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CUSTOM DASHBOARDS

Power BI dashboards that answer your business questions

No generic reports — custom-built management information tailored to your industry, your KPIs, and how your leadership team makes decisions. Delivered remotely, wherever you operate.

What is a custom Power BI dashboard?

Den Otter Solutions builds custom Power BI dashboards for SMEs worldwide. Every dashboard starts with the business question — not the data. By combining years of management experience in finance, supply chain and operations with technical data expertise, we translate raw business data into management information that leadership can act on immediately. All work is delivered remotely.

Most SMEs have more data than they realise. ERP systems, accounting packages, WMS platforms and CRMs contain the answers to questions management asks every day: what is the margin per customer? Which product categories are growing? Where are the bottlenecks in the supply chain?

The problem is rarely the data itself. The problem is that no one makes the translation from raw numbers into management information that fits how the leadership team actually makes decisions. That is exactly where we make the difference — remotely, with no on-site visits required.

What do you get with a custom dashboard?

Every dashboard engagement with Den Otter Solutions includes more than just a visual report. The full package, delivered remotely:

  • Custom data model A structured Power BI data model that unifies your sources (ERP, accounting, WMS, CRM) into a single source of truth. Read more about Single Source of Truth →
  • KPI definition Together with your management team, we translate business questions into measurable KPIs aligned with your industry and objectives.
  • Interactive dashboards Visual reports that allow filtering, drill-through and comparison — not static PDFs.
  • Data source connections Automated connections to your source systems so dashboards are always current.
  • Documentation & knowledge transfer A functional design and user training so your team can work independently with the dashboards.
  • Ongoing support Optional managed support to keep your dashboards running and evolving. View Analytics as a Service →

How does a dashboard engagement work?

We start every engagement with understanding, not building. The process in four phases — all delivered remotely via video conference and secure file sharing:

1

Intake & KPI workshop

In a focused session with your management team, we identify the core questions. What decisions do you make weekly? What information is missing? The result: a sharp list of KPIs and a functional design.

Remote via video conference
2

Data model & source connections

We connect the relevant source systems and build a structured data model in Power BI. One single source of truth — no more scattered spreadsheets.

Secure cloud-based collaboration
3

Dashboard build & review

Based on the functional design, we build the dashboards. In two review rounds with management, we refine filters, visuals and navigation until everything fits daily use.

Review sessions via screen share
4

Delivery & adoption

The dashboard goes live. We provide hands-on training for users and deliver documentation. Adoption is not an afterthought — it is part of the engagement.

Remote training & documentation

What type of organisation is this suited for?

Custom dashboards from Den Otter Solutions are designed for SMEs that have no internal data department, are growing and losing oversight, or are looking for a concrete starting point. View the Data Start Scan →

Supply Chain & Logistics

Control over inventory, lead times and supplier performance. From weeks of stock to GMROI — the KPIs that make the difference between profitable purchasing and dead capital.

Inventory Dashboard - Stock overview with KPIs, inventory value and weeks of stock Inventory Dashboard - Product category analysis with GMROI, turnover and gross margin

Finance & Controlling

From P&L to cash flow, from budget versus actuals to margin per customer. Management information that goes beyond what standard accounting software delivers.

Financial Dashboard - Executive Summary with revenue, profit and margin KPIs Financial Dashboard - Profit and loss statement actuals versus budget

Marketing & E-commerce

Channel comparison, ROAS, conversion rates and customer value in one view. Not reporting after the fact, but steering on return in real time.

Marketing Dashboard - Executive overview with KPI cards, ROAS per platform and spend vs. revenue Marketing Dashboard - Channel performance with CPC vs. CPA and conversion rate quadrant

We work with companies in supply chain & logistics, food & hospitality, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing and healthcare — wherever they operate.

Frequently asked questions about custom dashboards

What does a custom Power BI dashboard cost for an SME? +
The investment depends on the number of data sources, the complexity of the data model and the number of dashboards. Den Otter Solutions always discusses this in a no-obligation consultation, so you know what to expect upfront. No hidden costs.
How long does it take to build a dashboard? +
A typical engagement takes four to eight weeks, depending on data source complexity and the number of review rounds. We work in short sprints so you see results quickly.
Does it work with my current systems? +
Power BI connects to virtually all common source systems — from cloud accounting platforms to WMS, CRM and Excel files. During intake, we assess which connections are possible and advise on the best approach.
What if we have no technical knowledge in-house? +
That is precisely what Den Otter Solutions is designed for. The Analytics Translator role means we make the translation between your business questions and the technical implementation. Your team does not need to be Power BI experts to work with the dashboards.
Can dashboards be expanded later? +
Yes. Every dashboard is built on a scalable data model. We can easily add new data sources, KPIs or user groups — even after the original engagement is completed. Den Otter Solutions offers optional managed support for this.
How does remote delivery work? +
The entire engagement is delivered remotely via video conference and secure cloud-based collaboration. No on-site visits are required. Den Otter Solutions works with clients across the Netherlands and internationally — the process is identical regardless of location.
Ready to turn your business data into management information?
Schedule a no-obligation consultation and discover how Den Otter Solutions translates your data into dashboards your leadership team can use immediately — wherever you operate.
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