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Total cost of the phase 'test market for new or revised products and services' per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost (per $1,000 revenue) of the phase 'test market for new or revised products and services,' which uses prototypes to assess the market…
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Total cost to carry out product development phases per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost for product development per $1,000 revenue. It is part of a set of Cost Effectiveness measures that help companies understand all cost…
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Personnel cost of the phase 'design and develop product/services' per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates personnel cost (per $1,000 revenue) of the phase ‘design and develop products/services,' which includes assigning resources to product/service…
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Personnel cost of the phase 'generate new product/service ideas' per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates personnel cost (per $1,000 revenue) of the phase ‘generate new product/service ideas,' which involves identifying potential improvements/extensions…
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Total cost of the phase 'generate new product/service ideas' per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost (per $1,000 revenue) of the phase ‘generate new product/service ideas,' which involves identifying potential improvements/extensions…
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Total cost of the phase 'support product manufacturing or service delivery' per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost (per $1,000 revenue) of the phase ‘support product manufacturing or service delivery,' which are monitored by new product/service…
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Percentage of computer based training content developed via mobile devices
This measure calculates percentage of computer based training (training primarily conducted by the employee on a computer with no live in-person component) content developed…
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Percentage of computer based training content delivered via mobile devices
This measure calculates percentage of computer based training (training primarily conducted by the employee on a computer with no live in-person component) content delivered…
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Percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom-based training content developed via mobile devices
This measure calculates percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom-based training content developed via mobile devices. This Supplemental Information measure is intended…
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Percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom-based training content delivered via mobile devices
This measure calculates percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom-based training content is delivered via mobile devices. This Supplemental Information measure is…
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Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to enhancements to existing products/processes/business models
This measure calculates the percentage of total innovation spend allocated to enhancements to existing products/processes/business models. It is part of a set of Supplemental…
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Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to major extensions to existing products/processes/business models
This measure calculates the percentage of total innovation spend allocated to major extensions to existing products/processes/business models. It is part of a set of…
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Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to new or white space opportunities
This measure calculates the percentage of total innovation spend allocated to new or white space opportunities. It is part of a set of Supplemental Information measures that…
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Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to categories other than enhancements, extensions, and new or white space opportunities
This measure calculates the percentage of total innovation spend allocated to categories other than enhancements, extensions, and new or white space opportunities. It is part…
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Percentage of new idea development from internal sources
This measure calculates the percentage of new ideas developed from internal sources. It is part of a set of Process Efficiency measures that help companies optimize the…