If I take our order backlog as of tonight at midnight, subtract from that our backlog as of this morning at midnight, then add today's revenue, I will get today's net bookings.
Σ Bookings = Δ Backlog + Revenue
This calculation method accurately handles both order line cancellations and intentional shipping differences.
Does anyone else here do this?
What are you using to get a daily snapshot of your backlog?
How are you handling different time zones?
Is your solution easy to maintain/change?
Is it durable?
Is it simple and trustworthy?