Order Report

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Creating an order report involves summarizing and analyzing order-related data, such as sales, quantities, and customer information. Here’s an example of how to create an order report using SQL for data extraction and visualization tools for presentation.

Example: Order Report
Scenario:You want to create a report that shows order details, including order ID, customer name, order date, product details, quantity, and total amount.

  1. Database Query to Extract Order Data
    Assume you have a database with tables for orders, customers, and products. Here’s a SQL query to extract the necessary data:
-- Query to extract order details
SELECT
o.OrderID,
c.CustomerName,
o.OrderDate,
p.ProductName,
od.Quantity,
(od.Quantity * p.UnitPrice) AS TotalAmount
FROM Orders o
JOIN Customers c ON o.CustomerID = c.CustomerID
JOIN OrderDetails od ON o.OrderID = od.OrderID
JOIN Products p ON od.ProductID = p.ProductID
WHERE o.OrderDate BETWEEN '2024-01-01' AND '2024-12-31'
ORDER BY o.OrderDate DESC;

This query joins the Orders, Customers, Order Details, and Products tables to compile a comprehensive order report.

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  1. Creating the Report in Power BI
    Steps:
  2. Load Data:
  • Import the SQL query results into Power BI.
  1. Create Visualizations:

Table Visualization:
Drag a “Table” visual to the canvas.
Add columns: OrderID, CustomerName, OrderDate, ProductName, Quantity, TotalAmount.
Chart Visualization (Optional):
Add a bar chart to visualize total sales per product or customer.

  1. Format the Report:
  • Adjust column widths, add filters (e.g., date range), and format numbers
  1. Publish/Share:
  • Save and publish the report to Power BI service or share it with stakeholders.
  1. Creating the Report in Tableau

Steps:

  1. Load Data:
  • Connect Tableau to your database or import the SQL query results.
  1. Create Visualizations:
  • Table Visualization:
  • Drag fields to the Rows and Columns shelves to create a table.
  • Additional Charts (Optional):
  • Create charts like bar graphs for total sales by product or line charts for sales trends over time.
  1. Format the Report:
  • Customize the layout and design of your visualizations.
  • Add filters, tooltips, and labels.
  1. Publish/Share:
  • Save and publish the dashboard to Tableau Server or Tableau Public.
  1. Creating the Report in SSRS

Steps:

  1. Create a Data Source and Dataset:
  • Set up a data source connection to your database.
  • Create a dataset using the SQL query provided.
  1. Design the Report:
  • Add a Table:
  • Drag a “Table” control onto the report design surface.
  • Add columns for OrderID, CustomerName, OrderDate, ProductName, Quantity, TotalAmount.
  • Format the Table:
  • Adjust column widths, formatting, and add grouping or sorting if needed.
  1. Add Additional Features (Optional):
  • Include charts, filters, and parameters to enhance the report.
  1. Preview and Deploy:
  • Preview the report to ensure it meets requirements.
  • Deploy to SSRS server or export to PDF/Excel.

By following these steps, you can create detailed and informative order reports using different tools, allowing stakeholders to analyze and interpret order data effectively.

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