Boxplot for Visualize Gross Margin Return On Investment

Use Boxplot to visualize the median and range of gross margin return on investment 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

Gross margin return on investment (GMROI) represents the ability to turn inventory into cash above the cost of the inventory. To calculate gross margin return on investment, divide the gross profit by the inventory cost for the same time period.

In this worksheet, GMROI Ratio is the variable.

C1
`GMROI Ratio`
2.6
2.8
3.7
3.5

How-to

Choose Solutions Modules > Functions > Supply Chain KPIs, then select Launch.
Under Profitability, select Gross margin return on investment.
Select Visualize gross margin return on investment, then click OK.
Select Boxplot, then click OK.
In Graph variables (desktop app) or Y-variable (web app), enter the column that contains the gross margin return on investment ratio data.
Click OK.

Tip

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