Workflow and dashboard question

Hi there,
I'm project managing a SharePoint implementation and, although I know the basics of SharePoint's capabilities, I'm now diving into more complex requirements related to workflows and dashboards.  
Context:  We're working to consolidate our metrics (both quant and qual) from all business units on a quarterly basis.  Some of the metrics are consistent across BUs, others are unique to particular units.    
Approach:  I'm thinking we want to create either one form or multiple forms where units can add their baseline goals and progress.  After the data is entered, I want it to aggregate into an excel spreadsheet(s) so we can analyze it and ultimately
create different dashboards and graphs to visually represent the units' progress.
I imagine this is possible, but is this the best approach?  What apps are the best to use?  
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
-M

Hi M,
Using PerformancePoint Dashboard Designer, you can create many kinds of reports for your dashboard. Examples of report types include analytic charts and grids, Excel Services reports, strategy maps, and many other kinds of reports.
Please refer more information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff806339(v=office.15).aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-in/sharepoint-help/create-and-use-a-report-or-a-scorecard-HA102772329.aspx
Among the kinds of report, you might be more interested in Excel Services reports, please refer to:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff724277(v=office.15).aspx
Regards,
Rebecca Tu
TechNet Community Support

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