Innovating Business Intelligence within Traditional Manufacturing | Barron Penner (Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics at Charter Manufacturing)

On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we explore how the strategic application of data and analytics transforms business operations across various industries. Our guest, Barron Penner, shares his experiences in leveraging data to enhance business intelligence, develop high-performing teams, and implement successful data governance structures. We discuss the significance of cross-functional collaboration, the challenges of establishing data-centric cultures in traditional sectors, and the ongoing evolution of analytics from basic data collection to advanced prescriptive models.

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00:08 - Introduction to Barron Penner and his role in data governance

01:56 - Early career and accidental entry into the world of analytics

06:01 - The challenges and milestones in establishing data governance

14:35 - Transition from financial services to manufacturing and its unique challenges

17:25 - The importance of data democratization in business intelligence

21:55 - The critical role of soft skills in data analytics success