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Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage returns; manage reverse logistics" as a percentage of process group "manage logistics and warehousing" FTEs
This measure calculates number of full time equivalents (FTEs) that perform the process "manage returns; manage reverse logistics" as a percentage of process group "manage…
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Total cost to perform the process "manage returns; manage reverse logistics" per sales order fulfilled
This measure calculates the total cost to perform the process "manage returns; manage reverse logistics" per sales order fulfilled. The total cost is the sum of outsourced,…
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Percentage of logistics costs associated with the physical transportation, storage, or handling of returned product
This measure calculates the percentage of total logistics costs that come from physical transportation, storage, or handling of returned product. It is part of a set of…
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Return processing cycle time in days
This measure calculates the number of days (including weekends) between initial product return and final product disposition. Product return occurs when a customer…
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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 new logistics providers that are screened using environmental sustainability criteria
This measure calculates percentage of new logistics providers that are screened using environmental sustainability criteria. This Supplemental Information measure is intended…
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Percentage of existing logistics providers that are regularly assessed for their environmental sustainability
This measure calculates percentage of existing logistics providers that are regularly assessed for their environmental sustainability. This Supplemental Information measure…
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Percentage of total annual packing material consumption that is from recycled/re-used materials
This measure calculates percentage of total annual packing material consumption is from recycled/re-used materials. This Supplemental Information measure is intended to help…
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Percentage of total annual packing material consumption that is from renewable sources
This measure calculates percentage of total annual packing material consumption is from renewable sources. This Supplemental Information measure is intended to help companies…
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Number of FTEs for the phase 'design and develop product/services' per $1 billion revenue
This measure calculates the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees per $1 billion revenue for the ‘design and develop products/services,' which includes assigning…
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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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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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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 of the phase 'design and develop product/services' per $1,000 revenue
This measure calculates the total cost (per $1,000 revenue) of the phase ‘design and develop products/services,' which includes assigning resources to product/service…
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Value of returned products as a percentage of sales
This measure calculates the value of returned products (either due to deficiency or incorrect shipping) as a percentage of sales. It is part of a set of Process Efficiency…