Development of an Internal Analytics Dashboard for Enhanced Data Visibility and Operational Efficiency

The client faces difficulties in consolidating data sources, leading to fragmented insights and delays in decision-making. Limited real-time visibility into key operational metrics hampers efficiency and strategic planning.

A mid-sized manufacturing company seeking to improve data-driven decision-making and operational oversight through a centralized analytics platform.

• Implement a centralized internal analytics dashboard to unify data from multiple sources.
• Enable real-time data visualization for critical operational metrics.
• Improve decision-making speed and accuracy through accessible, consolidated insights.
• Enhance scalability to accommodate future data growth and additional data sources.

• Data aggregation module to collect data from disparate internal systems.
• Real-time data processing and refresh capabilities.
• Customizable dashboards with drag-and-drop visualization widgets.
• Role-based access controls to ensure data security and appropriate permissions.
• Export and reporting functionalities for insights sharing.
• User authentication and secure login mechanisms.

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Database systems holding operational data
• Authentication services for user management

• System scalability to support increasing data volume and user load
• High availability with 99.9% uptime SLA
• Fast data processing with latency less than 2 seconds for real-time dashboards
• Robust security measures including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control

The implementation of the analytics dashboard is expected to significantly improve operational visibility, enabling quicker decision-making and reducing data retrieval times by up to 50%. Enhanced data accuracy and accessibility will support proactive management, leading to increased efficiency and potential cost savings.