How can a company effectively analyze underperforming products during a sales review in SAP Analytics Cloud?

Leveraging conditional formatting along with geo maps for visualization is an effective method for analyzing underperforming products during a sales review in SAP Analytics Cloud. Conditional formatting allows users to highlight specific data points based on predefined criteria, such as low sales figures or declining trends. This visual differentiation makes it easier for analysts and stakeholders to quickly identify which products are not meeting performance expectations.

Additionally, incorporating geo maps provides spatial context to the analysis, allowing companies to visualize sales performance across different regions. This multi-dimensional view can uncover geographic patterns, identifying areas where certain products may be underperforming. By combining these analytical tools, companies can not only see the performance data but also gain insights into potential regional factors influencing those performances.

Other options may provide beneficial insights but do not emphasize the combination of visualization and spatial analysis in the same effective manner as the selected answer. For instance, while machine learning insights can offer predictive analytics, they may not provide the immediate visual context necessary to quickly assess product performance. Similarly, bullet charts are useful but may not capture geographic variances as effectively as geo maps combined with conditional formatting. Data annotations can explain trends, but they rely on existing visuals and may not enhance the understanding as a dual approach of visualization does.