DBD: Detailed Usage Trend Analysis Report
The Detailed Usage Trend Analysis Report prints by customer location to present a concise, month-by-month breakdown of item activity. By comparing data from the current year against previous years, this report serves as an essential tool for identifying seasonal demand fluctuations and determining accurate suggested reorder quantities.
Key Features
- Multi-Year Side-by-Side View: Displays individual monthly totals across multiple years for clear historical comparison.
- Unit of Measure Scaling: Offers the flexibility to print data scaled to the item's specific selling unit of measure (UOM) for simplified volume assessment.
- Trend Tracking: Highlights usage spikes or drop-offs over a rolling 12-month period to help prevent stockouts on seasonal items.
Navigate to: DB Distributor > Print Management > Reports > Customers > Detailed Usage Trend Analysis
Available Sequences
When generating the report, the data is organized using the following sequence option:
- By Customer / Location / Item
Understanding the Report Output
The output is segmented by client and specific delivery/billing location, organized horizontally by month:
| Column / Section | Description |
| Client & Location Information | Displays the client name, account code, and specific location address being analyzed. |
| Item Code and Description | Lists the unique identifier and system description for each inventory item. |
| Year | Breaks out activity lines for comparison (e.g., comparing current year totals against previous year data). |
| Usage by Month (JUL - JUN) | Provides the total quantity consumed during each specific calendar month of the evaluation period. |
| Total | The sum of all quantities used across the entire 12-month sequence displayed. |
💡 Tip: Use this report during quarterly planning sessions to cross-reference against warehouse stock; significant variations between years can help pinpoint changing customer consumption patterns or changing seasonal spikes.