Quarterly Store Operations Cost Analysis

Analysis of store operational costs and efficiency metrics across all locations, focusing on cost trends, efficiency indicators, and opportunities for optimization.

Report Objective

Track and analyze quarterly store operations costs across all locations, identifying trends in operational efficiency, cost management, and areas for potential optimization. This report supports strategic decision-making in resource allocation and operational improvements.

Operating Cost Trends

Analysis of total operating costs and their quarterly patterns across stores.

Questions to Consider:

2024-Q12024-Q12024-Q2quarter$130,000$135,000$140,000$145,000$150,000sum(total_operating_cost) vs. store_idsum(total_operating_cost)store_idHow are total operating costs trending across quarters?Operating costs show seasonal variations with Q3 peaks
  • What is driving quarterly cost variations?

  • Which stores consistently show higher operating costs?

  • Are there any stores showing concerning cost trends?

Space Utilization Efficiency

Evaluation of cost efficiency relative to store space utilization.

Questions to Consider:

  • Which stores are most efficient with space utilization?

  • What factors contribute to higher costs per square foot?

  • Are there opportunities for layout optimization?

S001S002S003S004store_id$0.00$200.00$400.00$600.00sum(cost_per_square_foot)sum(cost_per_square_foot)How does labor cost per square foot vary across stores?Wide variation in space utilization efficiency across locations

Labor and Utility Efficiency

Analysis of sales efficiency relative to labor and utility costs.

Questions to Consider:

$24.00$26.00$28.00$30.00$32.00sum(utility_cost_per_hour)$135.00$140.00$145.00$150.00$155.00sum(sales_per_labor_hour)How efficient are stores in generating sales per labor hour?Sales efficiency varies significantly across locations
  • Which stores maintain high efficiency despite utility costs?

  • Is there a correlation between utility costs and sales efficiency?

  • What characterizes the most efficient stores?

Areas for Additional Analysis