Transform raw data into actionable insights with interactive charts for refunds, QC, and spending.
In today's data-driven purchasing environment, merely tracking numbers in rows and columns isn't enough. The GTBuy Spreadsheetvisual, interactive dashboards
Why Build a Visual Dashboard in Your GTBuy Sheet?
A static spreadsheet tells a story; an interactive dashboard lets you explore the narrative. Key benefits include:
- Instant Visibility:
- Informed Decision-Making:
- Proactive Management:
- Streamlined Reporting:
Building Blocks of Your GTBuy Analysis Dashboard
To construct an effective dashboard, you need clean, structured data as your foundation. Typically, your GTBuy spreadsheet should have dedicated tabs or sections for:
- Raw Transaction Data:
- QC Log:
- Refund & Returns Log:
Your dashboard will pull from this master data to create the following key visualizations.
Key Interactive Charts to Build
1. Refund Frequency & Reason Analysis
This chart helps you identify problematic suppliers or product categories.
- Chart Type:stacked bar chartpie chart.
- What it Shows:
- Interactivity:supplierproduct type. Clicking on a segment could drill down to the specific transactions.
- Insight Gained:
2. QC Timeline Tracking
Monitor your efficiency in processing incoming inventory.
- Chart Type:line chartscatter plot
- What it Shows:
- Interactivity:QC AgentWarehouse Location.
- Insight Gained:
3. Total Monthly Spending & Trend
Keep a pulse on your cash flow and purchasing volatility.
- Chart Type:combination chart
- What it Shows:suppliercategory
- Interactivity:
- Insight Gained:
How to Implement in Your Spreadsheet
Tools like Google SheetsMicrosoft Excel
- Prepare Your Data:
- Create Pivot Tables:
- Build Charts from Pivots:
- Design the Dashboard Tab:Dashboard". Use chart elements, slicersfilter controls
- Maintain:QUERYFILTER