Is a BI tool necessary?

Is a BI tool necessary?

Can't we rely on ad-hoc methods and agnostic tools for reports?

You could—but you would be shooting yourself in the foot.

Here are 6 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 advantages of BI-specific tools:

𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

BI tools facilitate and speed up transforming raw data into actionable insights. They reduce the barriers to data visualization and reporting and require less maintenance. 

→ Studies show that companies using BI tools are 5 times more likely to make faster, data-driven decisions.

𝟮. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆

BI tools automate data collection and processing, reducing human errors and ensuring data accuracy. 

→ This automation can improve data accuracy by up to 30%, leading to more reliable insights.

𝟯. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

The traditional data lifecycle is lengthy. BI tools streamline all stages of the cycle, allowing resources to be funneled onto more strategic tasks. 

→ Companies using BI tools report a 20% reduction in time spent on data-related tasks.

𝟰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆

By providing a single source of truth, BI tools eliminate data silos and promote collaboration across departments. 

→ This unified approach can boost productivity by 15-20%, as teams can easily access and share insights.

𝟱. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

BI tools offer predictive analytics, helping businesses anticipate challenges before they arise. 

→ A proactive approach can reduce operational disruptions by 15%, resulting in smoother operations and better resource allocation.

𝟲. 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Yes indeed. Although getting the best of a BI tool means paying subscription fees, more efficient operations create cost savings. BI tools help identify inefficiencies and areas for cost reduction. 

→ Companies that leverage BI tools report a 25% decrease in operational costs, significantly impacting their bottom line.

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Knowing all this, adopting a BI tool seems like a foregone conclusion.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁.

Yes, the advantages are overwhelming—but do you have the right setup and capabilities to realize the benefits of business intelligence?

This is where Sapiency can help.

Contact us to discover how you can optimize your data setup for greater business value!