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OLAP analytical solutions (On Line Analytical Processing) are designed for managers and analysts to support decision-making. They support quick analyses of large quantities of data, which are structured and organised multi-dimensionally. Data covering a longer period of time can be analysed with response times in a matter of seconds. OLAP analytical solutions are intended for the analysis of:
 | sales activities |  | order fulfilment |  | inventories |  | material flows |  | production processes |  | invoiced sales |  | meeting of customers' obligations (rating) |  | personnel data |  | payroll |  | balance sheet data |  | other analyses | Main advantages and characteristics of the solution:   | adaptability |  | easy-to-use |  | high information value | Industry / solution suitability   | medium-sized (up to 100 computers), large (more than 100 computers) companies | 
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