Raw data from your EastMallBuy sourcing spreadsheet holds the key to understanding your supply chain's performance. By transforming columns of dates, statuses, and values into clear charts, you can track critical metrics like delivery speed, refund rates, and Quality Control (QC) consistency over time. This guide will show you how.
1. Preparing Your Spreadsheet Data
Ensure your EastMallBuy order history spreadsheet
Use a separate
Order DatePurchase DateQC Result
Refund Status
Dispatched DateDelivered Date
Supplier/Vendor NameDataDashboard
2. Calculating Key Metrics for Charts
Create new fields using formulas to generate chart-ready data.
Delivery Speed (Lead Time)
Add a column Lead Time (Days). Formula: =[@[Delivered Date]] - [@[Dispatched Date]]. Calculate the average lead time per month or per supplier.
Refund Rate
Create a monthly summary. Count total orders and orders with a refund. Formula: Refund Rate = (Number of Refunded Orders / Total Orders) * 100.
QC Consistency
Calculate the QC Pass Rate. Create a helper column to flag "Pass" vs. "Fail." Track the pass rate over time or grouped by supplier.
3. Building the Charts
Use your spreadsheet's chart tools (like Excel's PivotCharts or Google Sheets' Charts).
Chart A: Delivery Speed Trend (Line Chart)
X-Axis: Y-Axis: Visualizes if your shipping is getting faster or slower.
Chart B: Monthly Refund Rate (Column or Bar Chart)
X-Axis: Y-Axis: Highlights periods with higher financial loss or product issues.
Chart C: Supplier QC Consistency (Combination Chart)
Plot each supplier's order volume (bars)QC Pass Rate % (line).
Identifies reliable suppliers (high volume + high pass rate) and problematic ones.
4. Benefits of Visualizing EastMallBuy Data
- Spot Trends:
- Make Data-Driven Decisions:
- Communicate Performance:
- Proactively Manage Risk:
- Make Data-Driven Decisions: