In the article, Why Business Analysts Are Essential to Your Operations Team,by Paul Crosby, the following 5 reasons are listed.
Business Analysts Improve Operational Productivity
Business Analysts Need to Prove Their Value to the Operations Team
Business Analysts are Problem Solvers by Nature
Business Analysts Drive Value By Wearing Many Hats
Every Operations Team Will be Data and Analysis-Driven
Discuss your view on the necessity of each. Can you think of additional reasons? If so,share.