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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

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