This Harvard Business Review white paper explores the “last mile” challenge in data analytics—the gap between generating insights and turning them into business value. It identifies four areas for change: technology, people, processes, and strategy. Success requires scalable tech (including visualization tools), data translators, and cultural adoption of analytics. Companies should embed insights into repeatable decision-making, automate where feasible, and set clear, measurable goals. Case studies, like Flex Ltd., show how integrated data platforms and collaborative interfaces drive operational improvements and faster, more informed decisions.

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