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BI Connector: The Key to Oracle ERP Transition Success

About the company

As a leading U.S. manufacturer of basic building materials, the company serves a wide range of applications in the residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and energy sectors. Since 1964, it has been a key supplier for new construction and renovation projects. As a result, the company has played an important role in shaping the American built environment.

With thousands of employees, the organization holds the position of the fifth-largest producer of wallboard and the twelfth-largest cement manufacturer in the nation.

Embracing the Cloud with Oracle

In today’s construction industry, innovation and efficiency are critical for success. To stay competitive, many companies are turning to advanced technologies. One of the most trusted options is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), known for its powerful automation, managed services, and performance gains.

This building materials leader decided to harness these advantages by undertaking an ambitious four-year Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) migration to Oracle. This strategic move encompasses critical areas such as supply chain management and transportation management, aiming to streamline operations and foster growth.

Integration Challenge: Bridging Oracle with Power BI

The migration to Oracle ERP brought a new challenge. Due to this, the team needed to use Power BI’s analytics to boost decision-making. However, to make this possible, they had to connect Oracle with their historical and DNS data. Without a reliable integration, complex reporting wasn’t feasible.

BI Connector: The Crucial Solution for ERP Data Integration

The team quickly discovered that BI Connector was the solution they needed. BI Connector was the only tool that could link Oracle systems to Power BI without complex workarounds or delays. It allowed them to merge real-time Oracle data with historical records, making advanced reporting fast and reliable. This smooth integration ensured they maintained consistent reporting throughout their entire Oracle ERP migration.

Words from the Client

“We are in the midst of an extensive four-year ERP migration to Oracle, covering everything from supply chain to transportation management. This significant overhaul is eliminating around 40 old apps and consolidating three different reporting systems. As we shift to using only live data with Oracle, we’re thrilled that BI Connector is available to bridge our historical and DNS data seamlessly. BI Connector is the only tool that enables us to connect Oracle with our historical data, facilitating more complex reporting. This integration is vital as we strive to enhance our data analysis and reporting processes during this transformative period.”