ACBUY: How to Use Pivot Tables to Identify Order Trends
2026-01-11
Quickly analyze QC, shipping, and refunds for smarter procurement decisions.
The Power of the Pivot
In the world of procurement, data is abundant but insights are precious. Manually sifting through spreadsheets of order data is time-consuming and prone to error. This is where Pivot Tables
Key Metrics to Analyze for Procurement Intelligence
To optimize your purchasing strategy, focus your pivot tables on these three critical areas:
- Quality Control (QC) Failures:
- Shipping & Logistics:
- Refunds & Returns:
- Shipping & Logistics:
Building Your Procurement Analysis Pivot: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Prepare Your Data:
- Create the Pivot Table:
- Drag and Drop to Insight:
- To find problematic suppliers: Drag SupplierQC Failure CountRefund Amount
- To analyze shipping efficiency: Drag Shipping CarrierAverage Delivery Days
- To spot seasonal trends: Drag Order MonthOrder Quantity
- To analyze shipping efficiency: Drag Shipping CarrierAverage Delivery Days
- Filter and Drill Down:
- Create the Pivot Table:
Making Smarter Decisions with Data
The patterns revealed empower direct action:
- Renegotiate or Switch Suppliers:
- Optimize Inventory:
- Reduce Total Cost:
- Optimize Inventory: