Baldor Electric Company Business challenge Understanding performance is the key to customer service. Seeking constant improvement in the ability to analyze customer data, Baldor wanted a strategic solution to help drill down into data faster. Transformation Baldor deployed IBM® DB2® Analytics Accelerator, integrated with SAP solutions on the IBM z Systems® platform, to help extract even greater value from existing infrastructure, processes and skills.. “The ability to extend accelerated analytics to new areas of the business truly distinguishes IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator from the competition.” —Roger Gattis, Manager IS Large Systems, Baldor Electric Company Roger Gattis, Manager IS Large Systems, Baldor Electric Company Business benefits: Faster load times Onsite support from experienced, local Db2 personnel Reduced maintenance costs based on newer technology Baldor Electric Company Builds world-class real-time manufacturing capabilities to drive ultimate customer satisfaction Solution components: SAP® Business Suite SAP Business Warehouse IBM® Db2® Analytics Accelerator for z/OS® IBM z Systems® IBM z/OS IBM Db2 for z/OS Baldor Electric Company designs, manufactures and markets industrial electric motors, drives and mechanical power transmission products. The company is headquartered in Fort Smith, AR. Baldor is part of the ABB Group. Share this Link Client Name Baldor Electric Company Company Background Baldor Electric Company designs, manufactures and markets industrial electric motors, drives and mechanical power transmission products. The company is headquartered in Fort Smith, AR. Baldor is part of the ABB Group. Business challenge Understanding performance is the key to customer service. Seeking constant improvement in the ability to analyze customer data, Baldor wanted a strategic solution to help drill down into data faster. The benefit Fast and efficient analysis of sales, finance and production helps Baldor optimize its processes from manufacturing to delivery, maintaining the company’s reputation for excellent customer service. Pull Quote “The ability to extend accelerated analytics to new areas of the business truly distinguishes IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator from the competition.” —Roger Gattis, Manager IS Large Systems, Baldor Electric Company Solution components SAP® Business Suite SAP Business Warehouse IBM® Db2® Analytics Accelerator for z/OS® IBM z Systems® IBM z/OS IBM Db2 for z/OS Case study Link http://www-03.ibm.com/software/businesscasestudies/us/en/gicss67sap?synkey=G584583K27738H46 © 2017 IBM Corporation