CUSTOMER STORY // HYDRONORTH
Breaking Down the Data Bottlenecks
Hydronorth implements data-driven culture, insights, and democratization with Qlik.
$400,000
shared workforce bonus
Transformations enabled by Qlik boosted efficiency and contributed to a shared workforce bonus of nearly $400,000 in 2024.
40
seconds to integrate data
Qlik Talend Data Integration cuts data integration times from 40 minutes to just 40 seconds, saving 10 hours a week.
9,000
pallet racks monitored
Easy inventory tracking allows early identification of stock expiration, preventing losses and optimizing rotation.
CHALLENGE
The search for a watertight solution
Hydronorth produces and distributes a broad range of domestic paints, coatings, and waterproofing solutions. Data is foundational to its success, but a fragmented environment, lack of governance, and an overloaded IT team were holding Hydronorth back.
Information was scattered across different areas, with each using disconnected and inconsistent parameters. Restricted decision-making led to operational inefficiencies, and burdened IT staff with routine and repetitive tasks. Responding swiftly to market demands was, as a result, difficult.
APPROACH
Democratizing data
The decision to deploy Qlik Cloud Analytics was quick and easy, and came with the additional benefit of introducing Hydronorth to Qlik Talend Data Integration. The Qlik Cloud Analytics implementation also gave Hydronorth access to a range of other capabilities, including Qlik Automate and Qlik Predict. Together, they provide a comprehensive ecosystem ready to deliver data-driven insights and growth.
RESULTS
Breaking down the bottlenecks
Qlik solutions now enable Hydronorth to combine and cross-reference multiple systems and sources to create a single source of data. Instead of ad-hoc sharing of information, the business now has a centralized and consistent platform that provides daily performance and sales insights.
Qlik Automate is also freeing up Hydronorth’s IT team from manual tasks, enabling self-service reporting, and empowering departments to make informed decisions, while Qlik Predict analyzes logistical issues and highlights opportunities to improve.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
A transformed, data-driven culture
Delivering a new strategy of data democratization at Hydronorth meant implementing a comprehensive suite of tools. That’s how Qlik became a one-stop shop, providing everything from a powerful integration tool in Qlik Talend Data Integration to a dynamic and compelling business intelligence platform in Qlik Cloud Analytics.
The result is a transformed culture within Hydronorth, which also benefits from Qlik’s impressive predictive and automation capabilities, saving time and delivering critical insights across the business.
Thanks to Qlik’s analysis of our day-to-day work, we began to identify areas that were causing excessive costs. That’s added a lot to the company’s bottom line.
