Who will use it, and what will they decide?
Executives need an overview, channel managers need products to adjust, operations teams need delayed orders. Start with one audience and a few recurring decisions. Avoid forcing every need into one screen.
Does each metric lead to an action?
Record meaning, calculation and actions for each metric. Falling revenue could prompt a review of volume, average order value and stock. If no action follows a metric, consider leaving it off the main screen.
Is the data reliable and timely?
Check missing data, duplicates, cancellations and returns. Refresh frequency should match decisions: a weekly report may not need minute-level synchronization. Show delay so users do not mistake it for real-time data.
How much detail is needed?
Headline metrics should allow relevant exploration by channel, product or region. Too many filters make reports harder to use. Add dimensions only when they answer identified questions.
Who owns it after handover?
Assign owners for definitions, sources and access. Prepare guidance, a review schedule and issue reporting. Dashboards stay useful as part of meetings and operations, rather than just a handover link.
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