A leading waste management provider partnered with Blueprint to modernize its data infrastructure and enhance software engineering capabilities. With over $1 billion in revenue and 2,000 employees, the company needed a scalable solution to handle its expanding data needs. Through the integration of Qlik and Azure Data Factory, Blueprint delivered a near real-time data infrastructure, reducing pipeline duration by 50% and driving significant cost efficiencies.
Client snapshot
Who:
A Leading Waste Management Provider
Industry:
Waste Management
Stakeholders:
Leadership in IT, Business Development, and Technology
Technology used:
Azure Data Factory, Qlik, Azure SQL, Power BI, UI Path, Microsoft Power Platform
Work summary
What we did:
- Implemented a near real-time data infrastructure using Qlik and Azure Data Factory.
- Built a robust data environment to support reporting and analytics.
- Developed a custom quote tool using Power Platform, enhancing revenue potential for new customer engagements.
Key outcomes:
- 50% reduction in pipeline processing time.
- Significant cost savings across operational processes.
- Enhanced data quality and validation capabilities.
Client background
The waste management company serves both commercial and residential customers across the East Coast, with a strong commitment to sustainability. Generating over $1 billion in revenue, the company faced the challenge of scaling its data systems to match business growth including acquisitions as well as operational demands.
The challenge
As the company’s data needs grew, it faced increasing latency issues that hindered the ability to efficiently process, integrate, and analyze data. A modern, scalable solution was required to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve overall performance.
The solution
Blueprint deployed a near real-time data infrastructure leveraging Qlik and Azure Data Factory. This solution not only reduced pipeline duration by 50% but also provided a robust foundation for reporting, integrations, and analytics. In addition, a new quote tool, built on Power Platform, optimized the quoting process, driving greater revenue potential.
The results
The waste management company achieved a dramatic 50% reduction in pipeline duration following the implementation of Qlik and Azure Data Factory (ADF). They also reduced their ADF costs by 50%. The client was now able to achieve near-real time reporting and integrations. These improvements led to substantial cost savings, better data quality and validation, and a streamlined process for generating quotes, maximizing revenue opportunities.
Impact
The successful implementation by Blueprint allowed the company to significantly boost efficiency, reduce operational costs, and maintain a competitive edge. The scalability of the solution provided the flexibility to focus on strategic growth while enhancing customer service and internal operations.
