Yo19 Excel Bu04 Assessment2 Order Instructions

Yo19 Excel Bu04 Assessment2 Order Instructions

At the Painted Paradise Golf Resort and Spa, the hotel places uniform orders each quarter. Management would like to see just how many items are purchased each quarter by each department so they can decide whether they need to stop selling items or sell them more frequently. You will help by summarizing the quarterly worksheets and consolidating the data. You will also share a copy with the assistant manager to update any necessary items.

Steps to Perform:

  1. Start Excel, open the file named Excel_BU04_AS2_Order.xlsx, save the file to your storage location.
  2. Group the worksheets Q1 through Q4, change their tab colors to Red, and then ungroup the worksheets.
  3. On the Q1 worksheet, enter a formula in cell H5 to calculate total items sold for each item type, copy through H19, choosing Fill Without Formatting. Group Q1-Q4 worksheets again, fill formats across A4:H19, and fill the total formulas across H5:H19 in all sheets Q1:Q4.
  4. Select A20:H20 on Q1, fill all across Q1:Q4, then input "Item" in A4 of the Year worksheet, and create 3D formulas in C5:G19 to calculate total items sold for each department, copying without formatting.
  5. On the YearLinked worksheet, create a linked summary in A4 that references data from Q1-Q4 total calculations and labels, hide unnecessary columns for clarity.
  6. Modify the VLOOKUP formulas in B5:B19 on the Q1:Year worksheets to reference the PriceList named range in the OrderCost workbook, copying formulas as needed.
  7. Remove the Prices worksheet, save, and close all workbooks. Share the file with the assistant manager for review and updates.

Paper For Above instruction

The Painted Paradise Golf Resort and Spa’s management team relies heavily on accurate order data to make informed decisions about their inventory and sales strategies. The quarterly ordering process, while routine, necessitates a comprehensive analysis to identify trends and optimize inventory levels. This paper outlines the methodology and steps involved in consolidating quarterly order data into a meaningful, accessible report using Excel 2019, facilitating strategic decision-making by management.

Initially, the process begins with opening and saving the working Excel file, then grouping the worksheets Q1 through Q4 to perform bulk edits efficiently. Changing the worksheet tab colors to red visually organizes the sheets for easier identification during the editing process. Once grouped, a formula is entered in cell H5 on the Q1 worksheet to compute the total items sold per item type, which is then copied down to H19. The choice of "Fill Without Formatting" ensures that only the values and formulas are propagated, maintaining a clean worksheet appearance.

Following this, the formatting of the selected range A4:H19 across all quarterly sheets is synchronized, ensuring uniformity in presentation. The formulas calculating total items sold for each department, located in the Year worksheet, are structured as 3D formulas spanning C5:G19. These formulas aggregate data from multiple sheets, providing a comprehensive overview of departmental sales per quarter. The linked summary sheet, YearLinked, consolidates data from each quarter into a centralized report for easy analysis. This involves referencing total item counts from each worksheet and organizing the data with appropriate labels.

An essential step involves correcting VLOOKUP formulas within Q1:Q4 worksheets, linking item prices from a separate PriceList range housed in an external workbook. This cross-referencing ensures that pricing data remains consistent and accurate across all reports. Removing the redundant Prices worksheet simplifies the workbook and reduces potential confusion.

Throughout the process, proper data management techniques such as hiding intermediate columns (B:C) and autofitting columns guarantee a clean, professional-level report suitable for strategic review. After completing these updates, the workbook is saved, closed, and shared with the assistant manager for further updates. This collaborative approach ensures data accuracy and provides a foundation for ongoing inventory analysis.

Overall, the consolidation of quarterly sales data in Excel enables effective visualization of purchase trends. This process empowers management to identify high-performing or underperforming items across departments, facilitating better decision-making regarding inventory control and sales promotion strategies.

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