A Guide to Creating Charts for Clear Data Analysis
For savvy online shoppers using parcel forwarding services like LoveGoBuy, data is key to a smooth experience. While the service manages your purchases, creating a personal performance dashboard in a spreadsheet can unlock powerful insights. By visualizing Quality Control (QC) approval rates, delivery timelines, and refund percentages, you can make informed decisions and track your service's efficiency over time.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Track
To build an effective dashboard, focus on these core metrics:
- QC Approval Rate:
- Domestic & International Delivery Times:
- Refund & Exchange Percentage:
- Domestic & International Delivery Times:
How to Create Visual Charts for Analysis
1. QC Approval Rate Chart
Best Chart Type: Pie Chart or Donut Chart
This simple visualization instantly shows the proportion of approved items.
- Data Setup:"Items Received," "QC Approved,""QC Rejected."
- Visualization:
2. Delivery Timeline Chart
Best Chart Type: Combo Chart (Line and Bar)Column Charts.
Track efficiency from purchase to your doorstep.
- Data Setup:"Seller Ship Days," "Warehouse Processing Days,""Int'l Shipping Days."
- Visualization:
3. Refund & Exchange Rate Chart
Best Chart Type: Clustered Column Chart or Waterfall Chart.
Monitor issues and associated costs.
- Data Setup:"Total Items Ordered," "Items Refunded,""Items Exchanged."
- Visualization:
Pro Tips for Your Spreadsheet Dashboard
- Consistent Data Entry:
- Dynamic Ranges & Formulas:COUNTIFAVERAGE
- Dashboard Tab:
- Set Benchmarks:95% QC approval, < 25-day total delivery) and color-code your charts to highlight when performance is above or below target.
- Dynamic Ranges & Formulas:COUNTIFAVERAGE
Turning Data into Better Decisions
By building a LoveGoBuy performance spreadsheet