Types of Reports

Depending on their purpose and the profile of their recipients, we can characterize three distinct types of reports.

Dashboard

Summary report, with clear indicators on the current situation

  • Single page
  • Typical visuals: Traffic lights, KPIs, Indicators (Gauge)
  • Aimed at: command level

Analytical Reports

Detailed report with ratings

  • Multiple pages
  • Typical Visuals:
  • Line Charts, Correlation, Bar Charts, Summary Tables, Cross Tables, Comparisons.
  • Interactive (What if . .?)
  • Aimed at: analysts (marketing, budget control, etc.)

Listings

Data lists

  • Data Tables (Customer List, Product List, etc.)
  • Static
  • Filtered Information (User-Level Security)
  • Aimed at: operational level

Reports can be submitted in various media.

If we focus on on-screen reports, we can organize your content into one or more pages.

For multipage reports, it is convenient to have:

  • Cover
  • Index
  • Navigation aids between pages (links, buttons)

Reports can be published in various media.

If we focus on on-screen reports, we can organize the contents into one or more pages.

For multi page reports, it is convenient to have:

  • Cover
  • Index
  • Navigation aids between pages (links, buttons)

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