Overview
The Supply Explorer page in SIMCEL provides vital insights into your supply chain by visualizing the supply of finished goods and inventory levels. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to navigate and interpret the charts on this page.
Navigation
Accessing the Supply Explorer Page
- Click on the "S" icon on the left-hand side of the screen to open the "Supply Explorer" page.
Charts Displayed
On the Supply Explorer page, SIMCEL will display two charts:
- Finished Goods Supply per Supply Source
- Inventory Evolution for the Company’s Warehouses
Finish Goods Supply
This stacked column chart provides a visual representation of the finished goods supply from various sources over a selected period. Here's how to navigate and interpret the "Finished Goods Supply" chart:
- Unit selection:
- Use the drop-down box to select the appropriate unit, which can be either volume or value.
- Understanding the Bars:
- Each bar in the chart corresponds to a specific period, as chosen in the time frame selection.
- The bars are segmented into different colors, each representing a different supply source.
- Comparative Analysis:
- The chart includes a benchmark solid line that represents the average supply level over the selected period.
- Mouse-over:
- Hover over any section of the bars to see the exact quantity of finished goods supplied for that period from the respective source.
Inventory Evolution
This stacked column chart provides a clear visualization of the evolution of inventory levels for different warehouses over a selected period. Here's how to navigate and utilize the "Inventory Evolution" chart:
- Unit selection:
- Use the drop-down box to select the appropriate unit, which can be either volume or value.
- Understanding the Bars:
- The bars on the chart correspond to inventory levels for each period, as determined by your time frame selection.
- The stacked colors within each bar denote different warehouses, providing a comprehensive view of inventory composition at a glance.
- Comparative Analysis:
- Included in the chart is a horizontal benchmark line that indicates the average inventory level throughout the selected period.
- Mouse-over:
- By hovering your cursor over any segment of the columns, a tooltip will appear displaying the exact quantity of inventory held for that specific product category during the selected period.
