Customer: BNSF Logistics

"Using Pentaho for our business intelligence platform, along with the expert support and knowledge provided by OpenBI, BNSF Logistics was able to implement our initial data warehouse with web-based reporting and analytics in just six weeks. Not only did we deliver a powerful business intelligence tool set for our organization in short order, but were able to do so at a fraction of the cost of proprietary alternatives."

Deployment Overview

Key Challenges

• Inconsistent data accuracy because of semi-automated preparation processes
• Cumbersome, manual process for creation and distribution of reports

Pentaho Solution

• Business and implementation services by Pentaho Certified Partner OpenBI
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux, PostgreSQL Database
• Pentaho BI Suite Enterprise Edition

Results

• Faster, better decisions in sales processes
• Ability to monitor operational business health
• 75% lower acquisition costs, 50% lower ongoing ownership costs compared to proprietary BI
• Initial data warehouse with web-based reporting and analytics in 6 weeks

Why Pentaho

• Cost of ownership
• Open standards support and ease of integration