Cygnet developed a comprehensive cloud based SaaS solution based on Microsoft SQL server capabilities and Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI) tools. Cygnet also provided rich web and mobile based analytics solution to collect and analyse EDI 852, POS, and supply chain data.

1. Providing Analytics &
BI solution (SaaS) To
A US Client Looking
to Drive Revenue Of
Its Retail Customers

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Customer Size
Country
Domain
Technology
Large Organization
US
Retail
SQL Server and MSBI
(SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
Project
Details
Client
Profile
US based Independent Software Vendor (ISV)
providing technology solutions for the retail
industry to monetize their POS data. They
kicked off their business with data
warehouse consultancy services for their
retail clients eventually moving towards
advanced data analytics solution for different
domains of Retail industry such as
Beauty/Cosmetic, Consumer Packaged
Goods (CPG), DIY-Home-Hardware,
Apparels/Fashion etc.
Interpret and automate the sales reporting
needs of different domains
Enable batch processing of data
Collect data from various formats used by
respective domains
BI Solution for Retail
BI and Analytics
Solution for
EDI 852, POS
and Supply
Chain Data
Software-As-a-Service
(SaaS) Solution For
Collecting, Analyzing and
Reporting Sales Data
“
Business Scenario
While offering data warehousing services, client
realized that their end-clients required an analytical
solution which would accumulate and process their
raw sales data. That is how the idea of a BI based
analytical solution came to the fore. A solution was
intended to provide insightful reports to drive
revenue for their end-clients. Client had the vision
but lacked the BI expertise to execute the project
and therefore was looking for a technology partner
with expert BI resources and experience in product
development for retailers.
Considering the above situation, client asked for a
BI and data management services for a solution
that:

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Automated data gathering from EDI 852 and other retail POS
eliminating manual handling errors. System also enabled users
to manually upload past data for year-over-year comparison
Ability to respond quickly avoiding manual errors
To gain an edge avoiding common retail issues and
having all time access to information to optimize
inventory
Enabling POS data monetization and leading to
increased sales
Ability to make faster and better-informed decisions
Reports that gives insights to place right product in the
right store at right time
BI Solution for Retail
Cygnet’s Solution
Cygnet developed a comprehensive cloud based SaaS solution based
on Microsoft SQL server capabilities and Microsoft Business
Intelligence (MSBI) tools. Cygnet also provided rich web and mobile
based analytics solution to collect and analyze EDI 852, POS and supply
chain data.
Here is the data architecture which enabled users to respond
faster, optimize assortments, increase sales and provides best
practices in retail merchandising:
Benefits to the End Users
Following details were integrated into the system:
Personalized dashboard created using Microsoft SQL Server
Reporting Service to provide one-click access to data with
graphical data visualization. Detailed standard reports
automatically processed providing insights such as top sellers,
sell-thru, on-hand and stock out exposure. The data was
accessible from smartphones and tablets through an app and a
web portal to access it from computer system
Single click data analytics was enabled using Microsoft SQL
Server Reporting Service to provide quick and easy sorting and
filtering of data based on demographics by store and zip codes.
Detailed reports like Partner Summary, SKU Sales Detail, Trend
Charts helped various businesses asses their profitability
This solution facilitated their end clients to export, share notes
and send detailed reports to their sales representatives and
buyers by integrating with their current business operating
systems
Item descriptions
Item images
Item hierarchies
Shipping
Purchase orders
Demographics
Weather
Store location details
Once collected, data is cleansed and validated using SQL Server
Integration Service to calculate sell-thru, margins, average sales
and many more such values
Customized Data Warehouse created using extended star
schema with personalized storage so that businesses can avoid
storing their data internally. The data is stored at item and store
level for long-term trend analysis
Market Ready Solution to address analytical needs of
the retailers
Reduced data storage cost of size by 15%
Improved product sustenance cost by 18% with
respect to time
Benefits to the Client
Ability to respond quickly avoiding manual errors
To gain an edge by avoiding common retail issues and
having an 24/7 access to information to optimize
inventory
Enabling POS data monetization and leading to
increased sales
Ability to make faster and better-informed decisions
Reports that gives insights to place right product in the
right store at right timeGATHER
TRANSFORM
STORE
VIEW
ANALYZE
COLLABORATE

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