Unify inspection notes and logistics tracking to master your order health and delivery performance.
For any savvy online shopper or e-commerce manager using purchase proxies like LoveGoBuy, data fragmentation is the enemy of efficiency. Critical information often lives in two separate silos: Quality Control (QC) notesfreight/shipping informationLoveGoBuy Spreadsheet Dashboard
Why Merge QC and Shipping Data?
Combining these datasets transforms your tracking from a simple logistics check into a powerful management tool. Here’s what you gain:
- Holistic Order Health:wherecondition
- Proactive Issue Resolution:
- Performance Analytics:
- Streamlined Customer/Personal Updates:
- Proactive Issue Resolution:
Building Your Unified LoveGoBuy Dashboard: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Data Collection & Structure
Create a master spreadsheet with the following core columns. Use separate sheets or tabs for raw data import if needed.
| Column Group | Example Columns | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order Identifiers | Order #, LoveGoBuy Parcel ID, Item SKU, Purchase Date | LoveGoBuy Order List |
| QC Data | QC Status (Passed/Flagged), QC Notes, QC Photos (Hyperlink), Inspection Date | LoveGoBuy QC Service/Notifications |
| Shipping Data | Tracking #, Carrier, Dispatch Date, Transit Status, Estimated Delivery, Actual Delivery Date | LoveGoBuy Parcel Page / Carrier Website |
| Calculated/View Fields | Overall Status, Delivery Delay (Days), Issue Flag | Formulas & Conditional Formatting |
Step 2: Data Integration & Key Setup
The LoveGoBuy Order/Parcel NumberVLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, or QUERY
Step 3: Creating the 360-Degree View Dashboard
Design a visually clear dashboard area or use filtering for an at-a-glance overview. Implement:
- Conditional Formatting:
- Unified Status Column:=IF(AND(QC_Status="Passed", Transit_Status="Delivered"), "Delivered ✔", IF(QC_Status="Flagged", "QC Issue - " & QC_Notes, Transit_Status))
- Delivery Performance Metrics:
- Hyperlinked References:
Best Practices for Maintaining Your Dashboard
- Regular Updates:
- Data Validation:
- Single Source of Truth:
- Automate Where Possible:
- Data Validation:
Conclusion
The LoveGoBuy Spreadsheet Dashboard