Introducing NetSuite Analytics Warehouse [Video demo]

Are you wanting to level up the way you access and analyse your business data? In a recent webinar, we delved into NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW) – the powerful tool reshaping decision-making for NetSuite users. Packed with product demos and real-world examples, this session revealed how NSAW helps businesses centralise data, gain predictive insights and streamline reporting.

Prefer a high-level overview? Read on for the highlights. If you want to experience the full power of NSAW, including live demos and detailed use cases, we invite you to watch the webinar replay below.

The evolution of NetSuite reporting

NetSuite users are familiar with existing reporting tools such as saved searches, standard reports and SuiteAnalytics Workbooks. These tools have been invaluable for accessing and analysing operational data, but they come with limitations.

1. Saved searches and standard reports
   These allow basic customisation and filtering of data, enabling quick access to key insights. However, they often require exporting data to external tools like Excel for deeper analysis.
2. SuiteAnalytics Workbooks
   Introduced to provide an advanced pivot-table-style interface, Workbooks enable users to create multi-dimensional reports directly in NetSuite. Despite its advantages, Workbooks can lack the depth required for more complex analyses.
3. SuiteAnalytics Connect
   This tool facilitates data export to third-party tools like Power BI via an ODBC connector, requiring advanced SQL knowledge – often beyond the expertise of end-users.

Introducing NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW)

NSAW addresses these gaps by offering a robust analytics platform that integrates seamlessly with NetSuite while enabling advanced reporting and analysis. Built on Oracle’s proven analytics and data warehousing technology, NSAW is a game-changer for businesses seeking comprehensive insights.

Features and benefits of NetSuite Analytics Warehouse

Unified data for comprehensive insights

NSAW consolidates data from multiple sources, including third-party systems like Salesforce and Shopify, into a single warehouse. This centralised approach enables cross-platform analysis and eliminates the need to manage fragmented data.

Prebuilt dashboards, KPIs and industry templates

Get started quickly with out-of-the-box dashboards, KPIs and templates tailored to common business areas like finance, sales and purchasing. Industry-specific configurations for sectors like manufacturing, retail and services ensure faster deployment and relevant insights.

Effortless integration and scalability

With prebuilt connectors for popular platforms, integrating external data is seamless. Powered by Oracle’s cloud infrastructure, NSAW offers enterprise-grade security and scales effortlessly with your growing data needs.

Advanced analytics with machine learning

NSAW leverages machine learning to deliver predictive analytics, automatically identifying trends, anomalies and actionable insights within your data.

User-friendly, no-code visualisation tools

Designed for both technical and non-technical users, NSAW’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface simplifies report building. Teams can create reports, charts and dashboards without coding expertise to support real-time collaboration and consistency in insights across the organisation.

Getting started with NSAW

While this is very high level, here are the key steps for deploying NSAW.

1. Enable standard pillars
   Identify which NetSuite data – such as sales orders, financials, or inventory – you want to include.
2. Perform initial data load
   Define how much historical data to load into NSAW. This forms the foundation of your reporting.
3. Integrate third-party data
   Use prebuilt connectors to bring in external data sources, enabling richer analysis.
4. Customise reporting
   Tailor reports and dashboards to your business needs with drag-and-drop tools or machine learning recommendations.

Getting started with NSAW can feel complex, but you don’t have to tackle it alone. A trusted NetSuite partner can guide you through each step of the implementation process, ensuring that your deployment is tailored to your unique business needs.

Real-world applications of NSAW

Scenario: Expense analysis

A company recently used NSAW to analyse its monthly expenses. By drilling into September’s unusually high spending, the tool identified excessive taxi costs as a major contributor. This insight allowed the business to negotiate better rates with a ride-hailing provider, reducing future expenses.

Scenario: Sales performance

NSAW enables tracking of year-over-year sales trends by region, customer, or product, providing actionable insights to optimise sales strategies.

Ready to explore NSAW?

NetSuite Analytics Warehouse is transforming how businesses running on NetSuite use data. With its ability to integrate, analyse and visualise information from multiple sources, NSAW is an essential tool for modern enterprises. Whether you’re focused on cutting costs, improving sales, or streamlining operations, NSAW delivers the insights you need – faster and easier than ever.

Interested in learning more about how NSAW can benefit your business? Schedule a demo today to see it in action.

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