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Data Platform Gives Build-A-Bear Workshop Better Insights Into Business Metrics

Total Retail Talks · with Mike Early · April 9, 2018 · 10 min

Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Mike Early discusses their successful migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365. This episode highlights how a unified ERP platform can transform data tracking and boost operational efficiency for retailers. Learn how centralizing business metrics can lead to better decision-making and streamlined internal processes.

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Themes

retail & omnichannelsupply chain & operationsanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

erp implementationmicrosoft dynamics 365business metrics trackingoperational efficiencydata centralization

Episode description

In episode 139 of Total Retail Talks, recorded earlier this year at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York City, Mike Early, senior managing director, head of information technology, Build-A-Bear Workshop, talks about the company's shift to Microsoft's Dynamics 365 ERP platform and the impact it has had. Early addresses how the single…

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What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Implement a unified ERP system to centralize business data across all operations.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Leverage platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 to track key performance metrics more effectively.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Utilize comprehensive data insights to identify inefficiencies and optimize internal operations.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Transitioning to a single data platform can improve decision-making through better visibility into business metrics.

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