KPI of the Day – Logistics: $ Cost per ton-mile
Definition
Measures the average amount of money spent per one mile of distance traveled, in order to ship to a customer a ton of purchased merchandise.
KPI of the Day – Retail: % Sales order cancellation rate
Definition
Measures the ratio of sales orders that are canceled within a given time period.
KPI of the Day – Retail: # Safety stock
Definition
Measures the level of extra stock that is maintained below the cycle stock to buffer against stock-outs. Safety stock exists to counter uncertainties in supply and demand.
KPI of the Day – Retail: # Anticipation stock
Definition
Measures stock kept at hand to meet seasonal fluctuations in demand, or shortfalls caused by erratic production.
KPI of the Day – Project Management: # Project issues identified
Definition
Measures the number of new project issues that are identified and need to be addressed after the initiation of the project.
