How Vanden Global used Power BI + Low-Code to move its business forward.
Customer story · 1 min read
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Global
Operational visibility achieved
Real-time
Data visibility
01 / Customer experience
Situation
Vanden Recycling, a global leader in plastic recycling, operates across multiple regions managing the complete lifecycle of plastic materials—from collection to grading and distribution.
However, decentralized operations and lack of centralized systems created inefficiencies in managing material lifecycles and distribution processes.
02 / Customer experience
The challenge
Managing operations across multiple global regions led to fragmented data and operational inefficiencies.
Lack of visibility into distribution and classification of materials impacted efficiency and tracking.
03 / Customer experience
The solution
Vanden implemented Power BI and low-code development to centralize data, enhance visibility, and rapidly build tailored applications.
Power BI — Enabled real-time analytics and area-wise distribution visibility.
Low-code Development — Accelerated app development and reduced dependency on traditional coding.
Data Centralization — Unified operations across regions for better efficiency.
04 / Customer experience
Key outcomes
Cost efficiency through optimized processes
Innovation culture via citizen development
Improved stakeholder trust with transparency
Scalable operations for global growth
05 / Customer experience
Overall business impact
Vanden Global achieved operational excellence, improved visibility, and enhanced scalability, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable waste management.
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