Millions of row of data and only a vague idea what it means?
We can help you turning
data into information and
information into knowledge
and knowledge into action;
Detailed example here

IMS

Information Management
Solutions, Inc.
Since 1984
314 432 0997 or
314 283 2081

We offer these services:
Reports and Dashboards

No matter your source of data, we can help you display your data in informative Reports and Dashboards

More information here

Technical Training 

Whether you are an individual who wants to improve your computer skills, or you have a business where your valuable co-workers could be even more valuable, we provide technical training.
An abundance of references testify to the quality of our training

More information here

Technical Writing 

Be Aware of the skills required:
* Must be clear and concise
* Must have a good eye for detail
* Must have an extensive knowledge

More information here 

Website Design

Starting in 1996, IMS has created dozens of websites for businesses and for not-for-profits. Consistency and style have been the hallmarks of our work. A website that looked "fresh" and "modern" in 2010 may not be so "cool" today.

More information here


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A sample report

Note. If your impression is that the data seems “generic”, you are right! It IS generic “sample” data.
But the reports and Dashboards are mine. This is sample data but I started with “raw” .csv and .xlsx files, all the rest, the data
import, data manipulation, report creation, dashboard creation and conclusions are all mine! This mirrors a real live situation, as one, hopefully, is given the data already entered (somewhere).

Chart 1 and 2


Combo Chart

Specified Time Frame

Numbers for a speciefied time period.

CHART 1
Combo Chart

This is combo of a bar chart, matrix and a slicer. In this illustration, the slicer covers the entire time period from 1/1/2016 through 6/19/2017. The matrix displays total transactions, total profit, returns and return rate.

CHART 2 
Combo Chart for a selected time period

Same chart as Chart 1, but now the slicer has limited the data to 12/31/2016 to 6/19/2017. The bar chart and the matrix change accordingly.

Chart 3 and 4

KPI

Key Performance Indicators.

The Whole Picture

All results on one page.

CHART 3
KPI

This shows the addition of a KPI, showing Revenue in relation to target. It shows: “we have a long way to go!”

CHART 4
This is the Whole Picture

This includes KPIs for transactions, profit and returns, as well as a Matrix
for all numbers., with a filter showing the top 30 items by transactions.
A map that is interactive in that a slicer decides whether ort not you see “all” countries or a selection. A tree map illustrates states/regions/cities, depending on the country selection you make. The KPI for Revenue vs. Target is included

Chart 5 and 6

Oh, Canada!

Pick it up, will ya?

Single Product

How did my favorite gadget do?

CHART 5
Only Canada 

Here we selected Canada only. As is evident the story is that Canada could do a LOT better. They are only in one area of the (in the regions of Vancouver and Victoria - beautiful spots by the way), but their returns are down, which is good (green), but both transactions and profit stink!
Oh, Canada!

CHART 6
Results for a selected product

Here just one product brand (Bravo) is selected. It shows where and when it sells and how so many products are returned (as part of this product brand)! Transactions and profit are up, but do something about those returns, will you?

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Technical Training


Whether you are an individual who wants to improve your computer skills, or you have a business where your valuable co-workers could be even more valuable, we provide technical training. An abundance of references testify to the quality of our training

We have extensive experience in training you or your employees in the proper use of

- Computers
- All Windows versions (from 3 to 10)
- Windows-based programs: Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Microsoft Office suite
- SQL
- Business Intelligence
- Programs to set up Websites and maintain them
- Internet and other on-line services
- Network and Configuration services

Training experience (clients):
* Capital One / IBM
* Forest Laboratories
* AT&T
* Webster University
* Washington University
* Numerous Businesses and Individuals
(request client list!)

* Computer Training experience since 1992
* Other Training experiences: Much longer!
We are also offering training in the use of accounting software.
Customized on-site as well as in-house training can be arranged.

To set up a free training session, call  

Technical Writing 

Be Aware of the skills required:
* Must be clear and concise
* Must have a good eye for detail
* Must have an extensive knowledge

Quality Technical Writing, Documentation, Patent Applications and manuals require all these skills 

Does your business have projects that need documenting?
Do you need to create and online help desk? One of the jobs we took on involved a company that had a help desk with so many phone calls, that they finally said: "Enough" and created an intranet with all the questions their 400 employees asked.
That cut down in the number of phone calls.
We can create that for you.

Send us an email and we'll call you

Web Design 

Starting in 1996, IMS has provided dozens and dozens of websites for businesses, for not-for-profits. Consistency and style have been the hallmarks of our work. A website that looked "fresh" and "modern" in 2010 may not be so "cool" today.
We take the material you have, spruce it up and lay it out in a way that makes your site look like it's...... 2019.........or, 2020............ well, now it's 2021.

 For examples of created websites,
please click here 

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Email: office@ims-stlouis.com
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About us
  • The history of IMS is like a long fairy tale. We started a long, long time ago.
  • IMS was started in 1984 in response to the growing number of computer user orphans who had purchased hardware and software and then were left unsupported by their dealer.
  • We develop long-term service and support relationships with our clients. They know they can depend on us to be there when needed.

  • We are business and accounting professionals with a wide range of technical expertise and we have built a reputation for being honest, competent, reliable and responsive.

  • Our goal has always been to train our clients and their personnel to handle tasks internally, thus significantly reducing the necessity for ongoing support time charges.


  • This allows us to concentrate our efforts on providing modifications that operate efficiently, are well documented, and thoroughly tested.
  • Providing installation services, training, support and modifications are not just up-front promises; We stand behind our work and our word.
Updated Sept 1, 2021
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