Operational Efficiency
Driving down costs: how strategic analysis improves automobile maintenance
Agilytic worked with an automobile company to help them lower leasing maintenance costs through advanced ETL processes and Power BI dashboards. Learn how strategic analysis can lead to cost reduction and improved operational efficiency.
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Context and objectives
An automobile leasing leader faced significant challenges due to rising direct costs, particularly in maintenance. The unpredictability of costs, coupled with the fact that contracts are renewed only every four years, left them with limited control over their expenses.
Ignoring these complications could lead to inflated costs, diminishing profit margins, and a loss of competitive edge in the market.
By undertaking this strategic analysis project, the leaser aimed to:
implement rigorous controls over their expenditures,
identify dealers with abnormal cost patterns,
and enhance their understanding of maintenance frequencies.
Approach
Data gathering
The project started with capturing detailed requirements and gathering data from the client. A thorough data quality check was conducted to ensure accuracy.
Process implementation
We then designed the Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process in Anatella, which involved extracting data from specific folders, combining and cleaning it, and generating output files suitable for Power BI.
Dashboard building
An interactive Power BI dashboard was developed to facilitate price and frequency strategic analysis, allowing our client to compare average maintenance costs and activity frequencies across different dealers. The dashboard provided valuable insights through visual representations, supporting decision-making processes. Regular feedback loops with the client ensured alignment and adaptability throughout the iterative development process.
Finally, comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer sessions were conducted to equip the client with the necessary tools to leverage the dashboard effectively.
Results
The Power BI dashboard enabled the client to identify dealers with abnormal cost patterns and maintenance frequencies. This strategic analysis led to actionable insights that drove significant cost reductions.
The combination of improved decision-making and enhanced operational oversight positioned the leaser to better manage their costs and optimize their automobile maintenance strategies.
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