Dynamic Data Tiles: A Deeper Dive into Your Metrics

Dynamic Data Tiles: A Deeper Dive into Your Metrics

The Dynamic Data Tiles section at the bottom of the AngularView dashboard is the ultimate tool for breaking down and comparing granular data. With interactive features, customizable layouts, and deep-dive analytics, these tiles empower merchants to explore and compare arbitrary grains of data, making it an indispensable tool for business monitoring and decision-making.

How the Dynamic Tiles Work

  1. Grain Breakdown Based on Table Selection:
    • When you select columns in the Data Table, the tiles display those time periods one level deeper:
      • Quarterly Grain → Shown as Monthly Grain
      • Monthly Grain → Shown as Daily Grain
      • Daily Grain → Shown as Hourly Grain
    • This enables detailed exploration of historical data across custom time slices.
  2. Customizable Layout Options:
    • Choose from four layout modes:
      • Single Column: Expand a single tile to the full width of the screen for detailed analysis.
      • Double Column: Compare two tiles side-by-side.
      • Triple Column: View three metrics in a compact layout.
      • Quad Column: Condense up to four tiles for high-level summaries.
    • These layout options balance between detailed and overview analysis.
  3. Statistics Toggle:
    • Use the Show Statistics toggle to reveal key metrics for each tile:
      • Total
      • Average
      • Maximum
      • Minimum
    • Perfect for understanding overall trends and outliers at a glance.
  4. Add/Edit Tiles:
    • The Add/Edit Tiles button allows you to customize the displayed metrics. Available options include:
      • Sales Metrics: Total Sales, AOV, Total Discounts.
      • Order Metrics: Fully Paid Orders, Cancelled Orders, Returned Orders.
      • Fulfillment Metrics: Unfulfilled Orders, Non-Fulfillable Quantities, Orders Requiring Shipping.
      • Operational Metrics: Order Processing Time (Hours), Unique Shipping Cities/Zip Codes/Currencies.
  5. Interactive Features:
    • Maximize Button: Expand any tile into a full-screen pop-up for an immersive view.
    • Percentage/Figure Toggle: Display data as raw figures or percentages, depending on your needs.
    • Interactive Chart Linking: Clicking a point in the data chart updates the respective tile to reflect the selected time slice.
  6. View Reports Button:
    • Quickly navigate to relevant dashboards or reports tied to a specific tile for more comprehensive insights.

Why These Tiles Matter: Solving Real Problems

  1. Granular Data Exploration:
    • Problem: How do specific time slices (e.g., a single month in Q1) contribute to overall trends?
    • Solution: Drill into arbitrary grains (monthly, daily, hourly) for custom comparisons.
  2. Custom Metric Tracking:
    • Problem: Different businesses prioritize different metrics.
    • Solution: Tailor tiles to display only the metrics that matter most to your operations, like Unique Currencies for international stores or Cancelled Orders for operational challenges.
  3. Comparative Analysis:
    • Problem: It’s hard to compare multiple metrics side-by-side.
    • Solution: Flexible layouts allow easy comparisons between condensed high-level views or expanded detailed tiles.
  4. Actionable Insights at a Glance:
    • Problem: Static data views fail to provide actionable insights.
    • Solution: Interactive linking between tiles and the data chart ensures instant updates, keeping your analysis dynamic.

The Value It Brings to Your Business

  1. Deep Insights with Minimal Effort:
    • Quickly uncover trends, anomalies, and relationships across time slices and metrics without complex calculations.
  2. Customized Monitoring:
    • Focus only on metrics relevant to your goals, such as analyzing unfulfilled orders or tracking refunds for specific campaigns.
  3. Streamlined Business Decisions:
    • Interactive and customizable tiles make it easy to identify problem areas or opportunities and act swiftly.
  4. Enhanced Collaboration:
    • Export or present tile layouts to share insights with teams during meetings or strategy sessions.
  5. Time Efficiency:
    • Drill into specific periods or metrics without navigating multiple dashboards, saving valuable time.

How to Use the Tiles Effectively

  1. Start with Table Selections:
    • Begin by selecting key columns in the Data Table that align with your analysis goals (e.g., quarterly sales performance).
    • Review the tiles for deeper breakdowns (e.g., monthly or daily data).
  2. Customize Your Layout:
    • Use Quad Column Mode for a high-level overview.
    • Switch to Single Column Mode for detailed exploration of individual metrics.
  3. Analyze Statistics:
    • Toggle Show Statistics to view summary data for each tile, helping you understand trends without scrolling through granular data.
  4. Leverage Chart Interactions:
    • Click on a point in the chart to update tiles dynamically, ensuring your focus stays aligned with your chosen time slice.
  5. Maximize Key Metrics:
    • Use the Maximize Button for an immersive view of tiles that require detailed attention, like peak sales days or operational bottlenecks.

How These Tiles Help in Real Business Problems

  1. Campaign Performance:
    • Problem: Which specific days within a promotion drove the most sales?
    • Solution: Select the campaign period in the table, drill into daily grains on the tiles, and compare Sales and Fully Paid Orders.
  2. Operational Bottlenecks:
    • Problem: Why are orders delayed during peak periods?
    • Solution: Use tiles like Order Processing Time and Unfulfilled Orders to pinpoint issues.
  3. Refund and Returns Analysis:
    • Problem: Which product categories have high refund rates?
    • Solution: Combine Returned Orders and Total Sales in tiles, and use interactive charts to isolate problematic periods.
  4. International Market Insights:
    • Problem: How does currency affect sales in different regions?
    • Solution: Add tiles like Unique Currencies and Unique Shipping Cities, and switch between figures and percentages for clarity.

Pro Tips for Maximizing Tile Insights

  1. Optimize Layout for Your Workflow:
    • Use compact layouts (quad column) for overviews and expanded layouts (single column) for detailed presentations.
  2. Combine Metrics for Better Context:
    • Pair metrics like Average Order Value and Total Discounts Given to analyze promotion efficiency.
  3. Use Statistics for Quick Reviews:
    • Toggle statistics to get instant insights into trends like maximum sales days or average refund amounts.
  4. Explore the Pop-Up View:
    • Maximize tiles for an immersive view when presenting insights or deep-diving into data.
  5. Regularly Update Tile Configuration:
    • Use the Add/Edit Tiles button to adjust your focus as your business priorities evolve.

The Takeaway

The Dynamic Data Tiles are not just visual aids—they are powerful, customizable tools designed to help you explore, compare, and act on your business data. Whether you’re analyzing campaign success, operational bottlenecks, or customer behavior, these tiles adapt to your needs, making AngularView an indispensable part of your business strategy.

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