Data-driven insights help optimize your manufacturing operations.

Analytics Dashboard Overview

Access your analytics from Manufacturer Dashboard > Analytics

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production Metrics:

Metric	What It Measures
Total units produced	Output volume
Production efficiency rate	Resource utilization
Capacity utilization %	How much capacity is used
On-time delivery rate	Reliability
Quality defect rate	Product quality

Financial Metrics:

Metric	What It Measures
Revenue by period	Sales performance
Average order value	Deal size
Revenue by product category	Product performance
Profit margins	Profitability
Cost per unit trends	Efficiency gains

Customer Metrics:

Metric	What It Measures
Number of active buyers	Customer base
Repeat customer rate	Loyalty
Customer acquisition rate	Growth
Customer satisfaction scores	Quality perception
Response time to RFQs	Responsiveness

Operational Metrics:

Metric	What It Measures
Average lead time	Speed
Order fulfillment rate	Completion
Return/rejection rate	Quality issues
Machine downtime	Equipment reliability
Labor productivity	Workforce efficiency

Production Reports

Daily Production Report:

• Units completed
• Items in WIP (work in progress)
• Quality check results
• Machine utilization
• Labor hours

Weekly/Monthly Reports:

• Production vs. target comparison
• Efficiency trends
• Quality trends
• Cost analysis
• Problem areas identification

Demand Forecasting

Using Historical Data:

• Analyze order patterns
• Identify seasonal trends
• Predict future demand
• Plan capacity accordingly

Forecast Benefits:

• Optimize inventory levels
• Plan workforce needs
• Schedule maintenance
• Negotiate better material prices
• Reduce rush orders

Analytics Export

Export Options:

• CSV: For spreadsheet analysis
• PDF: For presentations
• API access: Gold plan only
• Scheduled email reports: Automated delivery

Custom Date Ranges:

• Today/Yesterday
• This week/Last week
• This month/Last month
• Custom date range
• Year-over-year comparison

Benchmarking

Compare your metrics against:

• Industry averages
• Similar manufacturers
• Your historical performance
• Plan targets
• Competitor performance (if available)

Using Analytics for Improvement

Identify Trends:

• Declining efficiency?
• Increasing defect rates?
• Changing customer preferences?
• Seasonal patterns?

Take Action:

• Address bottlenecks
• Improve processes
• Retrain staff
• Upgrade equipment
• Adjust pricing
• Focus on profitable products

Set Goals:

Use analytics to set realistic improvement targets based on historical data.

Analytics by Plan

Feature	Bronze	Silver	Gold
Basic reports	[x]	[x]	[x]
Advanced analytics	[ ]	[x]	[x]
Custom reports	[ ]	[ ]	[x]
Real-time dashboard	[ ]	[ ]	[x]
Sales forecasting	[ ]	[ ]	AI-powered
Export formats	CSV	CSV, PDF	All + API