Multi-Store Sales Data Collection and Analysis
Category: Dx Promotion
Sub Category: Support for improving management skills, Data utilization support, Eliminate individualized tasks, Business automation, Going paperless
Industry: Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Retail, and Others
Background
Before implementation, the following challenges were present:
・Sales information spanning multiple industries and locations was not compiled until mid-month of the following month, significantly delaying the understanding of the company’s financial status.
・Each store's sales data was manually transcribed and recalculated by staff into daily reports, leading to frequent calculation and input errors, as well as operational dependence on specific individuals.
・Duplicate data entry was also required when transferring information into the head office’s accounting system, resulting in additional errors and workload.
Solution
We developed the following series of automated processing systems:
1. Using our proprietary technology, sales data from each store is automatically collected in real time.
2. Required calculations are automatically performed and the data is formatted accordingly.
3. The data is automatically linked to our analysis platform, and analytical reports are distributed to relevant stakeholders.
4. Sales data is integrated with the accounting system, and automatic notifications are sent to accounting personnel.
Results
The implementation delivered the following benefits:
・Real-time visibility into sales across all stores enabled agile and strategic management decisions.
・Daily tasks that had relied on individual staff were fully automated, leading to improved profit margins and operational efficiency through optimal staff allocation.
・Beyond boosting productivity, the initiative also promoted the review and standardization of business workflows, resulting in a sustainable operational structure.