How P3 Logistic Parks Turned the BI Tool into a Collaborative Workspace
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The Challenge
After establishing the Data Platform with the BI tool as the front-end analytics tool, P3 Logistic Parks faced two key challenges. Firstly, there was limited flexibility for user input and collaboration directly within reports, which forced users to rely on workarounds through other platforms.
Secondly, business teams sought more control over tabular data, including custom layouts and interactivity. But achieving these requirements involved additional manual steps.
Together, these challenges created opportunities to simplify workflows and make data management more efficient.
Implementation and Team Adoption
To address their challenges, P3 Logistic Parks explored several options. InputTables stood out for its scalability and ability to manage complex workflows. What truly set it apart was the fast, responsive support, any issues or adjustments being handled immediately.
The implementation began with the internal BI team testing the Extensions in real use cases. This was followed by hands-on sessions to introduce InputTables to the wider BI team and subsequently to business users. This roll-out was supported by clear, easy-to-follow documentation. Today, InputTables is fully embedded in the company’s daily workflows.
“Previously, one of our analysts had to manually download and prepare tables for several country-specific reports, send them to the local business, collect filled-in versions, and consolidate everything manually. This process was repeated 5 times per year. With InputTables this entire workflow is now fully managed.”
Real-Time Interaction
After implementing InputTables, collaboration and data interaction across the company improved dramatically. Employees can now comment, edit, and provide input directly within reports, removing the need for SharePoint links, Excel files, or long email chains. This shift created a single environment where updates and feedback happen in real time.
The change was especially visible in reconciliation processes. Previously scattered manual updates are now managed directly. Finance teams can flag and explain data points that require attention directly in reports, ensuring reports are updated instantly and remain clear for all stakeholders.
Streamlined Forecasting Across 11 Countries
The impact went beyond improving efficiency. InputTables enhanced a key forecasting/budgeting process by allowing country teams to enter their inputs directly within row-level secured reports. Instead of exchanging spreadsheets, teams now provide their updates in a structured way that is saved to the database and used as input for follow-up discussions and other related reports. This streamlined the workflow and improved consistency across all participating countries.
Conclusion
P3 Logistic Parks has significantly improved the user experience and collaboration around data since integrating InputTables into their environment. Employees can now interact directly in reports, comment on specific rows, and work together, eliminating fragmented workflows across SharePoint, Excel, and email.
Furthermore, simple reconciliations that once required time-consuming manual steps are now handled in real time, with updates reflected instantly and accurately. In addition, a key planning process has shifted fully to the BI tool, eliminating the need to download, send, or consolidate files. Teams now work within a more streamlined and user-friendly environment, where inputs flow directly into reports that support broader discussions.
About P3 Logistic Parks
“P3 is a leading provider of commercial real estate in European, delivering a full-service approach that spans property ownership, development, investment, and management. We build enduring partnerships with clients, supporting them from inception to completion. Our investment arm targets prime real estate locations to meet customer expansion needs. Self-managing our properties, we ensure cost-efficiency and top-tier facilities for our customers.”