To make the right decision, it's crucial to access the right information at the right moment, whether that information applies to management or operations. As with many systems, Microsoft Dynamics AX separates the acquisition and presentation of data within disparate parts of the system, creating disconnected silos of information.

Generating a new purchase order is a typical example of the gap between accessing data and presenting information. When an employee creates an order, they can easily obtain basic information about the vendor But if you want details about the vendor's performance, delivery, or product quality, your staff needs to look up this information in either a report or business intelligence tool.

Business Analytics Studio is designed to create and present information throughout the business process. By automatically entering the information into the form, it's in the format you need, when you need it.