IT Innovator Increases Operational Visibility with Atlas

Experienced the following reporting pain points prior to implementing Atlas:

• Rekeying data from Microsoft Dynamics into spreadsheets

• Manual, multi-step reporting processes

• Combining/consolidating GL and non-GL data from multiple ERP & relational database sources

Used Atlas for reporting beyond Financials/GL in the following areas:

• Reports for top management

• Manufacturing

• Sales/marketing

• Inventory

• Procurement

• Chose Atlas over the following tool:

  • An Excel Add-in

Experienced the following benefits as a result of Atlas:

• Streamlined report creation

• Improved data accuracy

• Improved access to live data to make strategic decisions

• Visibility into the overall business strategy

• The ability to upload data directly from Excel

Streamlined the following processes by using Atlas:

• Extracting data from Microsoft Dynamics/relational database

• Sharing of reports/dashboards with the team or management

• Reporting outside the GL, such as Inventory, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Projects, etc.

Gained the ability to do the following by using Atlas:

• Direct initiatives based on findings in reports

• Centralize reporting practices

• Gain Data Validation capability

• Increase the ability to complete tactical, complex analysis

• Increase time savings

Freed up 100-200 hours in one year throughout their organization by using Atlas for reporting. Freed up up to 50 hours in one year throughout their organization by using the data migration/upload functionality within Atlas.