AutoZone Drives Business Success with Tool to Access Data and Business
To maintain its position as the leading auto-parts chain in the United States, AutoZone sought an easier way to provide employees with access to data and business intelligence. In the past, when employees needed key information, they had to turn to a business analyst to write the queries, extract the data, and prepare a report—a time-consuming process. Working with SAS, a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner, AutoZone deployed the SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office, which gives employees ready access to multiple sources of data and SAS Business Intelligence from within Microsoft Office programs. As a result, AutoZone has redeployed its business analysts to other work, and the company has saved both time and money, while making it far easier for its staff to achieve business goals.
AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, has more than 52,000 employees. The company operates more than 3,600 stores in the United States and Canada, and more than 100 stores in Mexico and Puerto.
Business Situation
AutoZone wanted to provide its employees with easy access to business data and the SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform to maintain its competitive edge.
Solution
AutoZone deployed the SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office, providing access to multiple data sources and to its SAS Business Intelligence software from within Microsoft Office products.
Benefit
Streamlined access to data and analytics
Reduced processing time
Simplified training and use
Third Party Software
Software
Microsoft Windows 2000 Enterprise
Quote
"As long as you know Excel and Word—and everybody does—there's no real learning curve."
Rajeeve Kaul
Director of Pricing and Product Optimization, AutoZone
