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Contents
Identity _________________________________________________________________ 2
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Contents ________________________________________________________________ 1
I.
1.
1.1.1
Charts.................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.2
Lists ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.3
1.1.4
Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1.5
Scorecards ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1.6
Map ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.7
1.1.8
Search ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
II.
Marketing __________________________________________________________ 1
1.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Campaigns __________________________________________________________ 4
2.1
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.2
2.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2
Events _____________________________________________________________ 6
3.1
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.2
3.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 6
3.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3.2
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.2
4.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3.2
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 11
5.2
5.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 11
5.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 12
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5.3.2
6.
7.
6.2
Description ....................................................................................................................... 13
6.2.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2.2
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 16
7.2
7.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 17
7.3.2
III.
Pipeline ____________________________________________________________ 1
1.
2.
3.
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.2
2.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2
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4.
5.
6.
3.1
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.2
3.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 1
3.3.2
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 2
4.2
4.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 2
4.3.1
Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................ 3
4.3.2
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 3
4.3.3
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 5
5.2
5.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 5
5.3.1
Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................ 6
5.3.2
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 6
5.3.3
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 8
6.2
6.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 8
6.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 9
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6.3.2
7.
8.
9.
10.
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 11
7.2
7.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 11
7.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 12
7.3.2
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 14
8.2
8.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 14
8.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 15
8.3.2
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 16
9.2
9.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 16
9.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 17
9.3.2
Objective ....................................................................................................................... 18
10.2
10.3
Description .................................................................................................................... 18
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11.
10.3.1
Prerequisites .............................................................................................................................. 19
10.3.2
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 1
10.3.3
Objective ......................................................................................................................... 2
11.2
11.3
Description ...................................................................................................................... 2
11.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 3
11.3.2
IV.
Sales ______________________________________________________________ 1
1.
2.
3.
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.2
2.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.2
3.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 6
3.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 7
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4.
5.
6.
7.
3.3.2
3.3.3
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2
4.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 11
4.3.2
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 13
5.2
5.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 14
5.3.2
5.3.3
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 17
6.2
6.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 18
6.3.2
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 19
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8.
9.
10.
7.2
7.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 21
7.3.2
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 22
8.2
8.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 22
8.3.1
Prerequisites .............................................................................................................................. 23
8.3.2
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 24
8.3.3
8.3.4
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 26
9.2
9.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 26
9.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 27
9.3.2
Objective ....................................................................................................................... 29
10.2
10.3
Description .................................................................................................................... 29
10.3.1
Prerequisites .............................................................................................................................. 30
10.3.2
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 30
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10.3.3
11.
12.
13.
Objective ....................................................................................................................... 32
11.2
11.3
Description .................................................................................................................... 32
11.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 33
11.3.2
Objective ....................................................................................................................... 35
12.2
12.3
Description .................................................................................................................... 35
12.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 36
12.3.2
Objective ....................................................................................................................... 38
13.2
13.3
Description .................................................................................................................... 38
13.3.1
13.3.2
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 40
13.3.3
V.
Services ____________________________________________________________ 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.2
2.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1
Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2
2.3.3
Objective ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.2
3.3
Description ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
Objective .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2
4.3
Description ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.1
Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 14
4.3.2
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I. Dashboard elements
Charts
Charts (Image 1) are used mainly for presentation purposes. In addition, charts can be used as interactive objects, i.e.
by clicking on a data point of a chart the selected data point is highlighted and the system provides focused, detailed
information that corresponds to the selected point; i.e. this action is essentially equivalent to visual and dynamic
filtering. The filtering maybe applied either on the chart itself or on other objects of a particular dashboard. Colored
labels (memo) and data labels (shown on data points) complement the presentation. Informative tooltips are also
available when moving the mouse over charts. The presented information includes the values, groupings, totals etc. The
available chart types are: Pie chart, bar chart, doughnut chart, stacked chart etc., and any meaningful combination
(Image 2, Image 3, Image 4).
Image 1: Chart - an example
If an axis exceeds the predefined width of the Dashboard Object, a scrollbar will appear automatically. In order to
ensure that all values will be presented at once, without the scrollbar, the user can use the mouse device to drag one
end of the scrollbar to the full width of the dashboard object window (Image 5).
Image 5: Scrollbar | drag one end of the scrollbar to view all at once
1.1.2
Lists
A list (Image 6) too is an object that can be used both for data presentation and interactively, i.e. (as described
previously in 1.1.1) by clicking on a data row of a list the selected row is highlighted and the system provides focused,
detailed information that corresponds to the selected row; i.e. this action too can be equivalent to visual and dynamic
filtering. The filtering maybe applied either on the object itself (e.g. on an alternative view) or on other objects of a
particular dashboard. Underlined data in blue denote a link to the UI form of the selected record (for viewing/editing).
The list title is either predefined (static) or it is formulated dynamically, depending on the applied filters. Sorting
functionality is also available by clicking on the column title.
1.1.3
Action links
Action links provide users with additional functionality and accessibility. The combination of (a) interactive presentation
of information and (b) action links provides the basis for informative and prompt response to any developments.
In the context of a list (Image 6), the functionality commonly provided by action links is access to the
corresponding full list and new record creation.
In the broader context of a particular dashboard, action links are commonly used as predefined filters that are
applied to all of the objects contained in the particular dashboard.
Action links can also be used in order to provide connections to the operational environment of a dashboard
(Image 7). I.e. action links are incorporated in dashboards to represent workflows, to place a dashboard in the
context of a workflow.
Image 6: A list and the corresponding action links
1.1.4
Indicators
Indicators present a single value (usually a percentage) which represents a performance measurement in relation to a
colored scale that designates a poor (in red), average (in yellow), or high (in green) performance. The indicator may be
dynamically filtered by other objects in a dashboard.
Image 8: Indicator-Gauge
1.1.5
Scorecards
Scorecards present groups of KPIs. Each group contains indicators that are assigned with a particular weight. This
weight is used for calculating the scorecard results. Scorecards provide a concise overview of company activity
performance.
Image 9: A scorecard
1.1.6
Map
A map shows the analysis of geographical related data. The analysis can be grouped by geographical region, district, city
and a specific longitude and latitude. The data can be analyzed in two dimensions using a balloon. The bubble radius is
proportional to the first dimension. The color of the bubble denotes the second dimension. The color dimension is used
to represent the performance of the key figure presented by the diameter of the bubble.
1.1.7
Web browser
A Web browser is available on selected dashboards for direct access to online information.
1.1.8
Search
Search functionality within a Dashboard. The search is effective on Lists and, specifically, the visible information in list
records.
Image 11: Search
1.2.1
Per Object
Zoom in: Available in Charts only. Zooms in the displayed data for detailed viewing. When selected, it is
replaced by the corresponding Zoom out action.
Memo: Available in Charts only. Shows / Hides the chart memo (i.e. the colored labels shown on the chart
margin).
Show/Hide labels: Available in Charts only. Displays or hides the data labels that correspond to the Y axis.
Image 12: Right click menu
1.2.2
Per dashboard
Parameters: Displays the parameter panel. The menu action is available only when parameters exist. In
general, a dashboard can be either auto-executable or the user might be required to execute it. When a
dashboard is auto-executable, then the parameters panel is hidden; else, the panel is minimized immediately
after execution. The parameters panel can be (un-)pinned ( ).
Print: The print dialogue is displayed. There a particular object can be sent to printer, the page setup
properties can be adjusted. Pint preview is also available.
Export to PowerPoint: This action automatically creates a PowerPoint presentation with the selected Objects
(titled).
Send by e-mail: Creates a new e-mail within the ES application environment; the e-mail body contains the
dashboard objects.
Introducing Entersoft dashboard elements| Page: 7
II. Marketing
Marketing | Page: 1
1. Marketing analysis
Marketing analysis includes a series of interactive dashboards that aim to assist marketing executives in managing and
analyzing the performance of marketing activities (campaigns and events). The real-time analysis unveils the key issues
and contributes to efficient and accurate decision-making for resolving marketing related issues.
The available dashboards in the marketing context are:
Campaigns (Campaign cockpit)
Events (Event cockpit)
Campaign comparison
Performance Scorecards
Customer Strategy
Marketing performance
Indicator Calculation
Audience count - Number of persons in campaign list
Number of leads
Number of opportunities
Number of Wins
Marketing| Page: 2
Indicator Calculation
Campaign Turnover
Campaign Cost
Event participants
Event registrations
The analysis implicates either hierarchical campaigns (which combine their own results and the results of any particular
activities) or stand-alone campaigns, i.e. campaigns run independently.
Marketing| Page: 3
2. Campaigns
2.1 Objective
The Campaigns dashboard consists the main workspace for monitoring the performance of campaigns.
What is the actual revenue and what is its variation % compared to the target?
2.3 Description
Image 1: Campaigns
Marketing| Page: 4
2.3.1
Parameters
2.3.2
Anything
All
Open, In progress
Dashboard Objects
Campaigns
The first campaign is auto-selected and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. By clicking
on the link, which is available in the Name column at row level, the particular campaign can be accessed for viewing
and editing. The title below this list is dynamic and displays the selected campaigns name.
Metrics analysis
The Leads, hot Leads, Responses, Opportunities, and wins of the selected Campaign are presented in this bar chart, in
relation to the campaign audience.
Target Analysis
The bar chart presents the Campaign Turnover compared to the Revenue Target and the Campaign Cost compared to
Campaign Budget Cost.
ROI Analysis
The bar chart presents the ROI compared to the ROI Target and, additionally, the ROI and Cost variations.
Indicators
Audience to response (%); Audience to win (%); Lead to Opportunity (%); Lead to Win (%).
Marketing| Page: 5
3. Events
3.1 Objective
The Events dashboard is the main workspace for monitoring the performance of events.
What is the actual revenue and what is its variation % compared to the target?
3.3 Description
Image 2: Events
Marketing| Page: 6
3.3.1
Parameters
3.3.2
Anything
All
Open, In progress
Dashboard Objects
Events
The first event is auto-selected and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. By clicking on
the row level link, which is available in the Name column, the particular event can be accessed for viewing and editing.
The title below this list is dynamic and displays the selected events name.
Registration Analysis
The bar chart presents comparative information between the event registrations and the actual participants.
Lead progress (%)
The chart presents the number of the leads, hot leads, opportunities, and wins achieved in the selected event.
Target Analysis
The bar chart presents the Event Turnover compared to the Revenue Target and the Event Cost compared to Event
Budget Cost.
ROI Analysis
The chart presents the ROI compared to the ROI Target and, additionally, the ROI and Cost variations.
Indicators
Marketing| Page: 7
4. Campaign Comparison
4.1 Objective
The Campaign Comparison dashboard presents us with information for investigating the campaign performance by
comparing campaign metrics.
4.3 Description
Image 3: Campaign Comparison
Marketing| Page: 8
4.3.1
Parameters
4.3.2
Previous semester
All
Open, In progress, Completed Successfully
Dashboard Objects
Leads/Wins by campaign
Marketing| Page: 9
Marketing| Page: 10
5. Performance Scorecards
5.1 Objective
The Performance Scorecards dashboard allows us to investigate the campaign performance by using balanced
scorecards; finance and performance indicators and metrics are analyzed.
5.3 Description
Image 8: Performance Scorecards
Marketing| Page: 11
5.3.1
Parameters
5.3.2
Previous semester
All
Campaign Statuses
20
Dashboard Objects
Performance Scorecard
calculation of the score (scorecard level) as a weighted factor. Additionally, each group contains performance indicators
that contribute to the calculation of the score of the particular groups as weighted factors. The groups are:
Effectiveness indicators (weight = 40): Lead Win, Audience to win conversion rate; Lead Opportunity;
Audience to response conversion rate
The value of each indicator is compared to the defined limits and, depending on the results, the color of the star icon is
set. The red star corresponds to bad performance, the yellow star indicates average performance, and the green star
indicates good performance.
Campaigns
The first campaign is auto-selected and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. The user
can select any other listed campaign.
Variations
It shows the difference between target ROI and Actual ROI. Moreover, the chart shows us the difference between target
cost and actual cost.
Indicators
Marketing| Page: 12
6. Customer Strategy
6.1 Objective & Business answers
This dashboard quickly provides us with the significant information of:
6.2 Description
Image 9: Customer Strategy
Marketing| Page: 13
6.2.1
Parameters
6.2.2
Previous semester
Dashboard Objects
The retention rate principally represents the loyalty of our customers. The customer acquisition rate corresponds to the
number of new customers in a period of time compared to the number of new customers during the previous period
The presented indicators are calculated as follows:
Customer retention rate (%) = 100 * (Number of distinct customers that purchased products/services in
period t-1 and in period t) / (Number of distinct customers that purchased products/services in period t-1 only)
Customer acquisition rate (%) = 100 * (Number of distinct, first-time customers that purchased
products/services in period t) / (Number of distinct, first-time customers that purchased products/services in
period t))
Retention rate
Marketing| Page: 14
Acquisition rate
Indicators
Marketing| Page: 15
7. Marketing Performance
7.1 Objective
The Marketing Performance dashboard allows us to investigate and analyze the marketing performance in a period of
time as it was formed through the campaigns. The dashboard provides essential information on the campaigns in a
concisely through the corresponding scorecard. The selected campaigns are examined in five interactive charts which
focus on the main, detailed campaign metrics. Furthermore, an interactive map is incorporated for the geographical
analysis of Sales, Responses, and Leads.
What is the Revenue per Business Unit and campaign for a particular geo zone?
7.3 Description
Image 14: Marketing Performance
Marketing| Page: 16
7.3.1
Parameters
All
20
Analysis Level
7.3.2
This year
Dashboard Objects
Consolidated Cart
The scorecard provides quick and concise information on the performance of the selected campaign. The total score is
displayed along with the specific scores per target groups: a) Financial b) Performance. The groups can be expanded to
the specific indicators that were calculated.
Financial chart | map
This chart presents an overview of all campaigns and metrics (turnover, revenue target, budget cost, and cost) per
campaign. The interactive map is filtered automatically and the total turnover per geo zone is displayed. The bubble
radius is proportional to the turnover achieved in the particular area. The geographical analysis for a particular campaign
is attainable by simply clicking on a data bar of the chart. In reverse, by clicking on the area of a bubble, the turnover
analysis per business unit, activity, and campaign is displayed (given that the map presented data for all campaigns).
The map is again accessible by clicking on the action link: Return. The sales analysis charts are too interactive. By
clicking on any data point of the chart, we can access the invoices that correspond to the specific combination of
campaigns and sales analysis dimension.
Responses | map
This chart presents an overview of all campaigns and metrics (responses, response target, audience, and wins) per
campaign. The interactive map is filtered automatically and the total responses per geo zone are displayed. The bubble
radius is proportional to the number of responses. The geographical analysis for a particular campaign is attainable by
simply clicking on a data bar of the chart. By clicking on the area of a bubble on the interactive map, the responses of a
geo zone may be further analyzed (for one or more selected campaigns). The map is again accessible by clicking on the
action link: Return. The response analysis chart is too interactive. By clicking on any data point of the chart, we can
access the most recent response per person.
Marketing| Page: 17
Leads | map
This chart presents an overview of all campaigns and metrics (leads, lead target, opportunities, and wins) per campaign.
The interactive map is filtered automatically and the total leads per geo zone are displayed. The bubble radius is
proportional to the number of leads. The geographical analysis for a particular campaign is attainable by simply clicking
on a data bar of the chart. By clicking on the area of a bubble on the interactive map, the leads of a geo zone may be
further analyzed (for one or more selected campaigns). The conversion rates from leads to opportunities to wins
are displayed on a balloon tooltip. The indicator icon is defined according to the CampaignTargetAchievement scale.
Cost metrics | map
This chart presents an overview of all campaigns and metrics per campaign i.e. cost per lead, cost per response, cost per
win.
Sales metrics | map
This chart presents an overview of all campaigns and metrics per campaign i.e. turnover per lead, turnover per
response, turnover per win.
Marketing| Page: 18
III. Pipeline
Pipeline| Page: 1
1. Pipeline analysis
Pipeline analysis includes a series of interactive dashboards that aim to assist Sales executives in managing and
analyzing the sales pipeline. The real-time analysis unveils the key issues and contributes to efficient and accurate
decision-making for resolving any related issues. Pipeline analysis includes dashboards related to both Sales Forecast
and Sales Cycle Performance.
The available dashboards in the pipeline analysis context are:
Pipeline overview
Pipeline by closing date
Stage analysis to target
Pipeline to target by representative
Pipeline analytics
Pipeline revenue analysis
Sales stage analysis
Sales Cycle
Performance of Representatives
Competition analysis
Indicator Calculation
Number of Open Opportunities
Forecast
x (%).
Sales Turnover
Pipeline| Page: 2
Indicator Calculation
Weighted sales volume
% Forecast achievement
% contribution to Turnover
Wins (Wins)
Losses
Won Opportunities
Lost opportunities
%Target variance
100*(Turnover target)/target
Pipeline| Page: 3
2. Pipeline overview
2.1 Objective
The Pipeline Overview dashboard provides a concise overview of the current sales status and the forecast for the rest
of the year. At the same time, various analysis dimensions are incorporated for analyzing wins/losses.
2.3 Description
Image 1: Pipeline overview
Pipeline| Page: 4
2.3.1
Parameters
2.3.2
All
Dashboard Objects
Forecast analysis
Consolidated: Three alternative views are available in this, first tab of the Forecast analysis object.
Analysis table
The analytic view contains an interactive table for filtering the Business Unit (by selecting the corresponding
line). The chart presents the achieved turnover on a monthly basis; it also presents the forecast by comparing
to the weighted turnover to turnover + the non-weighted turnover forecast.
The monthly Turnover view provides as with information on the monthly turnover per Business Unit.
Representatives
Consolidated: The weighted Turnover compared to Turnover and non-weighted Opportunity forecast are
compared.
Analytic: An interactive table is included for filtering the sales representative. The chart presents the achieved
turnover on a monthly basis and the forecast, by comparing the weighted turnover to the turnover + the nonweighted turnover forecast.
Stage analysis
It presents the Pipeline forecast based on the higher analysis stage. A table with the following metrics per stage is
included: Average duration per stage; Historic avg. Duration; Number of Opportunities, Sales Forecast. Additionally,
Turnover forecast charts are included. The presentation is per analysis stage for the current/next quarter.
Pipeline| Page: 5
Win/Loss
The Wins and Losses are presented comparatively per: Business Unit; Business activity; Lead Source; Sales
representative. A pie chart that presents the percentage of losses and wins is also included.
Pipeline| Page: 6
Which opportunities are in negotiation and which are to be completed in the current period?
What is the revenue forecast for the next months based on the analysis stage / sales stage / Business
Unit/Business activity / revenue scale / certainty scale?
3.3 Description
Image 2: Pipeline by closing date
Pipeline| Page: 7
3.3.1
Parameters
3.3.2
Dashboard Objects
Pipeline analysis is based on the following aspects of the open opportunities in a period of time:
Revenue forecast
Sales stage
The chart presents the sales forecast per analysis stage / representative / sales stage / Business Unit / Business activity/
Certainty scale / Revenue scale. By clicking on any data point of these alternative charts, the list of the related
Opportunities, presented next, is automatically filtered.
Opportunities
The open opportunities are presented in this list. By clicking on the hyperlink of the Description column, the
corresponding opportunity may be accessed for further editing or viewing.
Pipeline| Page: 1
4.3 Description
Image 3: Stage analysis to target
Pipeline| Page: 2
4.3.1
Prerequisites
dashboard involves a monthly Sales Budget compilation on turnover. The company parameters presented in Image 4
(Tools and Configuration \ Customization \ General \ Company Parameters, Parameters Category: Budgets) are required
to be defined in advance.
Image 4: Stage analysis to target | Parameters
4.3.2
Parameters
4.3.3
Dashboard Objects
The Pipeline analysis in relation to the set Target is based on the following:
The upper half of the dashboard includes parallel pipeline reports in relation to target. On the left, the revenue forecast
is presented, in relation to the target and the achieved turnover per current year quarter. The yellow color is used to
highlight the variance from target, where Variance = Target (Turnover + Forecast). The forecast is calculated per
pipeline analysis stage: Forecast = Forecast (evaluation) + Forecast (quotation) + Forecast (decision). The
report on the right presents the current quarter data per month.
By clicking on a data point related to forecast per pipeline analysis stage the opportunities are
filtered automatically. Thus, the user can be immediately informed on the opportunities in the particular analysis stage.
The dashboard provides capabilities for filtering the pipeline analysis in relation to the Branch Target. The values of the
particular filters are shown if the Sales Budget has been compiled per Branch target. By clicking on a Branch line, the
pipeline analysis is filtered respectively. The filtering by a forecast point is additive to any filters applied in the Branch
Pipeline| Page: 3
table. If it is desired to view an analysis for all months, the Monthly Analysis is recommended; this chart provides a
detailed report of the forecasts, since analytic information on the variance of the target for all subsequent months is
delivered.
Pipeline| Page: 4
5.3 Description
Image 5: Pipeline to target by representative
Pipeline| Page: 5
5.3.1
Prerequisites
dashboard .
Turnover. dashboard
:
dashboard involves a monthly Sales Budget compilation on turnover. The company parameters presented in Image 6
(Tools and Configuration \ Customization \ General \ Company Parameters, Parameters Category: Budgets) are required
to be defined in advance.
Image 6: Pipeline to target by representative | Parameters
5.3.2
Parameters
5.3.3
Dashboard Objects
The bottom half of the dashboard presents the Sales representatives used in the Sales Budget compilation. After the
dashboard execution, the first / top sales representative is auto-selected for analysis. By clicking on a list row, we may
select a different sales representative. The chart on the left corner of the dashboard presents the quarterly pipeline
analysis; on the right the overview of the current quarter is presented. The variance is calculated as follows: Variance
= Target (Turnover + Forecast)
Pipeline| Page: 6
By clicking on a data point related to forecast, the open opportunities (listed on the bottom half) are automatically
filtered. By clicking on a data row in the Description column, the corresponding opportunity can be accessed for
viewing / editing.
If it is desired to view the data for all the months in the year, it is recommended to use the Monthly Analysis object.
The yearly report of the pipeline analysis in relation to the target is presented on the bottom of the dashboard. The
indicators present the achieved turnover % and the contribution to turnover.
Pipeline| Page: 7
6. Pipeline analytics
6.1 Objective
The Pipeline analytics dashboard provides a qualitative analysis of the Sales forecast, in a specific period of time.
What is the revenue estimation based on the evaluation of the Sales representatives?
A geographical representation.
6.3 Description
Image 7: Pipeline analytics | Revenue scale analysis
Pipeline| Page: 8
6.3.1
Parameters
6.3.2
Dashboard Objects
Revenue Scale: The pie chart presents the forecast per revenue scale. The table next to the chart presents
the estimation of the revenue and the number of the open opportunities. By clicking on the chart, the
opportunities are filtered automatically.
Pipeline| Page: 9
Revenue Scale / Certainty: A complex analysis of the revenue forecast per certainty scale. By clicking on the
chart, the opportunities are filtered automatically.
Stage analysis
The chart presents the forecast per analysis stage, certainty scale, Business Unit, or Business activity. By clicking on the
chart, the opportunities are filtered automatically.
Geographical analysis
A geographical representation of the Forecasts: per geo zone, district, or city. The bubble radius is proportional to the
Sales Forecast. The color of the bubbles depends on the average forecast per opportunity and it is calculated based on
the opportunity revenue scale. On mouse over a geo zone, an informative tooltip is available. The displayed metrics are:
the total forecast, the number of opportunities and the contribution the Total Sales Forecast. By clicking on the chart,
the opportunities are filtered automatically.
Opportunity analysis
by quality: Both (a) the revenue forecast based on the evaluation of the opportunities and (b) the number
of the opportunities are presented. The evaluation is based on the judgment of sales representative who
manages each opportunity. By clicking on the chart, the opportunities are filtered automatically.
by source: Both (a) the revenue forecast based on the opportunity source and (b) the number of the
opportunities per lead source are presented. By clicking on the chart, the opportunities are filtered
automatically.
Opportunity analysis
Opportunities: The list presents the open opportunities for the selected period. By clicking on a data row,
under the Description column, the selected opportunity can be accessed for further processing.
Top opportunities (chart): The chart presents the top opportunities in the selected period, ordered by the
revenue forecast; at the same time the corresponding certainty is presented. By clicking on a bar we can access
the corresponding opportunity for processing / viewing.
Top opportunities (list): The chart presents the top in the selected period, ordered by the revenue forecast;
at the same time, further information is available i.e. the sales stage, the certainty and the candidate customer.
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7.3 Description
Image 9: Pipeline revenue analysis | Monthly Analysis
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7.3.1
Parameters
7.3.2
Dashboard Objects
The chart presents the Turnover and the lost revenue on a monthly basis; at the same time the number of opportunities
is presented. By clicking at a data point of the bar chart, the opportunities listed in the Wins object are automatically
filtered.
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Dimensions
The object contains three alternative views that present the Turnover per Business Unit or/and Business activity. By
clicking at a data point of the bar charts, the opportunities listed in the Wins object are automatically filtered.
Opportunity analysis
Revenue Scale: The achieved turnover per revenue scale is presented. The table on the right presents the
Turnover per revenue scale and the number of deals that contributed to the presented turnover.
Lead Source: The turnover per opportunity source and the number of opportunities per Lead Source are
presented.
Profession: number of
. Wins .
All the above can be used as filters for the opportunities listed in the Wins object.
The bottom right object of the dashboard contains three supplementary views:
Wins
The list presents the open opportunities for the selected analysis period. By clicking in the hyperlink in the Description
column, an opportunity can be accessed for further processing.
Top deals
The top Wins achieved in the selected period are presented here, ordered by the turnover. By clicking on a bar, we can
access the corresponding opportunity.
Performance indicators
The object includes the geographical representation of the turnover per geo zone, district, or city. The bubble radius is
proportional to the turnover. The color depends on the average turnover per deal and it is calculated based on the
opportunity revenue scale. On mouse over a bubble, an informative tooltip is displayed. The metrics presented are: the
total turnover, the number of deals, the win rate, the contribution to turnover, and the turnover/forecast rate. By clicking
on a bubble, the opportunities listed in the Wins object are automatically filtered.
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8.3 Description
Image 11: Sales Stage analysis
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8.3.1
Parameters
8.3.2
Period
Last 3 months (current year, last year, last 6 months, and last 12 months and
anything are also available)
Branch
all
Dashboard Objects
Consolidated: loss analysis per stage (%); win analysis per stage (%); analysis of the sum of wins and losses
per stage (%).
Business Unit: Loss analysis per stage (number of), win analysis per stage (number of); analysis of the sum
of wins and losses per stage.
Lead Source: Loss analysis per stage (number of), win analysis per stage (number of) analysis of the sum of
wins and losses per stage.
Representative: Loss analysis per stage (number of), win analysis per stage (number of) analysis of the sum
of wins and losses per stage
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9. Sales Cycle
9.1 Objective
The Sales Cycle dashboard provides information for analyzing the Sales Cycle by incorporating various Sales Pipeline
characteristics.
What is the average time for closing an opportunity (per closing date)?
9.3 Description
Image 12: Sales Cycle
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9.3.1
Parameters
9.3.2
Dashboard Objects
The chart presents on a monthly basis the average duration of the opportunities that were closed during the specific
month, and the win rate.
Lost revenue loss rate
The chart presents the lost revenue per month, the loss rate.
Lost revenue by certainty
.
.
Win / loss reason analysis
The chart presents the achieved turnover in relation to the lost revenue per win/loss reason. The win rate is also
presented.
Stage analysis (win/loss)
The chart presents the turnover / lost revenue per sales stage to win/loss. The loss rate per sales stage is also
presented.
Revenue scale analysis
The chart presents the turnover/lost revenue per revenue scale. The win rate per revenue scale is also presented.
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10.
Performance of Representatives
10.1 Objective
The Representatives Performance dashboard provides us essential information for analyzing the performance of our
sales representatives in relation to their target.
What is the forecast for the subsequent months in total or per representative?
10.3 Description
Image 13: Performance of Representatives | Analysis by representative
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10.3.1 Prerequisites
The dashboard requires the compilation of a monthly budget on turnover. The company parameters, presented in Image
15, need to be defined in advance.
Image 15: Performance by representative | Parameters
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10.3.2 Parameters
Filter based on
all
Branch
all
On the top right of the dashboard, the pipeline performance is presented through the win rate indicator and the
Turnover to Sales forecast indicator. At the bottom left, a monthly turnover analysis is provided; the data are presented
in relation to the target. Additionally, information on the revenue forecast from open opportunities is available. The
monthly turnover variance is also provided.
Win rate
% Forecast to Turnover
Turnover analysis on a monthly basis in relation to target and forecast. The chart can be used for filtering the
indicators on the right, in order to view the monthly pipeline performance.
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11.
Competition analysis
11.1 Objective
The competition analysis dashboard provides essential information for analyzing the competition as this is recorder
through the opportunities manages by the Sales executives.
What was the main reason for the win / loss in relation to a competitor?
11.3 Description
Image 16: Competition analysis
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11.3.1 Parameters
Competitors: Our competitors during a period of time are presented here. For each competitor, we are
presented with the lost/won revenue. Furthermore, we are presented with the win rate and the open forecast.
By selecting a competitor, the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects are automatically filtered.
After the execution of the dashboard the first competitor is automatically selected.
Analysis by quarter: The chart presented the won / lost revenue in relation to the competition, and the loss
rate.
Analysis by representative: The lost / won revenue and the wins per representative are presented.
Opportunities: Here, the recorder opportunities for the selected competitor are presented. Through the action
links on the top of the list (Wins, Losses, Open), we may filter the listed opportunities.
The active sales stage, when the loss/win was recorded, is presented here. The win rate per reason is also presented.
Stage analysis (win/loss)
The turnover / lost revenue during a sales stage that led to win / loss. The win rate per sales stage is also presented.
The chart is particularly important since we may elicit information on our performance during the various stages (e.g.
quotation stage; decision-negotiation stage). The loss rate per stage is also presented.
Revenue Scale analysis
The turnover/lost revenue per revenue scale is presented here. The win rate per revenue is also included.
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IV. Sales
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1. Sales analysis
Sales analysis dashboards provide a series of interactive applications that aim to assist sales representatives in
administering, managing, and analyzing Sales Performance by several business dimensions. The real-time analysis
contributes to efficient and accurate decision-making for resolving sales related issues.
The available dashboards in the marketing context are:
Current Sales Insight
Item Categories Analysis
Customer Categories Analysis
Dimension Analysis
Top Customer Analysis
Geo Zones
Geo Zones / target
Branch Analysis
Sales representatives / target
Sales Comparison
Market basket analysis
Indicator
Turnover
Quantity
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Indicator
Margin on Cost (%)
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What is the turnover for the current month in comparison to the current quarter/year?
Which are the top Items sold during the current year?
What is the current turnover per Business Unit and Business Activity?
2.3 Description
Image 1: Current Sales Insight
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2.3.1
Parameters
2.3.2
All
Dashboard Objects
The analysis period is the current fiscal year. The particular dashboard is auto-executable and non-interactive.
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Who are the top customers of a time period in relation to an Item category?
3.3 Description
Image 2: Item category analysis (Page 1: Analytic)
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3.3.1
Parameters
3.3.2
This dashboard includes two pages. The Analytic page is fully interactive and provides focused information on Sales, by
combining various groupings and metrics in relation to the Items sold and the Services provided.
Grouping analysis
The interactive chart presents Sales (in the selected period) per Item Groupings (the defined in the corresponding
parameter). The grouping that accumulates the highest sales is auto-selected (accentuated slice) and used to filter the
data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. The user can select any other grouping presented on the chart.
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Indicators
The chart presents the turnover and the gross profit (%) per period. By clicking on a data point of the bar chart the
The object presents the Turnover, and Gross Profit per Business Dimension. There are two alternative views: Business
Unit, and Business Activity.
Sales persons
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per Sales person. There are two alternative views: the
chart view and the list view.
Branches
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per (Top) Branch. There are two alternative views: the
chart view and the list view.
Customers
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per (Top) Customer. Both chart view and List View are
available. Furthermore, there are three more alternative views. These are: per (Top Customer) Family, Geo Zone, and
Profession.
Item
The object presents the Turnover, and Gross Profit, per (Top) Item. Both chart view and List View are available.
Note that the two indicators are not filtered by the selected period.
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3.3.3
The Consolidated page provides concise, comparative information on Sales, by combining the dimensions, groupings
and metrics selected by the user.
The first two objects provide a comparative analysis based on the selected dimension:
Dimension analysis
Period analysis
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per month. There are two alternative views: the chart view
and the list view.
Indicators
These three charts present the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity that correspond to the top ten Sales Persons; the
top ten Items; the top ten Branches, and the top ten Customers.
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Who are the top customers during a quarter and which items did they purchase?
Which are the categories of the Items purchased by top customers (in terms of turnover), during a period, sold
by a particular Branch?
What are the Turnover and the Gross Profit (%) for a customer category, per Business Unit/ Activity?
Which are the top customers in a particular profession, during a period of time?
4.3 Description
Image 4: Customer categories (Page 1: Analytic)
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4.3.1
Parameters
4.3.2
Dashboard Objects
This dashboard includes two pages. Twenty five dashboard objects in total are included.
The Analytic page is fully interactive and consists of a variety of Dashboard Objects for Sales Analysis (Turnover /
Quantity) and Profitability Analysis. The grouping that accumulates the highest turnover is auto-selected (accentuated
slice) and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. The user can select any other grouping
presented on the chart.
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By clicking on a data point of the charts displayed in the next two dashboard objects, the Item Analysis page (in the
fourth and last dashboard object) is additionally filtered by the corresponding period and Geo Zone or Business
Unit/Activity or Branch or Customer3.
In total, the additional filters available are:
Selected customer category & month or quarter & Geo Zone or Business Unit or Business Activity or Branch or
Customer
Selected customer category & Geo Zone or Business Unit or Business Activity or Branch or Customer
When the user includes a filter from the third dashboard, then the Item Analysis page (on the fourth dashboard object)
automatically comes into focus.
The Consolidated page provides concise, comparative information on Sales, Gross Profit (%) and Profitability, by
combining customer & period groupings, and metrics selected by the user.
Note that the two indicators are not filtered by the selected period or the selected business dimension.
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5. Dimension Analysis
5.1 Objective
The Dimension Analysis Dashboard provides us information on the Turnover and Gross Profit (%) turnover; the
analysis is per Sales Dimensions.
What is the gross profit (%) per month/quarter for a Business Dimension?
Which are the top items of a category for a quarter and a business activity?
Who are the top customers for a quarter and a business unit?
5.3 Description
Image 6: Dimension analysis (Page 1: Analytic)
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5.3.1
Parameters
5.3.2
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Dimension analysis
The interactive chart presents Sales (in the selected period) per Business Dimension (the defined in the corresponding
parameter). The dimension that accumulates the highest sales is auto-selected and used to filter the data presented in
the rest of the dashboard objects. The user can select any other dimension that is presented on the chart.
Indicators
The chart presents the turnover and the gross profit (%) per period. By clicking on a data point of the bar chart the
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per Sales person. There are two alternative views: the
chart view and the list view.
Branches
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per (Top) Branch. There are two alternative views: the
chart view and the list view.
Customers
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per (Top) Customer. There are four alternative views
depending on the grouping by which the previous mentioned data are presented. These are: per (Top Customer) Family,
Geo Zone, and Profession.
Item
The object presents the Turnover, and Gross Profit, per (Top) Item. Both chart view and List View are available.
Furthermore, there are four more alternative views depending on the grouping by which the previous mentioned data
are presented. These are: per (Top Item) Family, Group, Category, and Sub-Category.
Note that the two indicators are not filtered by the selected period.
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5.3.3
The Consolidated page provides concise information on Sales, by combining various dimensions and metrics selected
by the user.
The first two objects provide a comparative analysis based on the selected dimension:
Dimension analysis
Period analysis
The object presents the Turnover, Gross Profit, and Quantity per month. There are two alternative views: the chart view
and the list view.
Indicators
These three charts present the Turnover, and Gross Profit that correspond to the top Sales persons; the top Items; and
the top Customers.
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Which Item categories are purchased (per Business Unit / Activity) by a Top Customer?
What is the Sales Gross Profit (%) in an Activity, by quarter, for a particular Top Customer?
6.3 Description
Image 8: Top Customer Analysis
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6.3.1
Parameters
6.3.2
Dashboard Objects
In the first dashboard object, the grouping that accumulates the highest turnover is auto-selected (accentuated slice)
and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. The user can select any other grouping
presented on the chart.
By clicking on a data point on the charts displayed in the next two dashboard objects, the Item Analysis page (in the
fourth and last dashboard object) is additionally filtered by the corresponding period and Business Unit/Activity5.
In total, the additional filters available are:
Selected customer
Selected customer & month or quarter & Business Unit or Business Activity
When the user includes a filter from the third dashboard, then the Item Analysis page (on the fourth dashboard object)
automatically comes into focus.
The two indicators present the total Gross Profit (%) per customer and the Contribution to Turnover (%).
Note that the two indicators are not filtered by the selected period or the selected business dimension.
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7. Geo Zones
7.1 Objective
The Geo Zones dashboard provides essential information for a comprehensive, interactive analysis on the Turnover
and Gross Profit per Geo Zone.
Which are the top Items purchased by the Top Customers in a Geo Zone?
What is the Gross Profit (%) per quarter for a Geo Zone?
What is the Gross Profit per Item Category for a Geo Zone?
What is the quarterly Sales Gross Profit (%) for a Business Unit, in a Geo Zone?
7.3 Description
Image 9: Geo Zones (Page 1: Analytic)
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Image 10: Geo Zones (Page 2: Consolidated | Object: Top performers - Customers)
Image 11: Geo Zones (Page 2: Consolidated | Object: Top performers Customer family)
Image 12: Geo Zones (Page 2: Consolidated | Object: Top performers Profession)
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7.3.1
Parameters
7.3.2
Dashboard Objects
The geographical Sales and Profitability analysis consists of two pages and over twenty dashboard objects.
In the first, interactive page Analytic, and specifically in the Turnover analysis dashboard object, the geo zone that
accumulates the highest turnover is auto-selected (accentuated slice) and used to filter the data presented in the rest of
the dashboard objects. The user can select any other grouping presented on the chart.
By clicking on a data point on the charts displayed in the next two dashboard objects, the Item Analysis page (in the
fourth and last dashboard object, first page) is additionally filtered by the corresponding period and Business
Unit/Activity or Customer or Sales Person6.
In total, the additional filters available are:
Selected Geo Zone & month or quarter & Business Unit or Business Activity or Customer or Sales Person
Selected Geo Zone & Business Unit or Business Activity or Customer or Sales Person
When the user includes a filter from the third dashboard, then the Item Analysis page (on the fourth dashboard object)
automatically comes into focus. The two indicators present the total Gross Profit (%) per geo zone and its Contribution
to Turnover (%).
The second dashboard page provides a comparative analysis of geo zones. At the same time, a concise presentation of
Sales Profitability (per month or quarter) and the total Gross Profit (%) is also provided. Additionally, the user may get
quick and accurate information on the following top performers:
Customers
Customer family
Profession
Note that the two indicators are not filtered by the selected period or the selected business dimension.
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Which is the Family of the most (top) purchased items by the top customers in a Geo Zone?
What is the monthly/quarterly Sales Gross Profit (%) in a Business Unit, in a particular Geo Zone?
8.3 Description
Image 13: Geo Zone to Target (Page 1: Analytic)
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8.3.1
Prerequisites
There are some prerequisites for Geo Zone to Target dashboard. These are:
Sales Budget Compilation: monthly or quarterly budget on turnover. Two Company Parameters are required
to be defined (Image 14); both are categorized as Budget parameters. The first defines the Budget Sheet Type
and the second one defines the Budget Sheet Profile. The periodical turnover analysis by Geo Zone is based on
the Accumulation type (monthly or quarterly) of the Budget Sheet Profile.
Image 14: Company Parameters | Geo Zones and Budget
Scales: The Scales are accessible in Customization / Organization Parameters / Business Dimensions, as shown
in Image 15. Scales are used for the definition of the bubble color on the map and, specifically, the
GeoTargetAchievement Scale.
Image 15: Customization / Organization Parameters / Business Dimensions / Scales
Minimum Scale Line Value < Value <= Maximum Scale Line Value
The lines with minimum/maximum value = 0 are calculated as - and + correspondingly. If the values are modified,
then it is required to Publish Changes (Cache administration) in order to take effect. The default values in the
GeoTargetAchievement Scale are presented in Image 16.
Image 16: GeoTargetAchievement Scale - default values
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8.3.2
Parameters
8.3.3
Current year
The Geo Zone to target dashboard provides a comprehensive Turnover/Target Analysis by incorporating an interactive
map (Google or Bing). The bubble size depends on the achieved Turnover in a particular Geo Zone. The color
corresponds to a scale range (Image 16). The geo zone that accumulates the highest turnover is auto-selected (and
presented as the map title) and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. The user can
select any other grouping presented on the map. Map functionality includes: Filtering by Geo Zone (Click on bubble);
Informative tooltips on mouse over (Turnover and Target); Zoom in / Zoom out.
Turnover GP (%)
By clicking on a chart data point, the Item Analysis page (on the fourth and last dashboard object of the first page) is
additionally filtered by the corresponding period and Business Unit/Activity or Customer or Sales Person7. The chart
presents the actual Turnover, the Target, and the GP (%) in relation to the Target, per budget period.
Business Unit, Business Activity, Customers (Top, Families, Profession), Sales Person
Selected Geo Zone & month or quarter & Business Unit or Business Activity or Customer (Top, Families,
Profession) or Sales Person
Selected Geo Zone & Business Unit or Business Activity or Customer (Top, Families, Profession) or Sales Person
When the user includes a filter from the third dashboard, then the Item Analysis page (on the fourth dashboard object)
automatically comes into focus.
Note that the two indicators are not filtered by the selected period or the selected business dimension.
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Indicators
The three indicators present the Gross Profit (%) per geo zone; its Contribution to Turnover (%); Turnover/Target (%).
8.3.4
The second dashboard page presents a comparative analysis of geo zones. The Geo Zones List presents information
about: Turnover; Target; Variation from Target; Gross Profit information. Additionally a concise overview of the
(monthly/quarterly) Turnover GP (%) and the total Gross Profit are available.
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9. Branch analysis
9.1 Objective
The Branch analysis dashboard provides essential information for analyzing the Turnover and the Gross Profit achieved
by a Companys Branches.
Which are the Top Customers during a period of time (month / quarter) and what items did they purchase from
a particular Branch?
Which are the categories of Items sold during a period of time by a Branch, per Business Unit?
What is the monthly/quarterly Turnover GP (%) for a particular category of customers, for a specific Branch?
Which are the purchased items by a specific group of customers, during a specified period of time?
9.3 Description
Image 17: Branch analysis (Page 1: Analytic)
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9.3.1
Parameters
Branch
All
Period grouping
9.3.2
Month
Dashboard Objects
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Unit/Activity or Geo Zone or Customer (Top Customers chart, Top Customers list, Family, Profession) or Sales
Person8.
In total, the additional filters available are:
Selected Branch
Selected Branch & month or quarter & Business Unit or Business Activity or Geo Zone or Customer (Top
Customers chart, Top Customers list, Family, Profession) or Sales Person
Selected Branch & Business Unit or Business Activity or Geo Zone or Customer (Top Customers chart, Top
Customers list, Family, Profession) or Sales Person
When the user includes a filter from the third dashboard, then the Item Analysis page (on the fourth dashboard object)
automatically comes into focus. The two indicators present the total Gross Profit (%) per branch and its Contribution to
Turnover (%).
The second page (Consolidated) provides a comparative analysis of branches. At the same time, a concise presentation
of Sales Profitability (per month or quarter) and the total Gross Profit (%) is also provided. Additionally, the user may
get quick and accurate information on the following top performers:
Sales persons
Customers
Items
Business Activity
Business Unit
Note that the two indicators are not filtered by the selected period or the selected business dimension.
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10.
10.1 Objective
The Sales representatives to Target dashboard provides essential information for analyzing the performance of sales
representatives in relation to their target.
Which are the top Items purchased by the customers of a sales representative?
What is the monthly Sales Gross Profit (%) per Business Unit for a particular sales representative?
10.3 Description
Image 19: Sales representatives to Target
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10.3.1 Prerequisites
There are some prerequisites for Sales representative to Target dashboard. These are:
Sales Budget Compilation: monthly budget on turnover. Two Company Parameters are required to be
defined (); both are categorized as Budget parameters. The first defines the Budget Sheet Type and the
second one defines the Budget Sheet Profile.
Image 21: Company Parameters | Sales Representative and Budget
10.3.2 Parameters
Current year
Branch
All
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The Consolidated view is a list of the Sales representatives that displays information on Turnover, GP, and
Target.
The Monthly analysis dashboard object consists of three alternative views. The first one: Target Expected Turnover presents combined information on these three metrics. The other two charts present the Variation from
Target and the Gross Profit.
By clicking on a data point of the Target Expected - Turnover view or/and any of the views available on the third
object, the Item Analysis page (in the fourth and last dashboard object) is additionally filtered by the corresponding
period and Business Unit/Activity/Customers9.
In total, the additional filters available are:
Selected sales representative & month & Business Unit or Business Activity or Customer
When the user includes a filter from the third dashboard, then the Item Analysis page (on the fourth dashboard object)
automatically comes into focus.
The four indicators present the Gross Profit (%), Target achievement (%), Turnover Contribution (%),
Discounts/Turnover (%).
Note that the three indicators are not filtered by the selected period or the selected business dimension/customer.
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11.
Sales comparison
11.1 Objective
The Sales Comparison dashboard provides focused information by comparing the achieved Turnover and Gross Profit
(%) of two or more Fiscal Years. The presentation of the information is per several main Business Dimensions and
Entities.
Multi-dimensional Comparison of the achieved Turnover and Gross Profit (%) of two or more Fiscal Years.
11.3 Description
Image 22: Sales Comparison
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Image 24: Sales Comparison | Turnover and Gross profit comparison per Item Family
11.3.1 Parameters
Branch comparison
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12.
Performance/Profitability Indicators
12.1 Objective
The Performance/Profitability Indicators dashboard provides a concise overview by presenting the main Performance
and Profitability Indicators for a specified Fiscal Year and by comparing them to the corresponding periods of previous
fiscal years.
The achieved turnover by new customers in comparison to the achieved turnover by old customers.
12.3 Description
Image 25: Performance/Profitability Indicators (Page 1: Gross profit (%))
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12.3.1 Parameters
Branch
All
Business Unit
All
Business Activity
All
Business Dimension 1
All
Business Dimension 2
All
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Gross Profit Margin (%): The indicators are calculated for the current fiscal year and the current period. At
the same time, the dashboard page includes indicators that present the change in comparison to the previous
fiscal year and to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Cost Margin (%): Similarly to the previously described page, the indicators are calculated for the current
fiscal year and the current period. At the same time, the second dashboard page includes indicators that
present the change in comparison to the previous fiscal year and to the corresponding period of the previous
year.
Turnover analysis: The turnover is calculated for the current fiscal year and the current period. At the same
time, the second dashboard page includes indicators that present the change in comparison to the previous
fiscal year and to the corresponding period of the previous year. Additionally, the dashboard page includes an
indicator that presents the calculated turnover in comparison to the target.
Customer indicators: In this page, indicators of customer acquisition and retention rate are included and,
additionally, a chart that provides comparative information between the achieved turnover from old and new
customers. An overview on the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is provided.
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13.
13.1 Objective
The Market analysis dashboard focuses on presenting the Retail Sales key indicators.
What is the daily average Turnover and Quantity for a specific branch?
What is the number of categories of traded items during a period of time, at a particular Branch?
13.3 Description
Image 27: Market basket analysis (Page 1: Branch Analysis)
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Indicator Calculation
number of transactions
Sales quantity
Turnover
Discounts
Average Turnover
Average Quantity
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Indicator Calculation
Discounts to Turnover (%)
13.3.2 Parameters
The second dashboard page provides a concise analysis of Retail Sales Indicators. At the same time, the top items are
presented (viewing per various groupings is available). Additionally, the user may get quick and accurate information on
the following:
Top items
Gross Profit (%), Known Customers (%); known customer turnover (%); Discounts/Turnover (%)
Weekly transaction analysis (turnover transactions; average basket; Gross Profit (%))
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V. Services
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1. Service Analysis
The service analysis dashboards provide a series of interactive BI applications that aim to assist service representatives
in managing and analyzing the service life-cycle and the effectiveness of any services jobs (in-house and on-site)
provided. The real-time analysis unveils the key issues and contributes to efficient and accurate management.
The available dashboards in this context are:
Case analysis
Service jobs analytics
Customer care analysis
Indicator Calculation
Case count
Case duration
Job duration
Open cases
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Indicator Calculation
Number of in-time resolutions
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2. Case Analysis
2.1 Objective
The Case Analysis dashboard allows us to investigate and analyze the performance in customer care cases.
2.3 Description
Image 1: Case analysis (Page 1)
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2.3.1
Parameters
2.3.2
This year
Hour
All
The chart presents the number of cases per day/hour or per month (depending on the corresponding parameter value).
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The following three indicators are available: Daily resolution rate; Response rate (%); Fix rate (%).
2.3.3
The Current Insight page is interactive and provides us substantial, current information per service representative10.
Cases by representative
The first service representative is auto-selected and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard
objects. The related cases are listed in the Cases list below.
Ageing insight
This is an interactive, stacked chart that analyzes the case ageing per priority. The displayed data are auto-filtered based
on the selected service representative in the Cases by representative chart. By clicking on a data point of the bar chart
the related cases are additionally filtered by the ageing info. The ageing calculation is based on the
ES.ServiceJobAgeing scale.
Status analysis
This is stacked chart presents the overdue and in-time cases for the selected representative per status.
Average days in stage
The chart presents the average duration (in days) of open cases per status, for the selected service representative in the
chart: Cases by representative.
Cases
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Note that the Case Analysis dashboard is not executed automatically; nevertheless, it is not required to execute the dashboard per
page.
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This list presents the open cases of the selected representative (chart: Cases by representative) and the selected
ageing group (Chart: Ageing insight). By clicking on the raw data in the Code column, we can access the
corresponding case for viewing/editing.
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3.3 Description
Image 3: Service Job analytics (Page 1: Representatives)
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3.3.1
Parameters
3.3.2
This year
All
The interactive chart presents the number of service jobs per representative. The first representative is auto-selected
and used to filter the data presented in the rest of the dashboard objects. The user can select any other representative
that is presented on the chart.
Task progress
The chart presents the progress of tasks for the selected representative.
Due date analysis per status
This stacked chart presents the representatives jobs examined by due date and status.
Responses
The chart presents the number of successful and unsuccessful responses for the selected representative.
Fixes
The chart presents the number of successful and unsuccessful fixes for the selected representative.
Indicators
Fix rate (%) and Response rate (%) of the selected representative.
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3.3.3
The Priority page provides interactive capabilities for monitoring the priority of open jobs.
Job priority
The chart presents both the number of jobs per priority and the number of jobs that have not been assigned to a
representative. By clicking on a data point, the Open Service Jobs list data are filtered automatically.
Priority analysis
This dashboard object consists of four alternative views of the priority analysis chart: per representative, due date,
severity, and status. By clicking on a data point, the Open Service Jobs list data are filtered automatically.
Job type analysis
This interactive chart presents the number of jobs by priority and job type. By clicking on a data point, the Open Service
Jobs list data are filtered automatically.
Open Service Jobs
The open service jobs are presented in this list. By clicking on the link, which is available in the Code column at row
level, the particular job can be accessed for viewing and editing.
3.3.4
The Consolidated page provides consolidated information on the service jobs performance.
Task progress
The chart displays the number of open jobs presented by their status and their due date.
Responses
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Fixes
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4.3 Description
Image 6: Customer Care analysis
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4.3.1
Parameters
4.3.2
This year
Month (Quarter is also available)
All
Dashboard Objects
The chart presents the number of jobs in the selected period of time, grouped by the selected period grouping (i.e.
month or quarter).
Number of jobs by type
This chart presents the number of jobs per service type (in-house & on-site) per period grouping (i.e. the defined
parameter value).
Overdue case analysis
This dashboard object consists of two alternative views. It presents the number of cases and the number of overdue
cases per period (first view) or per representative (second view).
Average resolution time of cases by representative
The chart presents both the number of cases by representative and the average resolution time by representative.
Ten most serviced entities
This dashboard object consists of two alternative views. It presents the top ten of the most frequently serviced
customers (first view) and Items (second view).
Service revenues
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