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Sales Data Analysis and Strategic Recommendations for Northwind Traders

An analysis of sales data for Northwind Traders, providing strategic recommendations based on statistical findings.

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Sales Data Analysis and Strategic Recommendations for Northwind TradersBased on the provided data from Northwind Traders, you are tasked with conducting an analysis of salesover a period of three years. The company is looking for recommendations to reduce costs and increaseprofits. Using Excel, perform at least three different types of analysis (e.g., sorting, graphing, pivottables, etc.) on the provided sales data. Analyze trends such as price fluctuations, discounts, productperformance, and sales by region or salesperson. After analyzing the data, provide a recommendationreport to the management that includes both conclusions and evidence-backed suggestions. Your reportshould discuss the following:1.The specific methods you used to analyze the data.2.Insights and conclusions you drew from the analysis (e.g., identifying trends in sales, priceincreases, and effective discount levels).3.Recommendations for actions that Northwind Traders can take based on your findings, such aschanges to pricing, marketing strategies, or discontinuing underperforming products.Word Count Requirement:Your recommendation report should be between 800-1000 words, includingall analysis, findings, and recommendations, with proper data visuals (graphs, tables) integrated into thedocument.

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