A transition framework for TIP Trailer Services : How can TIP Trailer Services improve its operational reporting efficiency in terms of time for data analysis by transitioning to a new Business Intelligence software for 30% by the end of 2016?
Hadri, Lend (2016)
Hadri, Lend
Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016121320150
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016121320150
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The large volume of data is described by the term of big data – both structured and unstructured – that inundates the business on daily basis. Nowadays, it’s not the amount of data that is important. It is what organizations do with the data that matters (SAS, 2014). This data can be analyzed for insights that lead to better strategic business moves and decisions. Therefore, organizations are aiming to implement well-designed BI applications that can give anyone in the company the ability to make better decisions by quickly understanding the information.
After the acquisition in 2013, TIP Trailer Services and HNA agreed on having a common reporting language. Therefore, TIP introduced the brand new BI tool called INFOR in the beginning of 2015. In order to fully transition to this tool and increase its operational reports efficiency, TIP needs to acquire information about the current reporting situation, generated costs and the transition plan.
This report represents a framework for a transition planning, which advices TIP Trailer Services on how to increase operational reporting efficiency in terms of data analysis by implementing INFOR. The content of the reports is structured as it follows: Chapter two is presenting the Amsterdam headquartered company TIP Trailer Services and their main objectives. In chapter three, the project description deals with the problem definition of how can TIP increase its operational reporting efficiency by transitioning to its new BI tool INFOR, the project aim, the research questions and research methodology. The forth chapter gives the reader an overview of the BI and its tools – Safari and INFOR. The fourth chapter explains the lean manufacturing as the main theoretical methodology which will help TIP to transition successfully by reducing the waste and adding value to the operational reporting process. In the next chapter, the current analysis of the operational reporting process will be presented. Cost-Benefit analysis is built in the seventh chapter. Chapter eight leans the automation process and provides communication and training plan for TIP’s employees. In the last chapter of the report, a conclusion is drawn as well as a recommendation, followed by the critical appraisal.
After the acquisition in 2013, TIP Trailer Services and HNA agreed on having a common reporting language. Therefore, TIP introduced the brand new BI tool called INFOR in the beginning of 2015. In order to fully transition to this tool and increase its operational reports efficiency, TIP needs to acquire information about the current reporting situation, generated costs and the transition plan.
This report represents a framework for a transition planning, which advices TIP Trailer Services on how to increase operational reporting efficiency in terms of data analysis by implementing INFOR. The content of the reports is structured as it follows: Chapter two is presenting the Amsterdam headquartered company TIP Trailer Services and their main objectives. In chapter three, the project description deals with the problem definition of how can TIP increase its operational reporting efficiency by transitioning to its new BI tool INFOR, the project aim, the research questions and research methodology. The forth chapter gives the reader an overview of the BI and its tools – Safari and INFOR. The fourth chapter explains the lean manufacturing as the main theoretical methodology which will help TIP to transition successfully by reducing the waste and adding value to the operational reporting process. In the next chapter, the current analysis of the operational reporting process will be presented. Cost-Benefit analysis is built in the seventh chapter. Chapter eight leans the automation process and provides communication and training plan for TIP’s employees. In the last chapter of the report, a conclusion is drawn as well as a recommendation, followed by the critical appraisal.