AtliQ Hardware, a rapidly expanding company, has embraced PowerBi as a powerful tool for data analytics, positioning itself for a competitive edge and well-informed decision-making. This ambitious project aims to illuminate various aspects, including finance, sales, marketing, and the supply chain.
I, Manisha Deepshikha Patra, took the lead on this initiative, drawing from my training in the Codebasics PowerBi Course, and harnessed an array of tools and techniques:
Technology Stack:
- SQL
- PowerBi Desktop
- Excel
- DAX language
- DAX Studio (for report optimization)
- Project charter file
PowerBI Techniques Mastered:
- Crafting precise project questions
- Developing calculated columns
- Creating measures using the DAX language
- Mastering data modeling
- Seamlessly switching visuals with Bookmarks
- Navigating pages using interactive buttons
- Preventing zero division errors with the divide function
- Generating dynamic titles based on applied filters
- Utilizing KPI indicators
- Applying conditional formatting to visual elements, including icons and background colors
- Implementing data validation techniques
- Publishing reports to Power BI services
- Setting up a personal data gateway for automated data refresh
- Crafting PowerBi Apps
- Collaborating efficiently, managing workspaces, and configuring access permissions within Power BI services
Company Background: AtliQ Hardware, a prominent player in the computer and accessories market, serves customers through retailers and direct distributors worldwide. Recent setbacks in their American store, attributed to decisions based on surveys, intuition, and limited Excel analysis, have underscored the need for a dedicated analytics team. This team will play a pivotal role in steering the company toward data-driven insights and decisions.
Project Objective: This project's primary objective is to bring clarity to the data analytics initiative's purpose and objectives. The resulting report will serve as a cornerstone for data-driven decision-making, addressing a myriad of questions about the company's performance. It represents a crucial step in not only surviving but thriving in the industry.
Overall Report