Overview
The Value Count in Case Attribute calculator counts the number of distinct values in a selected case-level attribute. This calculator helps you understand the variety and uniqueness of categorical data at the case level.
Common Uses
- Calculate number of unique customers or vendors
- Count distinct product categories
- Identify number of different case variants
- Measure diversity in organizational units
- Add value count metrics to dashboards
Settings
Column Name: Select the case-level attribute for which you want to calculate the value count (e.g., Customer, Vendor, Product Category, Variant).
Examples
Example 1: Count of Distinct Vendors
Scenario: You want to know how many different vendors you work with.
Settings:
- Column Name: Vendor
Output:
The calculator displays a single number, such as "3,238", indicating you have 3,238 distinct vendor names in your dataset.
Insights: This helps you:
- Understand vendor diversity in your supply chain
- Assess consolidation opportunities
- Evaluate vendor management complexity
Example 2: Count of Distinct Process Variants
Scenario: You want to know how many different process paths (variants) exist in your cases.
Settings:
- Column Name: calcVariant
Output:
The calculator shows "121", indicating there are 121 different process variants in the dataset.
Insights: This reveals:
- Process complexity and variation
- Standardization opportunities
- How many different ways the process is executed
- Potential for process simplification
Usage Tip: A high variant count suggests process flexibility but may indicate lack of standardization, while a low count suggests standardized but potentially inflexible processes.
This documentation is part of the mindzie Studio process mining platform.