SML Group gains real-time sales data
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Asia
Country
- Hong Kong
Product
- Qlik Sense GeoAnalytics
- QlikView
Tech Stack
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Functions
- Sales & Marketing
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Predictive Replenishment
- Inventory Management
Services
- Data Science Services
About The Customer
SML Group is a global branding and retail solution provider with production sites and sales networks in over 30 countries. The company offers a wide range of solutions to its clients, including branding, technology, and retail solutions. SML's global presence and extensive operations make it a significant player in the branding and retail solutions industry. The company's operations span across various geographical locations, making it challenging to manage and monitor its resources effectively. The company needed a solution that could consolidate data from various sources and provide timely reports to support its operations and management.
The Challenge
SML Group, a global branding and retail solution provider with production sites and sales networks in over 30 countries, faced the challenge of consolidating data from various sources. The company needed to provide timely reports that would support its operations and management. The vast geographical spread of the company's operations made it difficult to manage and monitor the levels, age, and condition of stocks at different production sites. Additionally, the company needed a comprehensive view of its global sales performance.
The Solution
To address its challenges, SML Group turned to Qlik's solutions. The company implemented Qlik Sense GeoAnalytics to manage raw materials. This solution allowed SML Group to check the levels, age, and condition of stocks at different production sites. In addition to managing raw materials, SML Group also created a QlikView sales performance dashboard. This dashboard provided a single view of global sales, enabling the company to monitor its sales performance effectively. The implementation of Qlik's solutions provided SML Group with the tools necessary to streamline its operations and improve its management processes.
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