Development of an Advanced Internal Analytics Dashboard for Enhanced Data Visibility

The organization faces difficulty in consolidating operational data into a single, accessible platform, leading to often delayed or uninformed decision-making. Existing manual processes hinder timely insights, impacting operational efficiency and strategic planning.

A mid-sized consulting firm specializing in process optimization and operational efficiency, seeking to leverage data analytics to improve decision-making and operational insights.

• Develop a centralized internal analytics dashboard providing real-time data visualization and reporting.
• Improve data accessibility for stakeholders across departments to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Automate data aggregation and analysis workflows to reduce manual effort and errors.
• Achieve a measurable increase in operational efficiency, targeting a 20% reduction in report generation time within the first six months.
• Enhance data security and compliance with relevant standards.

• Secure user authentication and role-based access controls to ensure data privacy.
• Data ingestion modules capable of connecting to various internal data sources (databases, ERP systems, CSV files).
• Real-time data processing and refresh capabilities for up-to-date insights.
• Customizable dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets to display KPIs, charts, and reports.
• Advanced filtering and drill-down options for detailed data analysis.
• Automated report generation and export functionalities (PDF, Excel).
• Audit logging to track user activity and data access.

• ERP systems for operational data synchronization.
• CRM platforms to incorporate customer-related insights.
• Existing databases and data lakes for comprehensive analytics.
• User authentication and identity management services.

• System scalability to support increasing data volume and user count, aiming for a 50% growth over the first year.
• High system availability with 99.9% uptime and robust disaster recovery protocols.
• Response times for dashboard queries within 2 seconds under normal load.
• Data security standards compliance, including GDPR and ISO 27001.
• Responsive design for access via desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

The implementation of the internal analytics dashboard is expected to significantly improve decision-making speed and accuracy, with targeted operational efficiency gains of at least 20% within six months. The enhanced data visibility will support strategic initiatives, reduce manual reporting efforts by 30%, and improve overall organizational agility.