Data & Analysis

How Data & Analysis Works

AI generates initial analysis—you verify assumptions and approve before sharing

Coordinate

AI pulls shipment data, inventory records, carrier invoices, and performance metrics to generate analysis drafts.

Simplify

Get charts, trends, and insights in plain language with all assumptions clearly documented and visible.

Empower

Verify data sources, edit narrative, adjust formulas, and approve before sharing with stakeholders.

Example: Monthly Carrier Performance Report

See how AI creates first-pass analysis with full transparency on data and assumptions

AI-Generated Analysis

November Carrier Performance Draft

On-time delivery improved 8% month-over-month, with Carrier B showing strongest gains. Cost per shipment decreased 3.2% due to optimized routing...

Assumptions Made:

Excluded Thanksgiving week from averages
Categorized deliveries within +2 hours as "on-time"
Used November 2023 data for year-over-year comparison

Data Sources:

TMS export (12/1/2024)
Carrier tracking API data
Freight invoice database

Verify Before Sharing

Pre-Share Checklist

Verify data completeness (all carriers included) Confirm assumption about holiday week exclusion Review chart accuracy and labels Edit executive summary narrative

Full Editing Available

Click any chart to edit data, update formulas, modify visualizations, or adjust narrative before finalizing.

Rollback available if changes needed later

Business Impact

4.5hrs

Saved per monthly report

100%

Assumption transparency

92%

Stakeholder confidence

Analysis Capabilities for Supply Chain & Distribution

Generate insights and reports while maintaining complete data transparency

Analysis Drafts

Carrier Performance: On-time delivery rates, cost per shipment, damage claims, and transit time trends
Inventory Analysis: Turnover ratios, stockout frequency, carrying costs, and slow-moving SKU identification
Warehouse Productivity: Units per hour, order accuracy, space utilization, and labor efficiency
Cost Breakdowns: Transportation spend by lane, storage costs by SKU, total landed cost analysis
Visible Assumptions: Every calculation shows what assumptions were made and why

Formula Recommendations

Plain Language Explanations: "This formula calculates cost per mile by dividing total freight spend by miles traveled"
Preview Effects: See results before applying formula changes to your reports
Scenario Modeling: Test "what if" scenarios with different assumptions (e.g., 10% volume increase impact)
Error Detection: AI flags formulas that produce unexpected results for your review
Rollback Capability: Undo formula changes if results aren't what you expected

Visualization Generation

Auto Chart Selection: AI recommends best chart type for your data (bar, line, pie, heatmap)
Trend Highlighting: Automatically emphasize significant changes or outliers in visual form
Comparison Views: Side-by-side carrier performance, warehouse efficiency, or period-over-period trends
Editable Graphics: Modify colors, labels, scales, and data ranges before finalizing
Export Options: Download as PDF, PowerPoint, or Excel with all source data included

Transparent Assumptions

Data Source Documentation: Every number traces back to specific database queries or file imports
Calculation Methods: Shows formulas used, rounding rules applied, and statistical methods employed
Time Period Clarity: Explicitly states date ranges, fiscal periods, and any excluded timeframes
Limitation Disclosure: Highlights incomplete data, missing information, or low confidence areas
Assumption Editing: Change any assumption and see updated analysis immediately

Common Supply Chain Analysis Needs

Data & Analysis accelerates your critical business reporting

Freight Spend Analysis

Monthly breakdowns of transportation costs by carrier, lane, service level, and accessorial charges. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and carrier negotiation leverage points.

Impact: Average 12% cost reduction from insights

Inventory Health Reports

Turnover analysis, slow-moving stock identification, stockout risk assessment, and optimal reorder point recommendations based on historical patterns and seasonality.

Impact: 23% reduction in excess inventory carrying costs

Fulfillment Speed Metrics

Order-to-ship time analysis, peak vs. normal period comparisons, bottleneck identification, and customer service level achievement tracking with drill-down capability.

Impact: 18% improvement in order processing speed

Your Control Points

Data & Analysis keeps you in command at every step

What You Control

Verify all data sources and assumptions
Edit any formula or calculation
Modify chart types and visualizations
Adjust narrative and executive summary
Approve before sharing with stakeholders
Rollback or update published reports

What AI Never Does

Share analysis without your approval
Hide assumptions or data limitations
Make business decisions based on data
Fabricate numbers to fill gaps
Override your formula corrections
Publish reports you haven't reviewed

What Supply Chain Analysts Say

Real feedback from professionals using Data & Analysis

Finance Director, National Retailer

"AI inventory systems across our 4,700 stores led to $1.5B in annual savings with 99.2% in-stock rates. The system analyzes 200+ variables per SKU to optimize stock levels."

Impact: $1.5B annual savings, 99.2% availability

Supply Chain VP, Home Improvement Chain

"AI demand sensing processes 160TB of daily data, resulting in 15% improved availability and $1.2B reduction in excess inventory. The insights are incredibly precise."

Impact: 15% better availability, $1.2B inventory reduction

Logistics Manager, Freight Brokerage

"Real-time auditing algorithms detect billing discrepancies across carriers. This centralized freight invoice data saves us from overpayments and identifies cost-saving opportunities automatically."

Impact: Automated freight audit, cost recovery

Operations Analyst, 3PL Provider

"On a single click I can get data and operate the warehouse. The most awesome thing is I can figure out shortages by doing mass simulation and see real-time inventory health."

Impact: One-click insights, predictive shortage detection