Detailed Steps of Dashboard

Steps to Create the Dashboard:

1. Define Objectives:

   • Clearly define the objectives of the dashboard, such as analyzing outlet sales performance, identifying top-performing outlets, understanding sales trends by product category, etc.

2. Data Preparation:

   • Import the dataset containing the provided features into PowerBI or Tableau.

   • Ensure that the dataset is properly formatted and all columns are correctly recognized.

3. Create KPIs:

   • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) such as total sales, average sales per outlet, sales by product category, etc.

   • Calculate these KPIs using appropriate measures or calculated fields.

4. Design Layout:

   • Create a visually appealing layout for the dashboard, keeping user experience in mind.

   • Arrange the KPI visualizations, filter controls, and other visualizations in a logical and intuitive manner.

5. Add KPI Visualizations:

   • Add KPI visualizations such as cards, gauges, or tables to display the calculated KPIs.

   • Include visual cues such as colors or icons to highlight performance trends.

6. Implement Filters:

   • Identify the filters that users will need to interact with, such as outlet identifier, product category, outlet size, etc.

   • Add filter controls such as drop-down lists or sliders to allow users to select specific values or ranges for the filters.

7. Connect Filters to Visualizations:

   • Ensure that the filter controls are connected to relevant visualizations on the dashboard.

   • When users interact with the filters, the visualizations should dynamically update to reflect the selected filter values.

8. Add Additional Visualizations:

   • Include additional visualizations such as bar charts, line charts, or maps to provide more detailed insights into outlet sales performance.

   • Visualize sales trends, product performance, geographic distribution, etc.

9. Test Interactivity:

   • Test the dashboard to ensure that users can interact with the filters and visualizations smoothly.

   • Verify that the KPIs update dynamically based on the selected filter values.

10. Include Contextual Information:

    • Provide contextual information such as titles, descriptions, and annotations to help users understand the purpose and context of the dashboard.

11. Finalize and Publish:

    • Review the dashboard design and functionality to ensure it meets the objectives and requirements.

    • Once satisfied, publish the dashboard for stakeholders to access and use.

By following these steps, you can create the "Outlet Sales Performance Analysis" dashboard in either PowerBI or Tableau, allowing stakeholders to analyze outlet sales data effectively and make informed decisions.