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Which uncertainties influence my profit the most?

November 27, 2025

Which uncertainties influence my profit the most? Which risks should be analyzed in more depth? Where is it worth stepping in with measures, and where not? These are exactly the questions a sensitivity analysis answers. And with Risk Kit, that is easier than you might think. Many companies use Excel for important calculations, but cannot see which inputs dominate the overall result. Sensitivity analyses create transparency: They show in seconds how strongly individual assumptions (e.g., sales volume, costs, or risks) influence profit, cash flow, or capital requirements. In our new video, you see live how to build a sensitivity analysis directly from your Excel calculation in just a few steps: 1. Identify uncertain inputs. You specify which cell values in your calculation are not exactly determined quantities (e.g., number of products sold in the future, costs, etc.). 2. Define the range of uncertainty Define your cell value in a form that is easier to estimate (e.g., a triangular distribution with minimum, maximum, and most likely value, or another format suited to you as defined in Risk Kit). 3. Start the simulation One click, and Risk Kit automatically generates thousands of scenarios. 4. Understand sensitivity The automatically generated tornado charts show immediately: Which item influences my profit the most? Which risks are decisive, and which are negligible? 5. Use the insights With these insights, you can prioritize measures, evaluate alternatives, or lead management discussions on a fact-based footing. 🎥 Watch the short video now: See how simple sensitivity analyses are with Risk Kit, and how much clarity they bring to complex decisions.

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