The analytics page within the EasyPost Dashboard provides businesses with essential shipping data to optimize shipping strategies, enhance performance, and uncover cost-saving opportunities. With access to detailed metrics, users can make data-driven decisions and improve overall shipping efficiency.
Note: The Analytics Dashboard does not include post-purchase adjustments such as refunds or carrier adjustments (APV). Refund data can be accessed through EasyPost's Payment History Report, and adjustment data is available in the Shipment Invoices Report. Both reports can be generated via the API or manually through the Billing tab in the EasyPost Dashboard.
Accessing the Analytics Section of the EasyPost Dashboard
- Log in to the EasyPost Dashboard.
- Select Analytics from the left menu options.
- Use filters to sort by carrier, service level, or time period to display relevant shipping data.
Available Metrics
The Analytics dashboard allows users to view and filter a variety of shipping metrics, including:
- Total Rated Spend: The total cost of shipping labels within a selected period.
- Number of Labels Purchased: A count of labels purchased, useful for tracking shipping volume.
- Average Rated Cost per Package: The average cost per shipment, which can help identify areas for cost reduction.
- Average Transit Days: The average number of days taken for shipments to reach their destination, help assess delivery performance.
- Carrier Split Section: A visual representation of the percentage of parcels shipped by each carrier, offering insights into the distribution of shipments across multiple carriers.
- Service Split Table: A breakdown of total and average costs and the number of labels purchased per carrier or service level to evaluate cost-effectiveness.
Optimizing Shipping Performance with Data
Using the provided data, several strategies can be applied to enhance shipping performance:
- Review Average Transit Days: Analyze the shipping speed to determine if transit times are slower than expected, allowing the testing of alternative services for better performance.
- Monitor Total Rated Spend: Compare shipping costs across different time periods to identify trends, manage budgets, and forecast future costs more effectively.
- Evaluate Cost per Service Level: Leverage the service split table to compare costs and performance per carrier, aiding in selecting the most cost-effective options.
FAQs
Q: How can I refresh the data?
A: To refresh the data, apply multiple filters such as date range, carriers, and service levels, then select the Reload button from the available options.
Q: What timezone is the dashboard in?
A: The dashboard defaults to the user's browser timezone.