Dashboard
is a screen that brings key figures, status updates and charts together in one place. It gives users a quick view of an area of the business, such as sales, cash flow or production.
Companies use dashboards to monitor results and identify issues that need attention. They can make information easier to understand than a long report. However, a dashboard can mislead users if its figures are outdated or its measures are poorly defined.
An ERP system can build dashboards from connected sales, finance, stock and operational records. Users can review selected measures and, where supported, open the transactions behind them. This helps managers spot changes and decide where to investigate further.
