Operational data is a type of data businesses use in their daily operations.
For example, individual records that reflect particular events, such as a sale, purchase or customer interaction.
Operational data is broader than transactional data and covers any data needed to support the day-to-day operations of a business. It can include master data, reference data, etc.
Examples
Employee records in an HR system
| employee_id | name | department | hire_date | status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | Sam Jordan | Finance | 2023-10-01 | Active |
Inventory levels in a warehouse
| product_id | warehouse_id | current_stock |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 30 |