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BBDBuy: Visualizing Seller Reliability with Spreadsheet Charts

2026-01-19

In the dynamic world of B2B sourcing on platforms like BBDBuy, data is your greatest asset. Moving beyond gut feeling to assess suppliers is crucial. By leveraging simple spreadsheet charts, you can transform raw performance data into clear, actionable visuals for QC Approval RatesShipping Accuracy

Why Visualize Seller Performance?

Tracking numbers in a table is not enough. Charts provide an at-a-glance understanding of trends, consistency, and potential red flags. A reliable seller shows high and stable

  • Identify Trends:
  • Compare Suppliers:
  • Drive Data-Backed Conversations:

1. Charting QC Approval Percentage Over Time

This metric measures the percentage of units that pass your Quality Control checks per order or monthly batch.

Data Setup:

Create a table with columns: Date/Period, Order ID, Units Inspected, Units Passed, QC Approval %.

Recommended Chart: Line Chart with Markers

Plot Date/PeriodQC Approval %

  • Insight:
  • Pro Tip:

2. Charting Shipping Accuracy Over Time

This tracks the accuracy of shipments—correct items, quantities, and on-time delivery—often as a percentage of perfect shipments.

Data Setup:

Create a table with columns: Shipment Date, PO Number, Total Shipments, Accurate Shipments, Accuracy %.

Recommended Chart: Combination Chart (Column + Line)

Use columns for Total ShipmentsAccuracy %

  • Insight:
  • Pro Tip:

Creating a Combined Dashboard View

For a holistic view, place both charts side-by-side in your spreadsheet.

  1. Ensure both charts use a consistent timeframe (e.g., by month).
  2. Use complementary but distinct colors (e.g., blue for QC, green for Shipping).
  3. Add clear titles like "Seller A: QC Performance (Last 12 Months)""Seller A: Shipping Accuracy vs. Volume".

This dashboard becomes a powerful one-page report for quarterly reviews.

Turning Data into Decisions

By consistently logging seller performance data and translating it into simple charts, you build an objective Seller Reliability Scorecard. Visualization not only clarifies the past but also helps you predict future performance, enabling smarter, more secure sourcing decisions on BBDBuy and beyond.

Start with your existing data today—your first chart is just a few clicks away.