Dynamic Retail Performance Dashboard (DRPD): Enterprise-Grade Business Intelligence Platform for Data-Driven Decision Support

Jay-ar B. Base *, Nelmayjay S. Base, Julse Lorenz P. Alvior, Rod Albert P. Aspera, Jeffric Pisuena and Kristine Soberano

State University of Northern Negros, Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
 
Research Article
Open Access Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2026, 10(02), 099-108.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjet.2026.10.2.0043
Publication history: 
Received on 11 April 2026; revised on 18 May 2026; accepted on 20 May 2026
 
Abstract: 
This study presents the design, development, and evaluation of the Dynamic Retail Performance Dashboard (DRPD), a modular, open-source Business Intelligence (BI) platform developed using Python-based open-source tools. DRPD addresses the pressing need for accessible, scalable, and interpretable retail analytics tools, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and academic institutions, by integrating descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytical modules into a single Streamlit-based interface. The system implements a three-tier analytical hierarchy: Foundational Analytics (Tier 1), Prescriptive Insights (Tier 2), and Advanced Intelligence (Tier 3), supporting decision-making at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels. Principal new features include dynamic geospatial visualization, automated anomaly detection using statistical thresholding, machine learning-driven feature importance analysis with Random Forest regression, and algorithmic period-over-period comparative analytics. Evaluation of the platform with real-world retail transaction data demonstrates that the system transforms raw data into actionable strategic insights while maintaining computational efficiency through intelligent caching and modular design. As an open-source platform, DRPD supports potential adoption, replication, and extension in both business and academic contexts.
 
Keywords: 
Business Intelligence; Data Analytics; Streamlit; Machine Learning; Retail Analytics; Decision Support Systems; Python; Visualization
 
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