Case Study: Finning boosts efficiency and cuts costs with Microsoft Azure IoT and Power BI

Finning helps clients increase efficiency and revenue in tough market conditions with IoT, BI, and Azure

Finning, the world's largest Caterpillar equipment dealer, faced a challenge within the contracting mining industry. Their clients needed to increase yields and reduce costs, and Finning sought to help by analyzing vast amounts of previously untapped sensor data from heavy machinery. To gain these insights, they partnered with Microsoft to develop a new cloud-based business intelligence and IoT solution.

Using Microsoft Azure services like Cortana Intelligence Suite, HDInsight, and Azure SQL Database, combined with Power BI, Finning built a solution that streams and analyzes machine data. This provided their customers with predictive insights into operations and machine health. The measurable results were significant; one client reduced machine events from operator error by 80%, while another transported over 1 million additional tons of cargo and decreased unexpected machine stops by 10% in a single year by optimizing their processes.

Finning

Cristian Barrientos

Performance Solutions Manager