Case Study
Transforming Supply Chain Execution: Kaleris Improves Forecasting and Variance Analysis with NetSuite
Kaleris is a leader in cloud-based supply chain execution and visibility technology solutions, helping organizations improve supply chain performance through smarter and more efficient operations. As the business continued to evolve, Kaleris needed a more effective way to manage planning, forecasting, and reporting across a global operation.
MindStream Analytics implemented a NetSuite-based solution that modernized forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting workflows. By replacing outdated spreadsheet-driven methods with a more connected planning model, Kaleris gained a stronger foundation for efficiency, insight, and future expansion.
The Challenge:
Before the NetSuite implementation, Kaleris relied heavily on Excel spreadsheets for forecast planning. While spreadsheets had been used to manage planning activities, they were inefficient for handling more complex operational and financial data across a growing business. The process made forecasting slower, more manual, and less adaptable than the company needed.
Variance tracking created another major challenge. Managing and analyzing variances across multiple companies and different currencies was cumbersome, especially in a global operating environment. The lack of a more connected system made it harder to compare results, identify trends, and act quickly on changes.
Manual department-level reporting also consumed too much time and effort. Teams were spending valuable energy compiling reports instead of using data to drive decisions. Kaleris needed a more agile planning environment that could support faster analysis, scenario modeling, and global data management while reducing reporting friction.
The Solution
MindStream Analytics used NetSuite and Smart View to deliver a more connected planning model for Kaleris. The solution focused on improving forecasting, analysis, and reporting while also addressing the complexity of operating across multiple countries and currencies.
A system was built to update daily transactional data with the option for on-demand updates, giving Kaleris more current and reliable information to support decision-making. Smart View enabled users to quickly analyze data, adjust budgets, create forecasts, and run what-if scenarios for multiple variance analyses.
MindStream also configured a premium model to capture detailed requirements across various countries and local currencies. This helped Kaleris better support its global operations while laying the groundwork for future enhancements, including added complexity in Phase II such as multi-book capabilities.
Key solution components included:
The Result
The new solution gave Kaleris a more agile and efficient planning process. Forecasting, variance analysis, and department reporting became faster and less manual, while the business gained better support for global data and currency requirements. Teams could work more proactively with current information instead of relying on time-consuming spreadsheet processes.
One of the most significant improvements was cycle time. The solution decreased cycle time by 69 percent, delivering a major efficiency gain and allowing Kaleris to move more quickly through planning and analysis activities. Smart View also gave users a practical way to explore scenarios, refine budgets, and perform deeper variance analysis with less effort.
Overall, MindStream Analytics helped Kaleris create a stronger platform for forecasting, scenario planning, and future expansion. With Phase I in active use and Phase II in progress, Kaleris is now positioned with a more modern planning environment that supports both current operational efficiency and long-term growth.