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GTBuy Spreadsheet: Visualizing Costs & QC Data with Charts

2026-01-07

Transform your sourcing data into actionable insights by creating clear graphs for shipping fees, quality control, and refund trends.

Mastering data visualization in your GTBuy Spreadsheet

Why Visualize Your GTBuy Data?

  • Spot Trends Instantly:
  • Compare Suppliers:
  • Make Data-Driven Decisions:
  • Simplify Reporting:

Creating Key Charts in Your Spreadsheet

1. Average Shipping Fee Comparison (Bar Chart)

Purpose:

Steps:

  1. Organize your data with columns like Agent Name, Shipping Line, and Fee Paid.
  2. Calculate the average fee for each category you want to compare.
  3. Select the category labels and their corresponding average values.
  4. Insert a Column or Bar Chart.
  5. Customize: Add title "Average Shipping Fee by Agent", label axes, and use distinct colors.

Insight Gained:

2. QC Pass Rate Analysis (Pie Chart or Donut Chart)

Purpose:

Steps:

  1. Tabulate QC results. You need counts for Passed, Failed (Minor Flaws), and Failed (Major Flaws).
  2. Select these count values.
  3. Insert a Pie or Donut Chart.
  4. Customize: Label each segment with the category and percentage. Highlight the "Failed" segments.

Insight Gained:

3. Refund Trend Over Time (Line Graph)

Purpose:

Steps:

  1. Organize data with MonthRefund AmountRefund Rate (%).
  2. Calculate the monthly refund rate: (Number of Refunds / Total Orders) * 100.
  3. Select the time period and calculated rate columns.
  4. Insert a Line Chart.
  5. Customize: Title it "Monthly Refund Trend", add data point markers, and set a goal trendline.

Insight Gained:

Pro Tips for Effective Charts

Consolidate Data First

Use PivotTables in your GTBuy spreadsheet to summarize raw data (e.g., average fees per agent) before charting. It keeps your source clean and charts dynamic.

Combine Chart Types

For a supplier dashboard, use a combination chart: a bar chart for average cost and a line chart for their QC pass rate on the same axis for powerful comparison.

Regular Updates

Set aside time weekly or monthly to refresh your charts. Consistent visualization turns your GTBuy sheet into a live monitoring dashboard.

Start Charting Today

Don't let valuable data hide in columns and rows. By investing a little time to build these charts in your GTBuy Spreadsheet, you transform it from a simple log into a strategic decision-making tool. Begin with the shipping fee bar chart, then add QC and refund visuals. Soon, you'll navigate your sourcing business with greater clarity, confidence, and cost control.

Open your spreadsheet, select your data, and insert your first chart now!