Leading Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Firm
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit/CSR
Transforming Data Entry Processes for a Large CSR Firm
Challenge
The client, a large CSR firm, was struggling with inefficient data entry processes that hampered the adoption of data-driven decision-making.
The existing data entry application was cumbersome, slow, and unreliable, particularly in low network areas.
This resulted in significant delays and inaccuracies in data collection, leading to a lack of trust in the data and limited use of Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards.
Consequently, the firm's ability to make informed decisions based on real-time data was severely compromised.
Solution
Dunboxed undertook a comprehensive project to address these challenges. The
solution involved conducting thorough user, data, and systems audits to understand the root
causes of the inefficiencies and to design a more effective data entry application.
User Audit:
Conducted interviews and surveys with users to gather feedback on their experiences and pain points with the existing application.
Identified key usability issues and requirements for the new application, including the need for a mobile-friendly interface and offline capabilities for low network areas.
Data Audit:
Assessed the quality, consistency, and completeness of the data being entered into the system.
Identified data entry errors and inconsistencies that were impacting the reliability of the BI dashboards.
Systems Audit:
Evaluated the existing technical infrastructure and application performance.
Identified system bottlenecks and limitations that were causing slow performance and frequent downtime.
Key Features of the Dashboard
Mobile-Friendly Design:
Developed a responsive application that works seamlessly on mobile devices, ensuring ease of use for field workers.
Offline Capabilities:
Implemented offline data entry features that allow users to input data without a network connection. The data is automatically synced once connectivity is restored.
User-Centric Interface:
Designed an intuitive and user-friendly interface to reduce the learning curve and enhance user adoption.
Performance Optimization:
Evaluated the existing technical infrastructure and application performance.
Results
The implementation of the new data entry application brought significant improvements to
the client’s operations and data-driven decision-making process.
Enhanced Data Accuracy:
The intuitive interface and real-time validation reduced data entry errors, leading to higher data accuracy and reliability.
Increased Adoption:
The mobile-friendly and offline capabilities of the application significantly increased user adoption, as field workers could now enter data efficiently, regardless of network conditions.
Improved Data Entry Efficiency:
The optimized performance of the application reduced data entry time, allowing users to focus more on their core activities.
Greater Trust in BI Dashboards:
With accurate and timely data entry, the BI dashboards became more reliable and
valuable for decision-making. The firm experienced increased usage and trust in their
BI tools.
Informed Decision-Making:
The improved data entry process enabled real-time data availability, empowering the
firm to make informed, data-driven decisions. This enhanced their ability to measure
the impact of their CSR initiatives and optimize resource allocation.
Conclusion
By conducting thorough audits and developing a user-centric, efficient data entry application,
Dunboxed transformed the data entry processes for the CSR firm. This solution not only
improved data accuracy and user adoption but also restored trust in the firm's BI
dashboards, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Dunboxed’s tailored approach
empowered the client to leverage their data effectively, enhancing the overall impact of their
CSR initiatives.