What You See on the Dashboard
When you log in to the admin panel, the dashboard displays critical business metrics and provides shortcuts to all management areas.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The dashboard features four primary KPI cards that give you an instant snapshot of your store’s health:Ventas del Mes
Total revenue from all paid, shipped, and delivered orders in the current month. This represents your actual invoiced sales.
Pedidos del Mes
Number of processed orders in the current month. Track your order volume to understand business activity levels.
Utilidad Estimada
Estimated profit margin calculated at 18% of monthly sales. This provides a quick profitability estimate.
Stock Bajo
Count of products with 5 units or less in stock. This alert helps prevent stockouts and lost sales.
- Red badge: Critical - needs immediate attention
- Green indicator: All products are well-stocked
Quick Access Navigation
Below the KPIs, you’ll find six shortcut cards for quick navigation to key management areas:Productos
Manage your product catalog, add new items, and update specifications
Pedidos
Process customer orders, track shipments, and handle fulfillment
Inventario
Record stock movements, track entries and exits
Usuarios
Manage customer and staff accounts
Proveedores
Maintain your supplier directory and contact information
Reportes
Generate accounting and legal compliance reports
Understanding Your Metrics
Sales Calculations
The dashboard shows sales data for orders with the following statuses:- Pagado: Payment confirmed
- Enviado: Order shipped to customer
- Entregado: Order delivered successfully
Profit Estimation
The Utilidad Estimada uses an 18% profit margin calculation:Stock Alerts
Products appear in the low stock list when:- Inventory drops to 5 units or fewer
- Stock reaches zero (critical priority)
Low Stock Management
The dashboard displays a dedicated table showing all products with low inventory:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Producto | Product name |
| Stock | Current quantity (color-coded: red ≤ 0, yellow ≤ 5) |
| Categoría | Product category |
| Marca | Product brand |
| Acción | Edit button to update product or restock |
Restocking Products
Click the low stock product
In the “Productos con stock bajo” table, click the Editar button next to any product
Update inventory
Use the product editor to adjust stock levels, or click + Reponer stock to record an inventory entry
Accounting Summary
At the bottom of the dashboard, you’ll find a monthly accounting summary with three key metrics:Compras del Mes
Compras del Mes
Total value of inventory purchases recorded as entries this month. This includes the cost of products added to stock through supplier purchases.
IVA Pagado
IVA Pagado
Total value-added tax (IVA) paid on purchases made during the current month. This is tracked separately for tax reporting purposes.
Valor Inventario
Valor Inventario
Current total inventory value calculated using the average purchase price method. This represents the monetary value of all products currently in stock.
Why These Numbers Matter
- Cash flow tracking: Compare monthly purchases vs. sales to understand cash requirements
- Tax compliance: Monitor IVA for quarterly or annual tax filings
- Asset management: Know the value of your inventory for financial statements
For detailed accounting reports with date range filtering and Excel export, visit the Reporte Contable page.
What’s Not on the Dashboard
The dashboard focuses on high-level metrics. For detailed analysis, navigate to specialized areas:- Individual order details → Pedidos page
- Product performance by category → Analytics page
- Customer purchase history → User management
- Detailed inventory movements → Inventory tracking
Dashboard Refresh
The dashboard metrics update in real-time as you perform actions throughout the system:- New orders immediately update “Pedidos del Mes”
- Inventory changes reflect instantly in “Stock Bajo” counts
- Sales are recalculated when order status changes to paid/shipped/delivered