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Number of adjustments/deductions per FTE that performs the processes "process accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process collections", and "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
This measure calculates the number of adjustments/deductions per full time equivalent (FTE) that performs the processes "process accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and…
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Number of receipts processed per FTE that performs the processes "process accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process collections", and "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
This measure calculates the number of receipts processed per full time equivalent (FTE) that performs the processes "process accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process…
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Personnel cost to perform the process "invoice customer" as a percentage of total process cost
This measure calculates personnel cost to perform the process "invoice customer" as a percentage of total process cost. Personnel cost refers to employee personnel…
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Personnel cost to perform the process "process customer credit" as a percentage of total process cost
This measure calculates personnel cost to perform the process "process customer credit" as a percentage of total process cost. Personnel cost refers to employee personnel…
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Systems cost to perform the process "invoice customer" as a percentage of total process cost
This measure calculates systems cost to perform the process "invoice customer" as a percentage of total process cost. Systems cost refers to a variety of expenses related to…
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This measure calculates the maximum number of hours it takes to engineer, select and negotiate with suppliers and order materials for customized configuration of non-standard…
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Labor costs as a percentage of cost of goods sold
This measure calculates the percentage of cost of goods sold (COGS) that comes from labor costs. COGS represents the cost of purchasing raw materials and manufacturing…
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Manufacturing controllable cost as a percentage of revenue
This measure calculates all costs under direct control of the manufacturing operation— which includes direct labor and expenses, asset charges, and excess material and…
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Primary product manufacturing cycle time in hours
This measure calculates the average manufacturing time (in hours) for high level product that a company manufactures. It is a Cycle Time measure that helps companies analyze…
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Material costs as a percentage of cost of goods sold
This measure calculates the percentage of cost of goods sold (COGS) that comes from material costs. COGS represents the cost of purchasing raw materials and manufacturing…
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Conversion costs as a percentage of cost of goods sold
This measure calculates the percentage of cost of goods sold (COGS) that comes from conversion costs. Conversion costs equate to the sum of labor and overhead costs. Overhead…
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Total cost of manufacturing as a percentage of revenue
This measure calculates the total cost of manufacturing finished goods as a percentage of revenue. These manufacturing costs are those associated with the physical production…
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Total cost of manufacturing (without materials) as a percentage of revenue
This measure calculates total cost of manufacturing (without materials) as a percentage of revenue. Total manufacturing cost describes costs associated with the physical…
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Scrap and rework costs as a percentage of sales
This measure helps companies calculate the total cost of material that is added into production but is not part of a finished product as a percentage of sales. It is part of…
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Overhead costs as a percentage of cost of goods sold
This measure calculates the percentage of cost of goods sold (COGS) that comes from overhead costs. Overhead costs refer to those that an organization cannot identify as…