Project Budget Unpivoted

The data model encompasses project budgeting, expenses analysis, resource allocation, and procurement optimization. It includes measures such as Amount (monetary value) and Quantity (numerical count) associated with project budget items. Views like Budget Overview provide total budget amounts per project, while Expenses Breakdown details project expenses by category. Budget vs Actuals offers a comparison, and Vendor Spending Analysis optimizes vendor procurement. The model also allows forecasting based on historical data for budget planning.

Benefits of This Data Model

• Enhanced Resource Allocation: The data model enables better resource allocation across projects by providing insights into current resource utilization based on historical data and project needs.
• Improved Procurement Decision Making: By utilizing the Vendor Spending Analysis view, organizations can optimize procurement strategies and make informed decisions regarding vendor selection and spending.
• Enhanced Budget Planning: The Budget Forecast feature allows for accurate budget planning by leveraging historical data and trends to forecast future project budgets effectively.
• Detailed Expense Analysis: The Expenses Breakdown view offers a detailed breakdown of project expenses by category, enabling thorough analysis and identification of areas for cost optimization.
• Effective Project Performance Tracking: The Cost Per Milestone view provides a comprehensive display of cost breakdown per project milestone, facilitating efficient tracking of project progress and financial performance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Amount: This measure represents the monetary value assigned to a specific project budget item.
• Quantity: This measure reflects the numerical quantity or count associated with a particular project budget item.

Available Visualizations

View Name	Description
Project Budget Unpivoted	View displaying project budget data in a denormalized structure for analysis.
Budget Overview	Summary view providing total budget amounts for each project.
Expenses Breakdown	Breakdown of project expenses by category for detailed analysis.
Budget vs Actuals	Comparison view of budgeted amounts versus actual expenses per project.
Resource Allocation	View showing resource allocation across projects for capacity planning.
Cost Per Milestone	Displaying cost breakdown per project milestone for tracking progress.
Vendor Spending Analysis	Analysis of spending by vendor to optimize procurement strategies.
Budget Forecast	Forecasting future project budget based on historical data and trends.