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Real case interview Power BI

We have spoken with one of our customers, a businessman from the meat sector, so that he can tell us about the importance of Power BI for his company and review his real case.

Interview real case power bi (business intelligence).

Inforolot:
Good afternoon mr. I’m glad to see you. Everything’s fine?

Businessman:
Fine thanks. A little stress lately. I was able to get a little while to serve you, which is already a lot.

Inforolot:
Great. We don’t want to take up too much of your time, so let’s get straight to the point and discuss the topic at hand: Business Intelligence.. Microsoft Power BI. Could you define this product with a few words or with an adjective?
Businessman:
Hmmm… A great partner in the form of a program? An efficient virtual accountant? A big help to get ahead? More or less you get the idea, I guess
Inforolot: Yes, I think it’s pretty clear.
Let’s get a bit more specific. Can you give some examples where Power BI is essential for managing your business?

Businessman:
Of course. Let’s see. First, let’s recall recent events worldwide. First the pandemic and now the war. One disaster after another. This causes a disturbing political-economic instability on a large scale. There is a general increase in prices. That means that those of us who are in charge of companies have to make constant adjustments. Before we also made constant adjustments but they were minimal or almost null changes in figures. Now the movement of numbers is much crazier than before (especially pre-pandemic times).

Inforolot:
Very true, we know that very well…
Businessman: We have to start with the cost of the raw materials needed to manufacture our products. Naturally, prices have risen across the board recently, and in this context, Power BI has proven extremely useful—more so than ever before.
You constantly monitor “live production” on the factory floor; using the data provided by the software—such as costs in euros, hours worked, and staffing levels—you calculate manufacturing costs. Then, by applying appropriate margins, you determine the final selling price of the finished products. Managing all of this without Power BI would be a nightmare by comparison. That’s what technology has to do, to make life easier for humans… Can you imagine doing dozens of calculations a day by hand and without using a calculator? Well, that’s more or less how I would feel without the program. But hey, what am I going to tell you if you know it well.

Inforolot:
Thank you.
Yes, as interviewers, we know the program inside out and can anticipate your answers; the idea behind the interview is for other potential clients of ours—who aren’t as familiar with it—to see it.
Getting back to the topic… Apart from production, could you tell us the most critical area of the company where Power BI is totally key to your numbers and your proper functioning?

Businessman: Yes, another key point is logistics and transport. I was actually working on that right before speaking with you.
With rising fuel prices and all the turmoil and cost increases in the transport sector, you are absolutely compelled—more than ever—to calculate shipping costs down to the last detail to ensure maximum profitability. And Power BI is a huge help. And I prefer not to tell more specific details. My competitors could then read it and learn something.
Inforolot:
Don’t you think the competition is already more or less aware of all this?
Businessman:
Do you mean getting to know Power BI? I don’t know, some surely do, it depends on the company and its size… Perhaps some know it but could be misusing it, or use it worse than us and not take advantage of it. And honestly, if that’s the case, I hope they keep it like that (laughs).
Inforolot:
Is there any standout feature or something you particularly like about Power BI?
Businessman:
I really like the amount of real-time data available to view and its presentation in all kinds of charts—all personalized and tailored to our preferences and needs.
Inforolot:
Well, thank you very much for your time and for granting us this interview; all the best, and may your numbers stay in the green.
Businessman:
You’re welcome; there has to be a certain level of reciprocity in life, and you did a great job for us with the implementation. See you next time!
Inforolot
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