How a Global Retail Industry Cut Reporting Time in Half with KDAPT's Text to SQL Engine



Overview

A leading global retail company struggled with fragmented reporting and relied heavily on SQL experts for ad-hoc analysis. With data stored across ERP, CRM, and third-party systems, accessing a unified, dependable performance view was complex and time-consuming. The breakthrough came with KDAPT’s AI-powered Text-to-SQL engine. By converting plain English questions into accurate, real-time queries, KDAPT allowed business users to get instant answers—without writing a single line of SQL. The outcome: faster decision-making, less IT dependency, and a truly democratized BI experience throughout the organization.

Challenge

The retailer faced three major challenges:

  • Fragmented Reporting: Data stored in ERP, CRM, and third-party systems led to inconsistent insights and isolated decision-making.
  • Heavy IT Dependence: Creating ad-hoc reports required SQL skills, forcing business users to depend on IT and analysts.
  • Operational Delays and Costs: This dependence slowed operations, postponed insights, and increased expenses.

The leadership team needed a self-service BI solution that could:

  • Minimize reliance on technical teams.
  • Enable users to query data in plain English.
  • Provide accurate, real-time insights across all systems.

Solution: KDAPT’s AI-Powered Text-to-SQL

  • Natural Language Queries – e.g., “Show top 10 products by revenue this quarter.”
  • No SQL needed – Users simply ask questions in plain English, and KDAPT instantly generates and executes the SQL in the background.
  • Semantic Layer Accuracy – Ensures results are aligned with business context and intent.
  • Self-Service Dashboards – Pinning queries for real-time monitoring.
  • Enterprise-Grade Security – Role-based access to protect sensitive information.

Impact

  • 70% reduction in IT dependency – faster turnaround for ad-hoc reporting.
  • 2x faster decision-making – leadership and teams act on real-time insights instead of waiting.
  • Significant cost savings – measurable ROI by reducing manual data preparation and reconciliation.
  • Enhanced collaboration – finance, sales, and procurement align seamlessly with a single source of truth.
  • Democratized BI – non-technical users build and control dashboards independently.
  • Frontline empowerment – role-based metrics allow even entry-level employees to contribute smarter insights.

KDAPT in Action

By replacing static dashboards with a dynamic, conversational BI experience, KDAPT transformed the way the retailer used its data. Leaders and managers could instantly track sales, monitor vendor performance, and analyze profitability—all without SQL expertise.

KDAPT: Turning conversations into decisions, one query at a time.

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