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Average contact handling time in seconds
This measure calculates the average duration in seconds of one transaction, which is typically measured from the initiation of the contact to resolution, including any hold…
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Number of languages supported at the business entity
This measure determines the number of languages supported by a business entity. It is a Supplemental Information measure that helps companies evaluate additional variables…
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Other cost to perform the processes "manage sales orders", "manage customer requests/inquiries", and "manage customer complaints" per active customer
This measure calculates other cost (i.e. costs other than personnel, equipment, material, systems, outsourced, or overhead costs) per active customer to take, receive,…
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Order fill rate
This measure calculates the number of sales orders filled completely, as a percentage of the total number of sales orders. It is part of a set of Process Efficiency measures…
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Percentage of supplier on-time delivery
This measure determines the percentage of supplier orders delivered on time as scheduled. "On time" for this purpose is defined by the agreed delivery time. It is part of a…
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Perfect condition rate
This measure calculates the number of sales orders that are delivered undamaged, meeting specifications and having correct configuration (as applicable), faultlessly…
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Percentage of sales orders delivered on time
This measure calculates the percentage of all sales orders that were delivered within the agreed-upon time frame. It is part of a set of Process Efficiency measures that help…
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Business liaison/analyst FTEs as a percentage of total KM FTEs
This measure calculates business liaison/analyst FTEs (Full time equivalents responsible for supporting KM needs and opportunities in specific locations or business groups)…
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Knowledge management leader FTEs as a percentage of total KM FTEs
This measure calculates knowledge management leader FTEs (Full Time Equivalents responsible for directing the KM effort and aligning it with business strategy/leadership) as…
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Knowledge management specialist FTEs as a percentage of total KM FTEs
This measure calculates knowledge management specialist (responsible for supporting the design, implementation, maintenance, measurement, and enhancement of KM processes and…
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Content management specialist FTEs as a percentage of total KM FTEs
This measure calculates Content management specialist FTEs (Full Time Equivalents responsible for content curation and related services) as a percentage of total KM FTEs …
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Knowledge management communications manager/specialist FTEs as a percentage of total KM FTEs
This measure calculates knowledge management communications manager/specialist FTEs (Full time equivalents responsible for developing, managing, and publicizing messages to…
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IT analyst/technologist FTEs as a percentage of total KM FTEs
This measure calculates IT analyst/technologist FTEs (Full time equivalents responsible for supporting KM technology infrastructure, fulfilling KM technology needs, and/or…
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FTEs embedded in business groups or co-located with business end users as a percentage of KM FTEs
This measure calculates percentage of KM FTEs (Full Time Equivalents that directly support the knowledge management program, initiative, or service) that directly support…
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Offshore or low-cost delivery center model FTEs as a percentage of KM FTEs
This measure calculates offshore or low-cost delivery center model FTEs (Full Time Equivalents) as a percentage of KM FTEs (Full Time Equivalents that directly support the…