Module 4.1: Principles of Effective Visualization

  • Choosing the right chart type
  • Color theory and accessibility
  • Dashboard design best practices
  • Avoiding common visualization mistakes
  • Storytelling with data

Module 4.2: Building Interactive Dashboards

  • Dashboard layout and hierarchy
  • Using filters and slicers
  • Drill-down capabilities
  • Real-time vs. batch dashboards
  • Mobile-friendly dashboard design

Module 4.3: Supply Chain Visualization Use Cases

  • Inventory level dashboards
  • Transportation and route visualization
  • Supplier performance scorecards
  • Demand trend analysis
  • Cost breakdown waterfall charts
  • Geographic mapping of distribution networks

Hands-On Project:

  • Build a comprehensive supply chain dashboard with:
    • Inventory turnover by product category
    • On-time delivery performance by carrier
    • Monthly cost trends
    • Geographic visualization of shipments
    • KPI scorecard with targets

Tools Covered: Power BI, Tableau, Excel charts