Finding The Right NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW) Consultant

How to Find the Right NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW) Consultant

Finding the right consultant for your NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW) implementation can be a game-changer for your business. While many consultants offer BI expertise, NSAW is a unique product that requires hands-on experience to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation. Here are key questions to ask and factors to consider when choosing an NSAW consultant.

Does the Consultant Have Hands-On NSAW Experience?

NSAW is still a relatively new product, and many consultants have backgrounds in other BI tools but lack direct experience with NSAW. This is a critical distinction—hiring a consultant who is still learning NSAW could lead to inefficiencies, mistakes, and an extended timeline. Instead, look for a consultant who has successfully implemented NSAW before, understands its nuances, and can optimize it specifically for your business.

What Kind of Support is Available After Implementation?

Many consulting firms treat implementation as a one-time project with a fixed scope and timeline. However, business needs evolve, and unexpected challenges arise. If you need additional support post-implementation, will your consultant require a new project quote, or can they offer flexible, on-demand support? NorthCoast Data, for example, provides ongoing support without forcing clients into rigid contracts, ensuring that expert help is always available when needed.

What Kind of Training Will Be Provided?

Will your consultant simply turn on NSAW and create dashboards for you, or will they ensure your team is empowered to use the tool effectively? A high-quality consultant will work with your power users, ensuring they are self-sufficient in creating dashboards and analyzing data long after the engagement ends. Without proper training, you risk being dependent on external consultants every time a new reporting need arises.

How Will You Be Involved in the Implementation?

Some consultants work in isolation, delivering a completed system at the end of the project without involving the client’s internal team. This approach can leave you with a "black box"—a system that no one in your company fully understands. Instead, look for a consultant who collaborates with your team throughout the process, explaining how the implementation is structured and ensuring internal stakeholders understand how it works. This ensures long-term sustainability and knowledge retention within your organization.

Why NorthCoast Data?

At NorthCoast Data, we prioritize hands-on NSAW expertise, flexible support options, and a collaborative implementation process. We ensure that:

• You work directly with an experienced data professional, not a general BI consultant learning NSAW on the fly.
• You receive ongoing support beyond the initial implementation, without unnecessary project quotes.
• Your team is trained to be self-sufficient, maximizing the value of your NSAW investment.
• We involve your team throughout the process, ensuring transparency and long-term usability of the system.

Choosing the right NSAW consultant is critical to ensuring a successful implementation that drives business insights. By asking the right questions and prioritizing hands-on expertise, training, and flexible support, you can find a consultant who truly adds value to your organization.