Aggregate data from different sellers to identify trends and optimize future orders.
The Challenge of Multi-Source Data
For procurement professionals and business owners using KAKOBUY, managing inventory and sales data from multiple sellers or storefronts can be overwhelming. Data often arrives in fragmented reports, making it difficult to see the bigger picture. How do you combine these streams of information to make informed, strategic decisions?
The solution lies within a powerful, often underutilized tool: the Pivot Table. In your KAKOBUY Spreadsheet, pivot tables transform disjointed data into clear, actionable insights.
Step-by-Step: Creating Your Multi-Store Analysis Pivot Table
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Prepare Your Consolidated Data
First, compile sales, inventory, or order data from all your sellers into a single sheet. Ensure each row represents a transaction or item and columns have clear headers like:
Seller Name,Product SKU,Category,Units Sold,Revenue,Date, andStore Region. -
Insert a Pivot Table
Highlight your data range and select Insert Pivot Table. Choose to place it in a new worksheet for a clean analysis workspace.
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Configure Your Analysis
Use the Pivot Table Field List to drag and drop:
- Rows:Product SKUCategory
- Columns:Seller Name
- Values:Units SoldRevenue
- Filters (Optional):DateStore Region
- Columns:Seller Name
- Rows:Product SKUCategory
Identifying Trends & Optimizing Orders
With your pivot table built, key trends immediately become visible:
| Trend Identified | Insight & Action |
|---|---|
| Top-Performing Sellers by Category | Identify which sellers consistently provide best-selling items in specific categories. Use this to consolidate orders and negotiate better terms. |
| Seasonal Demand Patterns | Use the Date filter to see which products peak with which sellers. Optimize order timings and quantities to avoid stockouts or overstock. |
| Regional Seller Preference | If you have store region data, discover if certain sellers' products perform better in specific locations. Tailor local inventory accordingly. |
| Profit Margin Analysis | Add a calculated field for profit or incorporate cost data to see which seller-product combinations yield the highest margins. |
Best Practices for KAKOBUY Pivot Tables
- Refresh Data Regularly:
- Create Multiple Views:
- Visualize with Charts:
- Maintain Clean Source Data:
- Create Multiple Views: