Yum Leverages Data-Driven Insights with BluePi for Agile Decision Making during Uncertain Times
The solution was based on a cloud-based platform (Power BI, SQL Server, AWS EC2, and EMR) that would allow Yum to collect and analyze data from its stores.
Yum Brands
Client
Quick Service Restaurants
Industry
Data Platform
Services
Adoption of analytics and dashboard-based reports
Key Result
The Challenge
Understand the impact of different factors on sales
The company needed to be able to quickly and easily identify the factors that were driving sales, both positive and negative. This would allow them to make informed decisions about how to allocate resources and improve performance.
Conduct quick What-If analyses
The company needed to be able to test different scenarios and see how they would impact sales. This would allow them to be more proactive in responding to changes in the market.
Ensure business continuity
The company needed to be able to continue operating even if there were disruptions in demand. This would require them to have a clear understanding of their sales drivers and be able to make quick adjustments.
Our Solution
Cloud-based platform
Yum partnered with BluePi to develop a solution that would address these challenges. The solution was based on a cloud-based platform that would allow Yum to collect and analyze data from its stores. The platform would also provide Yum with the ability to conduct What-If analyses.
The solution was implemented in a matter of weeks, and it has been a valuable asset to Yum Brands. The company has been able to better understand the impact of different factors on sales, and they have been able to make more informed decisions about how to allocate resources. The solution has also helped the company ensure business continuity, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business Impact
Adoption of analytics and dashboard-based reports
The dashboards have helped Yum Brands to adopt a more data-driven approach to decision making. This has led to improved decision making and business performance
Data-driven decision making
The dashboards have provided Yum Brands with insights into the factors that are driving sales. This information has been used to make more informed decisions about how to allocate resources.
Made EDA and statistical analysis feasible for business analyst
The dashboards are easy to use and understand. This has helped the company increase the adoption of analytics across the organization.
Reduced time to analysis and time to market
The dashboards have provided Yum Brands with insights into the factors that are driving sales. This information has been used to make more informed decisions about how to allocate resources.