Scatterplot for Visualize Relationships With Total Supply Chain Management Cost As A Proportion Of Sales

Use Scatterplot to visualize total supply chain management cost as a proportion of sales versus one continuous variable.

This example applies to the Supply Chain Module. For more information, go to www.minitab.com/supply-chain-module.

Example

Total supply chain management cost as a proportion of sales is the total supply chain costs for a specific time period divided by the total sales.

In this worksheet, Total Cost Proportion is the Y variable, and Number of Suppliers is the X variable.

Choose Solutions Modules > Functions > Supply Chain KPIs, then select Launch.
Under Costs, select Cost as a proportion of sales.
Select Visualize relationships with total supply chain management cost as a proportion of sales, then click OK.
Select Scatterplot, then click OK.
In Y variables, enter the column that contains the proportions data.
In X variables, enter a corresponding column that might explain or predict changes in the proportion of total cost.
Click OK.

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