Fitted Line Plot for Predict Supply Chain Cycle Time

Use Fitted Line Plot to use one continuous predictor to predict supply chain cycle time.

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 response. Number of Suppliers is the predictor and may explain differences in supply chain cycle time.

C1	C2
`Cycle Time`	`Number of Suppliers`
52	8
37	4
56	12
49	2

How-to

Choose Solutions Modules > Functions > Supply Chain KPIs, then select Launch.
Under Cycle Time, select Supply chain cycle time.
Select Predict supply chain 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.

Tip

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