KeHE Case Study
KeHE looked to nCloud Integrators for its expertise in Visier configuration and integrations. “nCloud guided us through the complexities of setting up our datasets correctly, ensuring we could move quickly while maintaining accuracy. nCloud’s team genuinely cared about our success, and their level of customer service and dedication to getting things right set them apart from other consultants I’ve worked with in the past.”
- Brooke Nyberg, Program Manager of People Analytics at KeHE
KeHE Distributors, the largest distributor of natural & organic, specialty, and fresh products in
North America, partnered with nCloud Integrators to facilitate a smooth data migration from their
existing HR system to Visier. Brooke Nyberg, Program Manager of People Analytics at KeHE,
shares details about this migration and discusses how having the right partner to guide you
through the process makes all the difference.
KEY CHALLENGE
As a growing organization with nearly 8,000 employees, KeHE recognized the importance of
people analytics. The company needed a solution that was dynamic, user-friendly, and
accessible to everyone. The ideal solution would foster a data-driven culture within KeHE,
enabling the company to identify opportunities for improvement and align their people strategy
with overall business objectives.
SOLUTION
KeHE selected Visier as their people analytics solution. Recognizing the importance of a
seamless transition from their current HR system, KeHE partnered with nCloud Integrators to
leverage their specialized knowledge of Visier and data integration.
“As one of the only full-time people analytics employees in my organization, I manage everything from backend administration to content development. Learning the Visier-specific data structures on top of that would have been overwhelming—especially given the urgency of the migration,” states Brooke.
KeHE looked to nCloud Integrators for its expertise in Visier configuration and integrations.
“nCloud guided us through the complexities of setting up our datasets correctly, ensuring we could move quickly while maintaining accuracy,” states Brooke. “nCloud’s team genuinely cared about our success, and their level of customer service and dedication to getting things right set them apart from other consultants I’ve worked with in the past.”
NCLOUD INTEGRATORS’ APPROACH
“The scale of moving 8,000 employees’ data while also managing complex file recreations made this a high-stakes project, and nCloud played a crucial role in ensuring it was done accurately,” states Brooke.
From the start, nCloud was proactive in communication, keeping key KeHE stakeholders
informed and engaged. They also structured the migration process effectively, ensuring the
company stayed on track while addressing potential roadblocks.
“Their expertise in HR data migrations provided valuable insights—especially during data auditing. Whenever I needed guidance on best practices, their answers were clear, actionable, and always led to successful outcomes,” continues Brooke.
From the very start of the project, nCloud Integrators focused on the data auditing process.
“The nCloud consultants meticulously ensured that the new file structures aligned with our old system, preventing data mismatches and preserving historical records. Given how much we rely on historical data, ensuring accuracy was critical—and nCloud made sure we got it right,” states Brooke. “Instead of rushing through the process, they emphasized the importance of data accuracy, which led to a successful migration.”
RESULTS
Before Visier, KeHE relied on a Tableau-based analytics tool that was static, difficult to update,
and lacked customization. Now, operations leaders regularly use Visier to analyze data, identify
trends, and make informed decisions.
“The ability to easily break down headcount and other workforce metrics has been a game-
changer,” states Brooke. “Visier has streamlined our hiring process by enabling talent
acquisition teams to track labor planning and headcount needs and has also reduced the
manual data wrangling that was previously required of our people analytics and finance teams.”
In addition, company leadership has embraced Visier as a key decision-making tool, referencing
it in meetings to support strategic planning and labor strategy discussions.
“Now it’s much easier to pull reports, visualize insights, and provide data-backed narratives,” states Brooke. “Even at this early stage, we estimate that implementing Visier has saved our team at least 25% of our time. Additionally, data usage among HR VPs and operations leaders has nearly doubled. Previously, we had around a 25% adoption rate with our old system, and now, usage rates range from 50% to 80%, depending on the timing and needs of each group.”
CONCLUSION
“Migrations are always challenging, and having the right partner to guide you through the process makes all the difference. nCloud Integrators was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Their expertise in Visier’s back-end made troubleshooting and problem-solving seamless,” states Brooke. “Their consultants were not only experts in their field but also personable and good communicators, which made navigating complex data challenges much more manageable.”