Boxplot for Visualize Supply Chain Cycle Time

Use Boxplot to visualize the median and range of supply chain cycle time and to identify unusual observations.

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

Example

Supply chain cycle time is the length of time to complete an order if inventory levels are zero. Supply chain cycle time includes the amount of time to order, fulfill, and receive the order.

In this worksheet, Cycle Time is the variable.

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How-to

Choose Solutions Modules > Functions > Supply Chain KPIs, then select Launch.
Under Cycle Time, select Supply chain cycle time.
Select Visualize supply chain cycle time, then click OK.
Select Boxplot, then click OK.
In Graph variables (desktop app) or Y-variable (web app), enter the column that contains the cycle time data.
Click OK.

Tip

For more information about this analysis, click Help in the main dialog box.