How SSF Imported Auto Parts Used Analytics to Navigate COVID-19 and Improve Profitability
SSF Imported Auto Parts implemented Qlik Sense® with a modern cloud data architecture to unify enterprise data, uncover operational insights, and enable fast, fact-based decisions during one of the most challenging business environments in recent history.
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Case Study Snapshot
Executive overview in under 30 seconds
Organization
SSF Imported Auto Parts LLC
Organization
Automotive Distribution
BUSINESS MODEL
Warehouse distributor of OEM and aftermarket parts for European vehicles
PLATFORM
Qlik Sense, AWS® Cloud, Qlik NPrinting
TRANSFORMATION YEAR
2020
PARTNER
IPC Global (Advisory & Implementation)
The Challenge
Business disruption caused by COVID-19 lockdowns and declining demand
Limited visibility into sales, pricing, and operational performance
Scattered data across multiple systems and legacy reports
Slow, manual analysis preventing timely decision-making
Need to protect margins while adjusting to rapidly changing market conditions
Lack of a unified analytics platform across departments
The Solution
How SSF Built a Modern Data-Driven Analytics Environment
Enterprise Data Integration
Connected IBM AS400, NetSuite, logistics, and external data into a unified analytics platform
Cloud-Based Analytics Architecture
Deployed Qlik Sense on AWS with centralized storage and automated ETL processes
Advanced Business Metrics & Modeling
Created custom measures and dimensions to analyze orders, pricing, and demand trends
Self-Service Dashboards Across Departments
Enabled sales, purchasing, pricing, and operations to access real-time insights
Data-Driven Decision Framework
Used Qlik visualizations and storytelling to support executive decision-making
Results & Impact
Faster Response to Market Changes
Identified demand shifts within weeks during the pandemic
Improved Profitability Control
Optimized pricing, purchasing, and sales strategies
Greater Data Transparency
Eliminated silos across departments
Enterprise-Wide Analytics Adoption
Qlik became the single source of truth for the organization