Hastings Deering Pty Ltd, a Sime Darby Industrial company, is one of the largest Cat® dealers globally servicing mining, construction, power systems, and marine industries. With over 3,500 employees across 26 business centers, the company offers sales, rentals, and aftermarket support for Caterpillar equipment. In 2022, Hastings Deering celebrated its 90th anniversary.
Challenges
Hastings Deering faced challenges in accessing real-time data and delivering data outcomes quickly. The data landscape was complex, with multiple ERP systems and data silos affecting consistency and accuracy. Traditional data delivery methods delayed time-to-data and time-to-value, which impacted inventory control, return on investment capital, and the timely delivery of services to customers. The company's vision was to enable “data citizenship” through a centralized data marketplace and a data and analytics center of practice.
Solution
Hastings Deering implemented the Denodo Platform, which enabled the company to create a centralized data marketplace, improving data accessibility and coverage. It provided a logical data layer for real-time data integration from multiple sources. The Denodo Platform relieved pressure on the data and IT teams, improving operational efficiencies.
Benefits
With the Denodo Platform, data access time was reduced from weeks to days, enabling quicker insights. The platform empowered self-service analytics through a single access point for different personas across the business, from novice users to citizen developers. It enhanced data governance, promoting trust in the data across the business. Analytical capabilities were accelerated, improving forecasting and meeting business needs.