The Analytics section in Beacon empowers you to make data-driven decisions by providing comprehensive shipment tracking, performance metrics, and customizable reports. With these tools, you can identify trends, improve operations, and stay ahead of potential disruptions. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to unlock the full potential of Beacon’s analytics capabilities.
Why Use Beacon Analytics?
Analytics in Beacon helps you:
Gain visibility into shipment trends, milestones, and performance.
Identify bottlenecks or delays in your supply chain.
Generate detailed reports to share insights with stakeholders.
From high-level summaries to granular details, Beacon Analytics equips you with the insights you need to improve efficiency and optimise your logistics processes.
Generating and Customising Reports
Beacon’s reporting tools make it easy to access insights tailored to your logistics needs. Whether you’re using pre-built templates or creating custom reports, you’ll have all the data you need at your fingertips.
Pre-Built Reports:
Quickly access ready-made reports designed for common logistics metrics. These include:
Shipment Volumes: Analyze how much cargo you’re moving over time.
Routes: View data by specific trade routes to identify patterns.
D&D Tracking: Monitor detention and demurrage costs for better cost control.
Transit Times: Track shipment efficiency and identify delays.
Sustainability Metrics: Measure the environmental impact of your shipments.
Pre-built reports save time and provide instant insights for informed decision-making.
Custom Reports:
For more tailored insights, create custom reports by applying filters to focus on the exact data you need. Filters include:
Route: Filter by trade routes or shipping lanes.
Country Pair: Focus on origin-destination country combinations.
Arrival/Departure: Drill into specific ports or terminals.
Date Range: Set a custom timeframe for your analysis.
Period: Aggregate data by daily, weekly, or monthly intervals.
Carrier or Forwarder: View performance metrics for specific providers.
Label: Apply your custom labels for a fully personalised report.
These flexible options make it easy to highlight the insights that matter most to your operations.
Exporting Your Reports:
Export your reports in PDF format for sharing or archiving.