Custom Xcelsius & Executive Dashboards for Smarter Decisions

Q: What’s the difference between Xcelsius, Webi, and SAP dashboards?

Xcelsius excels at highly interactive visual dashboards; Webi is often used for operational dashboards and detailed reporting; SAP FICO dashboards focus on financial KPIs and controlling.

Q: Do I need a dashboard consultant or can my team build dashboards in-house?

Your team can build dashboards, but a consultant ensures strategic alignment, technical optimization, and user adoption for faster impact.

Q: Can executive dashboards reveal hidden operational issues beyond just reporting?

Yes. For a $1B grocery chain, dashboards surfaced recurring stock-outs. Using SAP MM and IS-Retail expertise, we traced the cause to outdated MRP strategy settings left unchanged for 10 years. After correcting them, stock-outs fell and sales/margins improved—illustrating the value of pairing dashboards with deep SAP consulting.

Maximize your SAP investment with dashboards built on Xcelsius, Webi, and other SAP tools.

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Use a Dashboard To Find Your Way

Why Executive Dashboards Still Matter

Even though SAP has introduced newer tools, many organizations continue to rely on SAP BusinessObjects Xcelsius dashboards, Webi dashboards, and SAP FICO dashboards for executive reporting. These dashboards remain vital for:

Delivering a single version of the truth
Providing fast, visual access to KPIs
Extending the value of existing SAP investments

We help companies unlock these benefits by designing dashboards that are clear, interactive, and aligned to decision-makers’ needs.

Unlock the Full Potential of Xcelsius

Many enterprises still rely on SAP BusinessObjects Xcelsius (including Xcelsius 2008, Xcelsius Engage, and Crystal Xcelsius) for mission-critical dashboards. While SAP has shifted to newer tools, thousands of organizations continue to depend on Xcelsius dashboards for executive reporting.

Our Proven Approach to Dashboard Development

We help you extend the life of your investment by designing and developing executive dashboards that deliver clarity, speed, and measurable impact.

Outcome	Benefit	Feature
Executives see key KPIs at a glance	Faster, more confident decision-making	Custom-built Xcelsius dashboards tailored to your needs
Your SAP investment continues delivering value	Avoids costly migration to new tools	Expertise across SAP Xcelsius 2008, Engage, and Crystal Xcelsius
Teams align around a single version of truth	Reduced miscommunication and reporting delays	Dashboards integrate with SAP and BusinessObjects data
Critical insights surface instantly	Proactive management of risks and opportunities	Interactive visuals that highlight trends and anomalies
Business users adopt dashboards quickly	Higher usage and ROI	Simple, intuitive dashboard design with training and support

Executive Dashboard Best Practices Every Leader Should Know

Great dashboards don’t just display data — they drive action. Based on decades of SAP consulting, here are five best practices we follow:

Clarity First – Dashboards must eliminate noise and highlight only what matters.
KPI Alignment – Every metric should tie directly to strategic goals.
Single Source of Truth – Data should be consistent across SAP systems, from Webi to FICO.
Visual Storytelling – Use intuitive visuals to reveal trends, risks, and opportunities.
Adoption Support – Dashboards succeed only if executives and teams actually use them.

Work with a Dashboard Consultant Who Understands SAP

Developing an effective dashboard is more than dragging charts onto a canvas. As experienced dashboard consultants, we help you:

Align dashboards with business goals so they answer the right questions.
Save time by applying proven methods instead of trial and error.
Integrate with SAP systems (Xcelsius, Webi, FICO, and more) seamlessly.
Future-proof your reporting by extending the life of existing tools.

This ensures your dashboards deliver impact on day one — and continue to support decision-making for years to come.

See an Xcelsius Dashboard in Action: Download Our Demo

Want to see what’s possible with Xcelsius?

We’ve created an interactive mortgage calculator — a fully working demo built in Xcelsius. While it’s an older example, it demonstrates the kind of sophisticated modeling and interactive functionality our team delivers.

Mortgage Calculator for the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Why Choose Us for Xcelsius Dashboards

Decades of SAP BusinessObjects consulting experience
Hands-on expertise with every version of Xcelsius (2008, Engage, Crystal)
Training and support so your team can extend dashboards over time
Dashboard examples and templates to accelerate your project

Training & Support for Xcelsius, Webi, and SAP Dashboards

Beyond building dashboards, we provide training to ensure your team can manage, adapt, and extend them. Whether it’s Xcelsius training, Webi dashboard design, or executive reporting support, we equip your team to get long-term value from every project.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Dashboards

1. What is an executive dashboard?

An executive dashboard is a visual tool that consolidates key business metrics in one place, enabling leaders to monitor performance and make decisions quickly.

2. Are Xcelsius dashboards still supported by SAP?

While SAP no longer actively develops Xcelsius, many enterprises continue to use it. Our consulting services help extend its value and integrate it with your SAP environment.

3. What’s the difference between Xcelsius, Webi, and SAP dashboards?

Xcelsius (Crystal Xcelsius/2008/Engage): Best for interactive, highly visual dashboards.
Webi: Often used for operational dashboards and detailed reporting.
SAP FICO Dashboards: Focused on financial KPIs and cost center performance.

4. Do I need a dashboard consultant or can my team build dashboards in-house?

Your team can certainly build dashboards, but a consultant ensures the dashboards are strategically aligned, technically optimized, and designed for adoption across your organization.

5. What makes a good executive dashboard?

The best dashboards are simple, aligned to strategic KPIs, interactive, and widely adopted by executives and teams. They drive decisions, not just reports.

6. Can executive dashboards reveal hidden operational issues beyond just reporting?

Absolutely. Dashboards do more than display KPIs — they surface patterns and problems that might otherwise stay hidden. For example, while building Xcelsius dashboards for a $1B grocery chain, our team discovered recurring stock-outs visible only in the dashboard data. Drawing on SAP MM and IS-Retail expertise, we traced the issue to outdated MRP strategy settings that had gone untouched for 10 years. By correcting those settings, the client reduced stock-outs, improved replenishment accuracy, and increased both sales and margins. This is the power of combining dashboards with real SAP consulting experience.