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Total cost to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources" per $1 billion revenue
This measure calculates the total cost per $1 billion revenue for the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources," which involves developing sound strategies…
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Total cost to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources" per process group FTE
This measure calculates the total cost per process group full-time equivalent employee (FTE) to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources," which…
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Personnel cost to perform the process group "Plan for and align supply chain resources" per process group FTE
This measure calculates the amount of personnel cost per process group full-time equivalent employee (FTE) to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain…
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Personnel cost to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources" per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the amount of personnel cost per $1,000 revenue to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources," which involves developing…
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Outsourced cost to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources" per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the amount of outsourced cost per $1,000 revenue to perform the process group "plan for and align supply chain resources," which involves developing…
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Total cost of quality per $100,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost (per $100,000) revenue associated with deploying quality products and processes, including process quality as well as post mortem…
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Average "last mile" vehicle capacity used when the vehicle departs its location
This measure calculates average "last mile" vehicle capacity used when the vehicle departs your location. This refers to capacity utilization when the vehicle has been loaded…
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Annual shrinkage as a percentage of inventory value
This measure calculates annual shrinkage as a percentage of inventory value. The costs associated with breakage, pilferage, and deterioration of inventories. This Cost…
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Percentage of returned product flowing through the same logistics network as primary products
This measure calculates the percentage of returned product that flows through the same logistics network as primary products—as opposed to flowing through an independent…
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Percentage of deliveries receiving customer complaints
This measure calculates the percentage of deliveries receiving customer complaints. This Supplemental Information measure is intended to help companies evaluate additional…
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Expedited costs as a percentage of freight cost
This measure calculates costs for expedited orders as a percentage of freight cost. Expedited orders are customer orders for which the actual delivery service level exceeds…
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Peak warehouse slot utilization
This measure calculates peak warehouse slot utilization. Warehouse slot utilization is defined as number of slots filled/total number slots in a warehouse. This Process…
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Percentage of total annual logistics and warehousing costs associated with the physical transportation, storage, or handling of returned product
This measure calculates percentage of total annual logistics and warehousing costs associated with the physical transportation, storage, or handling of returned product. The…
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"Last mile" percentage handled via in-house delivery fleet
This measure calculates last mile percentage handled via in-house delivery fleet. "Last mile" refers to delivery of the product to its final destination, typically a store,…
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"Last mile" percentage handled via national postal service
This measure calculates last mile percentage handled via national postal service. "Last mile" refers to delivery of the product to its final destination, typically a store,…