Today, reporting is still a manual and time-consuming task for many organisations, requiring information from different data sources (and/or spreadsheets) to be brought together in one place (or spreadsheet).

So it's time to evolve towards an automated process that relies on advanced software infrastructure. The purpose of this evolution is clear: organisations need faster access to reliable data and analysis to make informed decisions. In this context, reporting is a tool rather than an end in itself.

Reporting due to effective work

Reports and analyses must arise from effective activities and processes. In other words, if your organisation is doing its job correctly, generating reports should be a byproduct. This idea is supported by the fact that modern software infrastructure is increasingly capable of collecting, analysing and reporting data automatically.

Practical example

A good example is the operation of our Flemish Digibanken. At Digibanken employees use registration tools for courses and students. Thanks to a well-thought-out software infrastructure, the system can automatically generate reports and export them in the format requested by the Flemish Government (report in .xlsx).

This means employees no longer have to spend valuable time on manual reporting processes. Instead, they can focus on their core business, while reporting is a natural consequence of their efforts.

Reporting is a valuable instrument and sometimes a necessary evil, but it should never be an end in itself. Your reports should come from effective work processes, and automated systems should be used to generate these reports efficiently. This way, organisations can make optimal use of their resources and focus on delivering value to customers and stakeholders.