1. Management Reporting 2015 Let’s Get Started… M 1

2. Management information systems (MIS), produce fixed, regularly scheduled reports based on data extracted and summarized from the firm’s underlying transaction processing systems [3] to middle and operational level managers to identify and inform structured and semi-structured decision problems.transaction processing systems [3] Decision support systemsDecision support systems (DSS) are computer program applications used by middle and higher management to compile information from a wide range of sources to support problem solving and decision making. A DSS is used mostly for semi-structured and unstructured decision problems. Executive information systemsExecutive information systems (EIS) is a reporting tool that provides quick access to summarized reports coming from all company levels and departments such as accounting, human resources and operations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hierarchy of reporting – methods of delivery (reports, dashboards & KPI’s, BI Excel cubes) = 446 options – we need to pick a top 10 to get started! MethodCountSystem TypeNotes NAV – core reports 36 modules, 286 reports MIS Has report writer to tailor each report NAV Dashboards 32 role based EIS Jet Reports - essential 36 MIS SQL reports MIS & DSS CRM – core reports 3 modules, 25 reports MIS CRM dashboards 3 core, unlimited EIS SQL reports - Vox ISM 22 provided by VOX MIS & DSS Each report has variables BI cubes 4 cubes, each cube has 10 views DSS Flash reports 1 EIS Use SQL subscription, automatic daily email Audits 1 DSS Great for inventory control 2

3. Traditional ERP Reports Ops Manager SSRS Reports, Audits, Inquiry NAV Role Center 3 Written in native NAV language, old, ugly, not flexible.

4. Simple Operational Report Ops Manager SSRS Reports, Audits, Inquiry NAV Role Center 4 This is written in SQL, main benefit is that you get options (variables) at the top. This report is really 7 reports.

5. Financial Report Writer CFO/Owner Score Cards, KPIS, Flash Reports, Mobile Dashboard, Jet Reports 5

6. Examples of Jet Reports CFO/Owner Score Cards, KPIS, Flash Reports, Mobile Dashboard, Jet Reports 6 Each report will take an hour to connect to your dB structure

7. 3 types of Dashboards – NAV below Front-Line Worker ERP/CRM 7 Each dashboard is configurable

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10. Slicers vs Subscription 10

11. Ad-hoc Queries Front-Line Worker ERP/CRM 11

12. Ad-hoc Graphs Front-Line Worker ERP/CRM 12

13. Complex Operational Report Ops Manager SSRS Reports, Audits, Inquiry NAV Role Center 13

14. Example of Audit Ops Manager SSRS Reports, Audits, Inquiry NAV Role Center 14

15. Automatic Reminders to Vendors Ops Manager SSRS Reports, Audits, Inquiry NAV Role Center 15

16. Shop Floor Inquiry - mobile Ops Manager SSRS Reports, Audits, Inquiry NAV Role Center 16

17. Example of Score Card (KPI’s) CFO/Owner Score Cards, KPIS, Flash Reports, Mobile Dashboard, Jet Reports 17

18. Example of Flash Report CFO/Owner Score Cards, KPIS, Flash Reports, Mobile Dashboard, Jet Reports 18 AR

19. 4 BI cubes – Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, & Accounting 19

20. BI cube drill down All NAV variables are connected to the Excel cube 20

21. Example of BI Inventory Analyst Analyst Excel/Power BI 21

22. Power BI – example of sales by location Analyst Excel/Power BI 22

23. What-If Analysis Analyst Excel/Power BI 23

24. What Technology vs Effort $$$ EasyHard Operational Reports and Audits NAV custom reportsKPI, ScoreCardFlash ReportCore ReportsDashboardsExcel BI cubes Typical work effort, cost $$

25. “Best Practice Recommendations” – what I did, Jim’s top 10 to get started, effort = 25 ReportsMethodNote/report name IncomeJet Reports4 Options a)80’s style Jet report b)GL Income Statement c)Profit and Loss Variance d)Company Overview Balance SheetJet Reportse) In company Overview CashNAV module Aged ReceivablesSSRSSSRS + CRM AR Dashboard Sales from CRMCRM DashboardJim’s Sales Dashboard OperationsNAV DashboardSmall Business Role Center BI cubeSales BI Cube Flash reportSSRS Report