Fitted Line Plot for Predict Cash-to-cash Cycle Time

Use Fitted Line Plot to use one continuous predictor to predict cash-to-cash cycle time.

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

Example

Cash-to-cash cycle time is the length of time between the purchase of raw materials and payment for a finished product.

In this worksheet, Number of Days is the response. Invoice Accuracy is the predictor and may explain differences in cash-to-cash cycle time.

Choose Solutions Modules > Functions > Supply Chain KPIs, then select Launch.
Under Cycle Time, select Cash-to-cash cycle time.
Select Predict cash-to-cash cycle time, then click OK.
Select Fitted Line Plot, then click OK.
In Response (Y), enter the column that contains the cycle time data. The response is also called the Y variable.
In Predictor (X), enter a column of numeric data that may explain or predict changes in cycle time. The predictor is also called the X variable.
Click OK.

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