Daily Dashboard Examples

Real Time Data Access with Intelligent Caching

With InetSoft's technology, data access happens in real time by default, which means constant accessibility to the most recent data possible. InetSoft's data mashup engine has the ability to access almost any data source, seamlessly extracting and combining data from multiple sources simultaneously. The range of sources includes relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL via a JDBC driver, multidimensional databases, salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Hadoop/HIVE, Google Adwords and Analytics, SAP, and many more.

While having a real time dashboard constantly updating with fresh data is desirable in some cases, sometimes the sheer volume of data being loaded makes this impractical. These large sets of data are made manageable with InetSoft's combination of caching, materialized views, and pre-aggregation techniques. For when massive data volumes create slow load times, InetSoft's data grid cache technology can be set at desired time intervals so the data can be relatively up to date, in accordance with the user's needs. A dashboard can be set to pull in and cache necessary data every day, every hour, or at whatever interval fits your organization’s needs. With InetSoft's robust data caching, dashboards which process millions of records can loaded and interacted with in real time.

With the data compression of InetSoft's intelligent caching technology, the processing of Big Data can now occur on a normal sized server. InetSoft's BI platform has a 90% compression rate and can scale up as performance, usage, and database sizes grow. The flexibility of InetSoft's real time vs cache technology will enable you to strike a happy medium between fast load times and up-to-date information.

Interactive Real Time Visualizations

The flexibility of the InetSoft tool extends to the production of visually compelling dashboards that enable analysts to interact with data in real time. Rather than having to rely entirely on pre-built database queries, InetSoft's Data Block technology allows for a user-friendly data mashup in a Lego-like block fashion, visually representing data in a way that is understandable to business users.

From there, the mashed up Data Blocks can be transformed and assembled into personalizable, interactive dashboards, complete with capability for drilldown, brushing, and other features for robust data exploration.

With InetSoft's award-winning real time dashboard software, business users can get the up to date insights without having to rely on IT help.

Daily Dashboard Metrics for a Soda Beverage Maker

The daily dashboard for a soda beverage maker tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational efficiency, financial health, and market performance. Below are the critical metrics typically included:

1. Production Efficiency

• Production Volume: Total liters, cases, or units of soda produced daily.
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Measures equipment availability, performance, and quality to ensure optimal production.
• Yield Rate: Percentage of usable products produced compared to raw materials used, highlighting production efficiency and waste.

2. Inventory Management

• Inventory Turnover: How quickly raw materials (e.g., syrup, water, CO2) and finished products are used or sold.
• Days Inventory: Average time inventory remains before being used or sold, critical for managing perishable goods.
• Supplier Lead Times: Time taken for raw material deliveries to optimize stock levels and avoid production delays.

3. Financial Metrics

• Sales Revenue: Daily revenue from soda sales across all channels (e.g., retail, hospitality).
• Gross Margin: Percentage of revenue remaining after subtracting the cost of goods sold (COGS), including raw materials and labor.
• Operating Expenses: Daily costs like labor, utilities, and distribution to track profitability.
• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Average time to collect payments from customers, impacting cash flow.

4. Sales and Market Performance

• Sales Volume: Number of units sold daily, broken down by product type (e.g., regular, diet, energy drinks).
• Average Selling Price (ASP): Price per unit (e.g., per liter or case) to monitor pricing trends.
• Market Share: Company’s share of total soda sales in the market, often compared to competitors.
• Customer Satisfaction Score: Feedback from consumers to gauge brand perception and product quality.

5. Quality and Compliance

• Defect Rate: Percentage of defective products or batches to ensure quality standards are met.
• Compliance Metrics: Adherence to regulatory standards, such as FDA or local health regulations, to avoid penalties.

6. Distribution and Logistics

• Distribution Costs: Costs as a percentage of sales to evaluate delivery efficiency.
• Fill Rate: Percentage of customer orders fulfilled completely and on time, reflecting supply chain reliability.

These metrics are often visualized on a real-time dashboard using software tools to provide actionable insights, helping soda beverage makers optimize operations, reduce costs, and stay competitive in a dynamic market.