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Operations Manager metrics and KPIs

What are Operations Manager metrics?

Developing an effective Operations Manager metrics can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

Feel free to copy these examples into your favorite application, or leverage Tability to maintain accountability.

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Examples of Operations Manager metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Operations Efficiency

  • 1. Operational Cost Ratio

    The ratio of operational costs to total revenue, used to determine the cost-effectiveness of operations

    What good looks like for this metric: 25-35%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Automate manual processes
    • Negotiate better supplier contracts
    • Implement lean management techniques
    • Regularly review and adjust budgets
    • Reduce waste and inefficiencies

  • 2. Average Order Fulfilment Time

    The average time taken from receiving an order to its delivery, indicating the efficiency of the fulfilment process

    What good looks like for this metric: 24-48 hours

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Streamline warehouse processes
    • Enhance inventory management
    • Use reliable shipping partners
    • Adopt real-time tracking systems
    • Train staff for faster processing

  • 3. First Pass Yield

    The percentage of products manufactured correctly without any need for rework, showing the efficiency of the production process

    What good looks like for this metric: 95-99%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement quality control measures
    • Use advanced manufacturing techniques
    • Provide ongoing employee training
    • Conduct regular equipment maintenance
    • Analyse and address defect trends

  • 4. Inventory Turnover Ratio

    The ratio of cost of goods sold to average inventory, indicating how efficiently inventory is managed

    What good looks like for this metric: 6-12 times per year

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Optimise inventory levels
    • Improve demand forecasting
    • Enhance supplier relationships
    • Implement just-in-time inventory systems
    • Increase marketing and sales efforts

  • 5. Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)

    A measure of customer satisfaction with the operational aspects of the company, usually gathered through surveys

    What good looks like for this metric: 80-90%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Improve customer service training
    • Collect and act on customer feedback
    • Enhance product quality
    • Ensure timely delivery
    • Streamline return processes
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Tracking your Operations Manager metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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