows large amounts of data to be analyzed without disrupting ongoing business operations.
The module focuses on the preparation of standard data from the areas of sales, production, purchasing, and financial key figures. This information is organized in so-called “cubes” – multidimensional data structures that enable in-depth analysis of complex relationships.
The data is visualized using Microsoft Power BI, a market-leading business intelligence solution according to Gartner Research. Power BI enables intuitive and understandable presentation of company data and offers cross-platform access: whether via iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS, the most important key figures are available at any time and can be viewed in real time. This is particularly advantageous when quick decisions are required or you are on the go.
A key advantage of the mERP Business Intelligence module is that its standard components are ready for immediate use. They are designed to greatly reduce the internal effort required for implementation and use. Companies can get started right away, without long development phases, and immediately benefit from data-based insights—saving time and resources.
In addition, the module offers comprehensive customization and expansion options. If there are special requirements, the solution can be individually configured so that all relevant data sources and key figures are included in the evaluations and reports. The reports can be tailored precisely to specific business needs.
In addition to classic static reports, the system provides interactive dashboards. These allow for a detailed analysis of company data and can be set up to display the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) in real time. This supports the continuous monitoring of company performance and enables immediate intervention in the event of deviations or critical developments.
- Decisions are based on assumptions, not verifiable data facts.
- Critical trends and costly variances are identified too late.
- Executives spend more time on manual data retrieval than on strategic analysis.
- Operational systems slow down significantly when comprehensive reports are executed.
The Solution: mERP BI – Enterprise Analysis Without Operational Impact.
The mERP Business Intelligence module is specifically engineered to isolate complex analytics from your mission-critical operational processes. It utilizes a specialized, open-source-based architecture that operates independently of the main ERP database. All relevant information is regularly synchronized and processed in a separate replica environment, ensuring the operational system remains fast and stable—even during complex queries and large data volume processing.
Architecture Benefits: Maximized Performance and Reliability
- Zero Performance Degradation in live, operational processes.
- Maximized Data Security and Consistency across all analysis and reporting environments.
- Capability for Extensive, Multi-Dimensional Analysis required for enterprise strategy.
- Independent Test and Evaluation Environment for secure data exploration.
- Cost Efficiency compared to proprietary methods (e.g., Microsoft Azure Databricks) due to the open-source nature of the underlying architecture.
Data Structure: Intelligent Cubes for Multi-Dimensional Analysis.
At its core, mERP BI prepares standard data from Sales, Production, Procurement, Projects, HR, and Finance. This information is organized into multi-dimensional "Cubes" (Data Cubes). This structure allows analysts to combine data arbitrarily and analyze it by strategic dimensions such as time period, product line, geographic location, or customer segment.
Each Cube Provides a Specific Strategic View of Your Enterprise:
- Sales Cube: Revenue, Sales Volume, Customer Structure, Contribution Margins.
- Procurement Cube: Purchasing Volume, Supplier Performance, Price Trend Analysis.
- Production Cube: Manufacturing Volume, Scrap Rates, Efficiency KPIs.
- Finance Cube: Costs, Earnings, Liquidity, Profit Margins.
- Additional, custom cubes can be configured within minutes, and the associated enterprise reports can be developed within hours.
Executive Visualization with Microsoft Power BI.
Implementation: Immediate Readiness and Strategic Customization.
The mERP BI module is designed for immediate deployment readiness. Standardized Cubes and Reports cover the most frequent enterprise requirements, significantly reducing project timelines and complexity. Your team can gain instant insights and make informed decisions immediately. Crucially, the system remains fully customizable and expandable to meet evolving needs, allowing for the flexible integration of custom KPIs, new data sources, or bespoke reports.
Examples of Strategic Customization:
- Integration of Additional Systems (e.g., specialized CRM, Time Tracking, or external proprietary databases).
- Industry-Specific KPIs (e.g., Material Cost Quotient, Order Throughput Time).
- Bespoke Dashboards for Executive Management, Sales Leadership, or Financial Controlling.
Flexibility: Interactive Dashboards for Real-Time Strategic Control.
Moving beyond static reports, mERP BI delivers interactive dashboards that enable deeper, on-demand insights. Executives can instantly identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that deviate from target values and take immediate corrective action. Furthermore, all dashboards are Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configured, ensuring every user sees precisely the mission-critical data relevant to their specific function.
Example Executive Use Cases:
- Sales Leadership gains daily, real-time insights into revenue performance by region.
- Sales Representatives review real-time sales volume and revenue history immediately before a customer visit.
- Production Management monitors scrap rates and deviation trends over time.
- Financial Controlling analyzes cost variances and deviations in monthly comparison.
The Strategic Outcome: Faster Insight, Precision Control, Superior Decisions.
With Limendo mERP Business Intelligence, enterprises transform their raw data into measurable strategic value:
- The Sales Leadership gains real-time visibility into daily revenues per region.
- Sales Representatives review real-time sales volume and revenue history immediately before a customer visit.
- Production Management monitors scrap rates and efficiency trends over time.
- Financial Controlling analyzes critical cost variances in monthly comparisons.
Crucially, Business Intelligence becomes an integral, proactive component of operational management—not merely a supplementary, retrospective analysis tool.
Conclusion: Driving Measurable Enterprise Value
Limendo mERP Business Intelligence is the ideal, secure foundation for implementing efficient, data-driven strategic decisions across your organization.
With its integrated open-source architecture, standardized Data Cubes, and modern Power BI visualization, it offers Large Enterprises a powerful tool to identify complex relationships, capitalize on strategic opportunities, and achieve measurable increases in business success.
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