Managing shipping and purchasing data across multiple orders can be overwhelming. The CNFANS spreadsheetgenerating graphs and charts, you can instantly see patterns and insights that tables alone can't reveal. This guide will show you how to visualize your data to answer two key questions: Which categories cost the most?Which couriers deliver fastest?
Step 1: Prepare Your CNFANS Data
Before creating graphs, ensure your spreadsheet is organized. You should have at least these columns clearly labeled:
- Item/Category:
- Item Cost:
- Shipping Cost:
- Total Cost:
- Courier:
- Ship Date & Delivery Date:
- Transit Time (Days):
- Item Cost:
Tip: Use the SortFilter
Step 2: Visualize Which Categories Cost the Most
To understand your spending breakdown, create a chart that aggregates costs by category.
Method: Create a Pie Chart or Bar Graph
- Select Your Data:
- Insert Chart:InsertChart.
- Choose Chart Type:
- Pie Chart:
- Stacked Bar Chart:
- Customize:
Insight Gained:
Step 3: Visualize Which Couriers Deliver Fastest
To compare shipping performance, you need a chart that shows the average or distribution of transit times by courier.
Method: Create a Column Chart or Box-and-Whisker Plot
- Prepare a Summary Table:Average Transit TimeAVERAGEIF=AVERAGEIF(Courier_Range, "DHL", Transit_Time_Range)).
- Select the Summary Data:
- Insert Chart:Insert Chart.
- Choose Chart Type:
- Column Chart:
- Bar Chart:
- Advanced - Box Plot:
- Bar Chart:
- Customize:
Insight Gained:
Putting It All Together
By creating these two key visualizations from your CNFANS spreadsheet data, you move from raw data to actionable intelligence:
- The Cost Category Chartpurchasing and budgeting strategy.
- The Courier Speed Chartlogistics and shipping strategy.
Place these charts on a dedicated dashboard tab within your spreadsheet. Update them regularly—every month or quarter—to track trends over time. With clear visuals, you can make faster, more confident decisions to optimize your supply chain and spending with CNFANS.
Start graphing today and turn your data into your most strategic asset!