ECtrends Data Warehouse™

Systrends works with your key supply chain management to plan and build a comprehensive ECtrends Data Warehouse that is unique to your enterprise and your performance measurement requirements.  This includes a full life-cycle implementation of your solution which incorporates:

	Project scope and definition.
	Functional analysis and understanding of your business goals.
	Technical analysis and understanding of your infrastructure.
	Solution architecture and design.
	Development and testing.
	Deployment and support.
	Definition of critical metrics and reports.

The development of your unique ECtrends Data Warehouse includes the following key steps:

1. Data is gathered and integrated for each functional area in your supply chain -   eCommerce management, financial management, order processing management, transportation management, and warehouse management.

2. Business process drivers are linked to your strategic supply chain model - profitability, compliance, recognition, value.

3. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are determined and integrated for each functional area - financial KPIs, operational KPIs, strategic KPIs.

4. Metrics are determined and integrated for each functional area - quantitative (standards of measurement), qualitative (accuracy and validity), and subjective (judgment and business viewpoints).

Once determined, the key data is entered via the ECtrends Supplier eBusiness Portal™ to create the ECtrends Compliance Scorecard™.  This integration process results in a comprehensive data warehouse that:

	Integrates data from different functional systems.
	Links key business process drivers to your strategic model.
	Identifies KPIs that reflect your supply chain points.
	Defines metrics according to your functional requirements.
	Creates data hierarchy and performance measurement that reflects your organizational strategy.
	Delivers a strategic scorecard for accurate performance assessment and management of each supply chain area.