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Sample analyses

The path of an analysis, from problem to action

These scenarios show how an analysis unfolds: what data is needed, which question is asked and how the findings turn into action.

Illustrative scenario on fictitious data; the companies and figures are not real.

Food distribution company (fictitious)

Freeing up tied-up capital

working_capital_report.demo
3 mo
 

Problem

Despite growing sales and profit, the company is constantly short of cash. The CEO asks: "If we are making a profit, where is the money?"

  • 3

    data sources

  • 3

    analysis steps

  • 3

    recommended actions

Home appliance manufacturer (fictitious)

Finding profit leakage

cfo_report.demo
3 mo
 

Problem

The CFO knows the margin has shrunk, but not which product, customer or pricing decision is responsible.

  • 3

    data sources

  • 3

    analysis steps

  • 3

    recommended actions

Spare parts trading company (fictitious)

Inventory control

inventory_report.demo
3 mo
 

Problem

While capital sits idle in the warehouse, shortages of fast-moving items cause lost sales.

  • 3

    data sources

  • 3

    analysis steps

  • 3

    recommended actions

Packaging plant (fictitious)

Production downtime analysis

production_report.demo
3 mo
 

Problem

The plant manager knows the lines stop often, but the maintenance budget is allocated without cost-based priorities.

  • 3

    data sources

  • 3

    analysis steps

  • 3

    recommended actions

Building materials distributor (fictitious)

Sales performance analysis

sales_report.demo
3 mo
 

Problem

The sales report shows only the total; sales targets and team bonuses are based on that one number.

  • 3

    data sources

  • 3

    analysis steps

  • 3

    recommended actions

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