Carib Brewery Limited
INDUSTRY:
Manufacturing, Beverage
SUMMARY:
BI4Dynamics seamlessly integrated with Dynamics 365 F&O, covering all aspects of manufacturing and distribution.
This has empowered Carib Brewery to streamline operations, enhance cross-departmental collaboration, and lay the foundation for future plans, including a targeted 15% reduction in delivery costs and growth in revenue through data-driven decision-making.
Seamless Integration with Dynamics D365 F&O and BOARD - Enterprise Planning Platform
BI4Dynamics integrated seamlessly with Dynamics 365 F&O, enabling advanced analytics of Bill of Materials (BOM) specifically tailored for use in the BOARD (Enterprise Planning Platform) through the BI4Dynamics platform.
Hourly Data Processing
Analytics empowered our teams to process and analyze data hourly, reducing delays and enabling faster data-driven decisions.
Comprehensive Analytics and Dashboards
Tailored dashboards provided insights into sales, production, and finance, supporting operational and strategic decision-making across departments.
Enhanced Data Visualization
Intuitive visualizations transformed complex data into easily digestible insights, fostering better collaboration among teams and enhancing cross-functional workflows.
Streamlined Business Processes
Automation reduced manual, saving time and allowing teams to focus on strategic initiatives and innovation.
Brewing Success: How Carib Brewery Transformed Decision-Making and Operations using BI4Dynamics
Company
Carib Brewery produces a diverse portfolio of beverages, including iconic beer brands such as Carib, Carib Light, and Stag; hard cider like Caribe Tropical; and other beverages such as Shandy Carib, Mackeson Stout, and Guinness. We also produce non-alcoholic beverages such as Carib Malta, Smalta, and Ginseng-Up. With an annual output exceeding 1.2 million hectoliters, Carib Brewery is a leader in the Caribbean beverage market.
The Situation
Carib Brewery faced significant challenges in obtaining actionable insights and analytics from our Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations ERP solution. Specifically:
- Data silos: Fragmented data across departments hindered decision-making and collaboration.
- Limited visualizations: Existing tools could not deliver intuitive dashboards or meaningful analytics.
- Operational inefficiencies: Delays in processing crucial manufacturing and operational data needed hourly updates for timely decision-making.
A robust BI platform seamlessly integrating with existing systems was essential to resolve these issues, enabling better accessibility, actionable insights, and improved operational efficiency.
The dedicated support and training from BI4Dynamics team resolved challenges like aligning legacy data structures and empowered our power users through knowledge transfer. As a result, we now independently generate actionable reports to support strategic goals.
“BI4Dynamics has revolutionized how we analyze and act on data. Its ease of use and real-time insights have transformed our decision-making process, enabling efficiency gains across all departments.”
Leesa Murally
Sector Chief Financial Officer – Beverage, Carib Brewery
“The BI4Dynamics team was instrumental in making our transition smooth. Their tailored approach ensured no data was left behind, and our teams were fully equipped to maximize the platform’s potential from day one.”
Alan Murphy
Head of IT, Carib Brewery
This insight highlighted the need to optimize BI4Dynamics not only for upper management but also for operational teams, ensuring that everyone in the organization could leverage data effectively to make timely and informed decisions
How BI4Dynamics Empowers Carib Brewery Across the Organization
BI4Dynamics is widely used by:
- Commercial Teams: For sales tracking and customer insights, driving a targeted increase in sales performance.
- Manufacturing Teams: To optimize production schedules, reducing downtime by 12%.
- Finance Teams: For detailed financial analytics, improving budgeting accuracy by 10%.
- Executive Leadership: To enhance strategic planning and operational efficiency.
Key Reports Driving Business Insights:
BI4Dynamics is extensively utilized across ten critical Dynamics application areas, including:
1. Daily Sales Report
2. Inventory Provision Reports
3. Departmental Cost Centers
4. Procurement Reports
5. Consumption Reports
6. Return Rate Analysis
7. Inventory and Accounts Receivable Aging Reports
8. Brand Profitability Reports
9. Manpower Reports
10. Daily Inventory Reports
Implementation Success and Future Plans:
Carib Brewery plans to extend BI4Dynamics across its beverage sector to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making further. Specifically, we aim to:
- Optimize distribution networks to reduce delivery costs by 15% and improve order fulfillment rates.
- Leverage advanced analytics to identify new market opportunities, projecting an aggressive targeted growth in revenue within the next two years, fueled by data-driven market insights.
Continue refining customer insights and improving retention rates by delivering personalized experiences and solutions.
Expanding Horizons:
BI4Dynamics has significantly transformed Carib Brewery’s operational and strategic capabilities. By breaking down silos and enabling real-time access to reliable data, it has empowered every level of our organization to make informed decisions, driving growth and profitability.
“This has been one of the best technology investments we’ve made in the last decade! It’s a true game-changer for how we approach business operations and strategy.”
Leesa Murally
Sector Chief Financial Officer – Beverage, Carib Brewery
As a result, Carib Brewery is now better positioned to lead in the competitive beverage market while continuing to innovate and meet evolving customer needs.
