Knight Innovation Systems
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Solution Scenarios

Explore common business challenges and how our automation, analytics, and integration solutions can address them. Each scenario demonstrates our approach to solving real organizational problems.

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GovernmentAutomation

Automated Procurement Workflow

Streamlined multi-step procurement approval process reducing cycle time significantly. Integrated with existing ERP systems and automated email notifications at each approval stage.

Scenario

Organizations often struggle with manual paper-based procurement processes that cause delays, lost documents, and lack of visibility into approval status across departments.

Solution

Custom PowerApps solution with automated routing, digital signatures, and real-time status tracking integrated with SharePoint and Dynamics 365.

Workflow
HealthcareAnalytics

Executive Dashboard & KPI Tracking

Real-time executive dashboard consolidating data from 12+ source systems into unified KPI views. Automated daily refresh with drill-down capabilities for department-level analysis.

Scenario

Leadership teams commonly spend excessive time manually compiling reports from disparate systems, resulting in outdated data and inconsistent metrics across the organization.

Solution

Power BI dashboard with automated ETL pipelines, custom DAX measures, and role-based security for different organizational levels.

Reporting
ManufacturingAutomation

Inventory Management System

Mobile-first inventory tracking application with barcode scanning, real-time stock levels, and automated reorder triggers. Integrated with existing warehouse management system.

Scenario

Many organizations face challenges with manual inventory counts leading to stockouts, overstocking, and inability to track inventory movement in real-time across multiple locations.

Solution

PowerApps mobile app with barcode integration, SQL database backend, and Power Automate flows for reorder notifications and stock alerts.

Management
Financial ServicesAnalytics

Customer Service Analytics Platform

Comprehensive customer service analytics tracking ticket volume, resolution times, customer satisfaction, and agent performance across multiple channels.

Scenario

Service organizations often lack visibility into quality metrics, customer pain points, or agent productivity when data is scattered across ticketing systems, phone logs, and email.

Solution

Integrated Power BI solution pulling data from Salesforce, phone systems, and email platforms with predictive analytics for volume forecasting.

Reporting
GovernmentAutomation

Employee Onboarding Automation

End-to-end onboarding workflow automating equipment requests, access provisioning, training assignments, and new hire documentation across HR, IT, and facilities departments.

Scenario

New employee onboarding can take weeks when manual coordination across departments leads to frequent missed steps and poor new hire experience.

Solution

Power Automate workflows integrated with SharePoint, Active Directory, and ServiceNow for automated task routing and status tracking.

Workflow
EducationAnalytics

Budget Planning & Forecasting Tool

Collaborative budget planning tool with scenario modeling, variance analysis, and automated consolidation of department budgets into institutional view.

Scenario

Annual budget processes can extend for months when organizations face version control issues, manual consolidation errors, and limited ability to model different scenarios.

Solution

Excel-based planning templates with Power BI consolidation dashboard, automated variance calculations, and what-if scenario modeling.

Planning
UtilitiesAutomation

Field Service Management App

Mobile field service application for technicians to access work orders, update job status, capture photos, collect signatures, and log time from the field.

Scenario

Field operations become inefficient when technicians must return to the office daily to pick up paper work orders and submit completed paperwork, causing delayed updates.

Solution

PowerApps mobile solution with offline capabilities, GPS tracking, photo capture, and real-time sync with Dynamics 365 Field Service.

Management
RetailAnalytics

Sales Performance Analytics

Sales analytics platform tracking individual and team performance, pipeline health, win/loss analysis, and revenue forecasting with AI-powered insights.

Scenario

Sales leadership may struggle to identify at-risk deals, top performers, or accurate revenue forecasts when data is locked in CRM systems with limited reporting capabilities.

Solution

Power BI solution with Salesforce integration, custom KPIs, predictive analytics for deal scoring, and automated weekly performance reports.

Reporting
HealthcareAutomation

Compliance Document Management

Centralized compliance document repository with automated version control, expiration tracking, approval workflows, and audit trail for regulatory requirements.

Scenario

Compliance documents stored in shared drives without version control can lead to missed renewal dates and inability to prove document review for audits.

Solution

SharePoint document library with custom metadata, Power Automate expiration alerts, approval workflows, and compliance reporting dashboard.

Management
Non-ProfitAutomation

Grant Management System

Comprehensive grant tracking system managing applications, awards, spending, reporting requirements, and deliverables across multiple funding sources.

Scenario

Organizations managing numerous active grants in spreadsheets risk missed reporting deadlines, budget overruns, and inability to track deliverable status effectively.

Solution

PowerApps solution with automated deadline reminders, budget tracking with alerts, deliverable checklists, and funder reporting templates.

Management
ManufacturingAnalytics

Supply Chain Visibility Dashboard

End-to-end supply chain dashboard tracking supplier performance, inventory levels, order status, and logistics with predictive analytics for disruption risk.

Scenario

Without visibility into supply chain bottlenecks, supplier issues, or inventory risks, organizations take a reactive approach that can cause production delays.

Solution

Power BI dashboard integrating ERP, supplier portals, and logistics systems with AI-powered risk scoring and automated alerts for potential disruptions.

Reporting
GovernmentAutomation

IT Service Desk Automation

Automated IT service desk workflows for common requests including password resets, software installations, access requests, and equipment provisioning.

Scenario

IT service desks can become overwhelmed with routine requests, leading to long resolution times and manual ticket routing that causes user frustration and staff burnout.

Solution

Power Automate flows with ServiceNow integration, self-service portal for common requests, automated routing based on request type, and chatbot for FAQs.

Workflow

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