What Information Do We Need to Build Your EDA?

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To help you unlock the full value of your data through Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), we need a clear, structured set of information. Providing this data allows us to deliver insights that drive smarter business decisions and improve efficiency across your operations.

Here's a breakdown of the key data points we require:

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🛍️ Product Information

To understand your product portfolio and categorize performance:

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• Product / Category – What are the main products and how are they grouped?
• SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) – Unique identifiers for each product.
• Price – Standard pricing per unit for each SKU.
• Availability – Whether products are in stock or backordered.

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📊 Sales & Performance Data

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To assess trends, demand, and revenue:

• Number of Products Sold – Sales volume over a defined period.
• Revenue Generated – Income earned per product or category.
• Stock Levels – Inventory on hand at given time intervals.

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📦 Order & Supply Chain Metrics

To optimize inventory, procurement, and delivery strategies:

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• Order Quantities – Typical order volumes from suppliers.
• Lead Times – Time between placing and receiving an order.
• Shipping Times – Delivery durations to your warehouse or customers.
• Shipping Carriers – Carrier options used (e.g., Carrier A, B, C).
• Shipping Costs – Cost per shipment or per unit for each carrier.

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🔗 Supplier Information

To evaluate and compare supplier performance:

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• Supplier Name – Main suppliers you work with (e.g., Supplier A, B, C).
• Location – Supplier city, region, or country.
• Lead Time – Time it takes for the supplier to dispatch goods.
• Manufacturing Lead Time – Time from production start to readiness.
• Manufacturing Costs – Per-unit or batch production costs.
• Inspection Results – Quality control feedback or pass/fail rates.

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🚚 Logistics & Transport

To identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure timely delivery:

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• Transportation Mode – Air, sea, rail, or road.
• Route – Main transport paths (e.g., Route A, B, C).
• Transport Costs – Per shipment or per unit cost along each route.

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Why This Data Matters

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Collecting this information allows us to:

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✅ Identify demand patterns
✅ Optimize inventory levels
✅ Analyze supplier reliability
✅ Forecast future needs
✅ Improve shipping and logistics strategies
✅ Maximize cost efficiency

Ready to Get Started?

We'll guide you through the data collection process and work with whatever format you have—spreadsheets, CSV files, or platform exports. Don’t worry if your data isn’t perfect—we’re here to help clean and organize it too.

📧 Need help? Reach out to our team anytime for a free consultation on how to prepare your data.

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