A prescriptive analysis and data driven Insight

AllSkin Manufacturing began with a clear mission: to create high-quality organic skincare products while maintaining sustainability and cost-effectiveness. As a young manufacturing startup, the team was passionate about delivering nature-powered beauty solutions. But behind the scenes, a hidden inefficiency threatened their profitability.

Raw materials were being wasted. Production efficiency wasn’t optimized. The cost of manufacturing was climbing, putting pressure on profit margins.

Determined to reverse this trend, the company turned to financial storytelling and visualization to uncover the real reasons behind the inefficiencies and wasted resources.

The data analysis revealed three critical cost challenges:

1️⃣ Raw Material Costs Were Too High – 56.4% of total expenses were spent on materials alone, making it the biggest cost driver.

2️⃣ Production Efficiency Was Below Optimal Levels – At 85.71% efficiency, there was 14.29% wasted production time—leading to unnecessary labor and utility expenses.

3️⃣ Material Wastage Was Out of Control – Key ingredients were being lost at an alarming rate:

Cocoa Butter (26%)

Aloe Vera (24%)

Sea Salt (19%)

Essential Oils (18%)

Shea Butter (13%)

The data was clear: the wastage of these core ingredients was bleeding the company dry.

Additionally, quality control issues were creeping in:

Defective units fluctuated daily (0.3%–0.5%), increasing the need for rework.

Spoiled products made up 0.1% of daily production, leading to unrecoverable losses.

This inefficiency was a silent drain on profitability—a problem that had to be solved.

To turn these numbers into actionable insights, an in-depth visual analysis was created using Excel dashboards and PowerPoint storytelling.

📊 Pie Charts broke down cost structures, highlighting how much was lost in material expenses. 📈 Line Charts mapped defect and spoilage trends over time, showing clear problem areas. 📉 Bar Graphs exposed the worst material wastage offenders, revealing the urgent need for raw material optimization. 📟 Gauge Charts measured production efficiency, illustrating the opportunities for improvement.

This wasn’t just about data—it was about telling the financial story of AllSkin’s challenges and solutions in a way that inspired change.

Armed with these insights, the company was ready to take action. The strategy was clear:

✅ Optimizing Material Usage – Implementing stricter inventory controls and improving staff training to minimize raw material waste.

✅ Boosting Production Efficiency – Introducing lean manufacturing techniques and better scheduling to reduce downtime and increase efficiency beyond 90%.

✅ Strengthening Quality Control – Enhancing inspection procedures to detect defects earlier and prevent costly spoilage.

✅ Reducing Spoilage & Rework – Using trend analysis to identify recurring defect patterns and fix them at the root cause.

✅ Cost Tracking & Monitoring – Implementing real-time dashboards to continuously track expenses and losses, ensuring early detection of inefficiencies.

These changes weren’t just about cutting costs—they were about building a sustainable, profitable, and efficient future for AllSkin.

With a structured plan in place, AllSkin now had a clear roadmap for reducing costs while maintaining product quality. By improving efficiency and minimizing raw material wastage, they could secure long-term profitability and sustainability.

The key lesson? In manufacturing, every gram of wasted material, every minute of inefficiency, and every defective unit directly impacts the bottom line.

Through financial storytelling and visualization, this project proved that data isn't just about numbers—it’s about revealing the story behind a company’s financial health and guiding it toward success.