

The queries and data access is predictable as they are driven by the mapping of type of transaction, instances etc. Business users are too busy doing day-to-day work to dwell upon these questions. Its easier to provide and confirm the requirements of a business process automation, and difficult to define the information and analysis needs. Therefore, business requirements tend to change throughout a Data Warehouse project.īusiness users availability and engagementīusiness users are more available and engaged. Unlike a business process, analysis for any problem can be done in hundred different ways. What analysis one needs, why and what one will do post its availability are questions, which demand/challenge the management and strategic thought process. The domain expertise also includes all three levels (strategic, managerial and operational).Ībility of defining the business requirements, prioritization is easier as a business system automates an existing process and/OR a severely needed business functionality. One needs a much higher domain experience as well as cross-functional knowledge for an effective business role fulfillment in Data Warehouse project. More knowledge is required horizontally and vertically. Skills and Expertise Requirements- Businessīusiness system requires the expertise on business process knowledge While number of users and the number of queries does represent the level of usage, but it no means suggest that the usage is resulting in delivery of final outcome.

One can specify the measure of usage for a business system in terms of processed unit, number of users. Unless there are critical operational reports required. The benefits can be appreciated by fewer people and much fewer at a ground level.Ī business system once implemented, drives the usage as it typically automates a business process.ĭata Warehouse platform has a lesser compulsion for usage.

There is a lesser proportion of initiatives where there is 'heaven will fall', if the project is not done. Typically, the process getting automated is being done manually, and there is enough visible pain at the ground level and customers. Tangible benefits in terms of functional capabilities, business processes that will be automated, number of headcounts and reduction etc.
