The Sales vs COGS widget is designed to present profitability and operational efficiency data in a chart format, enabling users to compare sales versus cost of goods sold (COGS) over time. This visualization helps businesses analyze their revenue generation in relation to the direct costs associated with producing goods or services, providing insights into gross profit margins and performance trends.
Understanding the Sales vs. COGS Widget
Sales vs COGS
The Sales vs. COGS offers the same features for both the corporate and outlet dashboards, with the outlet dashboard metrics providing detailed information specific to the selected outlet.
Data Display
In order to display data in the Sales vs COGS widget, users must utilize the retail calendar to select the specific month they wish to view data for. This ensures that the widget accurately reflects the sales and cost of goods sold data corresponding to the chosen timeframe.
Widget Flip
Use the Widget Flip icon to toggle the RTL Sales vs. COGS widget and select different breakdowns and durations for viewing the data.
Data Insights
The widget allows users to hover over the chart to view the Sales Total or Cost of Goods Sold for each day. This feature provides detailed daily insights into revenue and direct production costs, facilitating real-time analysis and decision-making based on daily performance trends.