Bump Chart in Tableau

In this tutorial we will learn how to create Bump chart in Tableau.Using Bump Chart, we can compare one dimension against another dimension using one measure value.

For Example: In the below visual you can compare Product Sub Categories against Segments basis of sum of sales.

Steps to Create Bump Chart in Tableau :

We are using in this example, sample superstore data set provided by tableau.

• • Drag Sub-Category in columns
  • Sales in Rows

• Apply Rank formula in Rows, RANK(SUM(SALES))

• Create Line Chart
• Drag Segment over Color shelf
• Compute RANK(SUM(SALES)) by segment
• Create secondary field using RANK(SUM(SALES))

• Sort Axis by smallest to largest
• Synchronize Axis
• Change second RANK(SUM(SALES)) axis as Circle Shape
• Drag RANK(SUM(SALES)) over labels