Boxplot for Visualize Stock Rotation

Use Boxplot to visualize the median and range of stock rotation 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

Stock rotation is the number of days until the inventory stock is depleted. To calculate stock rotation, first divide the average inventory value by the total sales for the same time period. Then multiply this ratio by the number of days in the time period.

In this worksheet, Turnover Days is the variable.

C1
`Turnover Days`
43.8
41.5
63.1
29.9

How-to

Choose Solutions Modules > Functions > Supply Chain KPIs, then select Launch.
Under Inventory, select Stock rotation.
Select Visualize stock rotation, then click OK.
Select Boxplot, then click OK.
In Graph variables (desktop app) or Y-variable (web app), enter the column that contains the stock rotation data.
Click OK.

Tip

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