{"id":50513,"date":"2023-06-01T12:40:09","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T10:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubeserv.com\/irresistible-dashboards\/"},"modified":"2023-11-11T15:22:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T14:22:10","slug":"irresistible-dashboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubeserv.com\/en\/irresistible-dashboards\/","title":{"rendered":"Irresistible dashboards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
How can I turn my dashboard into an irresistible dashboard? Benedikt Bleyer<\/a> (CubeServ Group) and Lars Schubert<\/a> (graphomate<\/a>) gave us some ideas at the 19th CSC in Zurich. Everyone is looking for the wow effect, so I would like to pick up on these topics.<\/p>\n I am absolutely convinced that decisions are the key to entrepreneurial success or failure. The question now is, on what basis do you make an entrepreneurial and strategic decision? You are dependent on the data, how it is prepared, and how it is read. And what answers you recognize to your questions in the dashboard. Therefore, in my opinion, there is nothing more important than preparing the data for users as transparently, effectively, and efficiently as possible. Condensing the data cloud into clear messages.<\/p>\n We create facts so that you can relax and let your gut feeling make decisions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t A dashboard is a powerful tool that consolidates and visualizes data in a clear and concise manner to provide valuable insights to business analysts. In this article, we will discuss the key aspects of creating an effective dashboard and explore the benefits of using SAP Analytics Cloud Unified Story with AddOns as a reliable solution for dashboard development.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t A dashboard is a visual representation of data that displays key performance indicators (KPIs) and other relevant metrics in an easy-to-understand format. It enables business analysts to monitor trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions. Dashboards are essential in the business world for the following reasons:<\/p>\n An irresistible dashboard is one that engages the viewer and communicates important information effectively. There are six main elements that are helpful in creating such an overview:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t By addressing these six key points, the dashboard becomes an irresistible tool for decision-makers looking to harness the power of data-driven insights.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t A clear and concise structure is essential for a dashboard to improve readability, facilitate navigation, and allow users to quickly grasp the most important information. A clear dashboard allows the viewer to focus on the key performance indicators (KPIs) without being overwhelmed by excessive visual elements or data points.<\/p>\n Recommended dashboard structure:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t By adhering to this recommended dashboard structure, you’ll create a visually appealing, easy-to-navigate, and informative tool that effectively communicates the most important data. A clear design ensures that users can efficiently access the information they need to make data-driven decisions and improve overall business performance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t Using a wireframe as a physical development tool for dashboard construction, as created by CubeServ, is an excellent starting point for several reasons:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t To summarize, the use of a wireframe-based toolkit, as developed by CubeServ, is an extremely effective approach to dashboard development. It ensures efficiency, consistency, and clarity, promotes collaboration, and shortens development time. With this strategy, teams can quickly create highly functional and visually appealing dashboards that enable informed decision-making and improve overall business performance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t SAP software is used in many companies to manage business processes and generate valuable data. To fully evaluate this data, the entire context must be taken into account, including hierarchies, document flow, currency conversion types, and assigned authorizations. As this context is often not known at the time of data generation or extraction, it is crucial to capture it as comprehensively as possible – a strength of the SAP stack.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t When selecting data storage and data preparation solutions, it is important to take this context into account. However, it should also be noted that not all dashboards need to be based exclusively on SAP technology. For many customers, a hybrid architecture, as seen in the Business Analytics Platform<\/a>, may be more suitable.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t A hybrid architecture combines the strengths of SAP’s contextual capabilities with other data visualization and analytics tools to provide a more flexible and adaptable solution for different business needs. In cases where the added value is there, using SAP Data Warehouse Cloud (or SAP BW\/4HANA) in conjunction with SAP front-end tools makes a lot of sense. These solutions provide a comprehensive context and seamless integration with existing SAP systems.<\/p>\n However, there may also be use cases where the SAP stack adds no value and is perceived as unnecessary complexity. In such scenarios, companies can opt for alternative data storage and visualization solutions that best suit their specific requirements.<\/p>\n In summary, while the SAP stack provides a valuable context for comprehensive data analytics, it is crucial to assess the individual needs of each customer and consider the potential benefits of a hybrid architecture or alternative solutions. With a tailored approach, companies can optimize their data storage, preparation, and dashboard development processes. This ultimately leads to better decisions and improved performance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Understanding dashboards and their importance<\/h2>\n
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Clean, clearly laid out structure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Comprehensive data basis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Good customization options in the SAP Analytics Cloud<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t