Operational visibility in mining is not to be underestimated see Keaton Energy

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Sometimes we forget how powerful the business cases are for analytical scenarios. In this case Keaton Energy achieved its goals by implementing the SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW) applications in collaboration with SAP partner Barnstone. Keaton’s expectations were immediately met and SAP BW provides an integrated solution. Now the company can continue to focus on expanding its operations.