Blog Post
Introducing SC Navigator ETL: Streamlining Your Data for Better Network Design
Say Goodbye to Data Hassles
One of the biggest challenges when working with network design is ‘getting the data right’. Data comes from various sources, in different formats, and at multiple levels of aggregation. Before you can begin scenario planning, you must collect, clean, and transform the data. A process that is often manual, error-prone, and time-consuming.
We understand this pain, which is why we’re introducing SC Navigator ETL – a powerful tool designed to automate and streamline your data preparation process.
What is SC Navigator ETL?
SC Navigator ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) is technology that simplifies data management by automating the process of collecting, transforming, and loading data into our application. With built-in automation, integration, and guidance, SC Navigator ETL eliminates the manual burden of preparing your data so you can focus on optimizing your supply chain.
As a Microsoft partner, there was no need to reinvent the ETL wheel, so we used proven and secure Microsoft Azure Data Factory as the core of the ETL tool. Of course, making it fit for purpose for SC Navigator by automatically pushing the transformed data into the application and eliminating the need for users to import Excel files or configure the REST API connection.
The ETL requires a module purchase for existing and new accounts. What’s included:
- Access to Azure Data Factory Studio for seamless data management.
- Automated integration with SC Navigator for effortless data integration.
- Step-by-step handbook to guide users through the process.
The Benefits for You
With SC Navigator ETL, you unlock a range of benefits that help you work smarter, not harder.
1. Access to an ETL without IT involvement
Access to SC Navigator ETL is provided directly to you, allowing you to link data sources, transform data, and push it directly into SC Navigator.
2. Connect to more than 90 different data sources
Azure Data Factory includes standard connectors to 90 different data sources. Whether your data is in Excel, Snowflake, SAP, or any other format, the ETL tool can handle it seamlessly.
3. Spend your time on network design instead of data preparation
Automated data preparation means you spend less time fixing data issues and more time analyzing and optimizing your network design. No more frustrating, error-prone manual work.
Especially for repeatable models, pushing data from source to model can cut down weeks of work to just hours.
4. Improved data quality
Higher-quality data leads to more reliable insights and better decision-making. SC Navigator ETL reduces the risk of errors and inconsistencies, ensuring that your models are based on clean and structured data.
5. Faster time to value
With data flowing smoothly into SC Navigator, you can start creating scenarios and comparing results quicker and more frequently. This agility enhances your ability to respond to market changes and optimize your supply chain.
6. No coding required
You don’t need to be a data scientist to operate the ETL. No coding is required. With just basic data wrangling skills, you can build a pipeline to transform data exactly as you need it.
Get Started Today!
SC Navigator ETL is here to transform how you manage your supply chain data. Ready to take advantage of faster, better, and more reliable data preparation?
If you are an existing customer, reach out to your account manager today to learn more about ETL, its introductory price, and how it can benefit your organization.
And if you are new to SC Navigator and want to see how ETL works, click the link below.
Let’s make ‘getting the data right’ a thing of the past so you can focus on driving results.
