How Macmillan Publishers Authored Success using IBM Cognos Analytics

Macmillan Publishers, one of the world’s largest book publishers, has used IBM Cognos Analytics for more than a decade to support reporting across finance, sales, supply chain, inventory, and production. Facing growing demand for timely data, Macmillan shifted to a modern self-service analytics model, empowering users to access and build reports themselves and migrating to cloud-hosted Cognos. This transformation improved data transparency, reduced costs and administrative work, and expanded user adoption — driving faster, more informed decision-making across the organization.

Jabil is Building Reports with IBM Business Analytics Portfolio

Jabil uses the IBM Business Analytics portfolio to centralize and streamline its data for reporting, analysis, planning, and forecasting. By moving away from manual processes, Jabil’s finance and operations teams gain real-time insights, automate consolidation, and focus more on understanding trends and driving performance across the business. Long-term use of tools like IBM Cognos Controller and Planning Analytics has helped the company scale reporting, onboard new customers efficiently, and improve decision-making.

How Newcomp Analytics Partners with IBM to Advance Clients’ Supply Chain Insights

Newcomp Analytics works with IBM to help clients like Lindt Canada improve their supply chain analytics by moving from manual, siloed reporting (e.g., Excel) to modern IBM Cognos Analytics solutions. This partnership closes analytics skills gaps, improves data quality and automation, and enables faster insights and better decision-making for supply chain teams — reducing reliance on spreadsheets and freeing leaders to focus on strategic priorities.