Report and DR KPI Builder

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Below is formulated by Marc and recorded by Alex.

A. [need#1] We want to automate generation of special class of xls reports ("Utilization and Cost Saving Modeling"):
- based on CT2 database data
- Complex: mulitab, mix of graphics and tables on one page
- Normally related to utilization rates and costs, times
- Used as a tool for modeling of how to tweak different parameters such as transit times and utilization rates to reduce costs
- Challenge is that every time we need to pull fresh data and apply formulas and charts
- we also want to have “in system” version of these reports
- see2 examples (in 0003183 and in 0003003)
B. [need#2] We want to have multiple DRs/KPIs in the system
- See specs for Arden cost per pound, Cost per unit, etc
C. [need#3] Please consider both needs at the same time and create one solution that would address both (if possible).

Tracie had a vision of a broader solution (wizard) that can create any report not only satisfy Marcs needs above . Call it DR/KPI and Report builder. I suggest to be careful to expand the scope so much.

I suggest considering options:

[A] Use Crystal Reports

Pros: very flexible, can be coded quickly, produce professional looking reports (pdf), can start automating immediately
Cons: some programming required most of the time, “in system” reports are not possible

[B] Use another existing framework (say Java library)

[C] Write our own “Reports/KPI builder”