Shipping & Fulfillment

How to Use the Shipping Analytics Dashboard?

VESYL’s Shipping Analytics Dashboard provides real-time insights into your shipping performance, helping you monitor costs, track carrier efficiency, and optimize your fulfillment strategy.

Accessing the Analytics Dashboard

  1. Navigate to the Reporting tab in your VESYL dashboard.
  2. Click on the Analytics tab at the top.

Here, you can view detailed metrics for each carrier, including:

  • Total Spend: The cumulative cost of all shipments for the selected period.
  • Total Shipments: The total number of shipments processed.
  • Average Shipment Cost: The average cost per shipment.

This data helps you assess carrier performance and identify areas for cost savings.

Generating Detailed Reports

VESYL allows you to generate various reports to gain deeper insights into your shipping operations:

  1. Navigate to the Reports tab within the Reporting page.
  2. Click on Generate Report in the top-right corner.
  3. Select your desired Report Type and Report Period.
  4. Click Generate.
  5. Once the report is ready, click the Download button to save it.

Available report types include:

  • Shipment Report: Details all shipments, including dimensions, rates, addresses, and zones.
  • Payment Log: Shows all financial transactions, including shipments, refunds, and credit card transactions.
  • Shipment Invoice: Displays any adjustments made for carrier accounts.
  • Tracking: Provides information on label creation date, in transit date, and delivery date.
  • Refund: Lists all refunds issued.
  • Balance Snapshot: Shows the nightly balance of your meter.

These reports enable you to track shipping costs, monitor carrier performance, and analyze shipment trends, all in one centralized place.

Leveraging Analytics for Business Optimization

By utilizing the Shipping Analytics Dashboard, you can:

  • Monitor Carrier Performance: Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of each carrier.
  • Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities: Pinpoint areas where shipping expenses can be reduced.
  • Optimize Fulfillment Strategy: Make data-driven decisions to enhance your shipping operations.

VESYL’s powerful analytics and reporting tools have transformed the way businesses make data-driven decisions across shipping, inventory management, and overall business strategy.

Best Practices for Using the Analytics Dashboard

  • Regular Monitoring: Consistently review the dashboard to stay informed about your shipping performance.
  • Custom Reporting: Generate reports tailored to your specific needs and timeframes.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze trends and patterns to make informed decisions.

By effectively utilizing the Shipping Analytics Dashboard, you can gain valuable insights into your shipping operations and make informed decisions to optimize your fulfillment strategy.

For more information on VESYL’s analytics and reporting features, visit the VESYL Analytics page.

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