A leading Tire manufacturer leveraged the power of Fabric to improve Tire utilization and scrap optimization| PreludeSys

About the client

An industry leader for more than 45 years, the client is a manufacturer and innovator of wheels and rims for the world’s most challenging industrial applications. Since 1976, they have served as a trusted global partner to the industrial heavy equipment community. 


Client challenges

The customer faced the challenge of automating all manual Excel reports to enhance efficiency. They needed to develop data insights for key areas such as repair inspection, inventory, and engineering operations. Additionally, creating dashboards for regional and executive management was essential. The customer also struggled with data quality issues from SQL and API sources and required a solution to eliminate the daily manual report preparations needed to generate critical KPIs, including worn-out metrics, tread utilization, and life expectancy. 

Solution
  1. We integrated data from multiple API sources into Fabric Warehouse using Dataflow Gen  
  2. This addressed the client’s data quality issues by consolidating disparate data sources into a single, reliable repository. 
  3. We transformed and built the data model in the Warehouse. This enabled a consistent and accurate representation of the client’s data, supporting the creation of insightful reports and dashboards. 
  4. We created enriched Power BI Reports and smart dashboards. This gave regional and executive management easy access to critical KPIs and insights, eliminating the need for daily manual report preparations and improving overall decision-making. 
Results at a glance
Automation of manual excel reports Effective Data insights for areas like repair inspection, inventory, and operational tasks Regional and executive management dashboards for better report visibility
Benefits
  • Real-time data reports for faster actionable insights.  
  • Easy access to structured sensor data for better business analysis.  
  • Reduced operational business overhead.  
  • Optimized inventory management through better pattern insights based on tire brand, size, and type.
Technology

Microsoft Fabric