CMMS and Data Analytics Tools Are Better Together for Supply Chain Operations

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In supply chain operations, many companies use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track and schedule equipment maintenance. However, while CMMS handles the “what” and “when” of maintenance, it often lacks analytical insights into the “why” and “how” needed for strategic planning and decision-making.  This is where a data analytics tool becomes a powerful…

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Restaurant Sales Forecast: How To Calculate & Monitor Yours

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Restaurant sales forecasting enables the prediction of restaurant sales weeks and even months ahead. This brings logistical control, financial security, and strategic advantages, leading your business toward success.  Let’s explore how to calculate and monitor sales forecast for increased revenue. How To Conduct a Restaurant Sales Forecast Conducting a restaurant sales forecast requires estimating and…

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Top Data Lake Tools: The Complete Buyer’s Guide

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It is not unusual to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume and complexity of data generated by modern systems.  These pieces of information hold immense value but are challenging to manage without the right tools.  This comprehensive guide will introduce you to data lake tools, a one-stop solution for your data needs. Definition of Data…

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Optimizing Your Software Development Project Management With Data – Dashboard Example

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In software development, the ability to quickly and efficiently deliver high-quality products is key to constantly meeting evolving customer needs. For many teams, this means focusing on a flexible and iterative approach that enables rapid delivery, continuous improvement, and enhanced collaboration: development sprints. But how do you plan, monitor, and optimize them? That’s what we’ll…

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Retail Store Performance: Dashboard Examples and KPIs

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How would you determine if your store performance is trending in the right direction? Many elements should be considered: the sales actuals against targets, the customer engagement in the loyalty program, and the impact of your marketing campaigns on store footfall and revenue. But when we talk with District and Store Managers or Franchise Owners,…

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The 7 Biggest Data Analytics Myths Debunked

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Despite the clear advantages of data analysis to some of the biggest names in tech and business, from Meta to Amazon, there is still a stigma attached to the practice. The realities of data analytics, however, have been obscured by myths. In this article, we will shine a light on the truth. Introduction to Data…

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CSR Success Can Be Measured Too!

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No one exists in a bubble in 2022, as every consumer, investor, and business contributes to the world financially and environmentally.  Today, 70% of American consumers believe it’s “somewhat” or “very important” for companies to contribute to society positively. Naturally, many corporations have adopted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.  CSR initiatives see businesses creating value…

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8 strategies for strong sales and lead generation

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Customers are the lifeblood of your business, but no one ever said attracting them was easy. Research shows that 68% of businesses struggle to generate leads and it’s no wonder why.  To successfully attract a lead, you need to identify their needs, work out how to sell to them, and build their desire for your…

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9 Must Have Hotel KPIs to Derive Your Hotel Business Strategy

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Efficient hotel data analytics is more crucial for the hotel industry than ever. Countries are now used to living with manageable caseloads of COVID-19, which means that traveling is slowly getting back to capacity. Hoteliers are facing new challenges and changes as different business practices and medical prerequisites take over the hotel industry. What’s on…

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Enhance Your Sales Reports with ClicData & Pipedrive

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Pipedrive is a solid CRM made for small and medium-sized businesses that need a simple, efficient, and clean CRM application. With Pipedrive, you can get your team up and running in just a few minutes with great features such as email integration, built-in dial/voice capabilities, strong lead and deal management, and even some more advanced…

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Looking for a Chartio Successor? ClicData to the Rescue

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You probably heard the news: Chartio will be gone as of March 1, 2022. Atlassian recently announced its acquisition of Chartio, a cloud-based BI tool. The Australian company will integrate Chartio’s data-visualization engine into their products, starting with Jira. Although this is excellent news for Jira users—not so much for Chartio customers. They will be…

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ClicData Top 6 Dashboard Features in 2020

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For those of you who’ve been with us for a while now, you know that we update our platform every month with a lot of performance improvements and new features. Our job is to make sure you have every tool and features you need to turn your data into actionable insights and to make better…

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