A case of data warehousing project management

The strategic value of data warehousing (DWG) for information management and decision support has been well acknowledged. Given scant research on the topic, this case study was intended to investigate the project planning and implementation approaches taken at one of the biggest insurance companies in the US. The company recognized that improved information management and delivery would be crucial to execute its long-term business goal, and DWG was given the highest priority. On this premise, the company pursued a pilot project. This case investigated project management issues of DWG and methodical approaches adopted by IT staff during the pilot project.