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David G

David G

Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
September 30, 20260Comments

Business Intelligence vs. Data Analytics: What’s the Actual Difference (and Why Manufacturers Get It Wrong)

By: David Giraldo, Principal Fabric Analytics Consultant at Simple BI Last updated: Sep, 5, 2026 Business intelligence answers "what happened and what is happening now," using dashboards and reports built on
Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
September 30, 20260Comments

Data Governance Solutions for Manufacturers: What Actually Works When You Have 5 ERPs and No Data Team

For a manufacturer running multiple ERPs with no dedicated data team, it has to work as a lightweight discipline, not a department.
All
August 14, 20260Comments

Best Power BI Consulting Companies for Manufacturing in 2026: What to Look For and Who Delivers

A buyer's guide to Power BI consulting firms for manufacturing: the Manufacturing BI Partner Criteria, plus where Simple BI fits and where it doesn't.
Microsoft Fabric
Power BI
August 14, 20260Comments

How to Eliminate Dashboard Chaos in Manufacturing: The 3-Layer Consolidation Framework

Eliminate dashboard chaos with the Simple BI 3-Layer Consolidation Framework: governance, tiered reporting, and a 90-day decommission process.
All
June 25, 20260Comments

How to Build a Quality Control Dashboard in Power BI for Manufacturing (KPIs, DAX, and Design)

Learn how to build a quality control dashboard in Power BI for manufacturing – covering scrap rate, first-pass yield, COPQ, DAX measures, data model structure, and dashboard design for plant managers.
Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
February 23, 20260Comments

Microsoft Fabric vs Databricks: Which One Actually Fits Your Factory?

We wrote this article for manufacturing companies already invested in Azure and Power BI who need clear, opinionated guidance – not another “it depends.” We’ll look at how Microsoft Fabric and Databricks compare specifically in a factory context, where data comes from PLCs and historians as much as from ERP and Excel.
Microsoft Fabric
February 23, 20260Comments

Microsoft Fabric for Manufacturing: 6 High-Impact Use Cases (With Real Examples)

You need one good Fabric use case to start with. We’ll stay away from buzzwords and walk through exactly those kinds of scenarios: specific, manufacturing-focused ways to use Microsoft Fabric that help you run better plants – not just nicer slides.
Microsoft Fabric
Power Platform
February 23, 20260Comments

Microsoft Fabric Warehouse vs Lakehouse: Which One Does Your Factory Actually Need?

If you’re choosing between Fabric Warehouse and Fabric Lakehouse, you’re not really choosing a storage format—you’re choosing the default way your team will build, transform, secure, and serve data.
All
December 23, 20250Comments

Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Services: What They Are, What They Cost, and Whether You Need One

Learn how to connect MES, ERP, maintenance, and quality data, apply machine learning, and embed risk alerts in Power BI using Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
Power BI
March 7, 20250Comments

How to Avoid Data Overload in Manufacturing

Being data-driven is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. A successful data-driven company empowers every employee to make informed decisions based on data.
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