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ACBuy: How to Analyze Seller QC Trends from Spreadsheet Data

2026-01-14

Data reveals patterns. Learn to track average QC performance by seller category and identify consistent high performers.

Unlocking Insights in Your ACBuy Spreadsheet

The ACBuy spreadsheet is a goldmine of supplier performance data. Beyond individual transactions, its real power lies in revealing long-term Quality Control (QC) trends

Step-by-Step: Analyzing Average QC Performance by Seller Category

  1. Standardize Your Data Structure

    Ensure your spreadsheet has consistent columns: Seller_Name, Seller_CategoryQC_ScoreOrder_Date.

  2. Create a Pivot Table for Categorization

    Select your data range and insert a Pivot Table. Use Seller_CategoryQC_ScoreAverage

  3. Visualize the Trends with Charts

    Convert your Pivot Table into a bar chartline graph

  4. Drill Down to Identify Top Performers

    Within a high-performing category, filter or create a second Pivot Table to analyze individual sellers. Look for those with above-average scoreslow score variance

  5. Track Performance Over Time

    Add Order_Date

Key Patterns That Reveal Consistent High Performers

  • High & Stable Averages:
  • Low Defect Rate:
  • Positive Trend Line:
  • Minimal Critical Issues:

By tagging these sellers in your ACBuy spreadsheet (e.g., with a "Trusted" flag), you build a curated shortlist

Conclusion: From Data to Decisive Action

Systematic analysis of your ACBuy spreadsheet transforms raw QC data into a strategic asset. By focusing on category-level trendsconsistent individual performers, you move from reactive checking to proactive, data-driven supplier management. Start by building your first seller category Pivot Table today—the pattern you discover might just lead you to your most reliable partner yet.