Case study · Operational reporting
October 2024

How CDW Saved $2.6 Million Annually by Automating Client-Facing Reports with VividCharts

Learn how CDW, a Fortune 500 company, transformed its business review process by automating over 60 visualizations — equivalent to 20,000 hours of manual reporting — directly in ServiceNow.

The results
$2.6M
Saved annually
60+
Visualizations automated
20,000
Hours of manual reporting eliminated
Fortune 500
Scale of deployment

The challenge

CDW, a Fortune 500 company, ran its business review process on manually built visualizations. The work was repetitive, slow, and pulled skilled people away from higher-value initiatives.

  • Dozens of client-facing visualizations built by hand
  • The equivalent of 20,000 hours of manual reporting effort
  • Repetitive work that wore on the team and slowed reviews

The solution

CDW implemented VividCharts to automate client-facing reporting directly within ServiceNow — replacing manual visualization work with standardized, scalable reports.

  • Automated 60+ visualizations natively in ServiceNow
  • Standardized, scalable report templates
  • Seamless, repeatable client reporting delivery

The results

Automation didn't just save money — it freed CDW's people to focus on strategic work.

  • $2.6 million saved annually
  • 60+ visualizations automated, replacing 20,000 hours of manual work
  • Better leadership visibility into key performance data
  • Improved team morale by removing repetitive tasks
  • Resources redirected toward strategic initiatives
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In a focused walkthrough we'll look at how your team reports today and show how VividCharts automates it — directly in ServiceNow.