Analytics in SimpliSent

SimpliSent’s analytics provide comprehensive insights into your shipping performance, helping you make data-driven decisions to optimize costs, improve delivery times, and enhance customer satisfaction. SimpliSent Analytics Light SimpliSent Analytics Dark

Key Performance Metrics

Track the most important shipping metrics at a glance:

Average Transit Days

Monitor delivery performance across all carriers and services to ensure customer expectations are met

Average Label Cost

Track shipping spend trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization

Total Orders

Monitor order volume trends and growth patterns over time

Total Labels

Track shipping label usage and volume patterns for capacity planning

Analytics Dashboard Sections

Volume Analytics

Track shipping activity and growth patterns:

Distribution Analytics

Understand your shipping patterns and geographic reach:

Performance Analytics

Monitor delivery performance and customer satisfaction:

Interactive Charts and Visualizations

SimpliSent provides 10+ different chart types for comprehensive data visualization:

Chart Types Available:

  • Area Charts - Volume trends over time
  • Bar Charts - Comparative analysis across categories
  • Line Charts - Performance trends and patterns
  • Pie Charts - Distribution breakdowns
  • Heatmaps - Geographic and time-based patterns
  • Scatter Plots - Correlation analysis
  • Combination Charts - Multi-metric comparisons

Chart Features:

  • Interactive Elements - Hover for detailed information
  • Time Period Selection - Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly views
  • Data Filtering - Focus on specific carriers, services, or regions
  • Export Capabilities - Download charts for presentations
  • Real-Time Updates - Data refreshes automatically

Time Period Analysis

Analyze your shipping data across different time horizons:

Daily View

Operational Insights
  • Today’s shipping activity
  • Daily cost tracking
  • Immediate performance monitoring
  • Real-time decision support

Weekly View

Tactical Analysis
  • Weekly performance trends
  • Operational efficiency tracking
  • Short-term pattern identification
  • Weekly goal monitoring

Monthly View

Strategic Planning
  • Monthly growth analysis
  • Budget and forecast comparison
  • Long-term trend identification
  • Strategic decision support

Advanced Analytics Features

Data Export and Reporting

Get your data out of SimpliSent for further analysis:

Export Options:

  • CSV Downloads - Raw data for spreadsheet analysis
  • PDF Reports - Professional formatted reports
  • Chart Images - High-quality visualizations for presentations
  • API Access - Programmatic data retrieval for custom analytics

Scheduled Reports:

  • Automated Email Reports - Regular delivery of key metrics
  • Custom Report Templates - Reusable report formats
  • Team Distribution - Share insights with stakeholders
  • Executive Summaries - High-level performance overviews

Mobile Analytics

Access analytics insights on the go:
  • Mobile Dashboard - Key metrics optimized for mobile viewing
  • Touch-Friendly Charts - Interactive visualizations on tablets and phones
  • Quick Insights - Snapshot views of critical performance indicators
  • Offline Access - Cached data available without internet connection

Analytics Best Practices

Regular Monitoring

Check analytics regularly to identify trends and opportunities before they impact your business.

Baseline Establishment

Establish performance baselines to measure improvement and identify when intervention is needed.

Action-Oriented Insights

Focus on metrics that drive actionable decisions rather than vanity metrics.

Trend Analysis

Look for patterns over time rather than focusing only on point-in-time metrics.

Integration with Other Features

Analytics work seamlessly with other SimpliSent features:
  • Automations - Use analytics insights to optimize automation rules
  • Labels - Track label performance and cost efficiency
  • Orders - Analyze order fulfillment patterns and customer behavior
  • Reports - Generate detailed reports based on analytics insights

Real-Time Data Updates

Your analytics are always current with real-time data processing:
  • Live Metrics - Key performance indicators update in real-time
  • Automatic Refresh - Charts and dashboards update automatically
  • Event-Driven Updates - Analytics reflect shipping events as they happen
  • Data Synchronization - Consistent data across all analytics views

Ready to dive into your data? Explore Generate Reports to create detailed analytics reports or check out the Dashboard for quick insights.