CNFANS: Creating Custom Reports for Management Review
A Guide to Exporting Filtered Data for Board and Investor Reporting
Introduction
Effective management and stakeholder communication rely on precise, relevant data. The CNFANS platform provides powerful tools to create custom reports, allowing you to extract and present key operational metrics filtered by critical dimensions such as date, seller, and shipping line. This guide walks you through the process of generating these tailored reports for high-level reviews.
Key Filtering Capabilities
Before generating a report, you can isolate the most pertinent information using the following filters:
- Date Range:
- Seller/Vendor:
- Shipping Line:
- Seller/Vendor:
Combining these filters creates a highly focused dataset for your reporting needs.
Step-by-Step: Generating a Custom Report
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Access the Reporting Dashboard
Navigate to the 'Analytics & Reports'
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Select Your Data Set
Choose the primary data source (e.g., Order Fulfillment, Shipping Logistics, Supplier Performance).
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Apply Your Filters
Use the filter panel to specify your date range, select the relevant seller(s), and choose the shipping line(s).
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Preview and Refine
Review the filtered data preview. Add or remove columns (like cost, ETD, status) to match your report's focus.
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Export for Presentation
Click the 'Export'Excel (.xlsx)PDF
Best Practices for Board & Investor Reports
- Executive Summary:
- Visualize Trends:
- Benchmark Data:
- Focus on KPIs:
- Maintain Consistency:
- Visualize Trends:
Conclusion
Leveraging CNFANS' custom reporting with strategic filters transforms raw data into actionable intelligence for management. By systematically exporting information segmented by date, seller, and shipping line, you can create clear, compelling, and authoritative reports that effectively inform board decisions and communicate value to investors.
For advanced reporting features or automated scheduled exports, please contact your CNFANS system administrator.