How BI solutions can create real value – 4 industry use cases

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Inspiration

Many organizations know they have valuable data, but aren’t quite sure how to unlock it. This article presents four potential BI solutions that create value, tailored to different industries and designed to inspire action – from data integration and quality to analytics and automation.

Retail

AI-driven insights that boost sales performance

Retailers could benefit greatly from an AI-powered analytics platform that merges sales, inventory, and customer data into a single, intuitive overview.

By leveraging predictive and generative AI, companies may:

Forecast market demand and seasonal trends
Optimize promotions and product assortment
Extract insights from unstructured data like customer reviews

Using platforms like Qlik Cloud, Qlik Predict, and Talend Cloud for data integration, businesses can gain faster decision-making power and deliver more personalized shopping experiences.

Pharma

Data governance and AI in a regulated landscape

The pharmaceutical industry relies on trustworthy, governed data.

A modern data integration and governance platform can enable:

Harmonized reporting across R&D, clinical trials, and ERP
Improved data quality and auditability across complex systems
Generative AI to extract insights from clinical reports or scientific literature

Solutions involving SAP Datasphere and Qlik Answers could help pharma companies navigate strict regulatory environments while accelerating innovation.

Manufacturing

Real-time insights for operational efficiency

Manufacturing companies can streamline operations by implementing a real-time data platform with automation.

This could include:

Integrating machine, ERP, and supply chain data with tools like Fivetran and dbt
Automated workflows that support predictive maintenance and quality control
Dashboards that offer live performance metrics and bottleneck alerts

Building the solution on Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric can lay the groundwork for data-driven production management and reduced downtime.

Financial Services

Smarter risk and compliance management

Financial organizations deal with vast amounts of sensitive data and compliance demands.

A data fabric solution with AI and governance could provide:

End-to-end visibility across SAP, cloud, and CRM systems
Predictive AI for financial modeling and personalized services
Governed data pipelines to ensure full regulatory alignment

By combining tools like Qlik, Microsoft Fabric, and SAP technologies, financial institutions can confidently automate insights while meeting security and compliance standards.

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