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CNFANS: Visualize Your Spending & Freight Data

2025-12-14

Transform your spreadsheet numbers into actionable insights. See what costs the most and who delivers the fastest.

Your CNFANS spreadsheet holds valuable data on your shipping operations. By creating simple graphs, you can move from raw numbers to clear visual trends, helping you make smarter, cost-effective decisions.

How to Generate Insightful Graphs

Step 1: Prepare Your Data

Ensure your CNFANS sheet has clear columns. Essential ones include:

  • Category:
  • Spending/Cost:
  • Courier:
  • Transit Time:

Format your data as a contiguous table or range for easy selection.

Step 2: Create a "Spending by Category" Chart (Pie or Bar Chart)

This reveals your biggest cost centers.

  1. Select the columns for CategorySpending.
  2. Navigate to Insert     Chart.
  3. Choose a Pie ChartColumn/Bar Chart
  4. Customize the chart title to "Spending by Category". The chart will immediately show which product categories consume the largest portion of your budget.
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Step 3: Create an "Average Transit Time by Courier" Chart (Bar Chart)

This identifies the fastest and slowest shipping providers.

  1. You may need a pivot table or summarized data showing each courier's average transit time.
  2. Select the CourierAverage Transit Time
  3. Go to Insert     ChartBar or Column Chart.
  4. Title it "Average Delivery Speed by Courier". The bars will visually rank couriers from fastest (shortest bar) to slowest.
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Step 4: Combine Insights for Action

Place the two charts side-by-side. Now you can analyze the relationship between cost and speed:

  • Is the category with the highest spendingslowest courier? Maybe a faster option could improve customer satisfaction.
  • Is a low-cost categorypremium, fast courier? You might be overpaying for shipping on those items.

Use these insights to negotiate with couriers or re-allocate your shipping strategy.

Take Control of Your Logistics

Visualizing data in your CNFANS spreadsheet is a powerful step towards optimizing your supply chain. Regular reviews of these charts will help you track performance trends, control costs, and ensure you are using the best couriers for your needs. Start graphing today and turn your data into a competitive advantage.