Case Study: Andersen Consulting Sweden and How Calkin Adds Value to Their Clients
At Calkin, our mission is to help organizations bring clarity and confidence to their data. Our platform allows users to visualize the structure of any Excel file, making it easier to spot errors, hidden risks, and manual processes that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Andersen Consulting Sweden helps their clients adapt to change with precision and confidence by delivering tailored management and interims solutions.
Streamlining Business Intelligence Readiness with Calkin
In the spring of 2025, Agnes Elm, a consultant at Andersen Consulting Sweden, was engaged in a pre-study for a multinational FMCG company. Her task was to evaluate how Business Intelligence (BI) reports could be implemented following a major ERP migration.
As part of the assignment, Agnes received numerous Excel files from managers across the organization, each accompanied by explanations of how the spreadsheets were used to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
Even for an advanced Excel user like Agnes, understanding the logic, formulas, and data sources behind unfamiliar spreadsheets can be time-consuming. Beyond comprehension, it was also critical to ensure that all underlying data sources were properly mapped and included in the pre-study, avoiding costly delays once the BI implementation began.
How Calkin Made the Difference
This is where Calkin stepped in. For every Excel file she received, Agnes used Calkin to:
- Quickly visualize the spreadsheet structure and dependencies.
- Map out questions related to formulas, inputs, and data sources.
- Follow up with stakeholders on open issues in a structured way.
By automating what would normally take hours of manual effort, Calkin freed up Agnes to focus on more strategic questions such as why significant amounts of manual data entry were required in the first place.
Outcome
Calkin proved to be an enabler for both Andersen Consulting Sweden and their client. By transforming how complex spreadsheets were analyzed, Calkin not only reduced manual effort but also contributed to the pre-study clearly highlighting which inputs were sourced from the legacy BI system and which ones were manually input into the Business Intelligence Excels.
Looking ahead, Andersen Consulting Sweden will continue to integrate Calkin into their workflows to provide clients with even greater value - helping them navigate Excel-based processes with precision and confidence.
This case highlights how Calkin empowers leading consultancies like Andersen Consulting Sweden to elevate their impact: streamlining the details while enabling sharper focus on the bigger strategic picture.
