Business Intelligence & Digital Workflows
Business & Data Analysis Digitalization at Scania – Transmissions and Axles
Within Scania’s Transmissions and Axles organization, the need for scalable, data-driven solutions to support daily steering processes, project follow-up, and digitalization initiatives was identified. Data was available across multiple systems but required consolidation, standardization, and advanced visualization to enable effective decision-making.
Scania
Södertälje, Sweden
Challenge
Improve Data Visibility
Operational and project reporting relied heavily on manual processes and static data views, limiting transparency and responsiveness. Key challenges included:
• Insufficient real-time visibility into daily operational KPIs
• Fragmented project schedule tracking
• Limited self-service analytics capabilities
• Manual handling of reporting and follow-up processes
Solution
Dashboards and Workflows
A set of Business Intelligence and low-code digital solutions was implemented using Power BI and Power Apps, focusing on automation, usability, and performance.
Implementation & Execution
Power BI Dashboards for Daily Steering
Interactive Power BI dashboards were developed to support the daily steering process, providing real-time monitoring of KPIs, trends, and deviations.
Advanced DAX measures enabled time-based analysis, performance tracking, and operational insights.
Project Schedule Overview
Centralized project schedule dashboards were created, visualizing timelines, milestones, progress, and dependencies.
Drill-down functionality allowed stakeholders to move from portfolio-level views to detailed project information.
Digitalization with Power Apps
Power Apps were integrated to support project process and workflow digitalization.
Manual reporting efforts were reduced through automation and standardized reporting logic.
Result
Increased Transparency
Improved transparency and consistency in operational and project data.
Reduced manual reporting and improved efficiency.
Strengthened self-service BI capabilities within Transmissions and Axles.
Future Outlook
Driving Data-Driven Operations
The initiative demonstrates how business understanding combined with technical BI expertise can drive effective digitalization. By implementing scalable analytics and automation solutions, Scania’s Transmissions and Axles organization advanced toward a more data-driven and efficient way of working.
Erin, Ting Chun Yau
Business & Data Analyst