Operational Data Store (ODS)

An Operational Data Store (ODS) is a centralized database that collects and consolidates real-time or recent data from various business systems. It serves as a temporary storage area to quickly access current operational information, such as sales, inventory, or customer data. Unlike traditional data warehouses, which focus on long-term analysis, an ODS supports ongoing business operations, troubleshooting, and immediate decision-making by providing a unified, up-to-date view of key data across different sources.