With the help of a consortium of experts including PsiberNet Systems, Microsoft and Intel, 3M Singapore implemented a cost effective enterprise information portal & business intelligence solution to boost productivity and profitability of its Singapore workforce. Today, the 3M Business Intelligence Portal (BIP) operates as a one-stop information center for business planning, financial reporting and operational data consolidation. The XML applications empower senior management to access & review business performance in close to real time and make timely and informed decisions.
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