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Generating Reports: Analyzing Your Data Effectively

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Written by Sam E.
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Acenda’s reporting engine allows you to extract granular data for sales, logistics, and tax reconciliation. Use this guide to understand the available report types and how to export them for your business analysis.

How to Generate a Report

  1. Navigate: In the main sidebar, under the Data Management section, select Reports.

  2. Select Type: Choose the specific report from the Type dropdown menu.

  3. Choose Format: Select your preferred file type:

    • CSV: Optimized for data imports and programmatic processing.

    • XLSX: Recommended for manual viewing and analysis in Microsoft Excel.

  4. Define Date Range: Select a Preset range (e.g., "Last 30 Days") or click the calendar icon to set Exact Dates.

  5. Submit Request: Click the Request button.

  6. Download: Once the report is generated in the table below, click the Cloud Icon on the right side of the row to download the file.


Report Definitions & Use Cases

Report Name

Key Data Points Included

Best For...

Daily Sales

Gross/Net sales, units sold, returns, tax, shipping, and discounts.

Monitoring daily revenue trends and performance.

Item Sold

Product ID, SKU, Brand, Vendor, UPC/EAN/ISBN, and totals.

Identifying top-performing SKUs and stock velocity.

Sales by Channel

Sales, tax, shipping, and orders are broken down by marketplace.

Comparing profitability across different sales channels.

Sales Tax

Country, State, County, and tax totals.

Financial accounting and tax compliance filing.

Order Item

Granular detail for every item within every order.

Comprehensive order-level audits.

Ship Advice

Carrier IDs, shipping methods, and requested delivery dates.

Reviewing logistics performance and carrier efficiency.

Ship Advice Item

Combines shipping data with specific item-level details.

Deep-diving into SKU-level fulfillment logistics.

Pro Tip: Use the Ship Advice Unshipped report to monitor your current fulfillment backlog and identify orders that require immediate attention.

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