• RATIO
  • DATA
  • TRENDS
  • HUMAN

How to calculate SCM cost ratios with your AI

Connect the Supply Chain Cost Calculator to your AI client. Once linked, your agent handles the math using your existing revenue and cost data.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to find my SCM cost ratio?

Your agent uses the calculate_scm_ratio tool to divide total supply chain costs by total revenue. You get a direct percentage showing your operational efficiency. This provides the specific metrics you need for margin analysis.

The results you get

What your analysis produces

The AI processes your data to deliver these specific outcomes.

RATIO

The SCM percentage

The AI calculates the exact ratio of supply chain costs to revenue. You get a single number to track your efficiency.

DATA

Verified cost totals

The agent pulls the specific cost and revenue figures used in the math. You can see exactly which numbers were used.

TRENDS

Efficiency tracking

By comparing new ratios to older ones, you see if your supply chain costs are rising or falling relative to sales.

HUMAN

Strategic planning

The AI provides the math, but you decide how to negotiate with vendors or change shipping routes based on the results.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI automates the math so you don't have to manually pull spreadsheets.

  1. Data retrieval

    Your agent reads your connected financial files to find the necessary revenue and cost figures.

    calculate_scm_ratio

  2. Ratio math

    The AI performs the division to determine the percentage of revenue spent on supply chain operations.

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  3. Verification

    The agent double-checks the calculation against the raw totals to ensure accuracy.

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  4. Final report

    The AI presents the final SCM ratio and the supporting cost data in your chat window.

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Try it

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Paste these into your chat to begin the calculation.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual file names or folder paths.

Supply Chain Cost Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Supply Chain Cost Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "supply-chain-cost-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Calculate my SCM cost ratio using the data in my 'Q3 Logistics' spreadsheet.

  • What is my current SCM cost as a percentage of revenue based on the 'Annual Sales' sheet?

  • Run the SCM ratio calculation for the 'North America Operations' folder.

  • Show me the SCM cost ratio for this month compared to the 'January Costs' file.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my financial data?

    No. The AI only reads the data to perform the math. It cannot edit or delete your original files.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which costs are included?

    No. The AI uses the data as it is organized in your files. You are responsible for how you categorize costs in your spreadsheets.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Cursor or Claude?

    Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works once you connect the Connector through Vinkius.

  • 04

    What if my revenue is zero?

    The AI cannot calculate a ratio if the revenue is zero, as division by zero is undefined.

  • 05

    Do I need to upload files manually?

    No. Once the MCP is connected, your agent reads the data directly from your connected sources.

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