Business Analytics
Business analytics refers to the use of data, statistical analysis and quantitative methods to gain insights and use these to make informed business decisions.
It encompasses a range of techniques and tools to help explore, interpret and communicate significant patterns or trends and identify identify opportunities for improvement.
Business analytics can be applied in different functions of a business with the goal of improving performance, including finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and supply chain management. Read more about business analytics in the articles below.
Why assumptions are bad for business
November 20 by William Cohen, Ph.D.Columnist William Cohen explains why constant questioning of the status quo is essential to operational excellence
The parallel paths of fitness and process excellence
November 09 by Thomas KohlenbachRegular columnist Thomas Kohlenbach of Nintex explains why continuous improvement success requires stamina and focus
How data, technology and effective communication enable business alignment
October 16 by PEX NetworkHow a 175-year-old reinsurance company embraced business transformation and alignment
How Formula E operates as a data-driven business
March 04 by Michael HillLearn how Formula E uses business intelligence and data analytics to enhance decision making
Copenhagen Airport uses business intelligence & data analytics to enhance operations
February 28 by Michael HillLearn how Copenhagen Airport uses AI-powered data analytics and intelligence to improve operational efficiency and cut CO2 emissions
Harnessing business intelligence and data analytics: 2024 industry report
February 20 by Michael HillBusiness intelligence and data analytics offer a solution for understanding, assessing and improving even the most complex and dispersed business processes
DataOps and the evolution of data analytics
January 31 by Michael HillThe benefits and challenges of data operations in data analytics
Why AI isn’t a green technology for data operations
January 18 by Michael HillOrganizations should not deceive themselves that AI is currently a green technology for DataOps
PEX News - Nintex acquisition, operational excellence in aviation, Asda's digital transformation hire
January 05 by Michael HillNintex completes acquisition of low-code platform Skuid, global airlines and airports recognized for operational excellence and Asda appoints first chief digital officer to support digital transformat...
Why data literacy is critical for process mining
March 04 by Adam JeffsPepsiCo’s global process excellence senior director offers her predictions on the future of process mining