Development of an Internal Analytics Dashboard to Improve Data Accessibility and Decision-Making

The client faced difficulties with accessing centralized business data due to dispersed sources, leading to time-consuming reporting processes, broken links in data workflows, and inconsistent insights, impacting timely decision-making.

A mid-sized consulting firm aiming to optimize its data analysis and reporting processes by deploying a centralized analytics dashboard for internal use.

• Develop a comprehensive internal analytics dashboard to centralize and streamline access to key business metrics.
• Reduce data retrieval and reporting time by at least 30%.
• Improve data accuracy and consistency across reports.
• Enhance user experience with intuitive navigation and real-time data updates.
• Increase internal data literacy and enable faster business insights.

• Data aggregation module integrating multiple internal data sources.
• Real-time dashboard providing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Custom report generation with filtering and sorting options.
• User management with role-based access controls.
• Automated data refresh and notification alerts.
• Secure login and data encryption to ensure confidentiality.

• Internal database systems (SQL/NoSQL)
• Data warehouses or data lakes, if applicable
• Email and notification services
• Authentication and identity providers

• System scalability to support increasing data volume and user base
• Performance optimized for real-time data updates with latency under 2 seconds
• High security standards including encryption, secure authentication, and audit logs
• System uptime of 99.9% with disaster recovery provisions

The implementation of the centralized analytics dashboard is expected to reduce reporting times by at least 30%, improve the accuracy and consistency of business insights, and enhance decision-making efficiency, thereby supporting strategic growth and operational efficiency within the organization.