Effective sourcing management requires moving beyond isolated data points. For importers using CNFANS, true control comes from integrating shipment weight, landed cost, and Quality Control (QC) results
Reviewing weight, cost, and QC independently creates blind spots: Transform your spreadsheet into a central command dashboard by adding these interconnected columns: Create a formula to compare Forecasted vs. Actual Weight. Formula Example:Weight Variance % = ((Actual Weight - Forecast Weight) / Forecast Weight) * 100 Action:landed cost. True cost must account for defective units. Formula Example: Use conditional formatting to automate alerts. This visual cue prioritizes orders needing immediate attention. Identify cost overruns before
Rate suppliers not just on price, but on accuracy (weight) and consistency (QC). One sheet tells the full story: Is this order profitable, reliable, and ready to ship?The Problem: Siloed Metrics Lead to Hidden Losses
The Solution: Integrated Audit Columns in Your CNFANS Sheet
Sheet Section
Key Metrics to Integrate
Audit Purpose
Product & Ordering
Unit Cost, Ordered Qty, Forecast Weight/Unit
Establish the cost and weight baseline.
QC Inspection
QC Pass Rate %, Major/Minor Defect Count, Photo Link
Quantify quality and link visual evidence.
Shipment & Logistics
Actual Measured Weight, Volumetric Weight, Freight Cost
Capture the real physical data.
Integrated Audit (NEW)
Cost-Weight Variance, QC-Adjusted Landed Cost, Alert Flag
Cross-analyze metrics to surface issues.
How to Perform the Cross-Metric Audit: A Step-by-Step Workflow
Step 1: Audit Weight vs. Cost
Step 2: Calculate the QC-Adjusted Landed Cost
QC-Adjusted Cost = (Total Landed Cost / (Total Units * QC Pass Rate %))
This reveals your effective cost per sellable unit. A 5% defect rate raises costs more than most realize.Step 3: Set Up Alert Flags
Benefits of the Integrated CNFANS Approach
Proactive Margin Protection
Data-Driven Supplier Reviews
Streamlined Decision-Making
CNFANS: Holistic Order Management — Auditing Shipment Weight, Cost, and QC Together
2026-01-28