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Purchase History Analysis

The data model includes measures for Purchase Quantity, Purchase Amount, and Return Quantity within the context of views like Purchase Orders by Vendors, PO Amounts vs Return Amounts - Historical Chart, Purchase Order Amount by Period, Purchase Order By Company, and Purchase History Analysis. This model facilitates tracking purchasing patterns, vendor relationships, historical purchase trends, and insights into transactions across different company entities for comprehensive purchasing analysis and forecasting.

Benefits of This Data Model​

  • Enhanced Vendor Performance Analysis: The data model allows for in-depth evaluation of vendor performance based on purchase quantities and amounts, facilitating better vendor relationship management and decision-making.
  • Comprehensive Purchase History Tracking: The model enables detailed tracking of historical purchase trends by various dimensions such as company, item, and vendor, enhancing the ability to analyze purchasing patterns over time.
  • Improved Forecasting Accuracy: With measures that capture purchase quantities and amounts over different periods, the data model supports accurate forecasting of future purchasing needs and trends, aiding in proactive planning and inventory management.
  • Efficient Company-specific Purchase Insights: By providing insights into purchase orders processed by different company entities, the model offers a clear understanding of individual company purchasing behavior and patterns for targeted analysis and strategy development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)​

  • Purchase PurchQty: This measure represents the quantity of items purchased in each transaction in the purchase history data.
  • Purchase PurchAmt: This measure indicates the total purchase amount of each transaction in the purchase history data.
  • Return Quantity: This measure shows the quantity of items returned in each transaction in the purchase history data.

Available Visualizations​

View NameDescription
Purchase Orders by VendorsGives an overview of purchasing patterns with various vendors.
PO Amounts vs Return Amounts - Historical ChartCompares historical purchase order amounts to returned amounts for trend analysis.
Purchase Order Amount by PeriodBreaks down purchase order amounts by specific time periods for tracking and forecasting.
Purchase Order By CompanyProvides insights into purchase orders processed by different company entities.
Purchase History AnalysisConsolidates data for comprehensive analysis of purchasing trends and patterns.