Daniel Ludlam, the managing director of the Timber Baron, had been navigating the timber industry’s intricate pathways for decades. His experience gave him an innate understanding of the timber trade, but as the industry’s dynamics shifted with technological advancements, he recognised that traditional methods of data analysis were becoming obsolete.
While Timber Barron had access to data from various sources, including XERO and Visiwood, the information often felt scattered and lacked depth. Before Lime, Dan had invested heavily in a bespoke system that failed to deliver, leading to countless manual overrides, and wasted hours. “It used to take me 2-3 hours per week to gather insights,” Dan recalls, “and even then, the oversight wasn’t comprehensive.”
The Lime Intelligence Solution:
Lime Intelligence stepped in, not just as a solution provider but as a partner in Timber Barron’s Business Intelligence journey. Through the “Under the Bonnet” deep dive process, Lime meticulously dissected Timber Barron’s operations. “The way they delved into our business and proposed holistic solutions was remarkable,” Dan shares. The outcome? Dashboards and reporting that once took weeks to set up were now crafted in mere days.
“A week or so after our initial discussions, they presented dashboards that were simply mind-blowing,” Dan enthuses. The platform integrated seamlessly with Timber Barron’s existing systems, pooling data, and presenting it through intuitive dashboards. This gave Dan and his team real-time access to crucial metrics, trends, and actionable insights.
The Impact:
With Lime’s Business Intelligence as a Service (BIAAS), Timber Barron witnessed a transformative journey:Daniel Ludlam, the managing director of the Timber Baron, had been navigating the timber industry’s intricate pathways for decades. His experience gave him an innate understanding of the timber trade, but as the industry’s dynamics shifted with technological advancements, he recognised that traditional methods of data analysis were becoming obsolete.
While Timber Barron had access to data from various sources, including XERO and Visiwood, the information often felt scattered and lacked depth. Before Lime, Dan had invested heavily in a bespoke system that failed to deliver, leading to countless manual overrides, and wasted hours. “It used to take me 2-3 hours per week to gather insights,” Dan recalls, “and even then, the oversight wasn’t comprehensive.”
The Lime Intelligence Solution:
Lime Intelligence stepped in, not just as a solution provider but as a partner in Timber Barron’s Business Intelligence journey. Through the “Under the Bonnet” deep dive process, Lime meticulously dissected Timber Barron’s operations. “The way they delved into our business and proposed holistic solutions was remarkable,” Dan shares. The outcome? Dashboard
Operational Efficiency: Dan highlights, “Lime’s BI platform is saving 20 hours per week in report preparing across the business.”
Informed Decision Making: With real-time data, Timber Barron could make strategic decisions, pushing profit margins and avoiding stock overruns.
Team Empowerment: The team no longer drowns in data preparation. Instead, they have immediate access to insights, driving collaboration and efficiency.
Strategic Vision: Using the process maps crafted by Lime, Timber Barron strategizes around prioritising efficiencies, aligning with their lean manufacturing goals.
Profitable Pathways: “A few months into having Lime’s BIAAS solution, we are increasing our profit margins as we are more aware of data and driving the team to push margins,” Dan reveals.
Why Lime? Why Now?
Timber Barron’s journey with Lime showcased a partnership that went beyond mere business transactions. Lime’s team consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of Timber Barron’s unique challenges, swiftly identifying problems and crafting innovative solutions. Moreover, they often went the extra mile, suggesting enhancements and ideas that brought unforeseen value to Timber Barron. With Lime Intelligence, clients don’t just get a solution; they embark on a transformative partnership.
