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Total cost to perform the process "manage sales orders" per process FTE
This measure calculates the total cost to perform the process "manage sales orders" per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee working on the process. The "manage sales orders"…
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Total cost to perform the process "manage sales orders" per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost to perform the process "manage sales orders" per $1,000 revenue. The "manage sales orders" process encompasses many operations,…
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Total cost to perform the process "manage and process adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost per $1,000 revenue to perform the process "manage and process adjustments/deductions," which consists of creating and providing funds…
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Number of receipts processed per FTE that performs the process "process accounts receivable (AR)"
This measure calculates the number of receipts processed per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee that processes payments due from customers, including all funds received,…
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Personnel cost to perform the process "manage and process collections" per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates personnel cost per $1,000 revenue to perform the process "manage and process collections," which consists of posting entries to respective accounts,…
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Personnel cost to perform the process "manage sales orders" as a percentage of total process cost
This measure calculates personnel cost as a percentage of the total cost to perform the process "manage sales orders". Personnel cost refers to employee personnel…
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Personnel cost to perform the process "manage sales orders" per process FTE
This measure calculates the amount of personnel cost per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee for the process "manage sales orders." Personnel cost includes employee salaries…
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Number of invoices processed per FTE that performs the process "invoice customer"
This measure calculates the number of invoices processed per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee who develops and delivers customer invoices. It is part of a set of Staff…
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Percentage of qualified leads where the sale is closed
This measure calculates the percentage of qualified leads that close a sale. Qualified leads are prospective customers who have a demonstrated interest in the product or…
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Personnel cost to perform the process "manage sales orders" per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the amount of personnel cost per $1,000 revenue for the process "manage sales orders." Personnel cost includes employee salaries/wages, bonuses,…
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Personnel cost to perform the process "manage and process adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates personnel cost per $1,000 revenue to perform the process "manage and process adjustments/deductions," which consists of creating and providing funds…
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Cycle time in days from transmission of invoice to receipt of payment
This measure calculates the number of calendar days that elapse from invoicing a customer to receiving payment for the invoiced line items. It is part of a set of Cycle Time…
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Cycle time in days to resolve adjustments
This measure calculates number of days it takes to resolve adjustments. An adjustment is when an amount is changed due to an error/miscommunication between two parties…
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Number of customer accounts per FTE that performs the process "process accounts receivable (AR)"
This measure calculates the number of customer accounts per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee that processes payments due from customers, including all funds received,…
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Percentage of sales orders received through new (such as digital/electronic) channels
This measure calculates the percentage of sales orders that are received through new channels. New channels include digital or electronic channels, such as internet,…