E-Commerce Analytics Dashboard (Power BI + R)

An interactive BI dashboard combining customer RFM segmentation, ABC/XYZ product analysis, and revenue forecasting using R models embedded in Power BI.
Dashboard
Power BI
R
Featured
Author

Aleksei Prishchepo

Published

November 26, 2025

Project Overview

The dashboard integrates Power BI’s interactive reporting capabilities with R’s advanced analytics, enabling both descriptive and predictive analysis in a single, user-friendly interface. It was designed to help decision-makers monitor performance, segment customers, forecast revenue, and inform strategic decisions.

NoteRole

BI Analyst & Developer

NoteTools

Power BI, R (forecast, RFM & ABC/XYZ analysis), Power Query, Deneb/Vega-Lite visualizations

NoteContext

Winner of the November 2025 DataDNA Dataset Challenge (Overall & Accessibility categories)

Key Features & Components

Time Series Revenue Forecast

Implemented a forecasting model using R (auto.arima) to project future revenue based on historical trends and seasonality. Forecasts are embedded directly into Power Query.

Product Segmentation (ABC/XYZ Analysis)

Combined traditional ABC revenue contribution analysis with XYZ demand variability to classify products by both importance and consistency. This dual segmentation empowers better inventory, pricing, and merchandising decisions.

Customer RFM Segmentation

Performed Recency-Frequency-Monetary (RFM) analysis to uncover customer value tiers (e.g., “Champions”, “Loyal”, “At-Risk”). This drives targeted retention and growth strategies by identifying high-value and at-risk customers.

Visual & Interactive Reporting

Designed with accessibility and clarity in mind. The dashboard includes:

  • Summary KPIs and trends.

  • Loyalty and customer behavior insights.

  • Product performance breakdowns.

  • Pricing and discount impact visualizations.

All visuals support interactive filtering and drill-downs to support ad hoc analysis.

Dashboard Design

Implementation

Data Prep & Modeling

See details of implementation in the blog post: Building an E-Commerce Dashboard with Power BI and R

Cleaned and shaped data; structured the model with a “star schema” to optimize performance.

Custom Visuals

Leveraged Deneb with Vega-Lite to create advanced visualizations beyond the standard Power BI library.

R Integration

Integrated R directly into Power BI workflows for forecasting and segmentation logic.

Outcomes & Impact

NoteInsights

The dashboard allows users to explore revenue trends, understand customer segments, and assess portfolio performance.

NotePredictive Capability

Forecasting equips business leaders with forward-looking insights that support planning and target-setting.

ImportantRecognition

Selected as winner in both overall and accessibility categories in the November 2025 DataDNA Dataset Challenge.

Skills Demonstrated

Power BI report development • R analytics & forecasting • Data modeling & ETL • Advanced segmentation • Interactive visualization • BI storytelling

Apply This to Your Business

If your organization could benefit from enhanced e-commerce analytics, you’re welcome to reach out via contact page to discuss how I can help leverage data science, analytics, and automation to drive value for your business.

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