Custom data visuals and dashboards for procurement consulting

Analysis thatΒ looksΒ as rigorous
as it is.

We create custom visualsΒ for consulting teams, procurement specialists, and advisors who need their work to land β€” clearly, and credibly.

TheΒ crime scene

The thinking behind a procurement proposal or strategy document is often excellent. The visual layer rarely keeps pace. Generic chart templates, inconsistent flow and styling, and rushed graphics can quietly undermine the authority of otherwise strong work.

"The analysis was there. TheΒ visuals just didn't carry it."
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That gap is exactly what we work on. Not decoration β€” but visuals that are purpose-built to communicate what the underlying data actually says, in a way that fits how consultants and their clients read.

What weΒ do

The focus is on charts and data visualisations for professional contexts β€” built for clarity, not style for its own sake.

The backbone for this is a deep understanding of the analytic journey any data user needs to accomplish.

  • Analytical chartsΒ 
    Custom-built data charts designed for precision and readability β€” structured around your narrative, not a spreadsheet default.

  • Procurement visuals
    Figures, comparisons, and summary graphics for tenders, RFP responses, and bid documents β€” clear enough for non-specialists.

  • Dashboard displays
    Static or exportable visual summaries that give decision-makers an at-a-glance read of complex data sets.

  • Reporting figures
    Polished, consistent figures for reports and deliverables β€” designed to hold up in print and on screen.


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In general, there are more than 50 visual chart types in use. You can use them in many combinations. But you need to have a leading question in mind.Β Β 

This isΒ anΒ example (one of many) for an industrial manufacturer sourcing chips.

We master them all. Let's get in touch, if you have any questions.

P2P Operational Dashboard Β· Chip Sourcing

P2P Operational Dashboard

Chip Sourcing Β· Industrial Manufacturing Β· Germany
Period Q1 2026 Β· Data as of 24 Feb 2026
Live Alerts
14 Past-Due Lines Β· Commit Date Breach
PPV-C unfavourable Β· +€ 82k vs contract
3 Parts below Safety Stock coverage
Chip Volatility Index elevated: 0.18
Cost & Price Metrics EUP Β· PPV Β· Volatility Β· Exposure
Effective Unit Price
€ 3.42 /EA
↑ +€ 0.18 vs last buy
All-in: price + freight + duty
PPV vs Contract
βˆ’β‚¬ 82k
↑ Unfavourable Β· 312 lines
Actual price vs contracted
PPV vs Last Buy
+5.6%
↑ Drift Β· spot buying signal
Short-term price drift
Lead-Time Cost Exposure
€ 214k
↑ +€ 41k vs prior quarter
Expedite / spot risk qty
Chip Volatility Index
0.18
β†’ Elevated Β· above 0.15 threshold
CV over trailing 12 weeks

EUP Trend by Part Family (6 Months)

PPV-C by Supplier (Top 5)

Delivery & Schedule
Delivery & Schedule Metrics OTD Β· OTIF Β· CDA Β· Past-Due Lines
OTD-R (Receipt-Based)
87%
↓ βˆ’3 pp vs target
Target: β‰₯ 90 %
OTIF-R
81%
↓ βˆ’7 pp vs target
On-time AND in-full
Commit Date Adherence
74%
↓ Unstable Β· reschedules ++
Commit unchanged in freeze window
LT Actual vs Confirmed
+8.4d
↑ Worse Β· avg overrun
GR date minus confirmed LT
Past-Due Open Lines
14 lines
↑ +6 vs prior week Β· critical
Today > commit date, qty open

OTD-R & OTIF Rolling Trend

Lead-Time Variance Distribution

Past-Due Lines by Supplier

Complete P2P Metric Catalogue

All P2P KPIs Β· Click a row for definition, formula & data fields

MetricDomainUnit CurrentTargetAttainment6-Week Trend

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How it works

Engagements are kept straightforward. Most projects follow a short arc from brief to delivery.

01Β Send a brief

Describe what you're working on β€” the data you have, the audience, the context, and the deadline. A rough brief is enough to start.

02Β Alignment

I'll confirm scope, ask any clarifying questions, and give you a realistic timeline. Most projects are resolved in a few exchanges. Maintenance on demand.

03Β Delivery and revision

You receive design proposals or finished files in formats suited to your workflow. One round of revisions is included as standard. Sensitive materials are handled with discretion throughout.

Who this is for

This work is most useful to people who are already strong on the analytical side and need a dependable visual layer they don'tΒ want to build themselves.

- Strategy and management consultancies

- Procurement and sourcing advisors

- Boutique and independent consultants

- Bid and proposal managers

- In-house teams preparing tender responsesΒ 

Get in touch

If this sounds relevant, we are glad to hear about your project.

Describe what you're working on β€” the data, the context, and the deadline. I'll let you know if I can help and what the process would look like. No long intake forms.

Mail to office @designation.eu

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