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CROSS INDUSTRY PROCESS CLASSIFICATION

FRAMEWORK
VERSION NUMBER 7.2.1
GENERATED ON 1/9/2020
For more information about the PCF, visit www.apqc.org/pcf

COMPARED TO CROSS INDUSTRY PROCESS CLASSIFICATION FRAMEWORK VERSION 6.1.1

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FICATION

RK VERSION 6.1.1

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UNDERSTANDING THIS FILE
This file represents a "flat" Excel-based version of the PCF. It includes a number of worksheets intended to
communicate the various aspects of the framework necessary to interpret it and make full use of its inten
capabilities.

These pages illustrate the configuration of this file. If you have further questions, please contact APQC dir
on pcf_feedback@apqc.org or +1-713-681-4020.

PCF ID is the unique identifier assigned to the specific element on each row. The PCF ID is used througho
APQC's open standards benchmarking as a way to relate measures, questions, and other materials back t
specific parts of the PCF. The PCF ID for a process element is aligned to the specific concept identified by
process element. It will be consistent across releases as long as the conceptual meaning does not change

Hierarchy ID is the human-readable index number corresponding to this specific process element on eac
row. This number will not be consistent across releases - meaning that a process element may have a diff
hierarchy ID among a set of releases.

Difference index is a score identifying the volume of changes to this process element across releases. T
score is only computed when a specific release is compared to another specific release. The difference ind
encapsulates the changes among all of the process element's descendents, not just the immediate childr
The greater the number, the more significant the changes between the two releases.

Change details is a sentence explaning the differences in the immediate child-level descendents of the
specific process element. A "plus" symbol ("+") before a number indicates that the specific process elem
was added since the last release. A "minus" symbol ("-") before a number indicates that the specific proce
element was removed since the last release. If the process element was renamed, the sentence will inclu
the phrase "RENAME, WAS:" followed by the name previously used by the process element. A new elemen
identified by the word "NEW". A "c" before a number indicates that the specific process element changed
the compared release; it saw elements added, removed, the name changed, or some combination of thos
three operations.

Metrics available indicates whether or not metrics are available in APQC's Open Standards Benchmarki
library for this specific process element. For more information, please visit http://www.apqc.org/osb

EXAMPLE
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EXAMPLE
In the above image, one can discern that a new process element "8.0 Manage Financial Resources" (1705
was added to the framework. This new element was added to the file. This new element contains a numbe
previously used elements, including a significant change to one of its immediate children, 10731, which w
present in the previous release, but under a different parent. Also category 11 saw relatively few changes
(difference index = 2) while category 12 saw the most changes (difference index = 121). Develop and
manage human capital had a number of changes to its immediate children (see the change details) but th
structure overall remains very simlar (difference index = 50).

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10002 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy 75
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services 74
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services 125
20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products 48
20025 5.0 Deliver Services 67
20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service 81
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital 47
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) 321

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources 49


19207 10.0 Acquire, Construct, and Manage Assets 57
16437 11.0 Manage Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Remediation, and Resiliency 8

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships 15


10013 13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities 32

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20944, c10016 Y
+19696, +19698 Y
+20008, -10104 Y
c10217, NEW Y
+20026, +20040, +20058, NEW Y
+12658, +20110, +20595, c10379, NEW Y
+20599, -10411, c17043 Y
+20608, +20652, +20706, +20765, +20784, Y
+20824, +20866, NEW
Y
+19208, +19238, c10937, c10940, NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Manage Enterprise Risk, N
Compliance, Remediation and Resiliency
Y
+20959 Y

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10002 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy 75
17040 1.1 Define the business concept and long-term vision 12
10017 1.1.1 Assess the external environment 3
19945 1.1.1.1 Identify competitors 1
10021 1.1.1.2 Analyze and Evaluate competition 0
10022 1.1.1.3 Identify economic trends 0
10023 1.1.1.4 Identify political and regulatory issues 0
10024 1.1.1.5 Assess new technology innovations 0
10025 1.1.1.6 Analyze demographics 0
10026 1.1.1.7 Identify social and cultural changes 0
10027 1.1.1.8 Identify ecological concerns 0
16790 1.1.1.9 Identify intellectual property concerns 1
16791 1.1.1.10 Evaluate IP acquisition options 1
10018 1.1.2 Survey market and determine customer needs and wants 4
10028 1.1.2.1 Conduct qualitative/quantitative research and assessments 1

19946 1.1.2.2 Capture customer needs and wants 1


19947 1.1.2.3 Assess customer needs and wants 1
10019 1.1.3 Assess the internal environment 4

10030 1.1.3.1 Analyze organizational characteristics 0


19948 1.1.3.2 Analyze internal operations 1
10031 1.1.3.3 Create baselines for current processes 0
10032 1.1.3.4 Analyze systems and technology 0
10033 1.1.3.5 Analyze financial health 1
10034 1.1.3.6 Identify core competencies 1

10020 1.1.4 Establish strategic vision 1


19949 1.1.4.1 Define the strategic vision 1
10035 1.1.4.2 Align stakeholders around strategic vision 0
10036 1.1.4.3 Communicate strategic vision to stakeholders 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
16792 1.1.5 Conduct organization restructuring opportunities 0
16793 1.1.5.1 Identify restructuring opportunities 0
16794 1.1.5.2 Perform due-diligence 0
16795 1.1.5.3 Analyze deal options 0
16796 1.1.5.3.1 Evaluate acquisition options 0
16797 1.1.5.3.2 Evaluate merger options 0
16798 1.1.5.3.3 Evaluate de-merger options 0
16799 1.1.5.3.4 Evaluate divesture options 0
10015 1.2 Develop business strategy 39
10037 1.2.1 Develop overall mission statement 0
10044 1.2.1.1 Define current business 0
10045 1.2.1.2 Formulate mission 0
10046 1.2.1.3 Communicate mission 0
10038 1.2.2 Define and evaluate strategic options to achieve the objectives 14

10047 1.2.2.1 Define strategic options 1


18083 1.2.2.1.1 Select partnerships and relationships to support the 1
extended enterprise
10048 1.2.2.2 Assess and analyze impact of each option 2
13289 1.2.2.2.1 Identify implications for key operating model business 1
elements that require change
13290 1.2.2.2.2 Identify implications for key technology aspects 1
16800 1.2.2.3 Develop B2B strategy 2
16801 1.2.2.3.1 Develop service as a product strategy 1
16802 1.2.2.4 Develop B2C strategy 1
16803 1.2.2.5 Develop partner/alliance strategy 1
16805 1.2.2.6 Develop merger/demerger/acquisition/exit strategy 1
16806 1.2.2.7 Develop innovation strategy 1
14189 1.2.2.8 Develop sustainability strategy 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19950 1.2.2.9 Develop global support strategy 1
19951 1.2.2.10 Develop shared services strategy 1
14197 1.2.2.11 Develop lean/continuous improvement strategy 0
19952 1.2.2.12 Develop innovation strategy and framework 1
10039 1.2.3 Select long-term business strategy 0
10040 1.2.4 Coordinate and align functional and process strategies 0
10041 1.2.5 Create organizational design 1

10049 1.2.5.1 Evaluate breadth and depth of organizational structure 0


10050 1.2.5.2 Perform job-specific roles mapping and value-added 0
10051 1.2.5.3 analyses
Develop role activity diagrams to assess hand-off activity 0
10052 1.2.5.4 Perform organization redesign workshops 0
10053 1.2.5.5 Design the relationships between organizational units 0
10054 1.2.5.6 Develop role analysis and activity diagrams for key 0
10055 1.2.5.7 processes
Assess organizational implication of feasible alternatives 0
10056 1.2.5.8 Migrate to new organization 0
10042 1.2.6 Develop and set organizational goals 3
19953 1.2.6.1 Identify organizational goals 1
19954 1.2.6.2 Establish baseline metrics 1
19955 1.2.6.3 Monitor performance against goals 1
10043 1.2.7 Formulate business unit strategies 3
19956 1.2.7.1 Analyze business unit strategies 1
19957 1.2.7.2 Identify core competency for each business unit 1
19958 1.2.7.3 Refine business unit strategies in support of company 1
19959 1.2.8 strategy
Develop customer experience strategy 17
19960 1.2.8.1 Assess customer experience 4
19961 1.2.8.1.1 Identify and review customer touchpoints 1
19962 1.2.8.1.2 Assess customer experience across touchpoints 1
19963 1.2.8.1.3 Perform root cause analysis of problematic customer 1
experiences

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19964 1.2.8.2 Design customer experience 8

16612 1.2.8.2.1 Define and manage personas 1


19965 1.2.8.2.2 Create customer journey maps 1
19966 1.2.8.2.3 Define single view of the customer for the organization 1
19967 1.2.8.2.4 Define a vision for the customer experience 1
19968 1.2.8.2.5 Validate with customers 1
19969 1.2.8.2.6 Align experience with brand values and business 1
19970 1.2.8.2.7 strategies
Develop content strategy 1
19971 1.2.8.3 Design customer experience support structure 3
19972 1.2.8.3.1 Identify required capabilities 1
19973 1.2.8.3.2 Identify impact on functional processes 1
19974 1.2.8.4 Develop customer experience roadmap to develop and 1
implement defined capabilities
18916 1.2.9 Communicate strategies internally and externally 1
10016 1.3 Execute and measure strategic initiatives 12

10057 1.3.1 Develop strategic initiatives 3


19975 1.3.1.1 Identify strategic priorities 1
19976 1.3.1.2 Develop strategic initiatives based on business/customer 1
19977 1.3.1.3 value
Review with stakeholders 1
10058 1.3.2 Evaluate strategic initiatives 2
19978 1.3.2.1 Determine business value for each strategic priority 1
19979 1.3.2.2 Determine the customer value for each strategic priority 1
10059 1.3.3 Select strategic initiatives 2
19980 1.3.3.1 Prioritize strategic initiatives 1
19981 1.3.3.2 Communicate strategic initiatives to business units and 1
stakeholders
10060 1.3.4 Establish high-level measures 3
19982 1.3.4.1 Identify business value drivers 1
19983 1.3.4.2 Establish baselines for business value drivers 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19984 1.3.4.3 Monitor performance against baselines 1
19507 1.3.5 Execute strategic initiatives 1
20944 1.4 Develop and maintain business models 12
20945 1.4.1 Develop business models 5
20946 1.4.1.1 Assemble business model information 1
20947 1.4.1.2 Secure appropriate approvals 1
20948 1.4.1.3 Identify integration points with existing models 1
20949 1.4.1.4 Adopt the business model 1
20950 1.4.2 Maintain business models 5
20951 1.4.2.1 Establish business model maintenance parameters 1
20952 1.4.2.2 Accept business model feedback parameters 1
20953 1.4.2.3 Prioritize and manage incoming feedback 1
20954 1.4.2.4 Update existing models 1
20955 1.4.3 Establish business model governance 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20944, c10016 Y
c10019 N
+19945, +16790, +16791 Y
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
NEW N
+19946, +19947, -10029, c10028 Y
RENAME, WAS:Conduct qualitative/quantitative N
assessments
NEW N
NEW N
+19948, c10033, c10034, RENAME, WAS:Perform N
internal analysis
N
NEW N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze financial positions N
RENAME, WAS:Identify enterprise core N
competencies
+19949 N
NEW N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+19959, +18916, c10038, c10041 N
N
N
N
N
+16800, +16802, +16803, +16805, +16806, N
+19950, +19951, +19952, -14190, RENAME,
WAS:Evaluate strategic options to achieve the
objectives
+18083 N
NEW N

+13289, +13290 N
NEW N

NEW N
+16801, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
N
NEW N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Create organizational design N
(structure, governance, reporting, etc.)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+19953, +19954, +19955 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19956, +19957, +19958 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19960, +19964, +19971, +19974, NEW N
+19961, +19962, +19963, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+16612, +19965, +19966, +19967, +19968, N
+19969, +19970, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19972, +19973, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+19507, RENAME, WAS:Manage strategic N
initiatives
+19975, +19976, +19977 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19978, +19979 N
NEW N
NEW N
+19980, +19981 N
NEW N
NEW N

+19982, +19983, +19984 N


NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
+20945, +20950, +20955, NEW N
+20946, +20947, +20948, +20949, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20951, +20952, +20953, +20954, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services 74
19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development program 32
10061 2.1.1 Manage product and service portfolio 2
10063 2.1.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing products/services against 0
market opportunities
10066 2.1.1.2 Confirm alignment of product/service concepts with 0
business strategy
10074 2.1.1.3 Prioritize and select new product/service concepts 0
10073 2.1.1.4 Plan and develop cost and quality targets 0
10075 2.1.1.5 Specify development timing targets 0
10076 2.1.1.6 Plan for product/service offering modifications 0
10067 2.1.2 Manage product and service life cycle 9
16824 2.1.2.1 Develop plan for new product/service development and 1
introduction/launch
10077 2.1.2.2 Introduce new products/services 0
10078 2.1.2.3 Retire outdated products/services 0
10079 2.1.2.4 Identify and refine performance indicators 0
11423 2.1.2.5 Conduct post launch review 8

19646 2.1.2.5.1 Carry out post launch analytics to test the acceptability 1
in the market
11424 2.1.2.5.2 Review market performance 1
11425 2.1.2.5.3 Review effectiveness of supply chain and distribution 1
19647 2.1.2.5.4 network
Apply data and analytics to review supply chain 1
11426 2.1.2.5.5 methodologies
Review quality and performance of the product/service 1
11427 2.1.2.5.6 Conduct financial review 1
11428 2.1.2.5.7 Conduct new product development process assessment 1
19985 2.1.3 Manage patents, copyrights, and regulatory requirements 9

19941 2.1.3.1 Conduct mandatory and elective reviews 1


16826 2.1.3.2 Review infringement of patents and copyrights 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
16827 2.1.3.3 Determine patent and copyright needs 1
19697 2.1.3.4 Define product technical documentation management 1
requirements
12771 2.1.3.5 Manage regulatory requirements 4
12772 2.1.3.5.1 Train employees on appropriate regulatory 1
12773 2.1.3.5.2 requirements
Maintain records for regulatory agencies 1
12776 2.1.3.5.3 Manage regulatory submission life cycle 1
11740 2.1.4 Manage product and service master data 11

11741 2.1.4.1 Manage materials master lists 1


11742 2.1.4.2 Manage bills of material 1
11743 2.1.4.3 Manage routings 1
11744 2.1.4.4 Manage specifications 1
11745 2.1.4.5 Manage drawings 1
11746 2.1.4.6 Manage product/material classification 1
11747 2.1.4.7 Develop and maintain quality/inspection documents 1
11748 2.1.4.8 Maintain process specification data 1
11749 2.1.4.9 Manage traceability data 1
11750 2.1.4.10 Review and approve data access requests 1
19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas 18
10065 2.2.1 Perform discovery research 0
10070 2.2.1.1 Identify new technologies 0
10071 2.2.1.2 Develop new technologies 0
10072 2.2.1.3 Assess feasibility of integrating new leading technologies 0
into product/service concepts
19669 2.2.2 Generate new product/service concepts 5
19986 2.2.2.1 Gather new product/service ideas and requirements 1
19987 2.2.2.2 Analyze new product/service ideas and requirements 1
19988 2.2.2.3 Evaluate new product/service inputs and requirements 1
19989 2.2.2.4 Formulate new product/service concepts 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10068 2.2.2.5 Identify potential improvements to existing products and 0
services
19990 2.2.3 Define product/service development requirements 12
11331 2.2.3.1 Define product/service requirements 9

19991 2.2.3.1.1 Define basic functional requirements 1


16808 2.2.3.1.2 Derive interoperability requirements for products and 1
services
16809 2.2.3.1.3 Derive safety requirements for products and services 1
16810 2.2.3.1.4 Derive security requirements for products and services 1
16811 2.2.3.1.5 Derive regulatory compliance requirements 1
16812 2.2.3.1.6 Derive requirements from industry standards 1
19992 2.2.3.1.7 Develop user experience requirements 1
16814 2.2.3.1.8 Derive ‘services-as-a-product’ offering 1
16815 2.2.3.2 Define post launch support model 1
17389 2.2.3.3 Identify product/service bundling opportunities 1
10062 2.3 Develop products and services 24

19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services 14

10083 2.3.1.1 Assign resources to product/service project 1


19994 2.3.1.1.1 Identify requirements for product/service 1
design/development partners
10084 2.3.1.2 Prepare high-level business case and technical assessment 0
10085 2.3.1.3 Develop product/service design specifications 0
16813 2.3.1.4 Develop user experience design specifications 1
16817 2.3.1.5 Provide warranty-related recommendations 1
10086 2.3.1.6 Document design specifications 0
10087 2.3.1.7 Conduct mandatory and elective external reviews 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19995 2.3.1.8 Design products/services 7

16819 2.3.1.8.1 Design for manufacturing 1


16820 2.3.1.8.2 Design for product servicing 1
16821 2.3.1.8.3 Design for re-manufacturing 1
16822 2.3.1.8.4 Review product troubleshooting methodology 1
16818 2.3.1.8.5 Design and manage product data, design, and bill of 1
16823 2.3.1.8.6 materials
Design for product upgrades 1
10088 2.3.1.9 Build prototypes/proof of concepts 1
10098 2.3.1.10 Develop and test prototype production and/or service 0
delivery process
10089 2.3.1.11 Eliminate quality and reliability problems 0
10090 2.3.1.12 Conduct in-house product/service testing and evaluate 0
feasibility
10091 2.3.1.13 Identify design/development performance indicators 0
10092 2.3.1.14 Collaborate on design with suppliers and external partners 1

19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and services 1
10093 2.3.2.1 Prepare detailed market study 0
10094 2.3.2.2 Conduct customer tests and interviews 0
10095 2.3.2.3 Finalize product/service characteristics and business cases 0
10096 2.3.2.4 Finalize technical requirements 0
19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery 6
10099 2.3.3.1 Design and obtain necessary capabilities/materials and 1
equipment
10097 2.3.3.2 Identify requirements for changes to 0
manufacturing/delivery processes
11418 2.3.3.3 Request engineering/process change 1
10100 2.3.3.4 Install and validate production/service delivery process 2

11417 2.3.3.4.1 Monitor initial production runs 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19998 2.3.3.5 Validate launch procedures 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+19696, +19698 Y
+19985, +11740, NEW Y
-10064, -14192 Y
Y

N
N
N
N
+16824, +11423 Y
NEW N

N
N
N
+19646, +11424, +11425, +19647, +11426, N
+11427, +11428, NEW
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19941, +16826, +16827, +19697, +12771, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N

+12772, +12773, +12776, NEW N


NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+11741, +11742, +11743, +11744, +11745, Y
+11746, +11747, +11748, +11749, +11750, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19669, +19990, NEW Y
Y
N
N
N

+19986, +19987, +19988, +19989, NEW N


NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N

+11331, +16815, +17389, NEW N


+19991, +16808, +16809, +16810, +16811, N
+16812, +19992, +16814, NEW
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19993, +19996, +19997, -10080, -10081, Y
-10082
+16813, +16817, +19995, c10087, c10088, Y
c10092, NEW
+19994 N
NEW N

N
N
NEW N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Conduct mandatory and elective N
external reviews (legal, regulatory, standards,
internal)

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Metrics
Change details available?
+16819, +16820, +16821, +16822, +16818, N
+16823, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Build prototypes N
N

N
N

N
RENAME, WAS:Collaborate on design with N
suppliers and contract manufacturers
NEW Y
N
N
N
N
+19998, c10099, c10100, c11418, NEW Y
RENAME, WAS:Design and obtain necessary N
materials and equipment
N

RENAME, WAS:Request engineering change N


c11417, RENAME, WAS:Install and validate N
production process or methodology
RENAME, WAS:Monitor production runs N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services 125
10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities 7
10106 3.1.1 Perform customer and market intelligence analysis 4
10108 3.1.1.1 Conduct customer and market research 1
10114 3.1.1.1.1 Understand consumer needs and predict customer 1
purchasing behavior
10109 3.1.1.2 Identify market segments 1
10115 3.1.1.2.1 Determine market share gain/loss 1
10110 3.1.1.3 Analyze market and industry trends 0
10111 3.1.1.4 Analyze competing organizations, competitive/substitute 1
products/services
10112 3.1.1.5 Evaluate existing products/services 1
10113 3.1.1.6 Assess internal and external business environment 0
10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities 3
10116 3.1.2.1 Quantify market opportunities 0
10117 3.1.2.2 Determine target segments 1
18941 3.1.2.2.1 Identify under-served and saturated market segments 1
10118 3.1.2.3 Prioritize opportunities consistent with capabilities and 0
overall business strategy
10119 3.1.2.4 Validate opportunities 2
10120 3.1.2.4.1 Test with customers/consumers 1
10121 3.1.2.4.2 Confirm internal capabilities 1
10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy 38

11168 3.2.1 Define offering and customer value proposition 0


11169 3.2.1.1 Define offering and positioning 0
11170 3.2.1.2 Develop value proposition including brand positioning for 0
target segments
11171 3.2.1.3 Validate value proposition with target segments 0
11172 3.2.1.4 Develop new branding 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10123 3.2.2 Define pricing strategy 5

13169 3.2.2.1 Conduct pricing analysis 1


10124 3.2.2.2 Establish guidelines for applying pricing and discounting of 1
products/services
19999 3.2.2.3 Establish pricing targets 1
10125 3.2.2.4 Approve pricing strategies/policies and targets 1
20000 3.2.3 Define and manage channel strategy 11

20001 3.2.3.1 Determine channels to be supported 1


20002 3.2.3.2 Establish channel objectives 1
10127 3.2.3.3 Determine channel role and fit with target segments 1

10128 3.2.3.4 Select channels for target segments 0


20003 3.2.3.5 Identify required channel capabilities 1
10126 3.2.3.6 Evaluate channel attributes and potential partners 1

20004 3.2.3.7 Orchestrate seamless customer experience across 4


supported channels
16590 3.2.3.7.1 Define omni-channel strategy 1
16591 3.2.3.7.2 Define omni-channel requirements 1
16592 3.2.3.7.3 Develop omni-channel policies and procedures 1
20005 3.2.3.8 Develop and manage execution roadmap 1
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance 6

16573 3.2.4.1 Establish channel-specific metrics and targets 1


16574 3.2.4.2 Monitor and report performance 1
16575 3.2.4.3 Monitor and report events influencing factors 1
16500 3.2.4.4 Analyze performance 1
16501 3.2.4.5 Develop plan for improvements 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
16848 3.2.5 Develop marketing communication strategy 9

16849 3.2.5.1 Develop customer communication calendar 1


16850 3.2.5.2 Define public relations (PR) strategy 1
16851 3.2.5.3 Define direct marketing strategy 1
16852 3.2.5.4 Define internal marketing communication strategy 1
16853 3.2.5.5 Identify new media for marketing communication 1
16854 3.2.5.6 Define new media communication strategy 1
16855 3.2.5.7 Define point of sale (POS) communication strategy 1
18627 3.2.5.8 Define communication guidelines and mechanisms 1
18924 3.2.6 Design and manage customer loyalty program 6

20007 3.2.6.1 Define customer loyalty program 1


18925 3.2.6.2 Acquire members to customer loyalty program 1
18926 3.2.6.3 Build engagement and relationship with members 1
16633 3.2.6.4 Monitor customer loyalty program benefits to the 1
enterprise and the customer
18927 3.2.6.5 Optimize loyalty program value to both the enterprise and 1
the customer
20008 3.3 Develop and manage marketing plans 22

10148 3.3.1 Establish goals, objectives, and metrics for products/services 1


by channel/segment
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets 1
10155 3.3.2.1 Confirm marketing alignment to business strategy 0
10156 3.3.2.2 Determine costs of marketing 0
10157 3.3.2.3 Create marketing budget 0
17683 3.3.2.4 Determine projected ROI for marketing investment 1
20593 3.3.3 Develop and manage pricing 7

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20009 3.3.3.1 Understand resource requirements for each product/service 1
and delivery channel/method
18948 3.3.3.2 Determine corporate incentives 1
10163 3.3.3.3 Determine pricing based on volume/unit forecast 0
10164 3.3.3.4 Execute pricing plan 0
10165 3.3.3.5 Evaluate pricing performance 0
10166 3.3.3.6 Refine pricing as needed 0
11495 3.3.3.7 Implement promotional pricing programs 1
11496 3.3.3.8 Implement other retail pricing programs 1
11497 3.3.3.9 Communicate and implement price changes 1
17684 3.3.3.10 Achieve regulatory approval for pricing 1
20010 3.3.4 Develop and manage promotional activities 2
10167 3.3.4.1 Define promotional concepts and objectives 1
10159 3.3.4.2 Develop marketing messages 0
10160 3.3.4.3 Define target audience 0
10168 3.3.4.4 Plan and test promotional activities 0
10169 3.3.4.5 Execute promotional activities 0
10170 3.3.4.6 Evaluate promotional performance metrics 0
10171 3.3.4.7 Refine promotional performance metrics 0
10172 3.3.4.8 Incorporate learning into future/planned consumer 0
10153 3.3.5 promotions
Track customer management measures 1
10173 3.3.5.1 Determine customer lifetime value 1

10174 3.3.5.2 Analyze customer revenue trend 0


10175 3.3.5.3 Analyze customer attrition and retention rates 0
10176 3.3.5.4 Analyze customer metrics 0
10177 3.3.5.5 Revise customer strategies, objectives, and plans based on 0
metrics
16613 3.3.6 Analyze and respond to customer insight 6

16627 3.3.6.1 Monitor and respond to social media activity 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
16614 3.3.6.2 Analyze customer website activity 1
16615 3.3.6.3 Analyze customer purchase patterns 1
16616 3.3.6.4 Develop business rules to provide personalized offers 1
16617 3.3.6.5 Monitor effectiveness of personalized offers and adjust 1
offers accordingly
10154 3.3.7 Develop and manage packaging strategy 0
10178 3.3.7.1 Plan packaging strategy 0
10179 3.3.7.2 Test packaging options 0
10180 3.3.7.3 Execute packaging strategy 0
10181 3.3.7.4 Refine packaging 0
16629 3.3.8 Manage product marketing content 3
16630 3.3.8.1 Manage product images 1
18130 3.3.8.2 Manage product copy 1
10103 3.4 Develop sales strategy 8
10129 3.4.1 Develop sales forecast 0
10134 3.4.1.1 Gather current and historic order information 0
10135 3.4.1.2 Analyze sales trends and patterns 0
10136 3.4.1.3 Generate sales forecast 0
10137 3.4.1.4 Analyze historical and planned promotions and events 0
10130 3.4.2 Develop sales partner/alliance relationships 7

10138 3.4.2.1 Identify alliance opportunities 0


10139 3.4.2.2 Design alliance programs and methods for selecting and 0
managing relationships
10140 3.4.2.3 Select alliances 0
11465 3.4.2.4 Develop customer trade strategy and customer 1
objectives/targets
11521 3.4.2.5 Define trade programs and funding options 1
11466 3.4.2.6 Conduct planning activities for major trade customers 1
10141 3.4.2.7 Develop partner and alliance management strategies 0
10142 3.4.2.8 Establish partner and alliance management goals 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
18629 3.4.2.9 Establish partner and alliance agreements 1
11522 3.4.2.10 Develop promotional and category management calendars 1
(trade marketing calendars)
11523 3.4.2.11 Create strategic and tactical sales plans by customer 1
11468 3.4.2.12 Communicate planning information to customer teams 1
10131 3.4.3 Establish overall sales budgets 1
17682 3.4.3.1 Calculate product market share 1
10143 3.4.3.2 Calculate product revenue 0
10144 3.4.3.3 Determine variable costs 0
10145 3.4.3.4 Determine overhead and fixed costs 0
10146 3.4.3.5 Calculate net profit 0
10147 3.4.3.6 Create budget 0
10132 3.4.4 Establish sales goals and measures 0
10133 3.4.5 Establish customer management measures 0
10105 3.5 Develop and manage sales plans 49
10182 3.5.1 Manage leads/opportunities 8

10188 3.5.1.1 Identify potential customers 0


10189 3.5.1.2 Identify/receive leads/opportunities 1
18115 3.5.1.3 Validate and qualify leads/opportunities 1
11773 3.5.1.4 Match opportunities to business strategy 1
18116 3.5.1.5 Develop opportunity win plans 1
20011 3.5.1.6 Manage opportunity pipeline 1
10209 3.5.1.7 Determine sales resource allocation 0
10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls 2
10190 3.5.1.8.1 Perform sales calls 0
10191 3.5.1.8.2 Perform pre-sales activities 0
20012 3.5.1.8.3 Manage customer meetings/workshops 1
10192 3.5.1.8.4 Close the sale 0
10193 3.5.1.8.5 Record outcome of sales process 0
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts 4

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20013 3.5.2.1 Select key customers/accounts 1
11173 3.5.2.2 Develop sales/key account plan 0
20014 3.5.2.3 Manage sales/key account plan 1
11174 3.5.2.4 Manage customer relationships 0
14208 3.5.2.5 Manage customer master data 2
16598 3.5.2.5.1 Collect and merge internal and third-party customer 1
information
16599 3.5.2.5.2 De-duplicate customer data 1
11779 3.5.3 Develop and manage sales proposals, bids, and quotes 16

11781 3.5.3.1 Receive Request For Proposal (RFP)/Request For Quote 1


11780 3.5.3.2 (RFQ)
Refine customer requirements 1
11782 3.5.3.3 Review RFP/RFQ request 1
11783 3.5.3.4 Perform competitive analysis 1
11784 3.5.3.5 Validate with strategy/business plans 1
11785 3.5.3.6 Understand customer business and requirements 1
20015 3.5.3.7 Develop solution and delivery approach 1
11787 3.5.3.8 Identify staffing requirements 1
11788 3.5.3.9 Develop pricing and scheduling estimates 1
11789 3.5.3.10 Conduct profitability analysis 1
20016 3.5.3.11 Manage internal reviews 1
20017 3.5.3.12 Manage internal approvals 1
11790 3.5.3.13 Submit/present bid/proposal/quote to customer 1
20018 3.5.3.14 Revise bid/proposal/quote 1
11793 3.5.3.15 Manage notification outcome 1
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders 12
10194 3.5.4.1 Accept and validate sales orders 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10195 3.5.4.2 Collect and maintain account information 9

10201 3.5.4.2.1 Administer key account details 1


10202 3.5.4.2.2 Retrieve full customer details 1
10203 3.5.4.2.3 Modify involved party details 1
10204 3.5.4.2.4 Record address details 1
10205 3.5.4.2.5 Record contact details 1
10206 3.5.4.2.6 Record key customer communication profile details 1
10207 3.5.4.2.7 Review involved party information 1
10208 3.5.4.2.8 Terminate involved party information 1
10196 3.5.4.3 Determine availability 0
10197 3.5.4.4 Determine fulfillment process 0
10198 3.5.4.5 Enter orders into system 1

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity 1


10199 3.5.4.7 Process back orders and updates 0
10200 3.5.4.8 Handle sales order inquiries including post-order fulfillment 1
transactions
10187 3.5.5 Manage sales partners and alliances 8
10211 3.5.5.1 Provide sales and product/service training to sales 4
partners/alliances

20019 3.5.5.1.1 Provide certification enablement training 1


20020 3.5.5.1.2 Manage certifications and skills 1
20021 3.5.5.1.3 Provide support to partners/alliances 1
18641 3.5.5.2 Provide marketing materials to sales partners/alliances 1
10214 3.5.5.3 Evaluate partner/alliance results 0
14209 3.5.5.4 Manage sales partner/alliance master data 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20008, -10104 Y
Y
c10111, c10112 Y
+10114 N
NEW N

+10115 N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze competing organizations, N
competitive/substitute products
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate existing products/brands N
N
Y
N
+18941 N
NEW N
N

+10120, +10121 N
NEW N
NEW N
+20000, +20006, +16848, +18924, -10122, Y
c10123
Y
N
N

N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+13169, +19999, c10124, c10125, RENAME, N
WAS:Define pricing strategy to align to value
proposition
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Establish guidelines for applying N
pricing of products/services
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Approve pricing strategies/policies N
+20001, +20002, +20003, +20004, +20005, Y
c10126, c10127, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Determine channel fit with target N
segments
N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate channel attributes and N
partners
+16590, +16591, +16592, NEW Y

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+16573, +16574, +16575, +16500, +16501, NEW Y

NEW Y
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+16849, +16850, +16851, +16852, +16853, N
+16854, +16855, +18627, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20007, +18925, +18926, +16633, +18927, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N

+20593, +20010, +16613, +16629, c10148, NEW Y

RENAME, WAS:Establish goals, objectives, and Y


metrics for products by channels/segments
+17683 Y
N
N
N
NEW N
+20009, +18948, +11495, +11496, +11497, N
+17684, NEW

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N

NEW N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
c10167, NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Define promotional concepts N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
c10173 Y
RENAME, WAS:Determine customer N
loyalty/lifetime value
N
N
N
N

+16627, +16614, +16615, +16616, +16617, NEW Y

NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

N
N
N
N
N
+16630, +18130, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
+11465, +11521, +11466, +18629, +11522, N
+11523, +11468
N
N

N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
+17682 Y
NEW Y
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
+11779, -10186, c10182 Y
+18115, +11773, +18116, +20011, c10184, Y
c10189, RENAME, WAS:Generate leads
N
RENAME, WAS:Identify leads N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW Y
N
+20012, RENAME, WAS:Manage customer sales Y
N
N
NEW N
N
Y
+20013, +20014 Y

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
N
NEW N
N
+16598, +16599 N
NEW N

NEW N
+11781, +11780, +11782, +11783, +11784, Y
+11785, +20015, +11787, +11788, +11789,
+20016, +20017, +11790, +20018, +11793, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+17404, c10195, c10198, c10200 Y
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+10201, +10202, +10203, +10204, +10205, Y
+10206, +10207, +10208, RENAME, WAS:Collect
and maintain customer account information

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Enter orders into system and Y
identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity
NEW Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Handle order inquiries including N
post-order fulfillment transactions
+18641, -10212, -10213, c10211, c14209 N
+20019, +20020, +20021, RENAME, WAS:Provide N
sales and product training to sales
partners/alliances
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Manage channel partner master N
data

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products 48
10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources 22
10221 4.1.1 Develop production and materials strategies 2
10229 4.1.1.1 Define manufacturing goals 0
10230 4.1.1.2 Define labor and materials policies 0
10231 4.1.1.3 Define outsourcing policies 0
10232 4.1.1.4 Define capital expense policies 1

10233 4.1.1.5 Define capacities 0


10234 4.1.1.6 Define production network and supply constraints 0
14193 4.1.1.7 Define production process 0
19551 4.1.1.8 Define standard operating procedures 1
14194 4.1.1.9 Define production workplace layout and infrastructure 0
10222 4.1.2 Manage demand for products 7

10235 4.1.2.1 Develop baseline demand forecasts 1


10236 4.1.2.2 Collaborate demand with customers 1
10237 4.1.2.3 Develop demand consensus forecast 1
10238 4.1.2.4 Determine available to promise 0
10239 4.1.2.5 Monitor activity against demand forecast and revise 1
forecast
10240 4.1.2.6 Evaluate and revise demand forecasting approach 1

10241 4.1.2.7 Measure demand forecast accuracy 1


10223 4.1.3 Create materials plan 0
10242 4.1.3.1 Create unconstrained plan 0
10243 4.1.3.2 Collaborate with supplier and contract manufacturers 0
10244 4.1.3.3 Identify critical materials and supplier capacity 0
10245 4.1.3.4 Monitor material specifications 0
10246 4.1.3.5 Generate constrained plan 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
14196 4.1.3.6 Define production balance and control 0
10224 4.1.4 Create and manage master production schedule 7

20023 4.1.4.1 Model production network to enable simulation and 1


optimization
20024 4.1.4.2 Create master production schedule 1
17041 4.1.4.3 Maintain master production schedule 1

17042 4.1.5 Plan distribution requirements 4


10252 4.1.5.1 Maintain master data 0
10253 4.1.5.2 Determine finished goods inventory requirements at 0
destination
19555 4.1.5.3 Determine product storage facility requirements 1
10254 4.1.5.4 Calculate requirements at destination 0
10255 4.1.5.5 Calculate consolidation at source 0
10256 4.1.5.6 Manage collaborative replenishment planning 0
10258 4.1.5.7 Calculate and optimize destination dispatch plan 1

10259 4.1.5.8 Manage dispatch plan attainment 0


10260 4.1.5.9 Calculate and optimize destination load plans 1
10261 4.1.5.10 Manage partner load plan 0
10262 4.1.5.11 Manage cost of supply 0
10263 4.1.5.12 Manage capacity utilization 0
10226 4.1.6 Establish distribution planning constraints 1
10267 4.1.6.1 Establish distribution center layout constraints 0
10268 4.1.6.2 Establish inventory management constraints 0
10269 4.1.6.3 Establish transportation management constraints 0
19558 4.1.6.4 Establish storage management constraints 1
10227 4.1.7 Review distribution planning policies 0
10264 4.1.7.1 Review distribution network 0
10265 4.1.7.2 Establish sourcing relationships 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10266 4.1.7.3 Establish dynamic deployment policies 0
10368 4.1.8 Develop quality standards and procedures 0
10371 4.1.8.1 Establish quality targets 0
10372 4.1.8.2 Develop standard testing procedures 0
10373 4.1.8.3 Communicate quality specifications 0
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services 6
10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform category 3
management
10281 4.2.1.1 Develop procurement plan 0
10282 4.2.1.2 Clarify purchasing requirements 0
10283 4.2.1.3 Establish materials management contingency plans 1
10284 4.2.1.4 Match needs to supply capabilities 0
10285 4.2.1.5 Analyze organization’s spend profile 1

10286 4.2.1.6 Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value 0


10287 4.2.1.7 Collaborate with suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities 0
20973 4.2.2 Develop sourcing and category management strategies 1
10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts 0
10288 4.2.3.1 Select suppliers 0
10289 4.2.3.2 Certify and validate suppliers 0
10290 4.2.3.3 Negotiate and establish contracts 0
10291 4.2.3.4 Manage contracts 0
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services 2
10292 4.2.4.1 Process/Review requisitions 0
10293 4.2.4.2 Approve requisitions 0
10294 4.2.4.3 Solicit/Track vendor quotes 0
10295 4.2.4.4 Create/Distribute purchase orders 0
10296 4.2.4.5 Expedite orders and satisfy inquiries 0
10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders 1
10298 4.2.4.7 Research/Resolve order exceptions 1
10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10299 4.2.5.1 Monitor/Manage supplier information 0
10300 4.2.5.2 Prepare/Analyze procurement and vendor performance 0
10301 4.2.5.3 Support inventory and production processes 0
10302 4.2.5.4 Monitor quality of product delivered 0
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product 11

10303 4.3.1 Schedule production 1


19563 4.3.1.1 Model and simulate plant 1
10306 4.3.1.2 Generate line level plan 0
10307 4.3.1.3 Generate detailed schedule 0
10308 4.3.1.4 Schedule production orders and create lots 0
10315 4.3.1.5 Schedule preventive (planned) maintenance (preventive 0
maintenance orders)
10316 4.3.1.6 Schedule requested (unplanned) maintenance (work order 0
cycle)
10309 4.3.1.7 Release production orders and create lots 0
10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product 6
10310 4.3.2.1 Manage raw material inventory 0
10311 4.3.2.2 Execute detailed line schedule 0
10319 4.3.2.3 Report maintenance issues 0
10313 4.3.2.4 Rerun defective items 0
19566 4.3.2.5 Monitor and optimize production process 5
19567 4.3.2.5.1 Automate and control plant 1
19568 4.3.2.5.2 Perform advanced process control 1
19569 4.3.2.5.3 Perform real-time optimization 1
19570 4.3.2.5.4 Manage plant alarms and alerts 1
10314 4.3.2.6 Assess production performance 0
10369 4.3.3 Perform quality testing 3
10318 4.3.3.1 Calibrate test equipment 0
10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing procedure 0
20956 4.3.3.3 Manage quality samples 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10375 4.3.3.4 Record test results 0
12045 4.3.3.5 Track and analyze non-conformance trends 1
12046 4.3.3.6 Perform root cause analysis 1
10370 4.3.4 Maintain production records and manage lot traceability 0
10376 4.3.4.1 Determine lot numbering system 0
10377 4.3.4.2 Determine lot use 0
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing 8
10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance 2
10343 4.4.1.1 Translate customer service requirements into logistics 0
requirements
10344 4.4.1.2 Design logistics network 0
10345 4.4.1.3 Communicate outsourcing needs 0
10346 4.4.1.4 Develop and maintain delivery service policy 0
10347 4.4.1.5 Optimize transportation schedules and costs 0
10348 4.4.1.6 Define key performance measures 0
16905 4.4.1.7 Define reverse logistics strategy 1
20936 4.4.2 Plan and manage inbound material flow 3
10349 4.4.2.1 Plan inbound material receipts 0
10350 4.4.2.2 Manage inbound material flow 0
10351 4.4.2.3 Monitor inbound delivery performance 0
10352 4.4.2.4 Manage flow of returned products 0
12708 4.4.2.5 Control quality of returned parts 1
20109 4.4.2.6 Salvage or repair returned products 1
10366 4.4.2.6.1 Perform salvage activities 0
14195 4.4.2.6.2 Manage repair/refurbishment and return to 0
10340 4.4.3 customer/stock
Operate warehousing 1
10353 4.4.3.1 Track inventory deployment 0
10354 4.4.3.2 Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries 0
10355 4.4.3.3 Track product availability 0
10356 4.4.3.4 Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery 0
10357 4.4.3.5 Track inventory accuracy 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10358 4.4.3.6 Track third-party logistics storage and shipping 0
10359 4.4.3.7 performance
Manage physical finished goods inventory 0
20957 4.4.3.8 Manage warehouse transfers 1
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation 0
10360 4.4.4.1 Plan, transport, and deliver outbound product 0
10361 4.4.4.2 Track carrier delivery performance 0
10362 4.4.4.3 Manage transportation fleet 0
10363 4.4.4.4 Process and audit carrier invoices and documents 0

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Metrics
Change details available?
c10217, NEW Y
-10228, c10222 Y
+19551, c10232 N
N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Define manufacturing capital N
expense policies
N
N
N
NEW N
N
c10235, c10236, c10237, c10239, c10240, N
c10241, RENAME, WAS:Manage demand for
products and services
RENAME, WAS:Develop baseline forecasts N
RENAME, WAS:Collaborate with customers N
RENAME, WAS:Develop consensus forecast N
N
RENAME, WAS:Monitor activity against forecast N
and revise forecast
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate and revise forecasting N
approach
RENAME, WAS:Measure forecast accuracy Y
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
+20023, +20024, -10247, -10248, -10249, N
-10250, c17041
NEW N

NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Monitor master production N
schedule and plan
+19555, -10257, c10258, c10260 N
N
N

NEW N
N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Calculate destination dispatch plan N

N
RENAME, WAS:Calculate destination load plans N
N
N
N
+19558 N
N
N
N
NEW N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
N
+20973, c10277 Y
c10283, c10285, RENAME, WAS:Develop sourcing Y
strategies
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop inventory strategy N
N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze organization's spend N
profile
N
N
NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N
c10297, c10298 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Record receipt of goods Y
RENAME, WAS:Research/Resolve exceptions N
Y

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
c10304, RENAME, Y
WAS:Produce/Manufacture/Deliver product
+19563 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N

N
+19566, RENAME, WAS:Produce product Y
N
N
N
N
+19567, +19568, +19569, +19570, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
+20956, +12045, +12046 N
N
Y
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
+20936, -10339, -10342, c10338 Y
+16905, RENAME, WAS:Define logistics strategy Y
N

N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
+12708, +20109, NEW Y
N
N
N
N
NEW N
NEW Y
N
N
+20957 Y
N
N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
Y
NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20025 5.0 Deliver Services 67
20026 5.1 Establish service delivery governance and strategies 14
20027 5.1.1 Establish service delivery governance 5
20028 5.1.1.1 Set up and maintain service delivery governance and 1
management system
20029 5.1.1.2 Manage service delivery performance 1
20030 5.1.1.3 Manage service delivery development and direction 1
20031 5.1.1.4 Solicit feedback from customer on service delivery 1
20032 5.1.2 satisfaction
Develop service delivery strategies 8

20033 5.1.2.1 Define service delivery goals 1


20034 5.1.2.2 Define labor policies 1
20035 5.1.2.3 Evaluate resource availability 1
20036 5.1.2.4 Define service delivery network and supply constraints 1
20037 5.1.2.5 Define service delivery process 1
20038 5.1.2.6 Review and validate service delivery procedures 1
20039 5.1.2.7 Define service delivery workplace layout and infrastructure 1
20040 5.2 Manage service delivery resources 25
20041 5.2.1 Manage service delivery resource demand 9

20042 5.2.1.1 Monitor pipeline 1


20043 5.2.1.2 Develop baseline forecasts 1
20044 5.2.1.3 Collaborate with customers 1
20045 5.2.1.4 Develop consensus forecast 1
20046 5.2.1.5 Determine availability of skills to deliver on current and 1
forecast customer orders
20047 5.2.1.6 Monitor activity against forecast and revise forecast 1
20048 5.2.1.7 Evaluate and revise forecasting approach 1
20049 5.2.1.8 Measure forecast accuracy 1
20050 5.2.2 Create and manage resource plan 7

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20051 5.2.2.1 Define and manage skills taxonomy 1
20052 5.2.2.2 Create resource plan 1
20053 5.2.2.3 Match resource demand with capacity, skills, and 1
20054 5.2.2.4 capabilities
Collaborate with suppliers and partners to supplement skills 1
and capabilities
20055 5.2.2.5 Identify critical resources and supplier capacity 1
20056 5.2.2.6 Monitor and manage resource capacity and availability 1
12127 5.2.3 Enable service delivery resources 8

12128 5.2.3.1 Develop service delivery training plan 1


12129 5.2.3.2 Develop training materials 1
12131 5.2.3.3 Manage training schedule 1
12132 5.2.3.4 Deliver operations training 1
12133 5.2.3.5 Deliver technical training 1
20057 5.2.3.6 Perform skill and capability testing 1
12135 5.2.3.7 Evaluate training effectiveness 1
20058 5.3 Deliver service to customer 27
20059 5.3.1 Initiate service delivery 10

20060 5.3.1.1 Review contract and agreed terms 1


20061 5.3.1.2 Understand customer requirements and define refine 1
20062 5.3.1.3 approach
Modify/revise and approve project plan 1
20063 5.3.1.4 Review customer business objectives 1
20064 5.3.1.5 Confirm environmental readiness 1
20065 5.3.1.6 Identify, select, and assign resources 3
20066 5.3.1.6.1 Establish people objectives 1
20067 5.3.1.6.2 Establish engagement rules 1
20068 5.3.1.7 Plan for service delivery 1
20069 5.3.2 Execute service delivery 8

20070 5.3.2.1 Analyze environment and customer needs 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20071 5.3.2.2 Define solution 1
20072 5.3.2.3 Validate solution 1
20073 5.3.2.4 Identify changes 1
20074 5.3.2.5 Obtain approval to proceed 1
20075 5.3.2.6 Make build/buy solution 1
20076 5.3.2.7 Deploy solution 1
20077 5.3.3 Complete service delivery 8

20078 5.3.3.1 Conduct service delivery/project review and evaluate 1


20079 5.3.3.2 success
Complete/finalize financial management activities 1
20080 5.3.3.3 Confirm delivery according to contract terms 1
20081 5.3.3.4 Release resources 1
20082 5.3.3.5 Manage service delivery completion 1
20083 5.3.3.6 Harvest knowledge 1
20084 5.3.3.7 Archive records and update systems 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20026, +20040, +20058, NEW Y
+20027, +20032, NEW Y
+20028, +20029, +20030, +20031, NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20033, +20034, +20035, +20036, +20037, N
+20038, +20039, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20041, +20050, +12127, NEW Y
+20042, +20043, +20044, +20045, +20046, N
+20047, +20048, +20049, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20051, +20052, +20053, +20054, +20055, N
+20056, NEW

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
+12128, +12129, +12131, +12132, +12133, N
+20057, +12135, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20059, +20069, +20077, NEW N
+20060, +20061, +20062, +20063, +20064, Y
+20065, +20068, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20066, +20067, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20070, +20071, +20072, +20073, +20074, Y
+20075, +20076, NEW
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20078, +20079, +20080, +20081, +20082, Y
+20083, +20084, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service 81
10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy 12

20086 6.1.1 Define customer service requirements across the enterprise 1


20087 6.1.2 Define customer service experience 1
20088 6.1.3 Define and manage customer service channel strategy 1
10382 6.1.4 Define customer service policies and procedures 0
10383 6.1.5 Establish target service level for each customer segment 1

20089 6.1.6 Define warranty offering 6

16893 6.1.6.1 Determine and document warranty policies 1


16890 6.1.6.2 Create and manage warranty rules/claim codes for products 1
20090 6.1.6.3 Agree on warranty responsibilities with suppliers 1
20091 6.1.6.4 Define warranty related offerings for customers 1
12673 6.1.6.5 Communicate warranty policies and offerings 1
20092 6.1.7 Develop recall strategy 1
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts 13

10387 6.2.1 Plan and manage customer service work force 0


10390 6.2.1.1 Forecast volume of customer service contacts 0
10391 6.2.1.2 Schedule customer service work force 0
10392 6.2.1.3 Track work force utilization 0
10393 6.2.1.4 Monitor and evaluate quality of customer interactions with 0
customer service representatives
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and inquiries 7

10394 6.2.2.1 Receive customer problems, requests, and inquiries 1

13482 6.2.2.2 Analyze problems, requests, and inquiries 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10395 6.2.2.3 Resolve customer problems, requests, and inquiries 1

10396 6.2.2.4 Respond to customer problems, requests, and inquiries 1

16928 6.2.2.5 Identify and capture upsell/cross-sell opportunities 1


16937 6.2.2.6 Deliver opportunity to sales team 1
10389 6.2.3 Manage customer complaints 1
10397 6.2.3.1 Receive customer complaints 0
10398 6.2.3.2 Route customer complaints 0
10399 6.2.3.3 Resolve customer complaints 0
10400 6.2.3.4 Respond to customer complaints 0
19072 6.2.3.5 Analyze customer complaints and response/redressal 1
20094 6.2.4 Process returns 3
10364 6.2.4.1 Authorize return 1
20095 6.2.4.2 Process return and record reason 1
12840 6.2.5 Report incidents and risks to regulatory bodies 1
12658 6.3 Service products after sales 28
20605 6.3.1 Register products 1
12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims 16

20096 6.3.2.1 Receive warranty claim 1


12671 6.3.2.2 Validate warranty claim 1
20097 6.3.2.3 Investigate warranty issues 6

20098 6.3.2.3.1 Define issue 1


12677 6.3.2.3.2 Schedule field service 1
12678 6.3.2.3.3 Request and receive defective part 1
20099 6.3.2.3.4 Investigate issue/perform root cause analysis 1
20100 6.3.2.3.5 Receive investigation result/recommendation for 1
corrective action

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20101 6.3.2.4 Determine responsible party 1
20102 6.3.2.5 Manage pre-authorizations 1
12668 6.3.2.6 Approve or reject warranty claim 1
20103 6.3.2.7 Notify originator of approve/reject decision 1
20104 6.3.2.8 Authorize payment 1
20105 6.3.2.9 Close claim 1
12667 6.3.2.10 Reconcile warranty transaction disposition 1
20106 6.3.3 Manage supplier recovery 3
20107 6.3.3.1 Create supplier recovery claims 1
20108 6.3.3.2 Negotiate recoveries with suppliers 1
10218 6.3.4 Service products 7
10320 6.3.4.1 Confirm specific service requirements for individual 0
10324 6.3.4.1.1 customer
Process customer request 0
10325 6.3.4.1.2 Create customer profile 0
10326 6.3.4.1.3 Generate service order 0
10321 6.3.4.2 Identify and schedule resources to meet service 1
10327 6.3.4.2.1 requirements
Create resourcing plan and schedule 0
10328 6.3.4.2.2 Create service order fulfillment schedule 0
10322 6.3.4.3 Provide service to specific customers 3
10330 6.3.4.3.1 Organize daily service order fulfillment schedule 0
10331 6.3.4.3.2 Execute product repair 1
10332 6.3.4.3.3 Manage service order fulfillment 1
10323 6.3.4.4 Ensure quality of service 2
10334 6.3.4.4.1 Identify completed service orders for feedback 1

10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service failures 1

10336 6.3.4.4.3 Solicit customer feedback on services delivered 0


10337 6.3.4.4.4 Process customer feedback on services delivered 0
20110 6.4 Manage product recalls and regulatory audits 7

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20111 6.4.1 Initiate recall 1
20112 6.4.2 Assess the likelihood and consequences of occurrence of any 1
hazards
20113 6.4.3 Manage recall related communications 1
20114 6.4.4 Submit regulatory reports 1
20115 6.4.5 Monitor and audit recall effectiveness 1
20116 6.4.6 Manage recall termination 1
20595 6.5 Evaluate customer service operations and customer satisfaction 20
10401 6.5.1 Measure customer satisfaction with customer problems, 8
requests, and inquiries handling

11687 6.5.1.1 Solicit customer feedback on customer service experience 1


11688 6.5.1.2 Analyze customer service data and identify improvement 1
opportunities
18126 6.5.1.3 Provide customer feedback to product management on 1
customer service experience
10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- complaint 2
handling and resolution

11236 6.5.2.1 Solicit customer feedback on complaint handling and 0


11237 6.5.2.2 resolution
Analyze customer complaint data and identify improvement 0
opportunities
11689 6.5.2.3 Identify common customer complaints 1
10403 6.5.3 Measure customer satisfaction with products and services 2
11238 6.5.3.1 Gather and solicit post-sale customer feedback on products 0
and services
11239 6.5.3.2 Solicit post-sale customer feedback on ad effectiveness 0
20117 6.5.3.3 Solicit customer feedback on cross-channel experience 1
11240 6.5.3.4 Analyze product and service satisfaction data and identify 0
improvement opportunities

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
11241 6.5.3.5 Provide feedback and insights to appropriate teams 1
(product design/development, marketing, manufacturing)
12672 6.5.4 Evaluate and manage warranty performance 6

20118 6.5.4.1 Measure customer satisfaction with warranty handling and 1


resolution
12676 6.5.4.2 Monitor and report on warranty management metrics 1
20119 6.5.4.3 Identify improvement opportunities 1
12674 6.5.4.4 Identify opportunities to eliminate warranty waste 1
20120 6.5.4.5 Investigate fraudulent claims 1
20121 6.5.5 Evaluate recall performance 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+12658, +20110, +20595, c10379, NEW Y
+20086, +20087, +20088, +20089, +20092, Y
-10381, c10383
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Establish service levels for Y
customers
+16893, +16890, +20090, +20091, +12673, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20094, +12840, c10388, RENAME, WAS:Plan and Y
manage customer service operations
Y
N
N
N
N

+13482, +16928, +16937, c10394, c10395, Y


c10396, RENAME, WAS:Manage customer service
requests/inquiries
RENAME, WAS:Receive customer N
requests/inquiries
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
RENAME, WAS:Route customer requests/inquiries N

RENAME, WAS:Respond to customer N


requests/inquiries
NEW N
NEW N
+19072 Y
N
N
N
N
NEW N
+20095, c10364, NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Authorize and process returns N
NEW N
NEW N
+20605, +12669, +20106, c10218, NEW Y
NEW N
+20096, +12671, +20097, +20101, +20102, Y
+12668, +20103, +20104, +20105, +12667, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
+20098, +12677, +12678, +20099, +20100, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20107, +20108, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Deliver service to customer Y
N
N
N
N
-10329 N
N
N
-10333, c10331, c10332 N
N
RENAME, WAS:Dispatch resources N
RENAME, WAS:Manage order fulfillment progress N
c10334, c10335 N
RENAME, WAS:Identify completed orders for N
feedback
RENAME, WAS:Identify incomplete orders and Y
service failures
N
N
+20111, +20112, +20113, +20114, +20115, N
+20116, NEW

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+12672, +20121, c10401, c10402, NEW N
+11687, +11688, +18126, -10404, -10405, N
-10406, -10407, RENAME, WAS:Measure customer
satisfaction with customer requests/inquiries
handling
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N

+11689, RENAME, WAS:Measure customer Y


satisfaction with customer-complaint handling and
resolution
N
N

NEW N
+20117, c11241 Y
N

N
NEW N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
RENAME, WAS:Provide customer feedback to N
product management on products and services
+20118, +12676, +20119, +12674, +20120, NEW Y

NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital 47
17043 7.1 Develop and manage human resources planning, policies, and 11
strategies

20958 7.1.1 Develop human resources strategy 2


10418 7.1.1.1 Identify strategic HR needs 0
10419 7.1.1.2 Define HR and business function roles and accountability 0
10420 7.1.1.3 Determine HR costs 0
10421 7.1.1.4 Establish HR measures 0
10422 7.1.1.5 Communicate HR strategies 0
10432 7.1.1.6 Develop strategy for HR systems/technologies/tools 0
20606 7.1.1.7 Manage employer branding 1
17045 7.1.2 Develop and implement workforce strategy and policies 7

10423 7.1.2.1 Gather skill requirements according to corporate strategy 0


and market environment
10424 7.1.2.2 Plan employee resourcing requirements per business 1
unit/organization
10425 7.1.2.3 Develop compensation plan 1
10210 7.1.2.3.1 Establish incentive plan 1
10426 7.1.2.4 Develop succession plan 0
16938 7.1.2.5 Develop high performers/leadership programs 1
10427 7.1.2.6 Develop employee diversity plan 0
11622 7.1.2.7 Develop training program 1
11623 7.1.2.8 Develop recruitment program 1
10428 7.1.2.9 Develop other HR programs 0
10429 7.1.2.10 Develop HR policies 0
10430 7.1.2.11 Administer HR policies 0
10431 7.1.2.12 Plan employee benefits 0
10433 7.1.2.13 Develop workforce strategy models 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20122 7.1.2.14 Implement workforce strategy models 1
10417 7.1.3 Monitor and update strategy, plans, and policies 0
10434 7.1.3.1 Measure realization of objectives 0
10435 7.1.3.2 Measure contribution to business strategy 0
10436 7.1.3.3 Communicate plans and provide updates to stakeholders 0
10438 7.1.3.4 Review and revise HR plans 0
17046 7.1.4 Develop competency management models 0
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees 8
10439 7.2.1 Manage employee requisitions 5
10445 7.2.1.1 Align staffing plan to work force plan and business unit 0
strategies/resource needs
10447 7.2.1.2 Develop and maintain job descriptions 1
10446 7.2.1.3 Open job requisitions 1

10448 7.2.1.4 Post job requisitions 1


10450 7.2.1.5 Modify job requisitions 1
10451 7.2.1.6 Notify hiring manager 0
10452 7.2.1.7 Manage requisition dates 0
10440 7.2.2 Recruit/Source candidates 0
10453 7.2.2.1 Determine recruitment methods and channels 0
10454 7.2.2.2 Perform recruiting activities/events 0
10455 7.2.2.3 Manage recruitment vendors 0
17047 7.2.2.4 Manage employee referral programs 0
17048 7.2.2.5 Manage recruitment channels 0
20123 7.2.3 Screen and select candidates 1
10456 7.2.3.1 Identify and deploy candidate selection tools 0
10457 7.2.3.2 Interview candidates 0
10458 7.2.3.3 Test candidates 0
10459 7.2.3.4 Select and reject candidates 0
10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire 0
10463 7.2.4.1 Draw up and make offer 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10464 7.2.4.2 Negotiate offer 0
10465 7.2.4.3 Hire candidate 0
10444 7.2.5 Manage applicant information 1
10460 7.2.5.1 Obtain candidate background information 0
10466 7.2.5.2 Create applicant record 0
10467 7.2.5.3 Manage/track applicant data 1
20124 7.2.5.3.1 Complete position classification and level of experience 1
10468 7.2.5.4 Archive and retain records of non-hires 0
20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and training 15
10469 7.3.1 Manage employee orientation and deployment 4
10474 7.3.1.1 Create/maintain employee on-boarding program 2
10477 7.3.1.1.1 Develop employee induction program 1
10478 7.3.1.1.2 Maintain/Update employee induction program 1
11243 7.3.1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the employee on-boarding 1
program
17050 7.3.1.3 Execute on-boarding program 1
10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance 1
10479 7.3.2.1 Define employee performance objectives 1
10480 7.3.2.2 Review, appraise, and manage employee performance 0
10481 7.3.2.3 Evaluate and review performance program 0
10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development 2
10487 7.3.3.1 Define employee development guidelines 0
10488 7.3.3.2 Develop employee career plans and career paths 1
17051 7.3.3.3 Manage employee skill and competency development 1

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees 7


10490 7.3.4.1 Align employee with organization development needs 1

16940 7.3.4.2 Define employee competencies 1


10491 7.3.4.3 Align learning programs with competencies 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10492 7.3.4.4 Establish training needs by analysis of required and 0
available skills
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or 0
management training programs
20125 7.3.4.6 Manage examinations and certifications 5
20126 7.3.4.6.1 Liaise with external certification authorities 1
20127 7.3.4.6.2 Administer certification tests 1
20128 7.3.4.6.3 Appraise experience qualifications 1
20129 7.3.4.6.4 Administer certificate issue and maintenance 1
17052 7.4 Manage employee relations 0
10483 7.4.1 Manage labor relations 0
10484 7.4.2 Manage collective bargaining process 0
10485 7.4.3 Manage labor management partnerships 0
10531 7.4.4 Manage employee grievances 0
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees 6
10494 7.5.1 Develop and manage reward, recognition, and motivation 1
programs
10498 7.5.1.1 Develop salary/compensation structure and plan 0
10499 7.5.1.2 Develop benefits and reward plan 0
10500 7.5.1.3 Perform competitive analysis of benefit and rewards 0
10501 7.5.1.4 Identify compensation requirements based on financial, 0
benefits, and HR policies
10502 7.5.1.5 Administer compensation and rewards to employees 0
10503 7.5.1.6 Reward and motivate employees 0
10495 7.5.2 Manage and administer benefits 0
10504 7.5.2.1 Deliver employee benefits program 0
10505 7.5.2.2 Administer benefit enrollment 0
10506 7.5.2.3 Process claims 0
10507 7.5.2.4 Perform benefit reconciliation 0
10496 7.5.3 Manage employee assistance and retention 3
10508 7.5.3.1 Deliver programs to support work/life balance for 0
employees

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10509 7.5.3.2 Develop family support systems 1
10510 7.5.3.3 Review retention and motivation indicators 0
10511 7.5.3.4 Review compensation plan 1
10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll 0
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees 4
10512 7.6.1 Manage promotion and demotion process 0
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation 0
10514 7.6.3 Manage retirement 0
10515 7.6.4 Manage leave of absence 0
10516 7.6.5 Develop and implement employee outplacement 0
20132 7.6.6 Manage workforce scheduling 3
20133 7.6.6.1 Receive required resources/skills and capabilities 1
10517 7.6.6.2 Manage resource deployment 1
17055 7.6.7 Relocate employees and manage assignments 1

10520 7.6.7.1 Manage expatriates 0


17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics 1
10522 7.7.1 Manage reporting processes 0
10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process 0
10524 7.7.3 Manage and maintain employee data 0
10525 7.7.4 Manage human resource information systems HRIS 1

10526 7.7.5 Develop and manage employee metrics 0


10527 7.7.6 Develop and manage time and attendance systems 0
10530 7.7.7 Manage/Collect employee suggestions and perform employee 0
research
17057 7.8 Manage employee communication 1
10529 7.8.1 Develop employee communication plan 0
16944 7.8.2 Conduct employee engagement surveys 1
10532 7.9 Deliver employee communications 0

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20599, -10411, c17043 Y
+20958, -17044, RENAME, WAS:Develop and Y
manage human resources (HR) planning, policies,
and strategies
+20606, NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
+16938, +11622, +11623, +20122, c10424, N
c10433
N

RENAME, WAS:Plan employee resourcing N


requirements per unit/organization
c10210 N
RENAME, WAS:Establish sales force incentive plan N
Y
NEW N
N
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop work force strategy N
models

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
+20123, -17049 Y
-10449, c10446, c10447, c10448, c10450 N
N

RENAME, WAS:Develop job descriptions N


RENAME, WAS:Develop and open job requisitions N

RENAME, WAS:Post requisitions N


RENAME, WAS:Modify requisitions N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
Y
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
N
+20124 N
NEW N
N
NEW Y
c11243, c17050 Y
+10477, +10478 N
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate the effectiveness of N
employee on-boarding program
RENAME, WAS:Execute onboarding program N
c10479 Y
RENAME, WAS:Define performance objectives N
N
N
c10488, c17051 Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop employee career plans N
RENAME, WAS:Manage employee skills N
development
+16940, +20125, c10490 Y
RENAME, WAS:Align employee and organization N
development needs
NEW N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N

+20126, +20127, +20128, +20129, NEW N


NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
N
Y
+10494, +10496, -17053, -17054 Y
NEW Y

Y
N
N
N

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+10509, +10511, NEW N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
N
NEW N
Y
+20132, c17055 Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
+20133, c10517, NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Manage deployment of personnel N
RENAME, WAS:Relocate employees, and manage N
assignments
Y
c10525 Y
Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Manage human resource Y
information systems (HRIS)
Y
Y
N

+16944 Y
N
NEW N
N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) 321

20608 8.1 Develop and manage IT customer relationships 44

20609 8.1.1 Understand IT customer needs 3


20610 8.1.1.1 Understand IT customer communities 1
20611 8.1.1.2 Assess IT customer operational capabilities 1
20612 8.1.2 Identify IT customer transformation needs 5
20613 8.1.2.1 Understand business requirements for IT capabilities 1
20614 8.1.2.2 Understand IT landscape 1
20615 8.1.2.3 Develop IT visioning 1
20616 8.1.2.4 Outline IT service expectations 1
20617 8.1.3 Plan and communicate IT services 6

20618 8.1.3.1 Manage IT customer expectations 1


20619 8.1.3.2 Define future IT services 1
20620 8.1.3.3 Determine IT performance indicators 1
20621 8.1.3.4 Create IT marketing messages 1
20622 8.1.3.5 Create IT service marketing plan 1
20623 8.1.4 Provide IT transformation guidance 10

20624 8.1.4.1 Develop IT transformation plans 1


20625 8.1.4.2 Collect IT customer requirements 1
20937 8.1.4.3 Analyze IT customer requirements 1
20626 8.1.4.4 Identify and prioritize IT opportunities 1
20627 8.1.4.5 Facilitate solution design activities 1
20628 8.1.4.6 Prioritize IT outcomes 1
20629 8.1.4.7 Develop business cases 1
20630 8.1.4.8 Support business case 1
20631 8.1.4.9 Develop transformation roadmap 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
20632 8.1.5 Develop and manage IT service levels 8

20633 8.1.5.1 Understand IT service requirements 1


20634 8.1.5.2 Forecast IT service demand 1
20635 8.1.5.3 Maintain IT services catalog 1
20636 8.1.5.4 Define service level agreement 1
20637 8.1.5.5 Maintain IT customer contracts 1
20638 8.1.5.6 Negotiate and establish service level agreements 1
20640 8.1.5.7 Develop and maintain improvement processes 1
20641 8.1.6 Manage IT customer relationships 6

20642 8.1.6.1 Establish relationship management mechanisms 1


20643 8.1.6.2 Understand IT customer strategy 1
20644 8.1.6.3 Understand IT customer environment 1
20645 8.1.6.4 Communicate IT capabilities 1
20646 8.1.6.5 Manage IT requirements 1
20648 8.1.7 Analyze service performance 5
20649 8.1.7.1 Assess SLA compliance 1
20650 8.1.7.2 Triage SLA compliance issues 1
20647 8.1.7.3 Collect feedback about IT products and services 1
20938 8.1.7.4 Synthesize and distribute IT performance information 1
20652 8.2 Develop and manage IT business strategy 51

20653 8.2.1 Define business technology and governance strategy 7

20654 8.2.1.1 Build and maintain IT strategic intelligence 1


20655 8.2.1.2 Monitor and map current and emerging technologies 1
20656 8.2.1.3 Define and communicate digital transformation strategy 1
20657 8.2.1.4 Develop IT strategic alignment 1
20658 8.2.1.5 Articulate IT alignment principles 1
20659 8.2.1.6 Maintain IT strategic alignment 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20660 8.2.2 Manage IT portfolio strategy 7

20661 8.2.2.1 Establish and validate IT value criteria 1


20662 8.2.2.2 Determine IT portfolio investment balance 1
20663 8.2.2.3 Evaluate proposed IT investment projects 1
20664 8.2.2.4 Prioritize IT projects 1
20665 8.2.2.5 Align IT resources to strategic priorities 1
20667 8.2.2.6 Align IT portfolio to business objectives 1
20668 8.2.3 Define and maintain enterprise architecture 5
20670 8.2.3.1 Create and publish enterprise architecture principles 1
20671 8.2.3.2 Establish and operate enterprise architecture governance 1
20672 8.2.3.3 Research technologies to innovate IT services and solutions 1
20673 8.2.3.4 Provide input to definition and prioritization of IT projects 1
20674 8.2.4 Define IT service management strategy 8

20675 8.2.4.1 Establish IT service management strategy and goals 1


20676 8.2.4.2 Identify IT service operating and process requirements 1
20677 8.2.4.3 Define IT service catalog 1
20678 8.2.4.4 Establish IT service management framework 1
20679 8.2.4.5 Define and implement IT service management 1
20680 8.2.4.6 Define and deploy support service management process 1
tools and methods
20681 8.2.4.7 Monitor and report IT performance 1
20682 8.2.5 Control IT management system 10

20683 8.2.5.1 Determine IT performance measures 1


20684 8.2.5.2 Define IT control points and assurance procedures 1
governance model
20685 8.2.5.3 Monitor and analyze overall IT performance 1
20686 8.2.5.4 Monitor and analyze IT financial performance 1
20687 8.2.5.5 Monitor and analyze IT value and benefits 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20688 8.2.5.6 Optimize IT resource allocation 1
20689 8.2.5.7 Manage IT projects and services interdependencies 1
20690 8.2.5.8 Report IT service and project performance 1
20692 8.2.5.9 Select, deploy, and operate IT performance analytics tools 1
20693 8.2.6 Manage IT value portfolio 5
20694 8.2.6.1 Assess performance against IT service and project value 1
20695 8.2.6.2 criteria
Quantify value of IT service and project portfolio 1
20696 8.2.6.3 investments
Communicate business technology value contribution 1
20697 8.2.6.4 Determine and implement IT portfolio adjustments 1
20699 8.2.7 Define and manage technology innovation 8

20700 8.2.7.1 Establish selection criteria for research initiatives 1


20701 8.2.7.2 Analyze emerging technology concepts 1
20702 8.2.7.3 Identify technology concepts and capabilities 1
20703 8.2.7.4 Execute IT research projects 1
20939 8.2.7.5 Evaluate IT research project outcomes 1
20704 8.2.7.6 Identify and promote viable concepts 1
20705 8.2.7.7 Develop and plan IT investment projects 1
20706 8.3 Develop and manage IT resilience and risk 62

20707 8.3.1 Develop IT compliance, risk, and security strategy 11

20708 8.3.1.1 Determine and evaluate IT regulatory and audit 1


20940 8.3.1.2 requirements
Understand business unit risk tolerance 1
20709 8.3.1.3 Establish IT risk tolerance 1
20710 8.3.1.4 Establish risk ownership 1
20711 8.3.1.5 Establish and maintain risk management roles 1
20712 8.3.1.6 Establish compliance objectives 1
20941 8.3.1.7 Identify systems to support compliance 1
20713 8.3.1.8 Identify and evaluate IT risk 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20714 8.3.1.9 Evaluate IT-related risks resiliency 1
20715 8.3.1.10 Create IT risk mitigation strategies and approaches 1
20716 8.3.2 Develop IT resilience strategy 5
20717 8.3.2.1 Determine IT delivery resiliency 1
20718 8.3.2.2 Determine critical IT risks 1
20719 8.3.2.3 Prioritize IT risks 1
20720 8.3.2.4 Establish mitigation approaches for IT risks 1
20721 8.3.3 Control IT risk, compliance, and security 11

20722 8.3.3.1 Evaluate enterprise regulatory and compliance obligations 1


20723 8.3.3.2 Analyze IT security threat impact 1
20724 8.3.3.3 Create and maintain IT compliance requirements 1
20942 8.3.3.4 Create and maintain IT security policies, standards, and 1
procedures
20725 8.3.3.5 Develop and deploy risk management training 1
20726 8.3.3.6 Establish risk reporting capabilities and responsibilities 1
20727 8.3.3.7 Establish communication standards 1
20728 8.3.3.8 Conduct IT risk and threat assessments 1
20729 8.3.3.9 Monitor and manage IT activity risk 1
20730 8.3.3.10 Identify, supervise and monitor IT risk mitigation measures 1
20731 8.3.4 Plan and manage IT continuity 4
20732 8.3.4.1 Evaluate IT continuity 1
20733 8.3.4.2 Identify IT continuity gaps 1
20734 8.3.4.3 Manage IT business continuity 1
20735 8.3.5 Develop and manage IT security, privacy, and data protection 8

20736 8.3.5.1 Assess IT regulatory and confidentiality requirements and 1


policies
20737 8.3.5.2 Create IT security, privacy, and data protection risk 1
governance

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20738 8.3.5.3 Define IT data security and privacy policies, standards, and 1
procedures
20739 8.3.5.4 Review and monitor physical and logical IT data security 1
measures
20740 8.3.5.5 Review and monitor application security controls 1
20741 8.3.5.6 Review and monitor IT physical environment security 1
20742 8.3.5.7 controls
Monitor/analyze network intrusion detection data and 1
resolve threats
20743 8.3.6 Conduct and analyze IT compliance assessments 6

20744 8.3.6.1 Conduct projects to enhance IT compliance and remediate 1


20745 8.3.6.2 risk
Conduct IT compliance control auditing of internal and 1
external services
20746 8.3.6.3 Perform IT compliance reporting 1
20747 8.3.6.4 Identify and escalate IT compliance issues and remediation 1
requirements
20748 8.3.6.5 Support external audits and reports 1
20749 8.3.7 Develop and execute IT resilience and continuity operations 7

20750 8.3.7.1 Conduct IT resilience improvement projects 1


20751 8.3.7.2 Develop, document, and maintain IT business continuity 1
planning
20752 8.3.7.3 Implement and enforce change control procedures 1
20753 8.3.7.4 Execute recurring IT service provider business continuity 1
20754 8.3.7.5 Provide IT resilience training 1
20755 8.3.7.6 Execute recurring IT business operations continuity 1
20756 8.3.8 Manage IT user identity and authorization 9

20757 8.3.8.1 Support integration of identity and authorization policies 1


20758 8.3.8.2 Manage IT user directory 1
20759 8.3.8.3 Manage IT user authorization 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20760 8.3.8.4 Manage IT user authentication mechanisms 1
20761 8.3.8.5 Audit IT user identity and authorization systems 1
20762 8.3.8.6 Respond to IT information security and network breaches 1
20763 8.3.8.7 Conduct penetration testing 1
20764 8.3.8.8 Audit integration of user identity and authorization systems 1
20765 8.4 Manage information 19
20766 8.4.1 Define business information and analytics strategy 4
20767 8.4.1.1 Establish data, information, and analytic objectives 1
20768 8.4.1.2 Establish data, information, and analytic governance 1
20769 8.4.1.3 Access IT data/analytic capabilities 1
20770 8.4.2 Define and maintain business information architecture 6

20771 8.4.2.1 Determine enterprise business information requirements 1


20772 8.4.2.2 Define enterprise data models 1
20773 8.4.2.3 Identify and understand external data sources 1
20774 8.4.2.4 Establish data ownership and stewardship responsibilities 1
20775 8.4.2.5 Maintain and evolve enterprise data and information 1
architecture
20776 8.4.3 Define and execute business information lifecycle planning 3
and control
20777 8.4.3.1 Define and maintain enterprise information policies, 1
standards, and procedures
20778 8.4.3.2 Implement and execute data administration responsibilities 1
20779 8.4.4 Manage business information content 5
20780 8.4.4.1 Monitor and control business information 1
20781 8.4.4.2 Maintain business information feeds and repositories 1
20782 8.4.4.3 Perform internal usage audits 1
20783 8.4.4.4 Implement and administer business information access 1
20784 8.5 Develop and manage services/solutions 40

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20785 8.5.1 Develop service/solution and integration strategy 8

20786 8.5.1.1 Determine IT service/solution development 1


20787 8.5.1.2 Define IT service/solution development 1
20788 8.5.1.3 processes/standards
Identify, deploy, and support development methodologies 1
and tools
20789 8.5.1.4 Establish service component criteria 1
20790 8.5.1.5 Understand and select reusable service components 1
20791 8.5.1.6 Maintain service component portfolio 1
20792 8.5.1.7 Establish development standards exception governance 1
20793 8.5.2 Manage service/solution lifecycle planning 6

20794 8.5.2.1 Monitor and track emerging technology capabilities 1


20795 8.5.2.2 Identify IT services/solutions 1
20796 8.5.2.3 Determine IT service/solution approach 1
20797 8.5.2.4 Define IT solution lifecycle 1
20798 8.5.2.5 Develop IT service/solution "sunset" plans 1
20799 8.5.3 Develop and manage service/solution architecture 9

20800 8.5.3.1 Assess IT application and infrastructure architecture 1


constraints
20801 8.5.3.2 Assess business constraints on IT service/solution 1
20802 8.5.3.3 Determine IT component integration requirements 1
20803 8.5.3.4 Identify opportunities for IT component reuse 1
20804 8.5.3.5 Promote adoption of existing service/solution architecture 1
20805 8.5.3.6 Develop and maintain service/solution architectures 1
20806 8.5.3.7 Assess IT service/solution architecture conformance 1
20807 8.5.3.8 Manage architectural exceptions 1
20808 8.5.4 Execute IT service/solution creation and testing 9
20809 8.5.4.1 Execute IT service/solution development lifecycle 8

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20810 8.5.4.1.1 Assess and validate IT service/solution requirements 1
20811 8.5.4.1.2 Create service/solution design 1
20812 8.5.4.1.3 Build and test IT service/solution components 1
20813 8.5.4.1.4 Integrate IT components and services 1
20814 8.5.4.1.5 Execute IT service/solution validation 1
20815 8.5.4.1.6 Bundle service/solution deployment packaging 1
20816 8.5.4.1.7 Manage service/solution process exceptions 1
20817 8.5.5 Perform service/solution maintenance and testing 7
20818 8.5.5.1 Execute IT service/solution maintenance lifecycle 6

20819 8.5.5.1.1 Assess IT remediation 1


20820 8.5.5.1.2 Modify service/solution design 1
20821 8.5.5.1.3 Perform IT service/solution remediation 1
20822 8.5.5.1.4 Manage service/solution operations 1
20823 8.5.5.1.5 Prepare fixed/enhanced service/solution packaging 1
20824 8.6 Deploy services/solutions 42

20825 8.6.1 Develop and manage service/solution deployment strategy 7

20826 8.6.1.1 Assess IT deployment business impact 1


20827 8.6.1.2 Establish IT deployment policies 1
20828 8.6.1.3 Define and create deployment procedure workflow 1
20829 8.6.1.4 Define IT change/release standards 1
20830 8.6.1.5 Assign deployment approval responsibilities 1
20831 8.6.1.6 Analyze deployments outcomes 1
20832 8.6.2 Plan service and solution implementation 8

20833 8.6.2.1 Assess IT deployment risk 1


20834 8.6.2.2 Define implementation schedule and roll-out sequence 1
20835 8.6.2.3 Determine implementation requirements 1
20836 8.6.2.4 Plan and align user testing and resources 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20837 8.6.2.5 Develop IT training 1
20838 8.6.2.6 Create implementation communications 1
20839 8.6.2.7 Manage IT roll-back procedures 1
20840 8.6.3 Manage change deployment control 8

20841 8.6.3.1 Asses IT change/release impact 1


20842 8.6.3.2 Confirm change/release compliance 1
20843 8.6.3.3 Assess IT change/release risk 1
20844 8.6.3.4 Consolidate IT change 1
20845 8.6.3.5 Create and communicate deployment schedule 1
20846 8.6.3.6 Approve change/release deployment 1
20847 8.6.3.7 Document IT change/release outcome 1
20848 8.6.4 Implement technology solutions 10

20849 8.6.4.1 Confirm hardware/software operational status 1


20850 8.6.4.2 Confirm operational availability 1
20851 8.6.4.3 Execute internal IT implementation plan 1
20852 8.6.4.4 Confirm implementation completion 1
20853 8.6.4.5 Implement software change/release 1
20854 8.6.4.6 Perform post-installation testing 1
20855 8.6.4.7 Distribute software components network-wide 1
20856 8.6.4.8 Verify change/release implementation success 1
20857 8.6.4.9 Execute roll-back plan 1
20858 8.6.5 Perform service and solution rollout 8

20859 8.6.5.1 Conduct IT training 1


20860 8.6.5.2 Prepare and distribute service/solution communications 1
20861 8.6.5.3 Support organizational changes 1
20862 8.6.5.4 Execute rollout plans 1
20863 8.6.5.5 Provide rollout support 1
20864 8.6.5.6 Manage rollout support capabilities 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20865 8.6.5.7 Monitor and record rollout issues 1
20866 8.7 Create and manage support services/solutions 62

20867 8.7.1 Define and establish service delivery strategy 6

20868 8.7.1.1 Assess business objectives and IT service delivery 1


20869 8.7.1.2 Define IT service delivery portfolio 1
20870 8.7.1.3 Create and maintain IT service delivery model 1
20871 8.7.1.4 Determine IT service delivery locations and activities 1
20872 8.7.1.5 Define IT service delivery sourcing strategy 1
20873 8.7.2 Define and develop service support strategy 7

20874 8.7.2.1 Assess business objectives and IT service support delivery 1


20875 8.7.2.2 Define IT service support portfolio 1
20876 8.7.2.3 Create and maintain IT support model 1
20877 8.7.2.4 Develop IT support service sourcing strategy 1
20878 8.7.2.5 Establish support service framework 1
20879 8.7.2.6 Provide service support tools and technology 1
20880 8.7.3 Plan and manage service delivery control 8
20881 8.7.3.1 Plan operational activities for IT service delivery 7

20882 8.7.3.1.1 Schedule service delivery resources 1


20883 8.7.3.1.2 Maintain/optimize batch job schedule 1
20884 8.7.3.1.3 Schedule change/release windows 1
20885 8.7.3.1.4 Schedule/optimize backup and archive activities 1
20886 8.7.3.1.5 Balance operational workloads across available 1
infrastructure components
20887 8.7.3.1.6 Determine specific problem support procedures 1
20888 8.7.4 Develop and manage infrastructure resource planning 6

20889 8.7.4.1 Develop IT service delivery strategy 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20890 8.7.4.2 Assess IT infrastructure business objectives 1
20891 8.7.4.3 Determine ongoing IT infrastructure capabilities 1
20892 8.7.4.4 Plan IT infrastructure change 1
20893 8.7.4.5 Plan and budget IT license usage volumes 1
20895 8.7.5 Define service support planning 11

20896 8.7.5.1 Understand IT support demand patterns 1


20897 8.7.5.2 Determine required support resource levels, 1
responsibilities, and capabilities
20898 8.7.5.3 Maintain service support knowledge repository 1
20943 8.7.5.4 Maintain service support learning 1
20899 8.7.5.5 Communicate service support needs 1
20900 8.7.5.6 Define IT escalation mechanisms 1
20901 8.7.5.7 Manage IT service support resources 1
20902 8.7.5.8 Coordinate with external support providers 1
20903 8.7.5.9 Triage IT service delivery incidents 1
20904 8.7.5.10 Monitor IT service support performance 1
20905 8.7.6 Develop and manage service delivery operations 9

20906 8.7.6.1 Operate and monitor online systems 1


20907 8.7.6.2 Run and monitor batch job schedule 1
20908 8.7.6.3 Manage service delivery workloads 1
20909 8.7.6.4 Manage infrastructure performance and capacity 1
20910 8.7.6.5 Respond to unplanned operational issues 1
20911 8.7.6.6 Produce and distribute output media 1
20912 8.7.6.7 Monitor IT infrastructure security 1
20913 8.7.6.8 Manage IT infrastructure/data recovery 1
20914 8.7.7 Manage infrastructure resource administration 7

20915 8.7.7.1 Manage infrastructure configuration 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20916 8.7.7.2 Perform infrastructure component maintenance 1
20917 8.7.7.3 Install/configure/upgrade infrastructure components 1
20918 8.7.7.4 Maintain IT asset records 1
20919 8.7.7.5 Administer IT licenses/user agreements 1
20920 8.7.7.6 Provide IT infrastructure service and capabilities 1
20921 8.7.8 Operate IT user support 7

20922 8.7.8.1 Triage IT issues/requests 1


20923 8.7.8.2 Provide IT resolution capabilities 1
20925 8.7.8.3 Manage IT user requests 1
20926 8.7.8.4 Escalate IT requests 1
20927 8.7.8.5 Resolve IT issues/requests 1
20928 8.7.8.6 Execute IT continuity and recovery action 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20608, +20652, +20706, +20765, +20784, Y
+20824, +20866, NEW
+20609, +20612, +20617, +20623, +20632, Y
+20641, +20648, NEW
+20610, +20611, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20613, +20614, +20615, +20616, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20618, +20619, +20620, +20621, +20622, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20624, +20625, +20937, +20626, +20627, N
+20628, +20629, +20630, +20631, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20633, +20634, +20635, +20636, +20637, N
+20638, +20640, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20642, +20643, +20644, +20645, +20646, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20649, +20650, +20647, +20938, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20653, +20660, +20668, +20674, +20682, Y
+20693, +20699, NEW
+20654, +20655, +20656, +20657, +20658, N
+20659, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20661, +20662, +20663, +20664, +20665, N
+20667, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20670, +20671, +20672, +20673, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20675, +20676, +20677, +20678, +20679, N
+20680, +20681, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+20683, +20684, +20685, +20686, +20687, N
+20688, +20689, +20690, +20692, NEW
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20694, +20695, +20696, +20697, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20700, +20701, +20702, +20703, +20939, N
+20704, +20705, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20707, +20716, +20721, +20731, +20735, Y
+20743, +20749, +20756, NEW
+20708, +20940, +20709, +20710, +20711, N
+20712, +20941, +20713, +20714, +20715, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
+20717, +20718, +20719, +20720, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20722, +20723, +20724, +20942, +20725, N
+20726, +20727, +20728, +20729, +20730, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20732, +20733, +20734, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20736, +20737, +20738, +20739, +20740, N
+20741, +20742, NEW
NEW N

NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N

NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

+20744, +20745, +20746, +20747, +20748, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+20750, +20751, +20752, +20753, +20754, N
+20755, NEW
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20757, +20758, +20759, +20760, +20761, N
+20762, +20763, +20764, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20766, +20770, +20776, +20779, NEW Y
+20767, +20768, +20769, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20771, +20772, +20773, +20774, +20775, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

+20777, +20778, NEW N

NEW N

NEW N
+20780, +20781, +20782, +20783, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20785, +20793, +20799, +20808, +20817, NEW Y

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Change details available?
+20786, +20787, +20788, +20789, +20790, N
+20791, +20792, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20794, +20795, +20796, +20797, +20798, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20800, +20801, +20802, +20803, +20804, N
+20805, +20806, +20807, NEW
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20809, NEW N
+20810, +20811, +20812, +20813, +20814, N
+20815, +20816, NEW

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20818, NEW N
+20819, +20820, +20821, +20822, +20823, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20825, +20832, +20840, +20848, +20858, NEW Y

+20826, +20827, +20828, +20829, +20830, N


+20831, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20833, +20834, +20835, +20836, +20837, N
+20838, +20839, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20841, +20842, +20843, +20844, +20845, N
+20846, +20847, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20849, +20850, +20851, +20852, +20853, N
+20854, +20855, +20856, +20857, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20859, +20860, +20861, +20862, +20863, N
+20864, +20865, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
+20867, +20873, +20880, +20888, +20895, Y
+20905, +20914, +20921, NEW
+20868, +20869, +20870, +20871, +20872, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20874, +20875, +20876, +20877, +20878, N
+20879, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20881, NEW N
+20882, +20883, +20884, +20885, +20886, N
+20887, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+20889, +20890, +20891, +20892, +20893, NEW N

NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20896, +20897, +20898, +20943, +20899, N
+20900, +20901, +20902, +20903, +20904, NEW

NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20906, +20907, +20908, +20909, +20910, N
+20911, +20912, +20913, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20915, +20916, +20917, +20918, +20919, N
+20920, NEW
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20922, +20923, +20925, +20926, +20927, N
+20928, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources 49
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting 3
10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting 2
10771 9.1.1.1 Develop and maintain budget policies and procedures 0
10772 9.1.1.2 Prepare periodic budgets and plans 0
20135 9.1.1.3 Operationalize and implement plans to achieve budget 1
10773 9.1.1.4 Prepare periodic financial forecasts 0
20136 9.1.1.5 Perform variance analysis against forecasts and budgets 1
10739 9.1.2 Perform cost accounting and control 1
10774 9.1.2.1 Perform inventory accounting 0
14057 9.1.2.2 Perform profit center accounting 1
10775 9.1.2.3 Perform cost of sales analysis 0
10776 9.1.2.4 Perform product costing 0
10777 9.1.2.5 Perform variance analysis 0
11175 9.1.2.6 Report on profitability 0
10740 9.1.3 Perform cost management 0
10778 9.1.3.1 Determine key cost drivers 0
10779 9.1.3.2 Measure cost drivers 0
10780 9.1.3.3 Determine critical activities 0
10781 9.1.3.4 Manage asset resource deployment and utilization 0
10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance 0
10782 9.1.4.1 Assess customer and product profitability 0
10783 9.1.4.2 Evaluate new products 0
10784 9.1.4.3 Perform life cycle costing 0
10785 9.1.4.4 Optimize customer and product mix 0
10786 9.1.4.5 Track performance of new-customer and product strategies 0
10787 9.1.4.6 Prepare activity-based performance measures 0
10788 9.1.4.7 Manage continuous cost improvement 0
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting 4
10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit 2
10789 9.2.1.1 Establish credit policies 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
10790 9.2.1.2 Analyze/Approve new account applications 0
14187 9.2.1.3 Analyze credit scoring history 1
14188 9.2.1.4 Forecast credit scoring requirement 1
10791 9.2.1.5 Review existing accounts 0
10792 9.2.1.6 Produce credit/collection reports 0
10793 9.2.1.7 Reinstate or suspend accounts based on credit policies 0
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer 0
10794 9.2.2.1 Maintain customer/product master files 0
10795 9.2.2.2 Generate customer billing data 0
10796 9.2.2.3 Transmit billing data to customers 0
10797 9.2.2.4 Post receivable entries 0
10798 9.2.2.5 Resolve customer billing inquiries 0
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) 0
10799 9.2.3.1 Establish AR policies 0
10800 9.2.3.2 Receive/Deposit customer payments 0
10801 9.2.3.3 Apply cash remittances 0
10802 9.2.3.4 Prepare AR reports 0
10803 9.2.3.5 Post AR activity to the general ledger 0
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections 2
10804 9.2.4.1 Establish policies for delinquent accounts 0
10805 9.2.4.2 Analyze delinquent account balances 0
10806 9.2.4.3 Correspond/Negotiate with delinquent accounts 0
10807 9.2.4.4 Discuss account resolution with internal parties 0
10808 9.2.4.5 Process adjustments/write off balances 0
14007 9.2.4.6 Perform recovery workout 1
14008 9.2.4.7 Manage default accounts 1
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions 0
10809 9.2.5.1 Establish policies/procedures for adjustments 0
10810 9.2.5.2 Analyze adjustments 0
10811 9.2.5.3 Correspond/Negotiate with customer 0
10812 9.2.5.4 Discuss resolution with internal parties 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10813 9.2.5.5 Prepare chargeback invoices 0
10814 9.2.5.6 Process related entries 0
10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting 3
10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures 1
10815 9.3.1.1 Negotiate service-level agreements 0
10816 9.3.1.2 Establish accounting policies 0
20604 9.3.1.3 Publish accounting policies 1
10817 9.3.1.4 Set and enforce approval limits 0
10818 9.3.1.5 Establish common financial systems 0
10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting 1
10819 9.3.2.1 Maintain chart of accounts 0
10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries 0
10821 9.3.2.3 Process allocations 0
10822 9.3.2.4 Process period end adjustments 1

10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions 0


10824 9.3.2.6 Reconcile general ledger accounts 0
10825 9.3.2.7 Perform consolidations and process eliminations 0
10826 9.3.2.8 Prepare trial balance 0
10827 9.3.2.9 Prepare and post management adjustments 0
10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting 0
10828 9.3.3.1 Establish fixed-asset policies and procedures 0
10829 9.3.3.2 Maintain fixed-asset master data files 0
10830 9.3.3.3 Process and record fixed-asset additions and retires 0
10831 9.3.3.4 Process and record fixed-asset adjustments, 0
enhancements, revaluations, and transfers
10832 9.3.3.5 Process and record fixed-asset maintenance and repair 0
expenses
10833 9.3.3.6 Calculate and record depreciation expense 0
10834 9.3.3.7 Reconcile fixed-asset ledger 0
10835 9.3.3.8 Track fixed-assets including physical inventory 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
10836 9.3.3.9 Provide fixed-asset data to support tax, statutory, and 0
regulatory reporting
10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting 1
10837 9.3.4.1 Prepare business unit financial statements 0
10838 9.3.4.2 Prepare consolidated financial statements 0
10839 9.3.4.3 Perform business unit reporting/review management 0
10840 9.3.4.4 reports
Perform consolidated reporting/review of cost management 0
reports
10841 9.3.4.5 Prepare statements for board review 0
10842 9.3.4.6 Produce quarterly/annual filings and shareholder reports 0
10843 9.3.4.7 Produce regulatory reports 0
14074 9.3.4.8 Perform legal and management consolidation 1
10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting 0
10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval 0
10844 9.4.1.1 Develop capital investment policies and procedures 0
10845 9.4.1.2 Develop and approve capital expenditure plans and 0
10846 9.4.1.3 budgets
Review and approve capital projects and fixed-asset 0
10847 9.4.1.4 acquisitions
Conduct financial justification for project approval 0
10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting 0
10848 9.4.2.1 Create project account codes 0
10849 9.4.2.2 Record project-related transactions 0
10850 9.4.2.3 Monitor and track capital projects and budget spending 0
10851 9.4.2.4 Close/capitalize projects 0
10852 9.4.2.5 Measure financial returns on completed capital projects 0
10732 9.5 Process payroll 3
10753 9.5.1 Report time 0
10853 9.5.1.1 Establish policies and procedures 0
10854 9.5.1.2 Collect and record employee time worked 0
10855 9.5.1.3 Analyze and report paid and unpaid leave 0
10856 9.5.1.4 Monitor regular, overtime, and other hours 0
10857 9.5.1.5 Analyze and report employee utilization 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10754 9.5.2 Manage pay 0
10858 9.5.2.1 Enter employee time worked into payroll system 0
10859 9.5.2.2 Maintain and administer employee earnings information 0
10860 9.5.2.3 Maintain and administer applicable deductions 0
10861 9.5.2.4 Monitor changes in tax status of employees 0
10862 9.5.2.5 Process and distribute payments 0
10863 9.5.2.6 Process and distribute manual checks 0
10864 9.5.2.7 Process period-end adjustments 0
10865 9.5.2.8 Respond to employee payroll inquiries 0
10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes 3

14075 9.5.3.1 Develop tax plan 1


14076 9.5.3.2 Manage tax plan 1
10866 9.5.3.3 Calculate and pay applicable payroll taxes 0
10867 9.5.3.4 Produce and distribute employee annual tax statements 0
10868 9.5.3.5 File regulatory payroll tax forms 0
10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense reimbursements 10
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) 2
10869 9.6.1.1 Verify AP pay file with purchase order vendor master file 0
10870 9.6.1.2 Maintain/Manage electronic commerce 0
10871 9.6.1.3 Audit invoices and key data in AP system 0
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments 0
10873 9.6.1.5 Process financial accruals and reversals 0
10874 9.6.1.6 Process payables taxes 1
10875 9.6.1.7 Research/Resolve payable exceptions 1
10876 9.6.1.8 Process payments 0
10877 9.6.1.9 Respond to AP inquiries 0
10878 9.6.1.10 Retain records 0
10879 9.6.1.11 Adjust accounting records 0
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10880 9.6.2.1 Establish and communicate expense reimbursement 0
policies and approval limits
10881 9.6.2.2 Capture and report relevant tax data 0
10882 9.6.2.3 Approve reimbursements and advances 0
10883 9.6.2.4 Process reimbursements and advances 0
10884 9.6.2.5 Manage personnel accounts 1
20929 9.6.3 Manage corporate credit cards 7

20930 9.6.3.1 Establish corporate credit card policies and approval limits 1
20931 9.6.3.2 Process corporate credit card requests 1
20932 9.6.3.3 Order corporate credit cards 1
20933 9.6.3.4 Manage corporate credit card accounts 1
20934 9.6.3.5 Approve/Change credit limits 1
20935 9.6.3.6 Cancel/Deactivate credit card 1
10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations 23
10758 9.7.1 Manage treasury policies and procedures 0
10885 9.7.1.1 Establish scope and governance of treasury operations 0
10886 9.7.1.2 Establish and publish treasury policies 0
10887 9.7.1.3 Develop treasury procedures 0
10888 9.7.1.4 Monitor treasury procedures 0
10889 9.7.1.5 Audit treasury procedures 0
10890 9.7.1.6 Revise treasury procedures 0
10891 9.7.1.7 Develop and confirm internal controls for treasury 0
10892 9.7.1.8 Define system security requirements 0
10759 9.7.2 Manage cash 0
10893 9.7.2.1 Manage and reconcile cash positions 0
10894 9.7.2.2 Manage cash equivalents 0
10895 9.7.2.3 Process and oversee electronic fund transfers (EFTs) 0
10896 9.7.2.4 Develop cash flow forecasts 0
10897 9.7.2.5 Manage cash flows 0
10898 9.7.2.6 Produce cash management accounting transactions and 0
reports

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10899 9.7.2.7 Manage and oversee banking relationships 0
10900 9.7.2.8 Analyze, negotiate, resolve, and confirm bank fees 0
10760 9.7.3 Manage in-house bank accounts 0
10901 9.7.3.1 Manage in-house bank accounts for subsidiaries 0
10902 9.7.3.2 Manage and facilitate inter-company borrowing 0
10903 9.7.3.3 transactions
Manage centralized outgoing payments on behalf of 0
10904 9.7.3.4 subsidiaries
Manage central incoming payments on behalf of 0
10905 9.7.3.5 subsidiaries
Manage internal payments and netting transactions 0
10906 9.7.3.6 Calculate interest and fees for in-house bank accounts 0
10907 9.7.3.7 Provide account statements for in-house bank accounts 0
10761 9.7.4 Manage debt and investment 1
14079 9.7.4.1 Establish investment policy 1
10908 9.7.4.2 Manage financial intermediary relationships 0
10909 9.7.4.3 Manage liquidity 0
10910 9.7.4.4 Manage issuer exposure 0
10911 9.7.4.5 Process and oversee debt and investment transactions 0
10912 9.7.4.6 Process and oversee foreign currency transactions 0
10913 9.7.4.7 Produce debt and investment accounting transaction 0
14210 9.7.4.8 reports
Process and oversee interest rate transactions 0
11208 9.7.5 Monitor and execute risk and hedging transactions 21
12974 9.7.5.1 Develop risk management/hedging strategy 1
11209 9.7.5.2 Manage interest rate risk 5

19575 9.7.5.2.1 Manage interest rate market data 1


19576 9.7.5.2.2 Determine interest rate exposure for all markets 1
19577 9.7.5.2.3 Determine interest rate hedge requirements in 1
accordance with risk policy
19578 9.7.5.2.4 Execute interest rate trades 1
11210 9.7.5.3 Manage foreign exchange risk 6

19579 9.7.5.3.1 Manage foreign exchange market data 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19580 9.7.5.3.2 Determine foreign exchange exposure for all currencies 1
19581 9.7.5.3.3 Determine foreign exchange hedge requirements in 1
accordance with risk policy
19582 9.7.5.3.4 Execute foreign exchange trades 1
19583 9.7.5.3.5 Manage foreign exchange balance sheet risk 1
11211 9.7.5.4 Manage exposure risk 4
19584 9.7.5.4.1 Determine current customer exposures and limit 1
19585 9.7.5.4.2 exceptions
Resolve customer exposure limit violations 1
19586 9.7.5.4.3 Manage customer collateral 1
19587 9.7.5.4.4 Perform annual customer credit reviews 1
20137 9.7.5.5 Execute hedging transactions 4
19588 9.7.5.5.1 Measure physical positions 1
19589 9.7.5.5.2 Establish hedges 1
19590 9.7.5.5.3 Unwind hedges 1
11213 9.7.5.5.4 Evaluate and refine hedging positions 0
11215 9.7.5.5.5 Monitor credit 0
11214 9.7.5.6 Produce hedge accounting transactions and reports 0
16958 9.7.6 Manage financial fraud/dispute cases 1
10735 9.8 Manage internal controls 1
10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and procedures 0
10914 9.8.1.1 Establish board of directors and audit committee 0
10915 9.8.1.2 Define and communicate code of ethics 0
10916 9.8.1.3 Assign roles and responsibility for internal controls 0
11250 9.8.1.4 Define business process objectives and risks 0
11251 9.8.1.5 Define entity/unit risk tolerances 0
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with internal controls 0
policies and procedures
10917 9.8.2.1 Design and implement control activities 0
10918 9.8.2.2 Monitor control effectiveness 0
10919 9.8.2.3 Remediate control deficiencies 0
10920 9.8.2.4 Create compliance function 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10921 9.8.2.5 Operate compliance function 0
10922 9.8.2.6 Implement and maintain controls-related enabling 0
technologies and tools
10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance 1
10923 9.8.3.1 Report to external auditors 0
10924 9.8.3.2 Report to regulators, share-/debt-holders, securities 0
exchanges, etc.
10925 9.8.3.3 Report to third parties 1

10926 9.8.3.4 Report to internal management 0


10736 9.9 Manage taxes 1
10765 9.9.1 Develop tax strategy and plan 0
10927 9.9.1.1 Develop foreign, national, state, and local tax strategy 0
10928 9.9.1.2 Consolidate and optimize total tax plan 0
10929 9.9.1.3 Maintain tax master data 0
10766 9.9.2 Process taxes 1
10930 9.9.2.1 Perform tax planning/strategy 0
10931 9.9.2.2 Prepare tax returns 1
10932 9.9.2.3 Prepare foreign taxes 0
10933 9.9.2.4 Calculate deferred taxes 0
10934 9.9.2.5 Account for taxes 0
10935 9.9.2.6 Monitor tax compliance 0
10936 9.9.2.7 Address tax inquiries 0
10737 9.10 Manage international funds/consolidation 0
10767 9.10.1 Monitor international rates 0
10768 9.10.2 Manage transactions 0
10769 9.10.3 Monitor currency exposure/hedge currency 0
10770 9.10.4 Report results 0
17059 9.11 Perform global trade services 1
14090 9.11.1 Screen sanctioned party list 0
14091 9.11.2 Control exports and imports 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
14092 9.11.3 Classify products 0
19593 9.11.4 Perform currency conversion 1
14093 9.11.5 Calculate duty 0
14094 9.11.6 Communicate with customs 0
14095 9.11.7 Document trade 0
14096 9.11.8 Process trade preferences 0
14097 9.11.9 Handle restitution 0
14098 9.11.10 Prepare letter of credit 0

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Metrics
Change details available?
Y
Y
+20135, +20136 Y
N
N
NEW N
N
NEW N
+14057 Y
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
+14187, +14188 Y
Y

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Metrics
Change details available?
Y
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
+14007, +14008 Y
N
N
N
N
Y
NEW N
NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
Y
+20604 Y
Y
Y
NEW Y
Y
Y
c10822 Y
Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Process period end adjustments Y
(e.g., accruals and currency conversions)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y

N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N

+14074 Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
NEW Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
c10755 Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+14075, +14076, RENAME, WAS:Process payroll Y
taxes
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
+20929 Y
c10874, c10875 Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Process taxes Y
RENAME, WAS:Research/Resolve exceptions Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
c10884 Y

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Metrics
Change details available?
Y

Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Manage personal accounts Y
+20930, +20931, +20932, +20933, +20934, N
+20935, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+16958 Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+14079 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+12974, +20137, -11212, c11209, c11210 Y
NEW N
+19575, +19576, +19577, +19578, RENAME, N
WAS:Manage interest-rate risk
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+19579, +19580, +19581, +19582, +19583, N
RENAME, WAS:Manage foreign-exchange risk
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
+19584, +19585, +19586, +19587 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19588, +19589, +19590, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Y

N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N

c10925 Y
N
N

RENAME, WAS:Report to third parties (e.g., N


business partners)
N
Y
N
N
N
N
c10931 Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Prepare returns N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
+19593 N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19207 10.0 Acquire, Construct, and Manage Assets 57
10937 10.1 Plan and acquire assets 8

10941 10.1.1 Develop property strategy and long term vision 3

10955 10.1.1.1 Confirm alignment of property requirements with business 0


strategy
10956 10.1.1.2 Appraise the external environment 1
10957 10.1.1.3 Determine build or buy decision 1
10943 10.1.2 Plan facility 0
10958 10.1.2.1 Design facility 0
10959 10.1.2.2 Analyze budget 0
10960 10.1.2.3 Select property 0
10961 10.1.2.4 Negotiate terms for facility 0
10962 10.1.2.5 Manage construction or modification to building 0
10944 10.1.3 Provide workspace and facilities 3

10963 10.1.3.1 Acquire workspace and facilities 1


10964 10.1.3.2 Change fit/form/function of workspace and facilities 1

10949 10.1.4 Manage facilities operations 0


10965 10.1.4.1 Relocate people 0
10966 10.1.4.2 Relocate material and tools 0
19208 10.2 Design and construct productive assets 22
19209 10.2.1 Manage capital program for productive assets 4
19210 10.2.1.1 Define capital investment plan 1
19211 10.2.1.2 Monitor capital program 1
19212 10.2.1.3 Secure construction financing 1
20139 10.2.2 Design and plan asset construction 6

19220 10.2.2.1 Develop construction strategy 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
11276 10.2.2.2 Perform construction performance management 1
19221 10.2.2.3 Obtain construction permissions 1
19222 10.2.2.4 Design assets 1
19223 10.2.2.5 Plan construction resources 1
19229 10.2.3 Schedule and perform construction work 6

19230 10.2.3.1 Schedule construction work 1


19231 10.2.3.2 Obtain resources 1
19232 10.2.3.3 Construct new assets 1
19233 10.2.3.4 Augment existing assets 1
19234 10.2.3.5 Renew/Replace assets 1
19224 10.2.4 Manage asset construction 5
19225 10.2.4.1 Monitor work performance 1
19226 10.2.4.2 Undertake construction quality control 1
19227 10.2.4.3 Create work and asset records 1
19228 10.2.4.4 Manage safety, security, and access to sites 1
19238 10.3 Maintain productive assets 23
19239 10.3.1 Plan asset maintenance 8

19240 10.3.1.1 Develop maintenance strategies 1


10967 10.3.1.2 Analyze assets and predict maintenance requirements 1

19241 10.3.1.3 Specify maintenance policies 1


10968 10.3.1.4 Integrate preventive maintenance into operations schedule 1

19242 10.3.1.5 Identify work management tasks & priorities 1


19243 10.3.1.6 Conduct resource planning 1
19244 10.3.1.7 Create work plans 1
19245 10.3.2 Manage asset maintenance 8

19246 10.3.2.1 Schedule maintenance work 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
19247 10.3.2.2 Obtain required resources 1
19248 10.3.2.3 Undertake quality control 1
19249 10.3.2.4 Update work and asset records 1
19250 10.3.2.5 Manage maintenance work safety 1
19251 10.3.2.6 Define maintenance performance targets 1
19252 10.3.2.7 Monitor maintenance performance against 1
19253 10.3.3 targets/contracts
Perform asset maintenance 6

10947 10.3.3.1 Perform preventative asset maintenance 1


19254 10.3.3.2 Perform routine asset maintenance 1
19255 10.3.3.3 Perform corrective asset maintenance and repairs 1
19256 10.3.3.4 Identify unplanned maintenance requirements 1
19257 10.3.3.5 Perform unplanned maintenance and repairs 1
10940 10.4 Dispose of assets 3

10952 10.4.1 Develop exit strategy 0


19258 10.4.2 Decommission productive assets 1
10953 10.4.3 Perform sale or trade 0
10954 10.4.4 Perform abandonment 0
16970 10.4.5 Perform waste and hazardous goods management 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+19208, +19238, c10937, c10940, NEW N
-10942, c10944, c10941, RENAME, WAS:Design N
and construct/acquire nonproductive assets
c10956, c10957, RENAME, WAS:Develop property N
strategy and long-term vision
Y

RENAME, WAS:Assess the external environment N


RENAME, WAS:Make build-or-buy decision N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
c10963, c10964, RENAME, WAS:Provide workspace N
and assets
RENAME, WAS:Acquire workspace and assets N
RENAME, WAS:Change fit/form/function of N
workspace and assets
N
N
N
+19209, +20139, +19229, +19224, NEW N
+19210, +19211, +19212, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19220, +11276, +19221, +19222, +19223, NEW N

NEW N

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Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19230, +19231, +19232, +19233, +19234, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19225, +19226, +19227, +19228, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19239, +19245, +19253, NEW N
+19240, +19241, +19242, +19243, +19244, N
c10967, c10968, NEW
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze assets, and predict N
maintenance requirements
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Develop approach to integrate N
preventive maintenance into production schedule
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19246, +19247, +19248, +19249, +19250, N
+19251, +19252, NEW
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+10947, +19254, +19255, +19256, +19257, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19258, +16970, RENAME, WAS:Dispose of Y
productive and nonproductive assets
N
NEW N
N
N
NEW N

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PCF ID ID Name Index
16437 11.0 Manage Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Remediation, and 8
Resiliency
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk 3
16439 11.1.1 Establish the enterprise risk framework and policies 0
16440 11.1.1.1 Determine risk tolerance for organization 0
16441 11.1.1.2 Develop and maintain enterprise risk policies and 0
16442 11.1.1.3 procedures
Identify and implement enterprise risk management tools 0
16443 11.1.1.4 Coordinate the sharing of risk knowledge across the 0
organization
16444 11.1.1.5 Prepare and report enterprise risk to executive 0
management and board
16445 11.1.2 Oversee and coordinate enterprise risk management activities 2
16446 11.1.2.1 Identify enterprise level risks 0
16447 11.1.2.2 Assess risks to determine which to mitigate 0
16448 11.1.2.3 Develop risk mitigation and management strategy and 1
integrate with existing performance management
processes
16449 11.1.2.4 Verify business unit and functional risk mitigation plans are 0
implemented
16450 11.1.2.5 Ensure risks and risk mitigation actions are monitored 0
16451 11.1.2.6 Report on enterprise risk activities 1
16452 11.1.2.7 Coordinate business unit and functional risk management 0
activities
16453 11.1.2.8 Ensure that each business unit/function follows the 0
enterprise risk management process
16454 11.1.2.9 Ensure that each business unit/function follows the 0
enterprise risk reporting process
17462 11.1.3 Manage business unit and function risk 1
16456 11.1.3.1 Identify risks 0
16457 11.1.3.2 Assess risks using enterprise risk framework policies and 0
procedures

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PCF ID ID Name Index
16458 11.1.3.3 Develop mitigation plans for risks 1
18129 11.1.3.3.1 Assess adequacy of insurance coverage 1
16459 11.1.3.4 Implement mitigation plans for risks 0
16460 11.1.3.5 Monitor risks 0
16461 11.1.3.6 Analyze risk activities and update plans 0
16462 11.1.3.7 Report on risk activities 0
17467 11.2 Manage compliance 4
17468 11.2.1 Establish compliance framework and policies 0
17469 11.2.1.1 Develop enterprise compliance policies and procedures 0
17470 11.2.1.2 Implement enterprise compliance activities 0
14133 11.2.1.3 Manage internal audits 0
14137 11.2.1.4 Maintain controls-related technologies and tools 0
16463 11.2.2 Manage regulatory compliance 4
16464 11.2.2.1 Develop regulatory compliance procedures 0
16465 11.2.2.2 Identify applicable regulatory requirements 0
16466 11.2.2.3 Monitor the regulatory environment for changing or 0
emerging regulations
16467 11.2.2.4 Assess current compliance position and identify 1
weaknesses or shortfalls therein

16468 11.2.2.5 Implement missing or stronger regulatory compliance 0


controls and policies
16469 11.2.2.6 Monitor and test regulatory compliance position and 1
existing controls

19595 11.2.2.7 Compile and communicate compliance scorecard(s) 1


19596 11.2.2.8 Compile and communicate internal and regulatory 1
compliance reports
16470 11.2.2.9 Maintain relationships with regulators as appropriate 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
11185 11.3 Manage remediation efforts 0
11201 11.3.1 Create remediation plans 0
11202 11.3.2 Contact and confer with experts 0
11203 11.3.3 Identify/dedicate resources 0
11204 11.3.4 Investigate legal aspects 0
11205 11.3.5 Investigate damage cause 0
11206 11.3.6 Amend or create policy 0
11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency 0
11221 11.4.1 Develop the business resilience strategy 0
11222 11.4.2 Perform continuous business operations planning 0
11223 11.4.3 Test continuous business operations 0
11224 11.4.4 Maintain continuous business operations 0
16471 11.4.5 Share knowledge of specific risks across other parts of the 0
organization

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Metrics
Change details available?
RENAME, WAS:Manage Enterprise Risk, N
Compliance, Remediation and Resiliency
Y
N
N
N
N
N

c16448, c16451 N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop risk mitigation and N
management strategy, and integrate with existing
performance management processes
N

N
RENAME, WAS:Report on risk activities N
N

N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+18129 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+19595, +19596, c16467, c16469 N
N
N
N

RENAME, WAS:Assess current compliance position, N


and identify weaknesses or shortfalls therein

RENAME, WAS:Monitor and test, on an ongoing N


and scheduled basis, regulatory compliance
position and existing controls, defining controls
that should be added, removed, or modified as
required

NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships 15
11010 12.1 Build investor relationships 0
11035 12.1.1 Plan, build, and manage lender relations 0
11036 12.1.2 Plan, build, and manage analyst relations 0
11037 12.1.3 Communicate with shareholders 0
11011 12.2 Manage government and industry relationships 13
11038 12.2.1 Manage government relations 6

12869 12.2.1.1 Assess relationships 1


12870 12.2.1.2 Appoint responsible executives 1
12871 12.2.1.3 Monitor relationships 1
12872 12.2.1.4 Receive input from internal advisors 1
12873 12.2.1.5 Receive input from external advisors 1
12874 12.2.1.6 Liaise with authorities 1
11039 12.2.2 Manage relations with quasi-government bodies 4
12875 12.2.2.1 Establish relationships with agencies 1
12876 12.2.2.2 Respond to audit inquiries 1
12877 12.2.2.3 Maintain documentation of contacts 1
12878 12.2.2.4 Plan and manage meetings 1
11040 12.2.3 Manage relations with trade or industry groups 3
12879 12.2.3.1 Evaluate the requirements for strategic relationships 1
12880 12.2.3.2 Monitor the success of the partnerships 1
12881 12.2.3.3 Extend or change the relationships 1
11041 12.2.4 Manage lobby activities 0
11012 12.3 Manage relations with board of directors 1
11042 12.3.1 Report financial results 1
11043 12.3.2 Report audit findings 0
11013 12.4 Manage legal and ethical issues 1
11044 12.4.1 Create ethics policies 0
11045 12.4.2 Manage corporate governance policies 0
11046 12.4.3 Develop and perform preventive law programs 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
11047 12.4.4 Ensure compliance 0
11053 12.4.4.1 Plan and initiate compliance program 0
11054 12.4.4.2 Execute compliance program 0
11048 12.4.5 Manage outside counsel 0
11056 12.4.5.1 Assess problem and determine work requirements 0
11057 12.4.5.2 Engage/Retain outside counsel if necessary 0
11058 12.4.5.3 Receive strategy/budget 0
11059 12.4.5.4 Receive work product and manage/monitor case and work 0
performed
11060 12.4.5.5 Process payment for legal services 0
11061 12.4.5.6 Track legal activity/performance 0
11049 12.4.6 Protect intellectual property 1
11062 12.4.6.1 Manage copyrights, patents, and trademarks 1
11063 12.4.6.2 Maintain intellectual property rights and restrictions 0
11064 12.4.6.3 Administer licensing terms 0
11065 12.4.6.4 Administer options 0
11050 12.4.7 Resolve disputes and litigations 0
11051 12.4.8 Provide legal advice/counseling 0
11052 12.4.9 Negotiate and document agreements/contracts 0
11014 12.5 Manage public relations program 0
11066 12.5.1 Manage community relations 0
11067 12.5.2 Manage media relations 0
11068 12.5.3 Promote political stability 0
11069 12.5.4 Create press releases 0
11070 12.5.5 Issue press releases 0

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Metrics
Change details available?
Y
N
N
N
N
N
+12869, +12870, +12871, +12872, +12873, N
+12874
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+12875, +12876, +12877, +12878 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+12879, +12880, +12881 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
c11042 N
RENAME, WAS:Report results N
N
Y
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N
c11062 N
RENAME, WAS:Manage copyrights and patents N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10013 13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities 32
16378 13.1 Manage business processes 3
16379 13.1.1 Establish and maintain process management governance 0
16380 13.1.1.1 Define and manage governance approach 0
16381 13.1.1.2 Establish and maintain process tools and templates 0
16382 13.1.1.3 Assign and support process ownership 0
16383 13.1.1.4 Perform process governance activities 0
16384 13.1.2 Define and manage process frameworks 0
16385 13.1.2.1 Establish and maintain process framework 0
16386 13.1.2.2 Identify cross-functional processes 0
16387 13.1.3 Define processes 2
16388 13.1.3.1 Scope processes 0
16389 13.1.3.2 Analyze processes 1
20140 13.1.3.2.1 Identify published best practices 1
16390 13.1.3.3 Model and document processes 1
16391 13.1.3.4 Publish processes 0
16392 13.1.4 Manage process performance 1
16393 13.1.4.1 Provide process training 0
16394 13.1.4.2 Support process execution 0
16395 13.1.4.3 Measure and report process performance 1
20141 13.1.4.3.1 Identify additional metrics as required 1
16396 13.1.5 Improve processes 0
16397 13.1.5.1 Identify and select improvement opportunities 0
16398 13.1.5.2 Manage improvement projects 0
16399 13.1.5.3 Perform continuous improvement activities 0
16400 13.2 Manage portfolio, program, and project 1
16401 13.2.1 Manage portfolio 0
16402 13.2.1.1 Establish portfolio strategy 0
16403 13.2.1.2 Define portfolio governance 0
16404 13.2.1.3 Monitor and control portfolio 0
16405 13.2.2 Manage programs 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
16406 13.2.2.1 Establish program structure and approach 0
16407 13.2.2.2 Manage program stakeholders and partners 0
16408 13.2.2.3 Manage program execution 0
16409 13.2.2.4 Review and report program performance 0
16410 13.2.3 Manage projects 1
16411 13.2.3.1 Establish project scope 0
11117 13.2.3.1.1 Identify project requirements and objectives 0
16412 13.2.3.1.2 Identify project resource requirements 0
11118 13.2.3.1.3 Assess culture and readiness for project management 0
approach
11120 13.2.3.1.4 Create business case and obtain funding 0
11121 13.2.3.1.5 Develop project measures and indicators 0
11119 13.2.3.2 Identify appropriate project management methodologies 0
16413 13.2.3.3 Develop project plans 1
11123 13.2.3.3.1 Define roles and resources 0
20142 13.2.3.3.2 Acquire/secure project resources 1
11124 13.2.3.3.3 Identify specific IT requirements 0
11125 13.2.3.3.4 Create training and communication plans 0
11127 13.2.3.3.5 Design recognition and reward approaches 0
11128 13.2.3.3.6 Design and plan launch of project 0
11129 13.2.3.3.7 Deploy the project 0
16414 13.2.3.4 Execute projects 0
11131 13.2.3.4.1 Evaluate impact of project management (strategy and 0
projects) on measures and outcomes
16415 13.2.3.4.2 Report the status of project 0
16416 13.2.3.4.3 Manage project scope 0
11132 13.2.3.4.4 Promote and sustain activity and involvement 0
11133 13.2.3.4.5 Realign and refresh project management strategy and 0
approaches
16417 13.2.3.5 Review and report project performance 0
16418 13.2.3.6 Close projects 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
17471 13.3 Manage enterprise quality 0
17472 13.3.1 Establish quality requirements 0
17473 13.3.1.1 Define critical-to-quality characteristics 0
17474 13.3.1.2 Define preventive quality activities 0
17475 13.3.1.3 Develop quality controls 0
17476 13.3.1.3.1 Define process steps for controls (or integration points) 0
17477 13.3.1.3.2 Define sampling plan 0
17478 13.3.1.3.3 Identify measurement methods 0
17479 13.3.1.3.4 Define required competencies 0
17480 13.3.1.4 Prove capability to assess compliance with requirements 0
17481 13.3.1.5 Finalize quality plan 0
17482 13.3.2 Evaluate performance to requirements 0
17483 13.3.2.1 Test against quality plan 0
17484 13.3.2.1.1 Conduct test and collect data 0
17485 13.3.2.1.2 Record result(s) 0
17486 13.3.2.1.3 Determine disposition of result(s) 0
17487 13.3.2.2 Assess results of tests 0
17488 13.3.2.2.1 Assess sample significance 0
17489 13.3.2.2.2 Summarize result(s) 0
17490 13.3.2.2.3 Recommend actions 0
17491 13.3.2.2.4 Decide next steps 0
17492 13.3.3 Manage non-conformance 0
17493 13.3.3.1 Assess potential impact 0
17494 13.3.3.2 Determine immediate action(s) 0
17495 13.3.3.3 Identify root cause(s) 0
17496 13.3.3.4 Take corrective or preventative action 0
17497 13.3.3.5 Close non-conformance 0
17498 13.3.4 Implement and maintain the enterprise quality management 0
system (EQMS)
17499 13.3.4.1 Define the quality strategy 0
17500 13.3.4.2 Plan and deploy the EQMS scope, targets, and goals 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
17501 13.3.4.3 Identify core EQMS processes, controls, and metrics 0
17502 13.3.4.4 Develop and document EQMS policies, procedures, 0
standards, and measures
17503 13.3.4.5 Assess the EQMS performance 0
17504 13.3.4.6 Create environment and capability for EQMS 0
17505 13.3.4.6.1 improvement(s)
Reward quality excellence 0
17506 13.3.4.6.2 Create and maintain quality partnerships 0
17507 13.3.4.6.3 Maintain talent capabilities and competencies 0
17508 13.3.4.6.4 Incorporate EQMS messaging into communication 0
17509 13.3.4.6.5 channels
Assure independent EQMS management access to 0
appropriate authority in the organization
17510 13.3.4.6.6 Transfer proven EQMS methods 0
11074 13.4 Manage change 6
11134 13.4.1 Plan for change 3
11138 13.4.1.1 Select process improvement methodology 0
11140 13.4.1.2 Determine stakeholders 0
11139 13.4.1.3 Assess readiness for change 0
11141 13.4.1.4 Identify change champion(s) 1
11142 13.4.1.5 Form design team 0
11143 13.4.1.6 Define scope 0
11144 13.4.1.7 Understand current state 0
11145 13.4.1.8 Define future state 0
11146 13.4.1.9 Conduct organizational risk analysis 0
11147 13.4.1.10 Assess cultural issues 0
20143 13.4.1.11 Identify impacted groups 1
20144 13.4.1.12 Determine degree/extent of impact 1
11148 13.4.1.13 Establish accountability for change management 0
11149 13.4.1.14 Identify barriers to change 0
11150 13.4.1.15 Determine change enablers 0
11151 13.4.1.16 Identify resources and develop measures 0
11135 13.4.2 Design the change 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
11152 13.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives 0
11153 13.4.2.2 Develop change management plans 0
11154 13.4.2.3 Develop training plan 0
11155 13.4.2.4 Develop communication plan 0
20145 13.4.2.5 Assign change champion(s) 1
11156 13.4.2.6 Develop rewards/incentives plan 0
11157 13.4.2.7 Establish change adoption metrics 0
11158 13.4.2.8 Establish/Clarify new roles 0
11159 13.4.2.9 Identify budget/roles 0
11136 13.4.3 Implement change 2
11160 13.4.3.1 Create commitment for improvement/change 0
11161 13.4.3.2 Reengineer business processes and systems 1

11162 13.4.3.3 Support transition to new roles or exit strategies for 0


incumbents
11163 13.4.3.4 Monitor change 0
20146 13.4.3.5 Report on change 1
11137 13.4.4 Sustain improvement 0
11164 13.4.4.1 Monitor improved process performance 0
11165 13.4.4.2 Capture and reuse lessons learned from change process 0
11166 13.4.4.3 Take corrective action as necessary 0
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management 9
(KM) capability
11095 13.5.1 Develop KM strategy 2
11100 13.5.1.1 Develop governance model with roles and accountability 1
11102 13.5.1.2 Define roles and accountability of core group versus 0
operating units
11103 13.5.1.3 Develop funding models 0
11104 13.5.1.4 Identify links to key initiatives 0
11105 13.5.1.5 Develop core KM methodologies 0
11106 13.5.1.6 Assess IT needs and engage IT function 0

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
11107 13.5.1.7 Develop training and communication plans 0
11108 13.5.1.8 Develop change management approaches 0
11109 13.5.1.9 Develop strategic measures and indicators 0
11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities 0
11110 13.5.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives 0
11111 13.5.2.2 Evaluate existing KM approaches 0
11112 13.5.2.3 Identify gaps and needs 0
20965 13.5.3 Design and implement KM capabilities 4
11114 13.5.3.1 Develop new KM approaches 0
20966 13.5.3.2 Design resource model for KM approaches 1
11115 13.5.3.3 Implement new KM approaches 0
20967 13.5.3.4 Leverage and enhance IT for KM approaches 1
20968 13.5.3.5 Develop measures 1
20969 13.5.4 Evolve and sustain KM capabilities 3
11113 13.5.4.1 Enhance/Modify existing KM approaches 0
20970 13.5.4.2  Sustain awareness and engagement 1
20971 13.5.4.3 Expand KM infrastructure to meet demand 1
16436 13.6 Measure and benchmark 7
11071 13.6.1 Create and manage organizational performance strategy 2
11075 13.6.1.1 Create enterprise measurement systems model 0
11076 13.6.1.2 Measure process efficiency 1
11077 13.6.1.3 Measure cost effectiveness 0
11078 13.6.1.4 Measure staff productivity 1
11079 13.6.1.5 Measure cycle time 0
11072 13.6.2 Benchmark performance 1
11083 13.6.2.1 Conduct performance assessments 0
11084 13.6.2.2 Develop benchmarking capabilities 0
11085 13.6.2.3 Conduct internal process and external competitive 0
benchmarking
11087 13.6.2.4 Conduct gap analysis 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
11088 13.6.2.5 Establish need for change 0
20147 13.6.3 Evaluate process performance 4
10270 13.6.3.1 Establish appropriate performance indicators (metrics) 0
10271 13.6.3.2 Establish monitoring frequency 0
20148 13.6.3.3 Collect data 1
10272 13.6.3.4 Calculate performance measures 0
10273 13.6.3.5 Identify performance trends 0
10274 13.6.3.6 Analyze performance against benchmark data 1

10275 13.6.3.7 Prepare reports 1


10276 13.6.3.8 Develop performance improvement plan 0
11179 13.7 Manage environmental health and safety (EHS) 0
11180 13.7.1 Determine environmental health and safety impacts 0
11186 13.7.1.1 Evaluate environmental impact of products, services, and 0
operations
11187 13.7.1.2 Conduct health and safety and environmental audits 0
11181 13.7.2 Develop and execute functional EHS program 0
11188 13.7.2.1 Identify regulatory and stakeholder requirements 0
11189 13.7.2.2 Assess future risks and opportunities 0
11190 13.7.2.3 Create EHS policy 0
11191 13.7.2.4 Record and manage EHS events 0
11182 13.7.3 Train and educate functional employees 0
11192 13.7.3.1 Communicate EHS issues to stakeholders and provide 0
11183 13.7.4 support
Monitor and manage functional EHS management program 0
11193 13.7.4.1 Manage EHS costs and benefits 0
11194 13.7.4.2 Measure and report EHS performance 0
11196 13.7.4.3 Implement emergency response program 0
11197 13.7.4.4 Implement pollution prevention program 0
11195 13.7.4.5 Provide employees with EHS support 0
20959 13.8 Develop, Manage, and Deliver Analytics 6

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
20960 13.8.1 Develop and manage hypotheses 1
20961 13.8.2 Collect data 1
20962 13.8.3 Analyze data 1
20963 13.8.4 Report on data 1
20964 13.8.5 Identify remedial actions 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20959 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
c16390 N
N
+20140 N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Map processes N
N
N
N
N
+20141 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N
N
+20142 N
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N
N
N

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-11101, c11100 N
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RENAME, WAS:Measure process productivity N
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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10002 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy 75
17040 1.1 Define the business concept and long-term vision 12
10017 1.1.1 Assess the external environment 3
19945 1.1.1.1 Identify competitors 1
10021 1.1.1.2 Analyze and Evaluate competition 0
10022 1.1.1.3 Identify economic trends 0
10023 1.1.1.4 Identify political and regulatory issues 0
10024 1.1.1.5 Assess new technology innovations 0
10025 1.1.1.6 Analyze demographics 0
10026 1.1.1.7 Identify social and cultural changes 0
10027 1.1.1.8 Identify ecological concerns 0
16790 1.1.1.9 Identify intellectual property concerns 1
16791 1.1.1.10 Evaluate IP acquisition options 1
10018 1.1.2 Survey market and determine customer needs and wants 4
10028 1.1.2.1 Conduct qualitative/quantitative research and assessments 1

19946 1.1.2.2 Capture customer needs and wants 1


19947 1.1.2.3 Assess customer needs and wants 1
10019 1.1.3 Assess the internal environment 4

10030 1.1.3.1 Analyze organizational characteristics 0


19948 1.1.3.2 Analyze internal operations 1
10031 1.1.3.3 Create baselines for current processes 0
10032 1.1.3.4 Analyze systems and technology 0
10033 1.1.3.5 Analyze financial health 1
10034 1.1.3.6 Identify core competencies 1

10020 1.1.4 Establish strategic vision 1


19949 1.1.4.1 Define the strategic vision 1
10035 1.1.4.2 Align stakeholders around strategic vision 0
10036 1.1.4.3 Communicate strategic vision to stakeholders 0

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16792 1.1.5 Conduct organization restructuring opportunities 0
16793 1.1.5.1 Identify restructuring opportunities 0
16794 1.1.5.2 Perform due-diligence 0
16795 1.1.5.3 Analyze deal options 0
16796 1.1.5.3.1 Evaluate acquisition options 0
16797 1.1.5.3.2 Evaluate merger options 0
16798 1.1.5.3.3 Evaluate de-merger options 0
16799 1.1.5.3.4 Evaluate divesture options 0
10015 1.2 Develop business strategy 39
10037 1.2.1 Develop overall mission statement 0
10044 1.2.1.1 Define current business 0
10045 1.2.1.2 Formulate mission 0
10046 1.2.1.3 Communicate mission 0
10038 1.2.2 Define and evaluate strategic options to achieve the objectives 14

10047 1.2.2.1 Define strategic options 1


18083 1.2.2.1.1 Select partnerships and relationships to support the 1
extended enterprise
10048 1.2.2.2 Assess and analyze impact of each option 2
13289 1.2.2.2.1 Identify implications for key operating model business 1
elements that require change
13290 1.2.2.2.2 Identify implications for key technology aspects 1
16800 1.2.2.3 Develop B2B strategy 2
16801 1.2.2.3.1 Develop service as a product strategy 1
16802 1.2.2.4 Develop B2C strategy 1
16803 1.2.2.5 Develop partner/alliance strategy 1
16805 1.2.2.6 Develop merger/demerger/acquisition/exit strategy 1
16806 1.2.2.7 Develop innovation strategy 1
14189 1.2.2.8 Develop sustainability strategy 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
19950 1.2.2.9 Develop global support strategy 1
19951 1.2.2.10 Develop shared services strategy 1
14197 1.2.2.11 Develop lean/continuous improvement strategy 0
19952 1.2.2.12 Develop innovation strategy and framework 1
10039 1.2.3 Select long-term business strategy 0
10040 1.2.4 Coordinate and align functional and process strategies 0
10041 1.2.5 Create organizational design 1

10049 1.2.5.1 Evaluate breadth and depth of organizational structure 0


10050 1.2.5.2 Perform job-specific roles mapping and value-added 0
10051 1.2.5.3 analyses
Develop role activity diagrams to assess hand-off activity 0
10052 1.2.5.4 Perform organization redesign workshops 0
10053 1.2.5.5 Design the relationships between organizational units 0
10054 1.2.5.6 Develop role analysis and activity diagrams for key 0
10055 1.2.5.7 processes
Assess organizational implication of feasible alternatives 0
10056 1.2.5.8 Migrate to new organization 0
10042 1.2.6 Develop and set organizational goals 3
19953 1.2.6.1 Identify organizational goals 1
19954 1.2.6.2 Establish baseline metrics 1
19955 1.2.6.3 Monitor performance against goals 1
10043 1.2.7 Formulate business unit strategies 3
19956 1.2.7.1 Analyze business unit strategies 1
19957 1.2.7.2 Identify core competency for each business unit 1
19958 1.2.7.3 Refine business unit strategies in support of company 1
19959 1.2.8 strategy
Develop customer experience strategy 17
19960 1.2.8.1 Assess customer experience 4
19961 1.2.8.1.1 Identify and review customer touchpoints 1
19962 1.2.8.1.2 Assess customer experience across touchpoints 1
19963 1.2.8.1.3 Perform root cause analysis of problematic customer 1
experiences

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19964 1.2.8.2 Design customer experience 8

16612 1.2.8.2.1 Define and manage personas 1


19965 1.2.8.2.2 Create customer journey maps 1
19966 1.2.8.2.3 Define single view of the customer for the organization 1
19967 1.2.8.2.4 Define a vision for the customer experience 1
19968 1.2.8.2.5 Validate with customers 1
19969 1.2.8.2.6 Align experience with brand values and business 1
19970 1.2.8.2.7 strategies
Develop content strategy 1
19971 1.2.8.3 Design customer experience support structure 3
19972 1.2.8.3.1 Identify required capabilities 1
19973 1.2.8.3.2 Identify impact on functional processes 1
19974 1.2.8.4 Develop customer experience roadmap to develop and 1
implement defined capabilities
18916 1.2.9 Communicate strategies internally and externally 1
10016 1.3 Execute and measure strategic initiatives 12

10057 1.3.1 Develop strategic initiatives 3


19975 1.3.1.1 Identify strategic priorities 1
19976 1.3.1.2 Develop strategic initiatives based on business/customer 1
19977 1.3.1.3 value
Review with stakeholders 1
10058 1.3.2 Evaluate strategic initiatives 2
19978 1.3.2.1 Determine business value for each strategic priority 1
19979 1.3.2.2 Determine the customer value for each strategic priority 1
10059 1.3.3 Select strategic initiatives 2
19980 1.3.3.1 Prioritize strategic initiatives 1
19981 1.3.3.2 Communicate strategic initiatives to business units and 1
stakeholders
10060 1.3.4 Establish high-level measures 3
19982 1.3.4.1 Identify business value drivers 1
19983 1.3.4.2 Establish baselines for business value drivers 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
19984 1.3.4.3 Monitor performance against baselines 1
19507 1.3.5 Execute strategic initiatives 1
20944 1.4 Develop and maintain business models 12
20945 1.4.1 Develop business models 5
20946 1.4.1.1 Assemble business model information 1
20947 1.4.1.2 Secure appropriate approvals 1
20948 1.4.1.3 Identify integration points with existing models 1
20949 1.4.1.4 Adopt the business model 1
20950 1.4.2 Maintain business models 5
20951 1.4.2.1 Establish business model maintenance parameters 1
20952 1.4.2.2 Accept business model feedback parameters 1
20953 1.4.2.3 Prioritize and manage incoming feedback 1
20954 1.4.2.4 Update existing models 1
20955 1.4.3 Establish business model governance 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services 74
19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development program 32
10061 2.1.1 Manage product and service portfolio 2
10063 2.1.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing products/services against 0
market opportunities
10066 2.1.1.2 Confirm alignment of product/service concepts with 0
business strategy
10074 2.1.1.3 Prioritize and select new product/service concepts 0
10073 2.1.1.4 Plan and develop cost and quality targets 0
10075 2.1.1.5 Specify development timing targets 0
10076 2.1.1.6 Plan for product/service offering modifications 0
10067 2.1.2 Manage product and service life cycle 9
16824 2.1.2.1 Develop plan for new product/service development and 1
introduction/launch
10077 2.1.2.2 Introduce new products/services 0
10078 2.1.2.3 Retire outdated products/services 0
10079 2.1.2.4 Identify and refine performance indicators 0
11423 2.1.2.5 Conduct post launch review 8

19646 2.1.2.5.1 Carry out post launch analytics to test the acceptability 1
in the market
11424 2.1.2.5.2 Review market performance 1
11425 2.1.2.5.3 Review effectiveness of supply chain and distribution 1
19647 2.1.2.5.4 network
Apply data and analytics to review supply chain 1
11426 2.1.2.5.5 methodologies
Review quality and performance of the product/service 1
11427 2.1.2.5.6 Conduct financial review 1
11428 2.1.2.5.7 Conduct new product development process assessment 1
19985 2.1.3 Manage patents, copyrights, and regulatory requirements 9

19941 2.1.3.1 Conduct mandatory and elective reviews 1


16826 2.1.3.2 Review infringement of patents and copyrights 1

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16827 2.1.3.3 Determine patent and copyright needs 1
19697 2.1.3.4 Define product technical documentation management 1
requirements
12771 2.1.3.5 Manage regulatory requirements 4
12772 2.1.3.5.1 Train employees on appropriate regulatory 1
12773 2.1.3.5.2 requirements
Maintain records for regulatory agencies 1
12776 2.1.3.5.3 Manage regulatory submission life cycle 1
11740 2.1.4 Manage product and service master data 11

11741 2.1.4.1 Manage materials master lists 1


11742 2.1.4.2 Manage bills of material 1
11743 2.1.4.3 Manage routings 1
11744 2.1.4.4 Manage specifications 1
11745 2.1.4.5 Manage drawings 1
11746 2.1.4.6 Manage product/material classification 1
11747 2.1.4.7 Develop and maintain quality/inspection documents 1
11748 2.1.4.8 Maintain process specification data 1
11749 2.1.4.9 Manage traceability data 1
11750 2.1.4.10 Review and approve data access requests 1
19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas 18
10065 2.2.1 Perform discovery research 0
10070 2.2.1.1 Identify new technologies 0
10071 2.2.1.2 Develop new technologies 0
10072 2.2.1.3 Assess feasibility of integrating new leading technologies 0
into product/service concepts
19669 2.2.2 Generate new product/service concepts 5
19986 2.2.2.1 Gather new product/service ideas and requirements 1
19987 2.2.2.2 Analyze new product/service ideas and requirements 1
19988 2.2.2.3 Evaluate new product/service inputs and requirements 1
19989 2.2.2.4 Formulate new product/service concepts 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
10068 2.2.2.5 Identify potential improvements to existing products and 0
services
19990 2.2.3 Define product/service development requirements 12
11331 2.2.3.1 Define product/service requirements 9

19991 2.2.3.1.1 Define basic functional requirements 1


16808 2.2.3.1.2 Derive interoperability requirements for products and 1
services
16809 2.2.3.1.3 Derive safety requirements for products and services 1
16810 2.2.3.1.4 Derive security requirements for products and services 1
16811 2.2.3.1.5 Derive regulatory compliance requirements 1
16812 2.2.3.1.6 Derive requirements from industry standards 1
19992 2.2.3.1.7 Develop user experience requirements 1
16814 2.2.3.1.8 Derive ‘services-as-a-product’ offering 1
16815 2.2.3.2 Define post launch support model 1
17389 2.2.3.3 Identify product/service bundling opportunities 1
10062 2.3 Develop products and services 24

19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services 14

10083 2.3.1.1 Assign resources to product/service project 1


19994 2.3.1.1.1 Identify requirements for product/service 1
design/development partners
10084 2.3.1.2 Prepare high-level business case and technical assessment 0
10085 2.3.1.3 Develop product/service design specifications 0
16813 2.3.1.4 Develop user experience design specifications 1
16817 2.3.1.5 Provide warranty-related recommendations 1
10086 2.3.1.6 Document design specifications 0
10087 2.3.1.7 Conduct mandatory and elective external reviews 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
19995 2.3.1.8 Design products/services 7

16819 2.3.1.8.1 Design for manufacturing 1


16820 2.3.1.8.2 Design for product servicing 1
16821 2.3.1.8.3 Design for re-manufacturing 1
16822 2.3.1.8.4 Review product troubleshooting methodology 1
16818 2.3.1.8.5 Design and manage product data, design, and bill of 1
16823 2.3.1.8.6 materials
Design for product upgrades 1
10088 2.3.1.9 Build prototypes/proof of concepts 1
10098 2.3.1.10 Develop and test prototype production and/or service 0
delivery process
10089 2.3.1.11 Eliminate quality and reliability problems 0
10090 2.3.1.12 Conduct in-house product/service testing and evaluate 0
feasibility
10091 2.3.1.13 Identify design/development performance indicators 0
10092 2.3.1.14 Collaborate on design with suppliers and external partners 1

19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and services 1
10093 2.3.2.1 Prepare detailed market study 0
10094 2.3.2.2 Conduct customer tests and interviews 0
10095 2.3.2.3 Finalize product/service characteristics and business cases 0
10096 2.3.2.4 Finalize technical requirements 0
19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery 6
10099 2.3.3.1 Design and obtain necessary capabilities/materials and 1
equipment
10097 2.3.3.2 Identify requirements for changes to 0
manufacturing/delivery processes
11418 2.3.3.3 Request engineering/process change 1
10100 2.3.3.4 Install and validate production/service delivery process 2

11417 2.3.3.4.1 Monitor initial production runs 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
19998 2.3.3.5 Validate launch procedures 1

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Hierarchy Difference
PCF ID ID Name Index
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services 125
10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities 7
10106 3.1.1 Perform customer and market intelligence analysis 4
10108 3.1.1.1 Conduct customer and market research 1
10114 3.1.1.1.1 Understand consumer needs and predict customer 1
purchasing behavior
10109 3.1.1.2 Identify market segments 1
10115 3.1.1.2.1 Determine market share gain/loss 1
10110 3.1.1.3 Analyze market and industry trends 0
10111 3.1.1.4 Analyze competing organizations, competitive/substitute 1
products/services
10112 3.1.1.5 Evaluate existing products/services 1
10113 3.1.1.6 Assess internal and external business environment 0
10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities 3
10116 3.1.2.1 Quantify market opportunities 0
10117 3.1.2.2 Determine target segments 1
18941 3.1.2.2.1 Identify under-served and saturated market segments 1
10118 3.1.2.3 Prioritize opportunities consistent with capabilities and 0
overall business strategy
10119 3.1.2.4 Validate opportunities 2
10120 3.1.2.4.1 Test with customers/consumers 1
10121 3.1.2.4.2 Confirm internal capabilities 1
10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy 38

11168 3.2.1 Define offering and customer value proposition 0


11169 3.2.1.1 Define offering and positioning 0
11170 3.2.1.2 Develop value proposition including brand positioning for 0
target segments
11171 3.2.1.3 Validate value proposition with target segments 0
11172 3.2.1.4 Develop new branding 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
10123 3.2.2 Define pricing strategy 5

13169 3.2.2.1 Conduct pricing analysis 1


10124 3.2.2.2 Establish guidelines for applying pricing and discounting of 1
products/services
19999 3.2.2.3 Establish pricing targets 1
10125 3.2.2.4 Approve pricing strategies/policies and targets 1
20000 3.2.3 Define and manage channel strategy 11

20001 3.2.3.1 Determine channels to be supported 1


20002 3.2.3.2 Establish channel objectives 1
10127 3.2.3.3 Determine channel role and fit with target segments 1

10128 3.2.3.4 Select channels for target segments 0


20003 3.2.3.5 Identify required channel capabilities 1
10126 3.2.3.6 Evaluate channel attributes and potential partners 1

20004 3.2.3.7 Orchestrate seamless customer experience across 4


supported channels
16590 3.2.3.7.1 Define omni-channel strategy 1
16591 3.2.3.7.2 Define omni-channel requirements 1
16592 3.2.3.7.3 Develop omni-channel policies and procedures 1
20005 3.2.3.8 Develop and manage execution roadmap 1
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance 6

16573 3.2.4.1 Establish channel-specific metrics and targets 1


16574 3.2.4.2 Monitor and report performance 1
16575 3.2.4.3 Monitor and report events influencing factors 1
16500 3.2.4.4 Analyze performance 1
16501 3.2.4.5 Develop plan for improvements 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
16848 3.2.5 Develop marketing communication strategy 9

16849 3.2.5.1 Develop customer communication calendar 1


16850 3.2.5.2 Define public relations (PR) strategy 1
16851 3.2.5.3 Define direct marketing strategy 1
16852 3.2.5.4 Define internal marketing communication strategy 1
16853 3.2.5.5 Identify new media for marketing communication 1
16854 3.2.5.6 Define new media communication strategy 1
16855 3.2.5.7 Define point of sale (POS) communication strategy 1
18627 3.2.5.8 Define communication guidelines and mechanisms 1
18924 3.2.6 Design and manage customer loyalty program 6

20007 3.2.6.1 Define customer loyalty program 1


18925 3.2.6.2 Acquire members to customer loyalty program 1
18926 3.2.6.3 Build engagement and relationship with members 1
16633 3.2.6.4 Monitor customer loyalty program benefits to the 1
enterprise and the customer
18927 3.2.6.5 Optimize loyalty program value to both the enterprise and 1
the customer
20008 3.3 Develop and manage marketing plans 22

10148 3.3.1 Establish goals, objectives, and metrics for products/services 1


by channel/segment
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets 1
10155 3.3.2.1 Confirm marketing alignment to business strategy 0
10156 3.3.2.2 Determine costs of marketing 0
10157 3.3.2.3 Create marketing budget 0
17683 3.3.2.4 Determine projected ROI for marketing investment 1
20593 3.3.3 Develop and manage pricing 7

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PCF ID ID Name Index
20009 3.3.3.1 Understand resource requirements for each product/service 1
and delivery channel/method
18948 3.3.3.2 Determine corporate incentives 1
10163 3.3.3.3 Determine pricing based on volume/unit forecast 0
10164 3.3.3.4 Execute pricing plan 0
10165 3.3.3.5 Evaluate pricing performance 0
10166 3.3.3.6 Refine pricing as needed 0
11495 3.3.3.7 Implement promotional pricing programs 1
11496 3.3.3.8 Implement other retail pricing programs 1
11497 3.3.3.9 Communicate and implement price changes 1
17684 3.3.3.10 Achieve regulatory approval for pricing 1
20010 3.3.4 Develop and manage promotional activities 2
10167 3.3.4.1 Define promotional concepts and objectives 1
10159 3.3.4.2 Develop marketing messages 0
10160 3.3.4.3 Define target audience 0
10168 3.3.4.4 Plan and test promotional activities 0
10169 3.3.4.5 Execute promotional activities 0
10170 3.3.4.6 Evaluate promotional performance metrics 0
10171 3.3.4.7 Refine promotional performance metrics 0
10172 3.3.4.8 Incorporate learning into future/planned consumer 0
10153 3.3.5 promotions
Track customer management measures 1
10173 3.3.5.1 Determine customer lifetime value 1

10174 3.3.5.2 Analyze customer revenue trend 0


10175 3.3.5.3 Analyze customer attrition and retention rates 0
10176 3.3.5.4 Analyze customer metrics 0
10177 3.3.5.5 Revise customer strategies, objectives, and plans based on 0
metrics
16613 3.3.6 Analyze and respond to customer insight 6

16627 3.3.6.1 Monitor and respond to social media activity 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
16614 3.3.6.2 Analyze customer website activity 1
16615 3.3.6.3 Analyze customer purchase patterns 1
16616 3.3.6.4 Develop business rules to provide personalized offers 1
16617 3.3.6.5 Monitor effectiveness of personalized offers and adjust 1
offers accordingly
10154 3.3.7 Develop and manage packaging strategy 0
10178 3.3.7.1 Plan packaging strategy 0
10179 3.3.7.2 Test packaging options 0
10180 3.3.7.3 Execute packaging strategy 0
10181 3.3.7.4 Refine packaging 0
16629 3.3.8 Manage product marketing content 3
16630 3.3.8.1 Manage product images 1
18130 3.3.8.2 Manage product copy 1
10103 3.4 Develop sales strategy 8
10129 3.4.1 Develop sales forecast 0
10134 3.4.1.1 Gather current and historic order information 0
10135 3.4.1.2 Analyze sales trends and patterns 0
10136 3.4.1.3 Generate sales forecast 0
10137 3.4.1.4 Analyze historical and planned promotions and events 0
10130 3.4.2 Develop sales partner/alliance relationships 7

10138 3.4.2.1 Identify alliance opportunities 0


10139 3.4.2.2 Design alliance programs and methods for selecting and 0
managing relationships
10140 3.4.2.3 Select alliances 0
11465 3.4.2.4 Develop customer trade strategy and customer 1
objectives/targets
11521 3.4.2.5 Define trade programs and funding options 1
11466 3.4.2.6 Conduct planning activities for major trade customers 1
10141 3.4.2.7 Develop partner and alliance management strategies 0
10142 3.4.2.8 Establish partner and alliance management goals 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
18629 3.4.2.9 Establish partner and alliance agreements 1
11522 3.4.2.10 Develop promotional and category management calendars 1
(trade marketing calendars)
11523 3.4.2.11 Create strategic and tactical sales plans by customer 1
11468 3.4.2.12 Communicate planning information to customer teams 1
10131 3.4.3 Establish overall sales budgets 1
17682 3.4.3.1 Calculate product market share 1
10143 3.4.3.2 Calculate product revenue 0
10144 3.4.3.3 Determine variable costs 0
10145 3.4.3.4 Determine overhead and fixed costs 0
10146 3.4.3.5 Calculate net profit 0
10147 3.4.3.6 Create budget 0
10132 3.4.4 Establish sales goals and measures 0
10133 3.4.5 Establish customer management measures 0
10105 3.5 Develop and manage sales plans 49
10182 3.5.1 Manage leads/opportunities 8

10188 3.5.1.1 Identify potential customers 0


10189 3.5.1.2 Identify/receive leads/opportunities 1
18115 3.5.1.3 Validate and qualify leads/opportunities 1
11773 3.5.1.4 Match opportunities to business strategy 1
18116 3.5.1.5 Develop opportunity win plans 1
20011 3.5.1.6 Manage opportunity pipeline 1
10209 3.5.1.7 Determine sales resource allocation 0
10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls 2
10190 3.5.1.8.1 Perform sales calls 0
10191 3.5.1.8.2 Perform pre-sales activities 0
20012 3.5.1.8.3 Manage customer meetings/workshops 1
10192 3.5.1.8.4 Close the sale 0
10193 3.5.1.8.5 Record outcome of sales process 0
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts 4

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PCF ID ID Name Index
20013 3.5.2.1 Select key customers/accounts 1
11173 3.5.2.2 Develop sales/key account plan 0
20014 3.5.2.3 Manage sales/key account plan 1
11174 3.5.2.4 Manage customer relationships 0
14208 3.5.2.5 Manage customer master data 2
16598 3.5.2.5.1 Collect and merge internal and third-party customer 1
information
16599 3.5.2.5.2 De-duplicate customer data 1
11779 3.5.3 Develop and manage sales proposals, bids, and quotes 16

11781 3.5.3.1 Receive Request For Proposal (RFP)/Request For Quote 1


11780 3.5.3.2 (RFQ)
Refine customer requirements 1
11782 3.5.3.3 Review RFP/RFQ request 1
11783 3.5.3.4 Perform competitive analysis 1
11784 3.5.3.5 Validate with strategy/business plans 1
11785 3.5.3.6 Understand customer business and requirements 1
20015 3.5.3.7 Develop solution and delivery approach 1
11787 3.5.3.8 Identify staffing requirements 1
11788 3.5.3.9 Develop pricing and scheduling estimates 1
11789 3.5.3.10 Conduct profitability analysis 1
20016 3.5.3.11 Manage internal reviews 1
20017 3.5.3.12 Manage internal approvals 1
11790 3.5.3.13 Submit/present bid/proposal/quote to customer 1
20018 3.5.3.14 Revise bid/proposal/quote 1
11793 3.5.3.15 Manage notification outcome 1
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders 12
10194 3.5.4.1 Accept and validate sales orders 0

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10195 3.5.4.2 Collect and maintain account information 9

10201 3.5.4.2.1 Administer key account details 1


10202 3.5.4.2.2 Retrieve full customer details 1
10203 3.5.4.2.3 Modify involved party details 1
10204 3.5.4.2.4 Record address details 1
10205 3.5.4.2.5 Record contact details 1
10206 3.5.4.2.6 Record key customer communication profile details 1
10207 3.5.4.2.7 Review involved party information 1
10208 3.5.4.2.8 Terminate involved party information 1
10196 3.5.4.3 Determine availability 0
10197 3.5.4.4 Determine fulfillment process 0
10198 3.5.4.5 Enter orders into system 1

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity 1


10199 3.5.4.7 Process back orders and updates 0
10200 3.5.4.8 Handle sales order inquiries including post-order fulfillment 1
transactions
10187 3.5.5 Manage sales partners and alliances 8
10211 3.5.5.1 Provide sales and product/service training to sales 4
partners/alliances

20019 3.5.5.1.1 Provide certification enablement training 1


20020 3.5.5.1.2 Manage certifications and skills 1
20021 3.5.5.1.3 Provide support to partners/alliances 1
18641 3.5.5.2 Provide marketing materials to sales partners/alliances 1
10214 3.5.5.3 Evaluate partner/alliance results 0
14209 3.5.5.4 Manage sales partner/alliance master data 1

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20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products 48
10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources 22
10221 4.1.1 Develop production and materials strategies 2
10229 4.1.1.1 Define manufacturing goals 0
10230 4.1.1.2 Define labor and materials policies 0
10231 4.1.1.3 Define outsourcing policies 0
10232 4.1.1.4 Define capital expense policies 1

10233 4.1.1.5 Define capacities 0


10234 4.1.1.6 Define production network and supply constraints 0
14193 4.1.1.7 Define production process 0
19551 4.1.1.8 Define standard operating procedures 1
14194 4.1.1.9 Define production workplace layout and infrastructure 0
10222 4.1.2 Manage demand for products 7

10235 4.1.2.1 Develop baseline demand forecasts 1


10236 4.1.2.2 Collaborate demand with customers 1
10237 4.1.2.3 Develop demand consensus forecast 1
10238 4.1.2.4 Determine available to promise 0
10239 4.1.2.5 Monitor activity against demand forecast and revise 1
forecast
10240 4.1.2.6 Evaluate and revise demand forecasting approach 1

10241 4.1.2.7 Measure demand forecast accuracy 1


10223 4.1.3 Create materials plan 0
10242 4.1.3.1 Create unconstrained plan 0
10243 4.1.3.2 Collaborate with supplier and contract manufacturers 0
10244 4.1.3.3 Identify critical materials and supplier capacity 0
10245 4.1.3.4 Monitor material specifications 0
10246 4.1.3.5 Generate constrained plan 0

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14196 4.1.3.6 Define production balance and control 0
10224 4.1.4 Create and manage master production schedule 7

20023 4.1.4.1 Model production network to enable simulation and 1


optimization
20024 4.1.4.2 Create master production schedule 1
17041 4.1.4.3 Maintain master production schedule 1

17042 4.1.5 Plan distribution requirements 4


10252 4.1.5.1 Maintain master data 0
10253 4.1.5.2 Determine finished goods inventory requirements at 0
destination
19555 4.1.5.3 Determine product storage facility requirements 1
10254 4.1.5.4 Calculate requirements at destination 0
10255 4.1.5.5 Calculate consolidation at source 0
10256 4.1.5.6 Manage collaborative replenishment planning 0
10258 4.1.5.7 Calculate and optimize destination dispatch plan 1

10259 4.1.5.8 Manage dispatch plan attainment 0


10260 4.1.5.9 Calculate and optimize destination load plans 1
10261 4.1.5.10 Manage partner load plan 0
10262 4.1.5.11 Manage cost of supply 0
10263 4.1.5.12 Manage capacity utilization 0
10226 4.1.6 Establish distribution planning constraints 1
10267 4.1.6.1 Establish distribution center layout constraints 0
10268 4.1.6.2 Establish inventory management constraints 0
10269 4.1.6.3 Establish transportation management constraints 0
19558 4.1.6.4 Establish storage management constraints 1
10227 4.1.7 Review distribution planning policies 0
10264 4.1.7.1 Review distribution network 0
10265 4.1.7.2 Establish sourcing relationships 0

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10266 4.1.7.3 Establish dynamic deployment policies 0
10368 4.1.8 Develop quality standards and procedures 0
10371 4.1.8.1 Establish quality targets 0
10372 4.1.8.2 Develop standard testing procedures 0
10373 4.1.8.3 Communicate quality specifications 0
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services 6
10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform category 3
management
10281 4.2.1.1 Develop procurement plan 0
10282 4.2.1.2 Clarify purchasing requirements 0
10283 4.2.1.3 Establish materials management contingency plans 1
10284 4.2.1.4 Match needs to supply capabilities 0
10285 4.2.1.5 Analyze organization’s spend profile 1

10286 4.2.1.6 Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value 0


10287 4.2.1.7 Collaborate with suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities 0
20973 4.2.2 Develop sourcing and category management strategies 1
10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts 0
10288 4.2.3.1 Select suppliers 0
10289 4.2.3.2 Certify and validate suppliers 0
10290 4.2.3.3 Negotiate and establish contracts 0
10291 4.2.3.4 Manage contracts 0
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services 2
10292 4.2.4.1 Process/Review requisitions 0
10293 4.2.4.2 Approve requisitions 0
10294 4.2.4.3 Solicit/Track vendor quotes 0
10295 4.2.4.4 Create/Distribute purchase orders 0
10296 4.2.4.5 Expedite orders and satisfy inquiries 0
10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders 1
10298 4.2.4.7 Research/Resolve order exceptions 1
10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers 0

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10299 4.2.5.1 Monitor/Manage supplier information 0
10300 4.2.5.2 Prepare/Analyze procurement and vendor performance 0
10301 4.2.5.3 Support inventory and production processes 0
10302 4.2.5.4 Monitor quality of product delivered 0
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product 11

10303 4.3.1 Schedule production 1


19563 4.3.1.1 Model and simulate plant 1
10306 4.3.1.2 Generate line level plan 0
10307 4.3.1.3 Generate detailed schedule 0
10308 4.3.1.4 Schedule production orders and create lots 0
10315 4.3.1.5 Schedule preventive (planned) maintenance (preventive 0
maintenance orders)
10316 4.3.1.6 Schedule requested (unplanned) maintenance (work order 0
cycle)
10309 4.3.1.7 Release production orders and create lots 0
10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product 6
10310 4.3.2.1 Manage raw material inventory 0
10311 4.3.2.2 Execute detailed line schedule 0
10319 4.3.2.3 Report maintenance issues 0
10313 4.3.2.4 Rerun defective items 0
19566 4.3.2.5 Monitor and optimize production process 5
19567 4.3.2.5.1 Automate and control plant 1
19568 4.3.2.5.2 Perform advanced process control 1
19569 4.3.2.5.3 Perform real-time optimization 1
19570 4.3.2.5.4 Manage plant alarms and alerts 1
10314 4.3.2.6 Assess production performance 0
10369 4.3.3 Perform quality testing 3
10318 4.3.3.1 Calibrate test equipment 0
10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing procedure 0
20956 4.3.3.3 Manage quality samples 1

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10375 4.3.3.4 Record test results 0
12045 4.3.3.5 Track and analyze non-conformance trends 1
12046 4.3.3.6 Perform root cause analysis 1
10370 4.3.4 Maintain production records and manage lot traceability 0
10376 4.3.4.1 Determine lot numbering system 0
10377 4.3.4.2 Determine lot use 0
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing 8
10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance 2
10343 4.4.1.1 Translate customer service requirements into logistics 0
requirements
10344 4.4.1.2 Design logistics network 0
10345 4.4.1.3 Communicate outsourcing needs 0
10346 4.4.1.4 Develop and maintain delivery service policy 0
10347 4.4.1.5 Optimize transportation schedules and costs 0
10348 4.4.1.6 Define key performance measures 0
16905 4.4.1.7 Define reverse logistics strategy 1
20936 4.4.2 Plan and manage inbound material flow 3
10349 4.4.2.1 Plan inbound material receipts 0
10350 4.4.2.2 Manage inbound material flow 0
10351 4.4.2.3 Monitor inbound delivery performance 0
10352 4.4.2.4 Manage flow of returned products 0
12708 4.4.2.5 Control quality of returned parts 1
20109 4.4.2.6 Salvage or repair returned products 1
10366 4.4.2.6.1 Perform salvage activities 0
14195 4.4.2.6.2 Manage repair/refurbishment and return to 0
10340 4.4.3 customer/stock
Operate warehousing 1
10353 4.4.3.1 Track inventory deployment 0
10354 4.4.3.2 Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries 0
10355 4.4.3.3 Track product availability 0
10356 4.4.3.4 Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery 0
10357 4.4.3.5 Track inventory accuracy 0

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10358 4.4.3.6 Track third-party logistics storage and shipping 0
10359 4.4.3.7 performance
Manage physical finished goods inventory 0
20957 4.4.3.8 Manage warehouse transfers 1
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation 0
10360 4.4.4.1 Plan, transport, and deliver outbound product 0
10361 4.4.4.2 Track carrier delivery performance 0
10362 4.4.4.3 Manage transportation fleet 0
10363 4.4.4.4 Process and audit carrier invoices and documents 0

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20025 5.0 Deliver Services 67
20026 5.1 Establish service delivery governance and strategies 14
20027 5.1.1 Establish service delivery governance 5
20028 5.1.1.1 Set up and maintain service delivery governance and 1
management system
20029 5.1.1.2 Manage service delivery performance 1
20030 5.1.1.3 Manage service delivery development and direction 1
20031 5.1.1.4 Solicit feedback from customer on service delivery 1
20032 5.1.2 satisfaction
Develop service delivery strategies 8

20033 5.1.2.1 Define service delivery goals 1


20034 5.1.2.2 Define labor policies 1
20035 5.1.2.3 Evaluate resource availability 1
20036 5.1.2.4 Define service delivery network and supply constraints 1
20037 5.1.2.5 Define service delivery process 1
20038 5.1.2.6 Review and validate service delivery procedures 1
20039 5.1.2.7 Define service delivery workplace layout and infrastructure 1
20040 5.2 Manage service delivery resources 25
20041 5.2.1 Manage service delivery resource demand 9

20042 5.2.1.1 Monitor pipeline 1


20043 5.2.1.2 Develop baseline forecasts 1
20044 5.2.1.3 Collaborate with customers 1
20045 5.2.1.4 Develop consensus forecast 1
20046 5.2.1.5 Determine availability of skills to deliver on current and 1
forecast customer orders
20047 5.2.1.6 Monitor activity against forecast and revise forecast 1
20048 5.2.1.7 Evaluate and revise forecasting approach 1
20049 5.2.1.8 Measure forecast accuracy 1
20050 5.2.2 Create and manage resource plan 7

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20051 5.2.2.1 Define and manage skills taxonomy 1
20052 5.2.2.2 Create resource plan 1
20053 5.2.2.3 Match resource demand with capacity, skills, and 1
20054 5.2.2.4 capabilities
Collaborate with suppliers and partners to supplement skills 1
and capabilities
20055 5.2.2.5 Identify critical resources and supplier capacity 1
20056 5.2.2.6 Monitor and manage resource capacity and availability 1
12127 5.2.3 Enable service delivery resources 8

12128 5.2.3.1 Develop service delivery training plan 1


12129 5.2.3.2 Develop training materials 1
12131 5.2.3.3 Manage training schedule 1
12132 5.2.3.4 Deliver operations training 1
12133 5.2.3.5 Deliver technical training 1
20057 5.2.3.6 Perform skill and capability testing 1
12135 5.2.3.7 Evaluate training effectiveness 1
20058 5.3 Deliver service to customer 27
20059 5.3.1 Initiate service delivery 10

20060 5.3.1.1 Review contract and agreed terms 1


20061 5.3.1.2 Understand customer requirements and define refine 1
20062 5.3.1.3 approach
Modify/revise and approve project plan 1
20063 5.3.1.4 Review customer business objectives 1
20064 5.3.1.5 Confirm environmental readiness 1
20065 5.3.1.6 Identify, select, and assign resources 3
20066 5.3.1.6.1 Establish people objectives 1
20067 5.3.1.6.2 Establish engagement rules 1
20068 5.3.1.7 Plan for service delivery 1
20069 5.3.2 Execute service delivery 8

20070 5.3.2.1 Analyze environment and customer needs 1

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20071 5.3.2.2 Define solution 1
20072 5.3.2.3 Validate solution 1
20073 5.3.2.4 Identify changes 1
20074 5.3.2.5 Obtain approval to proceed 1
20075 5.3.2.6 Make build/buy solution 1
20076 5.3.2.7 Deploy solution 1
20077 5.3.3 Complete service delivery 8

20078 5.3.3.1 Conduct service delivery/project review and evaluate 1


20079 5.3.3.2 success
Complete/finalize financial management activities 1
20080 5.3.3.3 Confirm delivery according to contract terms 1
20081 5.3.3.4 Release resources 1
20082 5.3.3.5 Manage service delivery completion 1
20083 5.3.3.6 Harvest knowledge 1
20084 5.3.3.7 Archive records and update systems 1

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20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service 81
10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy 12

20086 6.1.1 Define customer service requirements across the enterprise 1


20087 6.1.2 Define customer service experience 1
20088 6.1.3 Define and manage customer service channel strategy 1
10382 6.1.4 Define customer service policies and procedures 0
10383 6.1.5 Establish target service level for each customer segment 1

20089 6.1.6 Define warranty offering 6

16893 6.1.6.1 Determine and document warranty policies 1


16890 6.1.6.2 Create and manage warranty rules/claim codes for products 1
20090 6.1.6.3 Agree on warranty responsibilities with suppliers 1
20091 6.1.6.4 Define warranty related offerings for customers 1
12673 6.1.6.5 Communicate warranty policies and offerings 1
20092 6.1.7 Develop recall strategy 1
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts 13

10387 6.2.1 Plan and manage customer service work force 0


10390 6.2.1.1 Forecast volume of customer service contacts 0
10391 6.2.1.2 Schedule customer service work force 0
10392 6.2.1.3 Track work force utilization 0
10393 6.2.1.4 Monitor and evaluate quality of customer interactions with 0
customer service representatives
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and inquiries 7

10394 6.2.2.1 Receive customer problems, requests, and inquiries 1

13482 6.2.2.2 Analyze problems, requests, and inquiries 1

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10395 6.2.2.3 Resolve customer problems, requests, and inquiries 1

10396 6.2.2.4 Respond to customer problems, requests, and inquiries 1

16928 6.2.2.5 Identify and capture upsell/cross-sell opportunities 1


16937 6.2.2.6 Deliver opportunity to sales team 1
10389 6.2.3 Manage customer complaints 1
10397 6.2.3.1 Receive customer complaints 0
10398 6.2.3.2 Route customer complaints 0
10399 6.2.3.3 Resolve customer complaints 0
10400 6.2.3.4 Respond to customer complaints 0
19072 6.2.3.5 Analyze customer complaints and response/redressal 1
20094 6.2.4 Process returns 3
10364 6.2.4.1 Authorize return 1
20095 6.2.4.2 Process return and record reason 1
12840 6.2.5 Report incidents and risks to regulatory bodies 1
12658 6.3 Service products after sales 28
20605 6.3.1 Register products 1
12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims 16

20096 6.3.2.1 Receive warranty claim 1


12671 6.3.2.2 Validate warranty claim 1
20097 6.3.2.3 Investigate warranty issues 6

20098 6.3.2.3.1 Define issue 1


12677 6.3.2.3.2 Schedule field service 1
12678 6.3.2.3.3 Request and receive defective part 1
20099 6.3.2.3.4 Investigate issue/perform root cause analysis 1
20100 6.3.2.3.5 Receive investigation result/recommendation for 1
corrective action

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20101 6.3.2.4 Determine responsible party 1
20102 6.3.2.5 Manage pre-authorizations 1
12668 6.3.2.6 Approve or reject warranty claim 1
20103 6.3.2.7 Notify originator of approve/reject decision 1
20104 6.3.2.8 Authorize payment 1
20105 6.3.2.9 Close claim 1
12667 6.3.2.10 Reconcile warranty transaction disposition 1
20106 6.3.3 Manage supplier recovery 3
20107 6.3.3.1 Create supplier recovery claims 1
20108 6.3.3.2 Negotiate recoveries with suppliers 1
10218 6.3.4 Service products 7
10320 6.3.4.1 Confirm specific service requirements for individual 0
10324 6.3.4.1.1 customer
Process customer request 0
10325 6.3.4.1.2 Create customer profile 0
10326 6.3.4.1.3 Generate service order 0
10321 6.3.4.2 Identify and schedule resources to meet service 1
10327 6.3.4.2.1 requirements
Create resourcing plan and schedule 0
10328 6.3.4.2.2 Create service order fulfillment schedule 0
10322 6.3.4.3 Provide service to specific customers 3
10330 6.3.4.3.1 Organize daily service order fulfillment schedule 0
10331 6.3.4.3.2 Execute product repair 1
10332 6.3.4.3.3 Manage service order fulfillment 1
10323 6.3.4.4 Ensure quality of service 2
10334 6.3.4.4.1 Identify completed service orders for feedback 1

10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service failures 1

10336 6.3.4.4.3 Solicit customer feedback on services delivered 0


10337 6.3.4.4.4 Process customer feedback on services delivered 0
20110 6.4 Manage product recalls and regulatory audits 7

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PCF ID ID Name Index
20111 6.4.1 Initiate recall 1
20112 6.4.2 Assess the likelihood and consequences of occurrence of any 1
hazards
20113 6.4.3 Manage recall related communications 1
20114 6.4.4 Submit regulatory reports 1
20115 6.4.5 Monitor and audit recall effectiveness 1
20116 6.4.6 Manage recall termination 1
20595 6.5 Evaluate customer service operations and customer satisfaction 20
10401 6.5.1 Measure customer satisfaction with customer problems, 8
requests, and inquiries handling

11687 6.5.1.1 Solicit customer feedback on customer service experience 1


11688 6.5.1.2 Analyze customer service data and identify improvement 1
opportunities
18126 6.5.1.3 Provide customer feedback to product management on 1
customer service experience
10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- complaint 2
handling and resolution

11236 6.5.2.1 Solicit customer feedback on complaint handling and 0


11237 6.5.2.2 resolution
Analyze customer complaint data and identify improvement 0
opportunities
11689 6.5.2.3 Identify common customer complaints 1
10403 6.5.3 Measure customer satisfaction with products and services 2
11238 6.5.3.1 Gather and solicit post-sale customer feedback on products 0
and services
11239 6.5.3.2 Solicit post-sale customer feedback on ad effectiveness 0
20117 6.5.3.3 Solicit customer feedback on cross-channel experience 1
11240 6.5.3.4 Analyze product and service satisfaction data and identify 0
improvement opportunities

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PCF ID ID Name Index
11241 6.5.3.5 Provide feedback and insights to appropriate teams 1
(product design/development, marketing, manufacturing)
12672 6.5.4 Evaluate and manage warranty performance 6

20118 6.5.4.1 Measure customer satisfaction with warranty handling and 1


resolution
12676 6.5.4.2 Monitor and report on warranty management metrics 1
20119 6.5.4.3 Identify improvement opportunities 1
12674 6.5.4.4 Identify opportunities to eliminate warranty waste 1
20120 6.5.4.5 Investigate fraudulent claims 1
20121 6.5.5 Evaluate recall performance 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital 47
17043 7.1 Develop and manage human resources planning, policies, and 11
strategies

20958 7.1.1 Develop human resources strategy 2


10418 7.1.1.1 Identify strategic HR needs 0
10419 7.1.1.2 Define HR and business function roles and accountability 0
10420 7.1.1.3 Determine HR costs 0
10421 7.1.1.4 Establish HR measures 0
10422 7.1.1.5 Communicate HR strategies 0
10432 7.1.1.6 Develop strategy for HR systems/technologies/tools 0
20606 7.1.1.7 Manage employer branding 1
17045 7.1.2 Develop and implement workforce strategy and policies 7

10423 7.1.2.1 Gather skill requirements according to corporate strategy 0


and market environment
10424 7.1.2.2 Plan employee resourcing requirements per business 1
unit/organization
10425 7.1.2.3 Develop compensation plan 1
10210 7.1.2.3.1 Establish incentive plan 1
10426 7.1.2.4 Develop succession plan 0
16938 7.1.2.5 Develop high performers/leadership programs 1
10427 7.1.2.6 Develop employee diversity plan 0
11622 7.1.2.7 Develop training program 1
11623 7.1.2.8 Develop recruitment program 1
10428 7.1.2.9 Develop other HR programs 0
10429 7.1.2.10 Develop HR policies 0
10430 7.1.2.11 Administer HR policies 0
10431 7.1.2.12 Plan employee benefits 0
10433 7.1.2.13 Develop workforce strategy models 1

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20122 7.1.2.14 Implement workforce strategy models 1
10417 7.1.3 Monitor and update strategy, plans, and policies 0
10434 7.1.3.1 Measure realization of objectives 0
10435 7.1.3.2 Measure contribution to business strategy 0
10436 7.1.3.3 Communicate plans and provide updates to stakeholders 0
10438 7.1.3.4 Review and revise HR plans 0
17046 7.1.4 Develop competency management models 0
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees 8
10439 7.2.1 Manage employee requisitions 5
10445 7.2.1.1 Align staffing plan to work force plan and business unit 0
strategies/resource needs
10447 7.2.1.2 Develop and maintain job descriptions 1
10446 7.2.1.3 Open job requisitions 1

10448 7.2.1.4 Post job requisitions 1


10450 7.2.1.5 Modify job requisitions 1
10451 7.2.1.6 Notify hiring manager 0
10452 7.2.1.7 Manage requisition dates 0
10440 7.2.2 Recruit/Source candidates 0
10453 7.2.2.1 Determine recruitment methods and channels 0
10454 7.2.2.2 Perform recruiting activities/events 0
10455 7.2.2.3 Manage recruitment vendors 0
17047 7.2.2.4 Manage employee referral programs 0
17048 7.2.2.5 Manage recruitment channels 0
20123 7.2.3 Screen and select candidates 1
10456 7.2.3.1 Identify and deploy candidate selection tools 0
10457 7.2.3.2 Interview candidates 0
10458 7.2.3.3 Test candidates 0
10459 7.2.3.4 Select and reject candidates 0
10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire 0
10463 7.2.4.1 Draw up and make offer 0

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10464 7.2.4.2 Negotiate offer 0
10465 7.2.4.3 Hire candidate 0
10444 7.2.5 Manage applicant information 1
10460 7.2.5.1 Obtain candidate background information 0
10466 7.2.5.2 Create applicant record 0
10467 7.2.5.3 Manage/track applicant data 1
20124 7.2.5.3.1 Complete position classification and level of experience 1
10468 7.2.5.4 Archive and retain records of non-hires 0
20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and training 15
10469 7.3.1 Manage employee orientation and deployment 4
10474 7.3.1.1 Create/maintain employee on-boarding program 2
10477 7.3.1.1.1 Develop employee induction program 1
10478 7.3.1.1.2 Maintain/Update employee induction program 1
11243 7.3.1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the employee on-boarding 1
program
17050 7.3.1.3 Execute on-boarding program 1
10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance 1
10479 7.3.2.1 Define employee performance objectives 1
10480 7.3.2.2 Review, appraise, and manage employee performance 0
10481 7.3.2.3 Evaluate and review performance program 0
10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development 2
10487 7.3.3.1 Define employee development guidelines 0
10488 7.3.3.2 Develop employee career plans and career paths 1
17051 7.3.3.3 Manage employee skill and competency development 1

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees 7


10490 7.3.4.1 Align employee with organization development needs 1

16940 7.3.4.2 Define employee competencies 1


10491 7.3.4.3 Align learning programs with competencies 0

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10492 7.3.4.4 Establish training needs by analysis of required and 0
available skills
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or 0
management training programs
20125 7.3.4.6 Manage examinations and certifications 5
20126 7.3.4.6.1 Liaise with external certification authorities 1
20127 7.3.4.6.2 Administer certification tests 1
20128 7.3.4.6.3 Appraise experience qualifications 1
20129 7.3.4.6.4 Administer certificate issue and maintenance 1
17052 7.4 Manage employee relations 0
10483 7.4.1 Manage labor relations 0
10484 7.4.2 Manage collective bargaining process 0
10485 7.4.3 Manage labor management partnerships 0
10531 7.4.4 Manage employee grievances 0
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees 6
10494 7.5.1 Develop and manage reward, recognition, and motivation 1
programs
10498 7.5.1.1 Develop salary/compensation structure and plan 0
10499 7.5.1.2 Develop benefits and reward plan 0
10500 7.5.1.3 Perform competitive analysis of benefit and rewards 0
10501 7.5.1.4 Identify compensation requirements based on financial, 0
benefits, and HR policies
10502 7.5.1.5 Administer compensation and rewards to employees 0
10503 7.5.1.6 Reward and motivate employees 0
10495 7.5.2 Manage and administer benefits 0
10504 7.5.2.1 Deliver employee benefits program 0
10505 7.5.2.2 Administer benefit enrollment 0
10506 7.5.2.3 Process claims 0
10507 7.5.2.4 Perform benefit reconciliation 0
10496 7.5.3 Manage employee assistance and retention 3
10508 7.5.3.1 Deliver programs to support work/life balance for 0
employees

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10509 7.5.3.2 Develop family support systems 1
10510 7.5.3.3 Review retention and motivation indicators 0
10511 7.5.3.4 Review compensation plan 1
10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll 0
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees 4
10512 7.6.1 Manage promotion and demotion process 0
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation 0
10514 7.6.3 Manage retirement 0
10515 7.6.4 Manage leave of absence 0
10516 7.6.5 Develop and implement employee outplacement 0
20132 7.6.6 Manage workforce scheduling 3
20133 7.6.6.1 Receive required resources/skills and capabilities 1
10517 7.6.6.2 Manage resource deployment 1
17055 7.6.7 Relocate employees and manage assignments 1

10520 7.6.7.1 Manage expatriates 0


17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics 1
10522 7.7.1 Manage reporting processes 0
10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process 0
10524 7.7.3 Manage and maintain employee data 0
10525 7.7.4 Manage human resource information systems HRIS 1

10526 7.7.5 Develop and manage employee metrics 0


10527 7.7.6 Develop and manage time and attendance systems 0
10530 7.7.7 Manage/Collect employee suggestions and perform employee 0
research
17057 7.8 Manage employee communication 1
10529 7.8.1 Develop employee communication plan 0
16944 7.8.2 Conduct employee engagement surveys 1
10532 7.9 Deliver employee communications 0

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20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) 321

20608 8.1 Develop and manage IT customer relationships 44

20609 8.1.1 Understand IT customer needs 3


20610 8.1.1.1 Understand IT customer communities 1
20611 8.1.1.2 Assess IT customer operational capabilities 1
20612 8.1.2 Identify IT customer transformation needs 5
20613 8.1.2.1 Understand business requirements for IT capabilities 1
20614 8.1.2.2 Understand IT landscape 1
20615 8.1.2.3 Develop IT visioning 1
20616 8.1.2.4 Outline IT service expectations 1
20617 8.1.3 Plan and communicate IT services 6

20618 8.1.3.1 Manage IT customer expectations 1


20619 8.1.3.2 Define future IT services 1
20620 8.1.3.3 Determine IT performance indicators 1
20621 8.1.3.4 Create IT marketing messages 1
20622 8.1.3.5 Create IT service marketing plan 1
20623 8.1.4 Provide IT transformation guidance 10

20624 8.1.4.1 Develop IT transformation plans 1


20625 8.1.4.2 Collect IT customer requirements 1
20937 8.1.4.3 Analyze IT customer requirements 1
20626 8.1.4.4 Identify and prioritize IT opportunities 1
20627 8.1.4.5 Facilitate solution design activities 1
20628 8.1.4.6 Prioritize IT outcomes 1
20629 8.1.4.7 Develop business cases 1
20630 8.1.4.8 Support business case 1
20631 8.1.4.9 Develop transformation roadmap 1

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20632 8.1.5 Develop and manage IT service levels 8

20633 8.1.5.1 Understand IT service requirements 1


20634 8.1.5.2 Forecast IT service demand 1
20635 8.1.5.3 Maintain IT services catalog 1
20636 8.1.5.4 Define service level agreement 1
20637 8.1.5.5 Maintain IT customer contracts 1
20638 8.1.5.6 Negotiate and establish service level agreements 1
20640 8.1.5.7 Develop and maintain improvement processes 1
20641 8.1.6 Manage IT customer relationships 6

20642 8.1.6.1 Establish relationship management mechanisms 1


20643 8.1.6.2 Understand IT customer strategy 1
20644 8.1.6.3 Understand IT customer environment 1
20645 8.1.6.4 Communicate IT capabilities 1
20646 8.1.6.5 Manage IT requirements 1
20648 8.1.7 Analyze service performance 5
20649 8.1.7.1 Assess SLA compliance 1
20650 8.1.7.2 Triage SLA compliance issues 1
20647 8.1.7.3 Collect feedback about IT products and services 1
20938 8.1.7.4 Synthesize and distribute IT performance information 1
20652 8.2 Develop and manage IT business strategy 51

20653 8.2.1 Define business technology and governance strategy 7

20654 8.2.1.1 Build and maintain IT strategic intelligence 1


20655 8.2.1.2 Monitor and map current and emerging technologies 1
20656 8.2.1.3 Define and communicate digital transformation strategy 1
20657 8.2.1.4 Develop IT strategic alignment 1
20658 8.2.1.5 Articulate IT alignment principles 1
20659 8.2.1.6 Maintain IT strategic alignment 1

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20660 8.2.2 Manage IT portfolio strategy 7

20661 8.2.2.1 Establish and validate IT value criteria 1


20662 8.2.2.2 Determine IT portfolio investment balance 1
20663 8.2.2.3 Evaluate proposed IT investment projects 1
20664 8.2.2.4 Prioritize IT projects 1
20665 8.2.2.5 Align IT resources to strategic priorities 1
20667 8.2.2.6 Align IT portfolio to business objectives 1
20668 8.2.3 Define and maintain enterprise architecture 5
20670 8.2.3.1 Create and publish enterprise architecture principles 1
20671 8.2.3.2 Establish and operate enterprise architecture governance 1
20672 8.2.3.3 Research technologies to innovate IT services and solutions 1
20673 8.2.3.4 Provide input to definition and prioritization of IT projects 1
20674 8.2.4 Define IT service management strategy 8

20675 8.2.4.1 Establish IT service management strategy and goals 1


20676 8.2.4.2 Identify IT service operating and process requirements 1
20677 8.2.4.3 Define IT service catalog 1
20678 8.2.4.4 Establish IT service management framework 1
20679 8.2.4.5 Define and implement IT service management 1
20680 8.2.4.6 Define and deploy support service management process 1
tools and methods
20681 8.2.4.7 Monitor and report IT performance 1
20682 8.2.5 Control IT management system 10

20683 8.2.5.1 Determine IT performance measures 1


20684 8.2.5.2 Define IT control points and assurance procedures 1
governance model
20685 8.2.5.3 Monitor and analyze overall IT performance 1
20686 8.2.5.4 Monitor and analyze IT financial performance 1
20687 8.2.5.5 Monitor and analyze IT value and benefits 1

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20688 8.2.5.6 Optimize IT resource allocation 1
20689 8.2.5.7 Manage IT projects and services interdependencies 1
20690 8.2.5.8 Report IT service and project performance 1
20692 8.2.5.9 Select, deploy, and operate IT performance analytics tools 1
20693 8.2.6 Manage IT value portfolio 5
20694 8.2.6.1 Assess performance against IT service and project value 1
20695 8.2.6.2 criteria
Quantify value of IT service and project portfolio 1
20696 8.2.6.3 investments
Communicate business technology value contribution 1
20697 8.2.6.4 Determine and implement IT portfolio adjustments 1
20699 8.2.7 Define and manage technology innovation 8

20700 8.2.7.1 Establish selection criteria for research initiatives 1


20701 8.2.7.2 Analyze emerging technology concepts 1
20702 8.2.7.3 Identify technology concepts and capabilities 1
20703 8.2.7.4 Execute IT research projects 1
20939 8.2.7.5 Evaluate IT research project outcomes 1
20704 8.2.7.6 Identify and promote viable concepts 1
20705 8.2.7.7 Develop and plan IT investment projects 1
20706 8.3 Develop and manage IT resilience and risk 62

20707 8.3.1 Develop IT compliance, risk, and security strategy 11

20708 8.3.1.1 Determine and evaluate IT regulatory and audit 1


20940 8.3.1.2 requirements
Understand business unit risk tolerance 1
20709 8.3.1.3 Establish IT risk tolerance 1
20710 8.3.1.4 Establish risk ownership 1
20711 8.3.1.5 Establish and maintain risk management roles 1
20712 8.3.1.6 Establish compliance objectives 1
20941 8.3.1.7 Identify systems to support compliance 1
20713 8.3.1.8 Identify and evaluate IT risk 1

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20714 8.3.1.9 Evaluate IT-related risks resiliency 1
20715 8.3.1.10 Create IT risk mitigation strategies and approaches 1
20716 8.3.2 Develop IT resilience strategy 5
20717 8.3.2.1 Determine IT delivery resiliency 1
20718 8.3.2.2 Determine critical IT risks 1
20719 8.3.2.3 Prioritize IT risks 1
20720 8.3.2.4 Establish mitigation approaches for IT risks 1
20721 8.3.3 Control IT risk, compliance, and security 11

20722 8.3.3.1 Evaluate enterprise regulatory and compliance obligations 1


20723 8.3.3.2 Analyze IT security threat impact 1
20724 8.3.3.3 Create and maintain IT compliance requirements 1
20942 8.3.3.4 Create and maintain IT security policies, standards, and 1
procedures
20725 8.3.3.5 Develop and deploy risk management training 1
20726 8.3.3.6 Establish risk reporting capabilities and responsibilities 1
20727 8.3.3.7 Establish communication standards 1
20728 8.3.3.8 Conduct IT risk and threat assessments 1
20729 8.3.3.9 Monitor and manage IT activity risk 1
20730 8.3.3.10 Identify, supervise and monitor IT risk mitigation measures 1
20731 8.3.4 Plan and manage IT continuity 4
20732 8.3.4.1 Evaluate IT continuity 1
20733 8.3.4.2 Identify IT continuity gaps 1
20734 8.3.4.3 Manage IT business continuity 1
20735 8.3.5 Develop and manage IT security, privacy, and data protection 8

20736 8.3.5.1 Assess IT regulatory and confidentiality requirements and 1


policies
20737 8.3.5.2 Create IT security, privacy, and data protection risk 1
governance

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20738 8.3.5.3 Define IT data security and privacy policies, standards, and 1
procedures
20739 8.3.5.4 Review and monitor physical and logical IT data security 1
measures
20740 8.3.5.5 Review and monitor application security controls 1
20741 8.3.5.6 Review and monitor IT physical environment security 1
20742 8.3.5.7 controls
Monitor/analyze network intrusion detection data and 1
resolve threats
20743 8.3.6 Conduct and analyze IT compliance assessments 6

20744 8.3.6.1 Conduct projects to enhance IT compliance and remediate 1


20745 8.3.6.2 risk
Conduct IT compliance control auditing of internal and 1
external services
20746 8.3.6.3 Perform IT compliance reporting 1
20747 8.3.6.4 Identify and escalate IT compliance issues and remediation 1
requirements
20748 8.3.6.5 Support external audits and reports 1
20749 8.3.7 Develop and execute IT resilience and continuity operations 7

20750 8.3.7.1 Conduct IT resilience improvement projects 1


20751 8.3.7.2 Develop, document, and maintain IT business continuity 1
planning
20752 8.3.7.3 Implement and enforce change control procedures 1
20753 8.3.7.4 Execute recurring IT service provider business continuity 1
20754 8.3.7.5 Provide IT resilience training 1
20755 8.3.7.6 Execute recurring IT business operations continuity 1
20756 8.3.8 Manage IT user identity and authorization 9

20757 8.3.8.1 Support integration of identity and authorization policies 1


20758 8.3.8.2 Manage IT user directory 1
20759 8.3.8.3 Manage IT user authorization 1

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20760 8.3.8.4 Manage IT user authentication mechanisms 1
20761 8.3.8.5 Audit IT user identity and authorization systems 1
20762 8.3.8.6 Respond to IT information security and network breaches 1
20763 8.3.8.7 Conduct penetration testing 1
20764 8.3.8.8 Audit integration of user identity and authorization systems 1
20765 8.4 Manage information 19
20766 8.4.1 Define business information and analytics strategy 4
20767 8.4.1.1 Establish data, information, and analytic objectives 1
20768 8.4.1.2 Establish data, information, and analytic governance 1
20769 8.4.1.3 Access IT data/analytic capabilities 1
20770 8.4.2 Define and maintain business information architecture 6

20771 8.4.2.1 Determine enterprise business information requirements 1


20772 8.4.2.2 Define enterprise data models 1
20773 8.4.2.3 Identify and understand external data sources 1
20774 8.4.2.4 Establish data ownership and stewardship responsibilities 1
20775 8.4.2.5 Maintain and evolve enterprise data and information 1
architecture
20776 8.4.3 Define and execute business information lifecycle planning 3
and control
20777 8.4.3.1 Define and maintain enterprise information policies, 1
standards, and procedures
20778 8.4.3.2 Implement and execute data administration responsibilities 1
20779 8.4.4 Manage business information content 5
20780 8.4.4.1 Monitor and control business information 1
20781 8.4.4.2 Maintain business information feeds and repositories 1
20782 8.4.4.3 Perform internal usage audits 1
20783 8.4.4.4 Implement and administer business information access 1
20784 8.5 Develop and manage services/solutions 40

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20785 8.5.1 Develop service/solution and integration strategy 8

20786 8.5.1.1 Determine IT service/solution development 1


20787 8.5.1.2 Define IT service/solution development 1
20788 8.5.1.3 processes/standards
Identify, deploy, and support development methodologies 1
and tools
20789 8.5.1.4 Establish service component criteria 1
20790 8.5.1.5 Understand and select reusable service components 1
20791 8.5.1.6 Maintain service component portfolio 1
20792 8.5.1.7 Establish development standards exception governance 1
20793 8.5.2 Manage service/solution lifecycle planning 6

20794 8.5.2.1 Monitor and track emerging technology capabilities 1


20795 8.5.2.2 Identify IT services/solutions 1
20796 8.5.2.3 Determine IT service/solution approach 1
20797 8.5.2.4 Define IT solution lifecycle 1
20798 8.5.2.5 Develop IT service/solution "sunset" plans 1
20799 8.5.3 Develop and manage service/solution architecture 9

20800 8.5.3.1 Assess IT application and infrastructure architecture 1


constraints
20801 8.5.3.2 Assess business constraints on IT service/solution 1
20802 8.5.3.3 Determine IT component integration requirements 1
20803 8.5.3.4 Identify opportunities for IT component reuse 1
20804 8.5.3.5 Promote adoption of existing service/solution architecture 1
20805 8.5.3.6 Develop and maintain service/solution architectures 1
20806 8.5.3.7 Assess IT service/solution architecture conformance 1
20807 8.5.3.8 Manage architectural exceptions 1
20808 8.5.4 Execute IT service/solution creation and testing 9
20809 8.5.4.1 Execute IT service/solution development lifecycle 8

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20810 8.5.4.1.1 Assess and validate IT service/solution requirements 1
20811 8.5.4.1.2 Create service/solution design 1
20812 8.5.4.1.3 Build and test IT service/solution components 1
20813 8.5.4.1.4 Integrate IT components and services 1
20814 8.5.4.1.5 Execute IT service/solution validation 1
20815 8.5.4.1.6 Bundle service/solution deployment packaging 1
20816 8.5.4.1.7 Manage service/solution process exceptions 1
20817 8.5.5 Perform service/solution maintenance and testing 7
20818 8.5.5.1 Execute IT service/solution maintenance lifecycle 6

20819 8.5.5.1.1 Assess IT remediation 1


20820 8.5.5.1.2 Modify service/solution design 1
20821 8.5.5.1.3 Perform IT service/solution remediation 1
20822 8.5.5.1.4 Manage service/solution operations 1
20823 8.5.5.1.5 Prepare fixed/enhanced service/solution packaging 1
20824 8.6 Deploy services/solutions 42

20825 8.6.1 Develop and manage service/solution deployment strategy 7

20826 8.6.1.1 Assess IT deployment business impact 1


20827 8.6.1.2 Establish IT deployment policies 1
20828 8.6.1.3 Define and create deployment procedure workflow 1
20829 8.6.1.4 Define IT change/release standards 1
20830 8.6.1.5 Assign deployment approval responsibilities 1
20831 8.6.1.6 Analyze deployments outcomes 1
20832 8.6.2 Plan service and solution implementation 8

20833 8.6.2.1 Assess IT deployment risk 1


20834 8.6.2.2 Define implementation schedule and roll-out sequence 1
20835 8.6.2.3 Determine implementation requirements 1
20836 8.6.2.4 Plan and align user testing and resources 1

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20837 8.6.2.5 Develop IT training 1
20838 8.6.2.6 Create implementation communications 1
20839 8.6.2.7 Manage IT roll-back procedures 1
20840 8.6.3 Manage change deployment control 8

20841 8.6.3.1 Asses IT change/release impact 1


20842 8.6.3.2 Confirm change/release compliance 1
20843 8.6.3.3 Assess IT change/release risk 1
20844 8.6.3.4 Consolidate IT change 1
20845 8.6.3.5 Create and communicate deployment schedule 1
20846 8.6.3.6 Approve change/release deployment 1
20847 8.6.3.7 Document IT change/release outcome 1
20848 8.6.4 Implement technology solutions 10

20849 8.6.4.1 Confirm hardware/software operational status 1


20850 8.6.4.2 Confirm operational availability 1
20851 8.6.4.3 Execute internal IT implementation plan 1
20852 8.6.4.4 Confirm implementation completion 1
20853 8.6.4.5 Implement software change/release 1
20854 8.6.4.6 Perform post-installation testing 1
20855 8.6.4.7 Distribute software components network-wide 1
20856 8.6.4.8 Verify change/release implementation success 1
20857 8.6.4.9 Execute roll-back plan 1
20858 8.6.5 Perform service and solution rollout 8

20859 8.6.5.1 Conduct IT training 1


20860 8.6.5.2 Prepare and distribute service/solution communications 1
20861 8.6.5.3 Support organizational changes 1
20862 8.6.5.4 Execute rollout plans 1
20863 8.6.5.5 Provide rollout support 1
20864 8.6.5.6 Manage rollout support capabilities 1

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20865 8.6.5.7 Monitor and record rollout issues 1
20866 8.7 Create and manage support services/solutions 62

20867 8.7.1 Define and establish service delivery strategy 6

20868 8.7.1.1 Assess business objectives and IT service delivery 1


20869 8.7.1.2 Define IT service delivery portfolio 1
20870 8.7.1.3 Create and maintain IT service delivery model 1
20871 8.7.1.4 Determine IT service delivery locations and activities 1
20872 8.7.1.5 Define IT service delivery sourcing strategy 1
20873 8.7.2 Define and develop service support strategy 7

20874 8.7.2.1 Assess business objectives and IT service support delivery 1


20875 8.7.2.2 Define IT service support portfolio 1
20876 8.7.2.3 Create and maintain IT support model 1
20877 8.7.2.4 Develop IT support service sourcing strategy 1
20878 8.7.2.5 Establish support service framework 1
20879 8.7.2.6 Provide service support tools and technology 1
20880 8.7.3 Plan and manage service delivery control 8
20881 8.7.3.1 Plan operational activities for IT service delivery 7

20882 8.7.3.1.1 Schedule service delivery resources 1


20883 8.7.3.1.2 Maintain/optimize batch job schedule 1
20884 8.7.3.1.3 Schedule change/release windows 1
20885 8.7.3.1.4 Schedule/optimize backup and archive activities 1
20886 8.7.3.1.5 Balance operational workloads across available 1
infrastructure components
20887 8.7.3.1.6 Determine specific problem support procedures 1
20888 8.7.4 Develop and manage infrastructure resource planning 6

20889 8.7.4.1 Develop IT service delivery strategy 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
20890 8.7.4.2 Assess IT infrastructure business objectives 1
20891 8.7.4.3 Determine ongoing IT infrastructure capabilities 1
20892 8.7.4.4 Plan IT infrastructure change 1
20893 8.7.4.5 Plan and budget IT license usage volumes 1
20895 8.7.5 Define service support planning 11

20896 8.7.5.1 Understand IT support demand patterns 1


20897 8.7.5.2 Determine required support resource levels, 1
responsibilities, and capabilities
20898 8.7.5.3 Maintain service support knowledge repository 1
20943 8.7.5.4 Maintain service support learning 1
20899 8.7.5.5 Communicate service support needs 1
20900 8.7.5.6 Define IT escalation mechanisms 1
20901 8.7.5.7 Manage IT service support resources 1
20902 8.7.5.8 Coordinate with external support providers 1
20903 8.7.5.9 Triage IT service delivery incidents 1
20904 8.7.5.10 Monitor IT service support performance 1
20905 8.7.6 Develop and manage service delivery operations 9

20906 8.7.6.1 Operate and monitor online systems 1


20907 8.7.6.2 Run and monitor batch job schedule 1
20908 8.7.6.3 Manage service delivery workloads 1
20909 8.7.6.4 Manage infrastructure performance and capacity 1
20910 8.7.6.5 Respond to unplanned operational issues 1
20911 8.7.6.6 Produce and distribute output media 1
20912 8.7.6.7 Monitor IT infrastructure security 1
20913 8.7.6.8 Manage IT infrastructure/data recovery 1
20914 8.7.7 Manage infrastructure resource administration 7

20915 8.7.7.1 Manage infrastructure configuration 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
20916 8.7.7.2 Perform infrastructure component maintenance 1
20917 8.7.7.3 Install/configure/upgrade infrastructure components 1
20918 8.7.7.4 Maintain IT asset records 1
20919 8.7.7.5 Administer IT licenses/user agreements 1
20920 8.7.7.6 Provide IT infrastructure service and capabilities 1
20921 8.7.8 Operate IT user support 7

20922 8.7.8.1 Triage IT issues/requests 1


20923 8.7.8.2 Provide IT resolution capabilities 1
20925 8.7.8.3 Manage IT user requests 1
20926 8.7.8.4 Escalate IT requests 1
20927 8.7.8.5 Resolve IT issues/requests 1
20928 8.7.8.6 Execute IT continuity and recovery action 1

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17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources 49
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting 3
10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting 2
10771 9.1.1.1 Develop and maintain budget policies and procedures 0
10772 9.1.1.2 Prepare periodic budgets and plans 0
20135 9.1.1.3 Operationalize and implement plans to achieve budget 1
10773 9.1.1.4 Prepare periodic financial forecasts 0
20136 9.1.1.5 Perform variance analysis against forecasts and budgets 1
10739 9.1.2 Perform cost accounting and control 1
10774 9.1.2.1 Perform inventory accounting 0
14057 9.1.2.2 Perform profit center accounting 1
10775 9.1.2.3 Perform cost of sales analysis 0
10776 9.1.2.4 Perform product costing 0
10777 9.1.2.5 Perform variance analysis 0
11175 9.1.2.6 Report on profitability 0
10740 9.1.3 Perform cost management 0
10778 9.1.3.1 Determine key cost drivers 0
10779 9.1.3.2 Measure cost drivers 0
10780 9.1.3.3 Determine critical activities 0
10781 9.1.3.4 Manage asset resource deployment and utilization 0
10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance 0
10782 9.1.4.1 Assess customer and product profitability 0
10783 9.1.4.2 Evaluate new products 0
10784 9.1.4.3 Perform life cycle costing 0
10785 9.1.4.4 Optimize customer and product mix 0
10786 9.1.4.5 Track performance of new-customer and product strategies 0
10787 9.1.4.6 Prepare activity-based performance measures 0
10788 9.1.4.7 Manage continuous cost improvement 0
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting 4
10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit 2
10789 9.2.1.1 Establish credit policies 0

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10790 9.2.1.2 Analyze/Approve new account applications 0
14187 9.2.1.3 Analyze credit scoring history 1
14188 9.2.1.4 Forecast credit scoring requirement 1
10791 9.2.1.5 Review existing accounts 0
10792 9.2.1.6 Produce credit/collection reports 0
10793 9.2.1.7 Reinstate or suspend accounts based on credit policies 0
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer 0
10794 9.2.2.1 Maintain customer/product master files 0
10795 9.2.2.2 Generate customer billing data 0
10796 9.2.2.3 Transmit billing data to customers 0
10797 9.2.2.4 Post receivable entries 0
10798 9.2.2.5 Resolve customer billing inquiries 0
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) 0
10799 9.2.3.1 Establish AR policies 0
10800 9.2.3.2 Receive/Deposit customer payments 0
10801 9.2.3.3 Apply cash remittances 0
10802 9.2.3.4 Prepare AR reports 0
10803 9.2.3.5 Post AR activity to the general ledger 0
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections 2
10804 9.2.4.1 Establish policies for delinquent accounts 0
10805 9.2.4.2 Analyze delinquent account balances 0
10806 9.2.4.3 Correspond/Negotiate with delinquent accounts 0
10807 9.2.4.4 Discuss account resolution with internal parties 0
10808 9.2.4.5 Process adjustments/write off balances 0
14007 9.2.4.6 Perform recovery workout 1
14008 9.2.4.7 Manage default accounts 1
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions 0
10809 9.2.5.1 Establish policies/procedures for adjustments 0
10810 9.2.5.2 Analyze adjustments 0
10811 9.2.5.3 Correspond/Negotiate with customer 0
10812 9.2.5.4 Discuss resolution with internal parties 0

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10813 9.2.5.5 Prepare chargeback invoices 0
10814 9.2.5.6 Process related entries 0
10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting 3
10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures 1
10815 9.3.1.1 Negotiate service-level agreements 0
10816 9.3.1.2 Establish accounting policies 0
20604 9.3.1.3 Publish accounting policies 1
10817 9.3.1.4 Set and enforce approval limits 0
10818 9.3.1.5 Establish common financial systems 0
10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting 1
10819 9.3.2.1 Maintain chart of accounts 0
10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries 0
10821 9.3.2.3 Process allocations 0
10822 9.3.2.4 Process period end adjustments 1

10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions 0


10824 9.3.2.6 Reconcile general ledger accounts 0
10825 9.3.2.7 Perform consolidations and process eliminations 0
10826 9.3.2.8 Prepare trial balance 0
10827 9.3.2.9 Prepare and post management adjustments 0
10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting 0
10828 9.3.3.1 Establish fixed-asset policies and procedures 0
10829 9.3.3.2 Maintain fixed-asset master data files 0
10830 9.3.3.3 Process and record fixed-asset additions and retires 0
10831 9.3.3.4 Process and record fixed-asset adjustments, 0
enhancements, revaluations, and transfers
10832 9.3.3.5 Process and record fixed-asset maintenance and repair 0
expenses
10833 9.3.3.6 Calculate and record depreciation expense 0
10834 9.3.3.7 Reconcile fixed-asset ledger 0
10835 9.3.3.8 Track fixed-assets including physical inventory 0

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10836 9.3.3.9 Provide fixed-asset data to support tax, statutory, and 0
regulatory reporting
10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting 1
10837 9.3.4.1 Prepare business unit financial statements 0
10838 9.3.4.2 Prepare consolidated financial statements 0
10839 9.3.4.3 Perform business unit reporting/review management 0
10840 9.3.4.4 reports
Perform consolidated reporting/review of cost management 0
reports
10841 9.3.4.5 Prepare statements for board review 0
10842 9.3.4.6 Produce quarterly/annual filings and shareholder reports 0
10843 9.3.4.7 Produce regulatory reports 0
14074 9.3.4.8 Perform legal and management consolidation 1
10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting 0
10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval 0
10844 9.4.1.1 Develop capital investment policies and procedures 0
10845 9.4.1.2 Develop and approve capital expenditure plans and 0
10846 9.4.1.3 budgets
Review and approve capital projects and fixed-asset 0
10847 9.4.1.4 acquisitions
Conduct financial justification for project approval 0
10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting 0
10848 9.4.2.1 Create project account codes 0
10849 9.4.2.2 Record project-related transactions 0
10850 9.4.2.3 Monitor and track capital projects and budget spending 0
10851 9.4.2.4 Close/capitalize projects 0
10852 9.4.2.5 Measure financial returns on completed capital projects 0
10732 9.5 Process payroll 3
10753 9.5.1 Report time 0
10853 9.5.1.1 Establish policies and procedures 0
10854 9.5.1.2 Collect and record employee time worked 0
10855 9.5.1.3 Analyze and report paid and unpaid leave 0
10856 9.5.1.4 Monitor regular, overtime, and other hours 0
10857 9.5.1.5 Analyze and report employee utilization 0

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10754 9.5.2 Manage pay 0
10858 9.5.2.1 Enter employee time worked into payroll system 0
10859 9.5.2.2 Maintain and administer employee earnings information 0
10860 9.5.2.3 Maintain and administer applicable deductions 0
10861 9.5.2.4 Monitor changes in tax status of employees 0
10862 9.5.2.5 Process and distribute payments 0
10863 9.5.2.6 Process and distribute manual checks 0
10864 9.5.2.7 Process period-end adjustments 0
10865 9.5.2.8 Respond to employee payroll inquiries 0
10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes 3

14075 9.5.3.1 Develop tax plan 1


14076 9.5.3.2 Manage tax plan 1
10866 9.5.3.3 Calculate and pay applicable payroll taxes 0
10867 9.5.3.4 Produce and distribute employee annual tax statements 0
10868 9.5.3.5 File regulatory payroll tax forms 0
10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense reimbursements 10
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) 2
10869 9.6.1.1 Verify AP pay file with purchase order vendor master file 0
10870 9.6.1.2 Maintain/Manage electronic commerce 0
10871 9.6.1.3 Audit invoices and key data in AP system 0
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments 0
10873 9.6.1.5 Process financial accruals and reversals 0
10874 9.6.1.6 Process payables taxes 1
10875 9.6.1.7 Research/Resolve payable exceptions 1
10876 9.6.1.8 Process payments 0
10877 9.6.1.9 Respond to AP inquiries 0
10878 9.6.1.10 Retain records 0
10879 9.6.1.11 Adjust accounting records 0
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements 1

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10880 9.6.2.1 Establish and communicate expense reimbursement 0
policies and approval limits
10881 9.6.2.2 Capture and report relevant tax data 0
10882 9.6.2.3 Approve reimbursements and advances 0
10883 9.6.2.4 Process reimbursements and advances 0
10884 9.6.2.5 Manage personnel accounts 1
20929 9.6.3 Manage corporate credit cards 7

20930 9.6.3.1 Establish corporate credit card policies and approval limits 1
20931 9.6.3.2 Process corporate credit card requests 1
20932 9.6.3.3 Order corporate credit cards 1
20933 9.6.3.4 Manage corporate credit card accounts 1
20934 9.6.3.5 Approve/Change credit limits 1
20935 9.6.3.6 Cancel/Deactivate credit card 1
10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations 23
10758 9.7.1 Manage treasury policies and procedures 0
10885 9.7.1.1 Establish scope and governance of treasury operations 0
10886 9.7.1.2 Establish and publish treasury policies 0
10887 9.7.1.3 Develop treasury procedures 0
10888 9.7.1.4 Monitor treasury procedures 0
10889 9.7.1.5 Audit treasury procedures 0
10890 9.7.1.6 Revise treasury procedures 0
10891 9.7.1.7 Develop and confirm internal controls for treasury 0
10892 9.7.1.8 Define system security requirements 0
10759 9.7.2 Manage cash 0
10893 9.7.2.1 Manage and reconcile cash positions 0
10894 9.7.2.2 Manage cash equivalents 0
10895 9.7.2.3 Process and oversee electronic fund transfers (EFTs) 0
10896 9.7.2.4 Develop cash flow forecasts 0
10897 9.7.2.5 Manage cash flows 0
10898 9.7.2.6 Produce cash management accounting transactions and 0
reports

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10899 9.7.2.7 Manage and oversee banking relationships 0
10900 9.7.2.8 Analyze, negotiate, resolve, and confirm bank fees 0
10760 9.7.3 Manage in-house bank accounts 0
10901 9.7.3.1 Manage in-house bank accounts for subsidiaries 0
10902 9.7.3.2 Manage and facilitate inter-company borrowing 0
10903 9.7.3.3 transactions
Manage centralized outgoing payments on behalf of 0
10904 9.7.3.4 subsidiaries
Manage central incoming payments on behalf of 0
10905 9.7.3.5 subsidiaries
Manage internal payments and netting transactions 0
10906 9.7.3.6 Calculate interest and fees for in-house bank accounts 0
10907 9.7.3.7 Provide account statements for in-house bank accounts 0
10761 9.7.4 Manage debt and investment 1
14079 9.7.4.1 Establish investment policy 1
10908 9.7.4.2 Manage financial intermediary relationships 0
10909 9.7.4.3 Manage liquidity 0
10910 9.7.4.4 Manage issuer exposure 0
10911 9.7.4.5 Process and oversee debt and investment transactions 0
10912 9.7.4.6 Process and oversee foreign currency transactions 0
10913 9.7.4.7 Produce debt and investment accounting transaction 0
14210 9.7.4.8 reports
Process and oversee interest rate transactions 0
11208 9.7.5 Monitor and execute risk and hedging transactions 21
12974 9.7.5.1 Develop risk management/hedging strategy 1
11209 9.7.5.2 Manage interest rate risk 5

19575 9.7.5.2.1 Manage interest rate market data 1


19576 9.7.5.2.2 Determine interest rate exposure for all markets 1
19577 9.7.5.2.3 Determine interest rate hedge requirements in 1
accordance with risk policy
19578 9.7.5.2.4 Execute interest rate trades 1
11210 9.7.5.3 Manage foreign exchange risk 6

19579 9.7.5.3.1 Manage foreign exchange market data 1

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19580 9.7.5.3.2 Determine foreign exchange exposure for all currencies 1
19581 9.7.5.3.3 Determine foreign exchange hedge requirements in 1
accordance with risk policy
19582 9.7.5.3.4 Execute foreign exchange trades 1
19583 9.7.5.3.5 Manage foreign exchange balance sheet risk 1
11211 9.7.5.4 Manage exposure risk 4
19584 9.7.5.4.1 Determine current customer exposures and limit 1
19585 9.7.5.4.2 exceptions
Resolve customer exposure limit violations 1
19586 9.7.5.4.3 Manage customer collateral 1
19587 9.7.5.4.4 Perform annual customer credit reviews 1
20137 9.7.5.5 Execute hedging transactions 4
19588 9.7.5.5.1 Measure physical positions 1
19589 9.7.5.5.2 Establish hedges 1
19590 9.7.5.5.3 Unwind hedges 1
11213 9.7.5.5.4 Evaluate and refine hedging positions 0
11215 9.7.5.5.5 Monitor credit 0
11214 9.7.5.6 Produce hedge accounting transactions and reports 0
16958 9.7.6 Manage financial fraud/dispute cases 1
10735 9.8 Manage internal controls 1
10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and procedures 0
10914 9.8.1.1 Establish board of directors and audit committee 0
10915 9.8.1.2 Define and communicate code of ethics 0
10916 9.8.1.3 Assign roles and responsibility for internal controls 0
11250 9.8.1.4 Define business process objectives and risks 0
11251 9.8.1.5 Define entity/unit risk tolerances 0
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with internal controls 0
policies and procedures
10917 9.8.2.1 Design and implement control activities 0
10918 9.8.2.2 Monitor control effectiveness 0
10919 9.8.2.3 Remediate control deficiencies 0
10920 9.8.2.4 Create compliance function 0

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10921 9.8.2.5 Operate compliance function 0
10922 9.8.2.6 Implement and maintain controls-related enabling 0
technologies and tools
10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance 1
10923 9.8.3.1 Report to external auditors 0
10924 9.8.3.2 Report to regulators, share-/debt-holders, securities 0
exchanges, etc.
10925 9.8.3.3 Report to third parties 1

10926 9.8.3.4 Report to internal management 0


10736 9.9 Manage taxes 1
10765 9.9.1 Develop tax strategy and plan 0
10927 9.9.1.1 Develop foreign, national, state, and local tax strategy 0
10928 9.9.1.2 Consolidate and optimize total tax plan 0
10929 9.9.1.3 Maintain tax master data 0
10766 9.9.2 Process taxes 1
10930 9.9.2.1 Perform tax planning/strategy 0
10931 9.9.2.2 Prepare tax returns 1
10932 9.9.2.3 Prepare foreign taxes 0
10933 9.9.2.4 Calculate deferred taxes 0
10934 9.9.2.5 Account for taxes 0
10935 9.9.2.6 Monitor tax compliance 0
10936 9.9.2.7 Address tax inquiries 0
10737 9.10 Manage international funds/consolidation 0
10767 9.10.1 Monitor international rates 0
10768 9.10.2 Manage transactions 0
10769 9.10.3 Monitor currency exposure/hedge currency 0
10770 9.10.4 Report results 0
17059 9.11 Perform global trade services 1
14090 9.11.1 Screen sanctioned party list 0
14091 9.11.2 Control exports and imports 0

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14092 9.11.3 Classify products 0
19593 9.11.4 Perform currency conversion 1
14093 9.11.5 Calculate duty 0
14094 9.11.6 Communicate with customs 0
14095 9.11.7 Document trade 0
14096 9.11.8 Process trade preferences 0
14097 9.11.9 Handle restitution 0
14098 9.11.10 Prepare letter of credit 0

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19207 10.0 Acquire, Construct, and Manage Assets 57
10937 10.1 Plan and acquire assets 8

10941 10.1.1 Develop property strategy and long term vision 3

10955 10.1.1.1 Confirm alignment of property requirements with business 0


strategy
10956 10.1.1.2 Appraise the external environment 1
10957 10.1.1.3 Determine build or buy decision 1
10943 10.1.2 Plan facility 0
10958 10.1.2.1 Design facility 0
10959 10.1.2.2 Analyze budget 0
10960 10.1.2.3 Select property 0
10961 10.1.2.4 Negotiate terms for facility 0
10962 10.1.2.5 Manage construction or modification to building 0
10944 10.1.3 Provide workspace and facilities 3

10963 10.1.3.1 Acquire workspace and facilities 1


10964 10.1.3.2 Change fit/form/function of workspace and facilities 1

10949 10.1.4 Manage facilities operations 0


10965 10.1.4.1 Relocate people 0
10966 10.1.4.2 Relocate material and tools 0
19208 10.2 Design and construct productive assets 22
19209 10.2.1 Manage capital program for productive assets 4
19210 10.2.1.1 Define capital investment plan 1
19211 10.2.1.2 Monitor capital program 1
19212 10.2.1.3 Secure construction financing 1
20139 10.2.2 Design and plan asset construction 6

19220 10.2.2.1 Develop construction strategy 1

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11276 10.2.2.2 Perform construction performance management 1
19221 10.2.2.3 Obtain construction permissions 1
19222 10.2.2.4 Design assets 1
19223 10.2.2.5 Plan construction resources 1
19229 10.2.3 Schedule and perform construction work 6

19230 10.2.3.1 Schedule construction work 1


19231 10.2.3.2 Obtain resources 1
19232 10.2.3.3 Construct new assets 1
19233 10.2.3.4 Augment existing assets 1
19234 10.2.3.5 Renew/Replace assets 1
19224 10.2.4 Manage asset construction 5
19225 10.2.4.1 Monitor work performance 1
19226 10.2.4.2 Undertake construction quality control 1
19227 10.2.4.3 Create work and asset records 1
19228 10.2.4.4 Manage safety, security, and access to sites 1
19238 10.3 Maintain productive assets 23
19239 10.3.1 Plan asset maintenance 8

19240 10.3.1.1 Develop maintenance strategies 1


10967 10.3.1.2 Analyze assets and predict maintenance requirements 1

19241 10.3.1.3 Specify maintenance policies 1


10968 10.3.1.4 Integrate preventive maintenance into operations schedule 1

19242 10.3.1.5 Identify work management tasks & priorities 1


19243 10.3.1.6 Conduct resource planning 1
19244 10.3.1.7 Create work plans 1
19245 10.3.2 Manage asset maintenance 8

19246 10.3.2.1 Schedule maintenance work 1

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19247 10.3.2.2 Obtain required resources 1
19248 10.3.2.3 Undertake quality control 1
19249 10.3.2.4 Update work and asset records 1
19250 10.3.2.5 Manage maintenance work safety 1
19251 10.3.2.6 Define maintenance performance targets 1
19252 10.3.2.7 Monitor maintenance performance against 1
19253 10.3.3 targets/contracts
Perform asset maintenance 6

10947 10.3.3.1 Perform preventative asset maintenance 1


19254 10.3.3.2 Perform routine asset maintenance 1
19255 10.3.3.3 Perform corrective asset maintenance and repairs 1
19256 10.3.3.4 Identify unplanned maintenance requirements 1
19257 10.3.3.5 Perform unplanned maintenance and repairs 1
10940 10.4 Dispose of assets 3

10952 10.4.1 Develop exit strategy 0


19258 10.4.2 Decommission productive assets 1
10953 10.4.3 Perform sale or trade 0
10954 10.4.4 Perform abandonment 0
16970 10.4.5 Perform waste and hazardous goods management 1

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16437 11.0 Manage Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Remediation, and 8
Resiliency
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk 3
16439 11.1.1 Establish the enterprise risk framework and policies 0
16440 11.1.1.1 Determine risk tolerance for organization 0
16441 11.1.1.2 Develop and maintain enterprise risk policies and 0
16442 11.1.1.3 procedures
Identify and implement enterprise risk management tools 0
16443 11.1.1.4 Coordinate the sharing of risk knowledge across the 0
organization
16444 11.1.1.5 Prepare and report enterprise risk to executive 0
management and board
16445 11.1.2 Oversee and coordinate enterprise risk management activities 2
16446 11.1.2.1 Identify enterprise level risks 0
16447 11.1.2.2 Assess risks to determine which to mitigate 0
16448 11.1.2.3 Develop risk mitigation and management strategy and 1
integrate with existing performance management
processes
16449 11.1.2.4 Verify business unit and functional risk mitigation plans are 0
implemented
16450 11.1.2.5 Ensure risks and risk mitigation actions are monitored 0
16451 11.1.2.6 Report on enterprise risk activities 1
16452 11.1.2.7 Coordinate business unit and functional risk management 0
activities
16453 11.1.2.8 Ensure that each business unit/function follows the 0
enterprise risk management process
16454 11.1.2.9 Ensure that each business unit/function follows the 0
enterprise risk reporting process
17462 11.1.3 Manage business unit and function risk 1
16456 11.1.3.1 Identify risks 0
16457 11.1.3.2 Assess risks using enterprise risk framework policies and 0
procedures

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16458 11.1.3.3 Develop mitigation plans for risks 1
18129 11.1.3.3.1 Assess adequacy of insurance coverage 1
16459 11.1.3.4 Implement mitigation plans for risks 0
16460 11.1.3.5 Monitor risks 0
16461 11.1.3.6 Analyze risk activities and update plans 0
16462 11.1.3.7 Report on risk activities 0
17467 11.2 Manage compliance 4
17468 11.2.1 Establish compliance framework and policies 0
17469 11.2.1.1 Develop enterprise compliance policies and procedures 0
17470 11.2.1.2 Implement enterprise compliance activities 0
14133 11.2.1.3 Manage internal audits 0
14137 11.2.1.4 Maintain controls-related technologies and tools 0
16463 11.2.2 Manage regulatory compliance 4
16464 11.2.2.1 Develop regulatory compliance procedures 0
16465 11.2.2.2 Identify applicable regulatory requirements 0
16466 11.2.2.3 Monitor the regulatory environment for changing or 0
emerging regulations
16467 11.2.2.4 Assess current compliance position and identify 1
weaknesses or shortfalls therein

16468 11.2.2.5 Implement missing or stronger regulatory compliance 0


controls and policies
16469 11.2.2.6 Monitor and test regulatory compliance position and 1
existing controls

19595 11.2.2.7 Compile and communicate compliance scorecard(s) 1


19596 11.2.2.8 Compile and communicate internal and regulatory 1
compliance reports
16470 11.2.2.9 Maintain relationships with regulators as appropriate 0

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11185 11.3 Manage remediation efforts 0
11201 11.3.1 Create remediation plans 0
11202 11.3.2 Contact and confer with experts 0
11203 11.3.3 Identify/dedicate resources 0
11204 11.3.4 Investigate legal aspects 0
11205 11.3.5 Investigate damage cause 0
11206 11.3.6 Amend or create policy 0
11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency 0
11221 11.4.1 Develop the business resilience strategy 0
11222 11.4.2 Perform continuous business operations planning 0
11223 11.4.3 Test continuous business operations 0
11224 11.4.4 Maintain continuous business operations 0
16471 11.4.5 Share knowledge of specific risks across other parts of the 0
organization

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10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships 15
11010 12.1 Build investor relationships 0
11035 12.1.1 Plan, build, and manage lender relations 0
11036 12.1.2 Plan, build, and manage analyst relations 0
11037 12.1.3 Communicate with shareholders 0
11011 12.2 Manage government and industry relationships 13
11038 12.2.1 Manage government relations 6

12869 12.2.1.1 Assess relationships 1


12870 12.2.1.2 Appoint responsible executives 1
12871 12.2.1.3 Monitor relationships 1
12872 12.2.1.4 Receive input from internal advisors 1
12873 12.2.1.5 Receive input from external advisors 1
12874 12.2.1.6 Liaise with authorities 1
11039 12.2.2 Manage relations with quasi-government bodies 4
12875 12.2.2.1 Establish relationships with agencies 1
12876 12.2.2.2 Respond to audit inquiries 1
12877 12.2.2.3 Maintain documentation of contacts 1
12878 12.2.2.4 Plan and manage meetings 1
11040 12.2.3 Manage relations with trade or industry groups 3
12879 12.2.3.1 Evaluate the requirements for strategic relationships 1
12880 12.2.3.2 Monitor the success of the partnerships 1
12881 12.2.3.3 Extend or change the relationships 1
11041 12.2.4 Manage lobby activities 0
11012 12.3 Manage relations with board of directors 1
11042 12.3.1 Report financial results 1
11043 12.3.2 Report audit findings 0
11013 12.4 Manage legal and ethical issues 1
11044 12.4.1 Create ethics policies 0
11045 12.4.2 Manage corporate governance policies 0
11046 12.4.3 Develop and perform preventive law programs 0

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11047 12.4.4 Ensure compliance 0
11053 12.4.4.1 Plan and initiate compliance program 0
11054 12.4.4.2 Execute compliance program 0
11048 12.4.5 Manage outside counsel 0
11056 12.4.5.1 Assess problem and determine work requirements 0
11057 12.4.5.2 Engage/Retain outside counsel if necessary 0
11058 12.4.5.3 Receive strategy/budget 0
11059 12.4.5.4 Receive work product and manage/monitor case and work 0
performed
11060 12.4.5.5 Process payment for legal services 0
11061 12.4.5.6 Track legal activity/performance 0
11049 12.4.6 Protect intellectual property 1
11062 12.4.6.1 Manage copyrights, patents, and trademarks 1
11063 12.4.6.2 Maintain intellectual property rights and restrictions 0
11064 12.4.6.3 Administer licensing terms 0
11065 12.4.6.4 Administer options 0
11050 12.4.7 Resolve disputes and litigations 0
11051 12.4.8 Provide legal advice/counseling 0
11052 12.4.9 Negotiate and document agreements/contracts 0
11014 12.5 Manage public relations program 0
11066 12.5.1 Manage community relations 0
11067 12.5.2 Manage media relations 0
11068 12.5.3 Promote political stability 0
11069 12.5.4 Create press releases 0
11070 12.5.5 Issue press releases 0

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10013 13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities 32
16378 13.1 Manage business processes 3
16379 13.1.1 Establish and maintain process management governance 0
16380 13.1.1.1 Define and manage governance approach 0
16381 13.1.1.2 Establish and maintain process tools and templates 0
16382 13.1.1.3 Assign and support process ownership 0
16383 13.1.1.4 Perform process governance activities 0
16384 13.1.2 Define and manage process frameworks 0
16385 13.1.2.1 Establish and maintain process framework 0
16386 13.1.2.2 Identify cross-functional processes 0
16387 13.1.3 Define processes 2
16388 13.1.3.1 Scope processes 0
16389 13.1.3.2 Analyze processes 1
20140 13.1.3.2.1 Identify published best practices 1
16390 13.1.3.3 Model and document processes 1
16391 13.1.3.4 Publish processes 0
16392 13.1.4 Manage process performance 1
16393 13.1.4.1 Provide process training 0
16394 13.1.4.2 Support process execution 0
16395 13.1.4.3 Measure and report process performance 1
20141 13.1.4.3.1 Identify additional metrics as required 1
16396 13.1.5 Improve processes 0
16397 13.1.5.1 Identify and select improvement opportunities 0
16398 13.1.5.2 Manage improvement projects 0
16399 13.1.5.3 Perform continuous improvement activities 0
16400 13.2 Manage portfolio, program, and project 1
16401 13.2.1 Manage portfolio 0
16402 13.2.1.1 Establish portfolio strategy 0
16403 13.2.1.2 Define portfolio governance 0
16404 13.2.1.3 Monitor and control portfolio 0
16405 13.2.2 Manage programs 0

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16406 13.2.2.1 Establish program structure and approach 0
16407 13.2.2.2 Manage program stakeholders and partners 0
16408 13.2.2.3 Manage program execution 0
16409 13.2.2.4 Review and report program performance 0
16410 13.2.3 Manage projects 1
16411 13.2.3.1 Establish project scope 0
11117 13.2.3.1.1 Identify project requirements and objectives 0
16412 13.2.3.1.2 Identify project resource requirements 0
11118 13.2.3.1.3 Assess culture and readiness for project management 0
approach
11120 13.2.3.1.4 Create business case and obtain funding 0
11121 13.2.3.1.5 Develop project measures and indicators 0
11119 13.2.3.2 Identify appropriate project management methodologies 0
16413 13.2.3.3 Develop project plans 1
11123 13.2.3.3.1 Define roles and resources 0
20142 13.2.3.3.2 Acquire/secure project resources 1
11124 13.2.3.3.3 Identify specific IT requirements 0
11125 13.2.3.3.4 Create training and communication plans 0
11127 13.2.3.3.5 Design recognition and reward approaches 0
11128 13.2.3.3.6 Design and plan launch of project 0
11129 13.2.3.3.7 Deploy the project 0
16414 13.2.3.4 Execute projects 0
11131 13.2.3.4.1 Evaluate impact of project management (strategy and 0
projects) on measures and outcomes
16415 13.2.3.4.2 Report the status of project 0
16416 13.2.3.4.3 Manage project scope 0
11132 13.2.3.4.4 Promote and sustain activity and involvement 0
11133 13.2.3.4.5 Realign and refresh project management strategy and 0
approaches
16417 13.2.3.5 Review and report project performance 0
16418 13.2.3.6 Close projects 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
17471 13.3 Manage enterprise quality 0
17472 13.3.1 Establish quality requirements 0
17473 13.3.1.1 Define critical-to-quality characteristics 0
17474 13.3.1.2 Define preventive quality activities 0
17475 13.3.1.3 Develop quality controls 0
17476 13.3.1.3.1 Define process steps for controls (or integration points) 0
17477 13.3.1.3.2 Define sampling plan 0
17478 13.3.1.3.3 Identify measurement methods 0
17479 13.3.1.3.4 Define required competencies 0
17480 13.3.1.4 Prove capability to assess compliance with requirements 0
17481 13.3.1.5 Finalize quality plan 0
17482 13.3.2 Evaluate performance to requirements 0
17483 13.3.2.1 Test against quality plan 0
17484 13.3.2.1.1 Conduct test and collect data 0
17485 13.3.2.1.2 Record result(s) 0
17486 13.3.2.1.3 Determine disposition of result(s) 0
17487 13.3.2.2 Assess results of tests 0
17488 13.3.2.2.1 Assess sample significance 0
17489 13.3.2.2.2 Summarize result(s) 0
17490 13.3.2.2.3 Recommend actions 0
17491 13.3.2.2.4 Decide next steps 0
17492 13.3.3 Manage non-conformance 0
17493 13.3.3.1 Assess potential impact 0
17494 13.3.3.2 Determine immediate action(s) 0
17495 13.3.3.3 Identify root cause(s) 0
17496 13.3.3.4 Take corrective or preventative action 0
17497 13.3.3.5 Close non-conformance 0
17498 13.3.4 Implement and maintain the enterprise quality management 0
system (EQMS)
17499 13.3.4.1 Define the quality strategy 0
17500 13.3.4.2 Plan and deploy the EQMS scope, targets, and goals 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
17501 13.3.4.3 Identify core EQMS processes, controls, and metrics 0
17502 13.3.4.4 Develop and document EQMS policies, procedures, 0
standards, and measures
17503 13.3.4.5 Assess the EQMS performance 0
17504 13.3.4.6 Create environment and capability for EQMS 0
17505 13.3.4.6.1 improvement(s)
Reward quality excellence 0
17506 13.3.4.6.2 Create and maintain quality partnerships 0
17507 13.3.4.6.3 Maintain talent capabilities and competencies 0
17508 13.3.4.6.4 Incorporate EQMS messaging into communication 0
17509 13.3.4.6.5 channels
Assure independent EQMS management access to 0
appropriate authority in the organization
17510 13.3.4.6.6 Transfer proven EQMS methods 0
11074 13.4 Manage change 6
11134 13.4.1 Plan for change 3
11138 13.4.1.1 Select process improvement methodology 0
11140 13.4.1.2 Determine stakeholders 0
11139 13.4.1.3 Assess readiness for change 0
11141 13.4.1.4 Identify change champion(s) 1
11142 13.4.1.5 Form design team 0
11143 13.4.1.6 Define scope 0
11144 13.4.1.7 Understand current state 0
11145 13.4.1.8 Define future state 0
11146 13.4.1.9 Conduct organizational risk analysis 0
11147 13.4.1.10 Assess cultural issues 0
20143 13.4.1.11 Identify impacted groups 1
20144 13.4.1.12 Determine degree/extent of impact 1
11148 13.4.1.13 Establish accountability for change management 0
11149 13.4.1.14 Identify barriers to change 0
11150 13.4.1.15 Determine change enablers 0
11151 13.4.1.16 Identify resources and develop measures 0
11135 13.4.2 Design the change 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
11152 13.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives 0
11153 13.4.2.2 Develop change management plans 0
11154 13.4.2.3 Develop training plan 0
11155 13.4.2.4 Develop communication plan 0
20145 13.4.2.5 Assign change champion(s) 1
11156 13.4.2.6 Develop rewards/incentives plan 0
11157 13.4.2.7 Establish change adoption metrics 0
11158 13.4.2.8 Establish/Clarify new roles 0
11159 13.4.2.9 Identify budget/roles 0
11136 13.4.3 Implement change 2
11160 13.4.3.1 Create commitment for improvement/change 0
11161 13.4.3.2 Reengineer business processes and systems 1

11162 13.4.3.3 Support transition to new roles or exit strategies for 0


incumbents
11163 13.4.3.4 Monitor change 0
20146 13.4.3.5 Report on change 1
11137 13.4.4 Sustain improvement 0
11164 13.4.4.1 Monitor improved process performance 0
11165 13.4.4.2 Capture and reuse lessons learned from change process 0
11166 13.4.4.3 Take corrective action as necessary 0
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management 9
(KM) capability
11095 13.5.1 Develop KM strategy 2
11100 13.5.1.1 Develop governance model with roles and accountability 1
11102 13.5.1.2 Define roles and accountability of core group versus 0
operating units
11103 13.5.1.3 Develop funding models 0
11104 13.5.1.4 Identify links to key initiatives 0
11105 13.5.1.5 Develop core KM methodologies 0
11106 13.5.1.6 Assess IT needs and engage IT function 0

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PCF ID ID Name Index
11107 13.5.1.7 Develop training and communication plans 0
11108 13.5.1.8 Develop change management approaches 0
11109 13.5.1.9 Develop strategic measures and indicators 0
11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities 0
11110 13.5.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives 0
11111 13.5.2.2 Evaluate existing KM approaches 0
11112 13.5.2.3 Identify gaps and needs 0
20965 13.5.3 Design and implement KM capabilities 4
11114 13.5.3.1 Develop new KM approaches 0
20966 13.5.3.2 Design resource model for KM approaches 1
11115 13.5.3.3 Implement new KM approaches 0
20967 13.5.3.4 Leverage and enhance IT for KM approaches 1
20968 13.5.3.5 Develop measures 1
20969 13.5.4 Evolve and sustain KM capabilities 3
11113 13.5.4.1 Enhance/Modify existing KM approaches 0
20970 13.5.4.2  Sustain awareness and engagement 1
20971 13.5.4.3 Expand KM infrastructure to meet demand 1
16436 13.6 Measure and benchmark 7
11071 13.6.1 Create and manage organizational performance strategy 2
11075 13.6.1.1 Create enterprise measurement systems model 0
11076 13.6.1.2 Measure process efficiency 1
11077 13.6.1.3 Measure cost effectiveness 0
11078 13.6.1.4 Measure staff productivity 1
11079 13.6.1.5 Measure cycle time 0
11072 13.6.2 Benchmark performance 1
11083 13.6.2.1 Conduct performance assessments 0
11084 13.6.2.2 Develop benchmarking capabilities 0
11085 13.6.2.3 Conduct internal process and external competitive 0
benchmarking
11087 13.6.2.4 Conduct gap analysis 1

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PCF ID ID Name Index
11088 13.6.2.5 Establish need for change 0
20147 13.6.3 Evaluate process performance 4
10270 13.6.3.1 Establish appropriate performance indicators (metrics) 0
10271 13.6.3.2 Establish monitoring frequency 0
20148 13.6.3.3 Collect data 1
10272 13.6.3.4 Calculate performance measures 0
10273 13.6.3.5 Identify performance trends 0
10274 13.6.3.6 Analyze performance against benchmark data 1

10275 13.6.3.7 Prepare reports 1


10276 13.6.3.8 Develop performance improvement plan 0
11179 13.7 Manage environmental health and safety (EHS) 0
11180 13.7.1 Determine environmental health and safety impacts 0
11186 13.7.1.1 Evaluate environmental impact of products, services, and 0
operations
11187 13.7.1.2 Conduct health and safety and environmental audits 0
11181 13.7.2 Develop and execute functional EHS program 0
11188 13.7.2.1 Identify regulatory and stakeholder requirements 0
11189 13.7.2.2 Assess future risks and opportunities 0
11190 13.7.2.3 Create EHS policy 0
11191 13.7.2.4 Record and manage EHS events 0
11182 13.7.3 Train and educate functional employees 0
11192 13.7.3.1 Communicate EHS issues to stakeholders and provide 0
11183 13.7.4 support
Monitor and manage functional EHS management program 0
11193 13.7.4.1 Manage EHS costs and benefits 0
11194 13.7.4.2 Measure and report EHS performance 0
11196 13.7.4.3 Implement emergency response program 0
11197 13.7.4.4 Implement pollution prevention program 0
11195 13.7.4.5 Provide employees with EHS support 0
20959 13.8 Develop, Manage, and Deliver Analytics 6

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PCF ID ID Name Index
20960 13.8.1 Develop and manage hypotheses 1
20961 13.8.2 Collect data 1
20962 13.8.3 Analyze data 1
20963 13.8.4 Report on data 1
20964 13.8.5 Identify remedial actions 1

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20944, c10016 Y
c10019 N
+19945, +16790, +16791 Y
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
NEW N
+19946, +19947, -10029, c10028 Y
RENAME, WAS:Conduct qualitative/quantitative N
assessments
NEW N
NEW N
+19948, c10033, c10034, RENAME, WAS:Perform N
internal analysis
N
NEW N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze financial positions N
RENAME, WAS:Identify enterprise core N
competencies
+19949 N
NEW N
N
N

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N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+19959, +18916, c10038, c10041 N
N
N
N
N
+16800, +16802, +16803, +16805, +16806, N
+19950, +19951, +19952, -14190, RENAME,
WAS:Evaluate strategic options to achieve the
objectives
+18083 N
NEW N

+13289, +13290 N
NEW N

NEW N
+16801, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
N
NEW N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Create organizational design N
(structure, governance, reporting, etc.)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+19953, +19954, +19955 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19956, +19957, +19958 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19960, +19964, +19971, +19974, NEW N
+19961, +19962, +19963, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Change details available?
+16612, +19965, +19966, +19967, +19968, N
+19969, +19970, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19972, +19973, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+19507, RENAME, WAS:Manage strategic N
initiatives
+19975, +19976, +19977 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19978, +19979 N
NEW N
NEW N
+19980, +19981 N
NEW N
NEW N

+19982, +19983, +19984 N


NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
+20945, +20950, +20955, NEW N
+20946, +20947, +20948, +20949, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20951, +20952, +20953, +20954, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+19696, +19698 Y
+19985, +11740, NEW Y
-10064, -14192 Y
Y

N
N
N
N
+16824, +11423 Y
NEW N

N
N
N
+19646, +11424, +11425, +19647, +11426, N
+11427, +11428, NEW
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19941, +16826, +16827, +19697, +12771, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N

+12772, +12773, +12776, NEW N


NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+11741, +11742, +11743, +11744, +11745, Y
+11746, +11747, +11748, +11749, +11750, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19669, +19990, NEW Y
Y
N
N
N

+19986, +19987, +19988, +19989, NEW N


NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N

+11331, +16815, +17389, NEW N


+19991, +16808, +16809, +16810, +16811, N
+16812, +19992, +16814, NEW
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19993, +19996, +19997, -10080, -10081, Y
-10082
+16813, +16817, +19995, c10087, c10088, Y
c10092, NEW
+19994 N
NEW N

N
N
NEW N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Conduct mandatory and elective N
external reviews (legal, regulatory, standards,
internal)

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Metrics
Change details available?
+16819, +16820, +16821, +16822, +16818, N
+16823, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Build prototypes N
N

N
N

N
RENAME, WAS:Collaborate on design with N
suppliers and contract manufacturers
NEW Y
N
N
N
N
+19998, c10099, c10100, c11418, NEW Y
RENAME, WAS:Design and obtain necessary N
materials and equipment
N

RENAME, WAS:Request engineering change N


c11417, RENAME, WAS:Install and validate N
production process or methodology
RENAME, WAS:Monitor production runs N

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NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+20008, -10104 Y
Y
c10111, c10112 Y
+10114 N
NEW N

+10115 N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze competing organizations, N
competitive/substitute products
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate existing products/brands N
N
Y
N
+18941 N
NEW N
N

+10120, +10121 N
NEW N
NEW N
+20000, +20006, +16848, +18924, -10122, Y
c10123
Y
N
N

N
N

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Change details available?
+13169, +19999, c10124, c10125, RENAME, N
WAS:Define pricing strategy to align to value
proposition
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Establish guidelines for applying N
pricing of products/services
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Approve pricing strategies/policies N
+20001, +20002, +20003, +20004, +20005, Y
c10126, c10127, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Determine channel fit with target N
segments
N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate channel attributes and N
partners
+16590, +16591, +16592, NEW Y

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+16573, +16574, +16575, +16500, +16501, NEW Y

NEW Y
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+16849, +16850, +16851, +16852, +16853, N
+16854, +16855, +18627, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20007, +18925, +18926, +16633, +18927, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N

+20593, +20010, +16613, +16629, c10148, NEW Y

RENAME, WAS:Establish goals, objectives, and Y


metrics for products by channels/segments
+17683 Y
N
N
N
NEW N
+20009, +18948, +11495, +11496, +11497, N
+17684, NEW

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NEW N

NEW N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
c10167, NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Define promotional concepts N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
c10173 Y
RENAME, WAS:Determine customer N
loyalty/lifetime value
N
N
N
N

+16627, +16614, +16615, +16616, +16617, NEW Y

NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

N
N
N
N
N
+16630, +18130, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
+11465, +11521, +11466, +18629, +11522, N
+11523, +11468
N
N

N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
N
N

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NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
+17682 Y
NEW Y
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
+11779, -10186, c10182 Y
+18115, +11773, +18116, +20011, c10184, Y
c10189, RENAME, WAS:Generate leads
N
RENAME, WAS:Identify leads N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW Y
N
+20012, RENAME, WAS:Manage customer sales Y
N
N
NEW N
N
Y
+20013, +20014 Y

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NEW N
N
NEW N
N
+16598, +16599 N
NEW N

NEW N
+11781, +11780, +11782, +11783, +11784, Y
+11785, +20015, +11787, +11788, +11789,
+20016, +20017, +11790, +20018, +11793, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+17404, c10195, c10198, c10200 Y
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
+10201, +10202, +10203, +10204, +10205, Y
+10206, +10207, +10208, RENAME, WAS:Collect
and maintain customer account information

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Enter orders into system and Y
identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity
NEW Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Handle order inquiries including N
post-order fulfillment transactions
+18641, -10212, -10213, c10211, c14209 N
+20019, +20020, +20021, RENAME, WAS:Provide N
sales and product training to sales
partners/alliances
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Manage channel partner master N
data

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c10217, NEW Y
-10228, c10222 Y
+19551, c10232 N
N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Define manufacturing capital N
expense policies
N
N
N
NEW N
N
c10235, c10236, c10237, c10239, c10240, N
c10241, RENAME, WAS:Manage demand for
products and services
RENAME, WAS:Develop baseline forecasts N
RENAME, WAS:Collaborate with customers N
RENAME, WAS:Develop consensus forecast N
N
RENAME, WAS:Monitor activity against forecast N
and revise forecast
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate and revise forecasting N
approach
RENAME, WAS:Measure forecast accuracy Y
N
N
N
N
N
N

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N
+20023, +20024, -10247, -10248, -10249, N
-10250, c17041
NEW N

NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Monitor master production N
schedule and plan
+19555, -10257, c10258, c10260 N
N
N

NEW N
N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Calculate destination dispatch plan N

N
RENAME, WAS:Calculate destination load plans N
N
N
N
+19558 N
N
N
N
NEW N
N
N
N

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N
N
N
N
N
+20973, c10277 Y
c10283, c10285, RENAME, WAS:Develop sourcing Y
strategies
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop inventory strategy N
N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze organization's spend N
profile
N
N
NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N
c10297, c10298 Y
N
N
N
Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Record receipt of goods Y
RENAME, WAS:Research/Resolve exceptions N
Y

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N
N
N
N
c10304, RENAME, Y
WAS:Produce/Manufacture/Deliver product
+19563 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N

N
+19566, RENAME, WAS:Produce product Y
N
N
N
N
+19567, +19568, +19569, +19570, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
+20956, +12045, +12046 N
N
Y
NEW N

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N
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
+20936, -10339, -10342, c10338 Y
+16905, RENAME, WAS:Define logistics strategy Y
N

N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
+12708, +20109, NEW Y
N
N
N
N
NEW N
NEW Y
N
N
+20957 Y
N
N
N
N
N

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N
Y
NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N

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Change details available?
+20026, +20040, +20058, NEW Y
+20027, +20032, NEW Y
+20028, +20029, +20030, +20031, NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20033, +20034, +20035, +20036, +20037, N
+20038, +20039, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20041, +20050, +12127, NEW Y
+20042, +20043, +20044, +20045, +20046, N
+20047, +20048, +20049, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20051, +20052, +20053, +20054, +20055, N
+20056, NEW

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
+12128, +12129, +12131, +12132, +12133, N
+20057, +12135, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20059, +20069, +20077, NEW N
+20060, +20061, +20062, +20063, +20064, Y
+20065, +20068, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20066, +20067, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20070, +20071, +20072, +20073, +20074, Y
+20075, +20076, NEW
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20078, +20079, +20080, +20081, +20082, Y
+20083, +20084, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Change details available?
+12658, +20110, +20595, c10379, NEW Y
+20086, +20087, +20088, +20089, +20092, Y
-10381, c10383
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
RENAME, WAS:Establish service levels for Y
customers
+16893, +16890, +20090, +20091, +12673, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20094, +12840, c10388, RENAME, WAS:Plan and Y
manage customer service operations
Y
N
N
N
N

+13482, +16928, +16937, c10394, c10395, Y


c10396, RENAME, WAS:Manage customer service
requests/inquiries
RENAME, WAS:Receive customer N
requests/inquiries
NEW N

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RENAME, WAS:Route customer requests/inquiries N

RENAME, WAS:Respond to customer N


requests/inquiries
NEW N
NEW N
+19072 Y
N
N
N
N
NEW N
+20095, c10364, NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Authorize and process returns N
NEW N
NEW N
+20605, +12669, +20106, c10218, NEW Y
NEW N
+20096, +12671, +20097, +20101, +20102, Y
+12668, +20103, +20104, +20105, +12667, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
+20098, +12677, +12678, +20099, +20100, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20107, +20108, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Deliver service to customer Y
N
N
N
N
-10329 N
N
N
-10333, c10331, c10332 N
N
RENAME, WAS:Dispatch resources N
RENAME, WAS:Manage order fulfillment progress N
c10334, c10335 N
RENAME, WAS:Identify completed orders for N
feedback
RENAME, WAS:Identify incomplete orders and Y
service failures
N
N
+20111, +20112, +20113, +20114, +20115, N
+20116, NEW

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NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+12672, +20121, c10401, c10402, NEW N
+11687, +11688, +18126, -10404, -10405, N
-10406, -10407, RENAME, WAS:Measure customer
satisfaction with customer requests/inquiries
handling
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N

+11689, RENAME, WAS:Measure customer Y


satisfaction with customer-complaint handling and
resolution
N
N

NEW N
+20117, c11241 Y
N

N
NEW N
N

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RENAME, WAS:Provide customer feedback to N
product management on products and services
+20118, +12676, +20119, +12674, +20120, NEW Y

NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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+20599, -10411, c17043 Y
+20958, -17044, RENAME, WAS:Develop and Y
manage human resources (HR) planning, policies,
and strategies
+20606, NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
+16938, +11622, +11623, +20122, c10424, N
c10433
N

RENAME, WAS:Plan employee resourcing N


requirements per unit/organization
c10210 N
RENAME, WAS:Establish sales force incentive plan N
Y
NEW N
N
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop work force strategy N
models

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NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
+20123, -17049 Y
-10449, c10446, c10447, c10448, c10450 N
N

RENAME, WAS:Develop job descriptions N


RENAME, WAS:Develop and open job requisitions N

RENAME, WAS:Post requisitions N


RENAME, WAS:Modify requisitions N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
Y
N

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N
N
N
N
N
+20124 N
NEW N
N
NEW Y
c11243, c17050 Y
+10477, +10478 N
NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Evaluate the effectiveness of N
employee on-boarding program
RENAME, WAS:Execute onboarding program N
c10479 Y
RENAME, WAS:Define performance objectives N
N
N
c10488, c17051 Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop employee career plans N
RENAME, WAS:Manage employee skills N
development
+16940, +20125, c10490 Y
RENAME, WAS:Align employee and organization N
development needs
NEW N
N

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N

+20126, +20127, +20128, +20129, NEW N


NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
N
Y
+10494, +10496, -17053, -17054 Y
NEW Y

Y
N
N
N

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+10509, +10511, NEW N
N

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NEW N
N
NEW N
Y
+20132, c17055 Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
+20133, c10517, NEW N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Manage deployment of personnel N
RENAME, WAS:Relocate employees, and manage N
assignments
Y
c10525 Y
Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Manage human resource Y
information systems (HRIS)
Y
Y
N

+16944 Y
N
NEW N
N

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+20608, +20652, +20706, +20765, +20784, Y
+20824, +20866, NEW
+20609, +20612, +20617, +20623, +20632, Y
+20641, +20648, NEW
+20610, +20611, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20613, +20614, +20615, +20616, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20618, +20619, +20620, +20621, +20622, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20624, +20625, +20937, +20626, +20627, N
+20628, +20629, +20630, +20631, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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+20633, +20634, +20635, +20636, +20637, N
+20638, +20640, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20642, +20643, +20644, +20645, +20646, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20649, +20650, +20647, +20938, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20653, +20660, +20668, +20674, +20682, Y
+20693, +20699, NEW
+20654, +20655, +20656, +20657, +20658, N
+20659, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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+20661, +20662, +20663, +20664, +20665, N
+20667, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20670, +20671, +20672, +20673, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20675, +20676, +20677, +20678, +20679, N
+20680, +20681, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+20683, +20684, +20685, +20686, +20687, N
+20688, +20689, +20690, +20692, NEW
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20694, +20695, +20696, +20697, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20700, +20701, +20702, +20703, +20939, N
+20704, +20705, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20707, +20716, +20721, +20731, +20735, Y
+20743, +20749, +20756, NEW
+20708, +20940, +20709, +20710, +20711, N
+20712, +20941, +20713, +20714, +20715, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
+20717, +20718, +20719, +20720, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20722, +20723, +20724, +20942, +20725, N
+20726, +20727, +20728, +20729, +20730, NEW

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20732, +20733, +20734, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20736, +20737, +20738, +20739, +20740, N
+20741, +20742, NEW
NEW N

NEW N

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NEW N

NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

+20744, +20745, +20746, +20747, +20748, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+20750, +20751, +20752, +20753, +20754, N
+20755, NEW
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20757, +20758, +20759, +20760, +20761, N
+20762, +20763, +20764, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20766, +20770, +20776, +20779, NEW Y
+20767, +20768, +20769, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20771, +20772, +20773, +20774, +20775, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

+20777, +20778, NEW N

NEW N

NEW N
+20780, +20781, +20782, +20783, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20785, +20793, +20799, +20808, +20817, NEW Y

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+20786, +20787, +20788, +20789, +20790, N
+20791, +20792, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20794, +20795, +20796, +20797, +20798, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20800, +20801, +20802, +20803, +20804, N
+20805, +20806, +20807, NEW
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20809, NEW N
+20810, +20811, +20812, +20813, +20814, N
+20815, +20816, NEW

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20818, NEW N
+20819, +20820, +20821, +20822, +20823, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20825, +20832, +20840, +20848, +20858, NEW Y

+20826, +20827, +20828, +20829, +20830, N


+20831, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20833, +20834, +20835, +20836, +20837, N
+20838, +20839, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20841, +20842, +20843, +20844, +20845, N
+20846, +20847, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20849, +20850, +20851, +20852, +20853, N
+20854, +20855, +20856, +20857, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20859, +20860, +20861, +20862, +20863, N
+20864, +20865, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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NEW N
+20867, +20873, +20880, +20888, +20895, Y
+20905, +20914, +20921, NEW
+20868, +20869, +20870, +20871, +20872, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20874, +20875, +20876, +20877, +20878, N
+20879, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20881, NEW N
+20882, +20883, +20884, +20885, +20886, N
+20887, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+20889, +20890, +20891, +20892, +20893, NEW N

NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20896, +20897, +20898, +20943, +20899, N
+20900, +20901, +20902, +20903, +20904, NEW

NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20906, +20907, +20908, +20909, +20910, N
+20911, +20912, +20913, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20915, +20916, +20917, +20918, +20919, N
+20920, NEW
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+20922, +20923, +20925, +20926, +20927, N
+20928, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

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Y
Y
+20135, +20136 Y
N
N
NEW N
N
NEW N
+14057 Y
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
+14187, +14188 Y
Y

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Y
NEW N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
+14007, +14008 Y
N
N
N
N
Y
NEW N
NEW N
Y
N
N
N
N

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Change details available?
N
N
Y
+20604 Y
Y
Y
NEW Y
Y
Y
c10822 Y
Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Process period end adjustments Y
(e.g., accruals and currency conversions)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y

N
N
N

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N

+14074 Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
NEW Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
c10755 Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N

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Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+14075, +14076, RENAME, WAS:Process payroll Y
taxes
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
+20929 Y
c10874, c10875 Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Process taxes Y
RENAME, WAS:Research/Resolve exceptions Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
c10884 Y

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Y

Y
Y
Y
RENAME, WAS:Manage personal accounts Y
+20930, +20931, +20932, +20933, +20934, N
+20935, NEW
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+16958 Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Metrics
Change details available?
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+14079 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+12974, +20137, -11212, c11209, c11210 Y
NEW N
+19575, +19576, +19577, +19578, RENAME, N
WAS:Manage interest-rate risk
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
+19579, +19580, +19581, +19582, +19583, N
RENAME, WAS:Manage foreign-exchange risk
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
+19584, +19585, +19586, +19587 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19588, +19589, +19590, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
NEW N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Y

N
N
N
N

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N
N

c10925 Y
N
N

RENAME, WAS:Report to third parties (e.g., N


business partners)
N
Y
N
N
N
N
c10931 Y
N
RENAME, WAS:Prepare returns N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
+19593 N
N
N

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Change details available?
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Change details available?
+19208, +19238, c10937, c10940, NEW N
-10942, c10944, c10941, RENAME, WAS:Design N
and construct/acquire nonproductive assets
c10956, c10957, RENAME, WAS:Develop property N
strategy and long-term vision
Y

RENAME, WAS:Assess the external environment N


RENAME, WAS:Make build-or-buy decision N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
c10963, c10964, RENAME, WAS:Provide workspace N
and assets
RENAME, WAS:Acquire workspace and assets N
RENAME, WAS:Change fit/form/function of N
workspace and assets
N
N
N
+19209, +20139, +19229, +19224, NEW N
+19210, +19211, +19212, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19220, +11276, +19221, +19222, +19223, NEW N

NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19230, +19231, +19232, +19233, +19234, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19225, +19226, +19227, +19228, NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19239, +19245, +19253, NEW N
+19240, +19241, +19242, +19243, +19244, N
c10967, c10968, NEW
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze assets, and predict N
maintenance requirements
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Develop approach to integrate N
preventive maintenance into production schedule
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19246, +19247, +19248, +19249, +19250, N
+19251, +19252, NEW
NEW N

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NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+10947, +19254, +19255, +19256, +19257, NEW N

NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+19258, +16970, RENAME, WAS:Dispose of Y
productive and nonproductive assets
N
NEW N
N
N
NEW N

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RENAME, WAS:Manage Enterprise Risk, N
Compliance, Remediation and Resiliency
Y
N
N
N
N
N

c16448, c16451 N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Develop risk mitigation and N
management strategy, and integrate with existing
performance management processes
N

N
RENAME, WAS:Report on risk activities N
N

N
N
N

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+18129 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
+19595, +19596, c16467, c16469 N
N
N
N

RENAME, WAS:Assess current compliance position, N


and identify weaknesses or shortfalls therein

RENAME, WAS:Monitor and test, on an ongoing N


and scheduled basis, regulatory compliance
position and existing controls, defining controls
that should be added, removed, or modified as
required

NEW N
NEW N

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Metrics
Change details available?
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N

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Change details available?
Y
N
N
N
N
N
+12869, +12870, +12871, +12872, +12873, N
+12874
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+12875, +12876, +12877, +12878 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
+12879, +12880, +12881 N
NEW N
NEW N
NEW N
N
c11042 N
RENAME, WAS:Report results N
N
Y
N
N
N

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N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N
c11062 N
RENAME, WAS:Manage copyrights and patents N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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+20959 Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
c16390 N
N
+20140 N
NEW N
RENAME, WAS:Map processes N
N
N
N
N
+20141 N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N
N
+20142 N
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N
N
N

N
N

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N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N

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N
N

N
N
N
N
N
N
N

N
N
+20143, +20144, c11141 N
N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Engage/Identify champion N
N
N
N
N
N
N
NEW N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
+20145 N

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Change details available?
N
N
N
N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
+20146, c11161 N
N
RENAME, WAS:Re-engineer business processes N
and systems
N

N
NEW N
N
N
N
N
+20965, +20969 Y

-11101, c11100 N
RENAME, WAS:Develop governance model N
N

N
N
N
N

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Change details available?
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
+20966, +20967, +20968, NEW N
N
NEW N
N
NEW N
NEW N
+20970, +20971, NEW N
N
NEW N
NEW N
+20147 N
c11076, c11078 N
N
RENAME, WAS:Measure process productivity N
N
RENAME, WAS:Measure staff efficiency N
N
c11087 N
N
N
N

RENAME, WAS:Conduct gap analysis to understand N


need for change and degree needed

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Change details available?
N
+20148, c10274, c10275, NEW N
N
N
NEW N
N
N
RENAME, WAS:Analyze performance benchmark N
gaps
RENAME, WAS:Prepare appropriate reports N
N
N
Y
N

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10001 Root
10002 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy

17040 1.1 Define the business concept and long-term vision

10017 1.1.1 Assess the external environment

19945 1.1.1.1 Identify competitors

10021 1.1.1.2 Analyze and Evaluate competition

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10022 1.1.1.3 Identify economic trends

10023 1.1.1.4 Identify political and regulatory issues

10024 1.1.1.5 Assess new technology innovations

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10025 1.1.1.6 Analyze demographics

10026 1.1.1.7 Identify social and cultural changes

10027 1.1.1.8 Identify ecological concerns

16790 1.1.1.9 Identify intellectual property concerns

16791 1.1.1.10 Evaluate IP acquisition options

10018 1.1.2 Survey market and determine customer needs and wants

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10028 1.1.2.1 Conduct qualitative/quantitative research and assessments

19946 1.1.2.2 Capture customer needs and wants

19947 1.1.2.3 Assess customer needs and wants

10019 1.1.3 Assess the internal environment

10030 1.1.3.1 Analyze organizational characteristics

19948 1.1.3.2 Analyze internal operations

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10031 1.1.3.3 Create baselines for current processes

10032 1.1.3.4 Analyze systems and technology

10033 1.1.3.5 Analyze financial health

10034 1.1.3.6 Identify core competencies

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10020 1.1.4 Establish strategic vision

19949 1.1.4.1 Define the strategic vision

10035 1.1.4.2 Align stakeholders around strategic vision

10036 1.1.4.3 Communicate strategic vision to stakeholders

16792 1.1.5 Conduct organization restructuring opportunities

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16793 1.1.5.1 Identify restructuring opportunities

16794 1.1.5.2 Perform due-diligence

16795 1.1.5.3 Analyze deal options

16796 1.1.5.3.1 Evaluate acquisition options

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16797 1.1.5.3.2 Evaluate merger options

16798 1.1.5.3.3 Evaluate de-merger options

16799 1.1.5.3.4 Evaluate divesture options

10015 1.2 Develop business strategy

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10037 1.2.1 Develop overall mission statement

10044 1.2.1.1 Define current business

10045 1.2.1.2 Formulate mission

10046 1.2.1.3 Communicate mission

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10038 1.2.2 Define and evaluate strategic options to achieve the
objectives

10047 1.2.2.1 Define strategic options

18083 1.2.2.1.1 Select partnerships and relationships to support the


extended enterprise

10048 1.2.2.2 Assess and analyze impact of each option

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
13289 1.2.2.2.1 Identify implications for key operating model business
elements that require change

13290 1.2.2.2.2 Identify implications for key technology aspects

16800 1.2.2.3 Develop B2B strategy

16801 1.2.2.3.1 Develop service as a product strategy

16802 1.2.2.4 Develop B2C strategy

16803 1.2.2.5 Develop partner/alliance strategy

16805 1.2.2.6 Develop merger/demerger/acquisition/exit strategy

16806 1.2.2.7 Develop innovation strategy

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
14189 1.2.2.8 Develop sustainability strategy

19950 1.2.2.9 Develop global support strategy

19951 1.2.2.10 Develop shared services strategy

14197 1.2.2.11 Develop lean/continuous improvement strategy

19952 1.2.2.12 Develop innovation strategy and framework

10039 1.2.3 Select long-term business strategy

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10040 1.2.4 Coordinate and align functional and process strategies

10041 1.2.5 Create organizational design

10049 1.2.5.1 Evaluate breadth and depth of organizational structure

10050 1.2.5.2 Perform job-specific roles mapping and value-added analyses

10051 1.2.5.3 Develop role activity diagrams to assess hand-off activity

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10052 1.2.5.4 Perform organization redesign workshops

10053 1.2.5.5 Design the relationships between organizational units

10054 1.2.5.6 Develop role analysis and activity diagrams for key processes

10055 1.2.5.7 Assess organizational implication of feasible alternatives

10056 1.2.5.8 Migrate to new organization

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10042 1.2.6 Develop and set organizational goals

19953 1.2.6.1 Identify organizational goals

19954 1.2.6.2 Establish baseline metrics

19955 1.2.6.3 Monitor performance against goals

10043 1.2.7 Formulate business unit strategies

19956 1.2.7.1 Analyze business unit strategies

19957 1.2.7.2 Identify core competency for each business unit

19958 1.2.7.3 Refine business unit strategies in support of company


strategy

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19959 1.2.8 Develop customer experience strategy

19960 1.2.8.1 Assess customer experience

19961 1.2.8.1.1 Identify and review customer touchpoints

19962 1.2.8.1.2 Assess customer experience across touchpoints

19963 1.2.8.1.3 Perform root cause analysis of problematic customer


experiences

19964 1.2.8.2 Design customer experience

16612 1.2.8.2.1 Define and manage personas

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19965 1.2.8.2.2 Create customer journey maps

19966 1.2.8.2.3 Define single view of the customer for the organization

19967 1.2.8.2.4 Define a vision for the customer experience

19968 1.2.8.2.5 Validate with customers

19969 1.2.8.2.6 Align experience with brand values and business strategies

19970 1.2.8.2.7 Develop content strategy

19971 1.2.8.3 Design customer experience support structure

19972 1.2.8.3.1 Identify required capabilities

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19973 1.2.8.3.2 Identify impact on functional processes

19974 1.2.8.4 Develop customer experience roadmap to develop and


implement defined capabilities

18916 1.2.9 Communicate strategies internally and externally

10016 1.3 Execute and measure strategic initiatives

10057 1.3.1 Develop strategic initiatives

19975 1.3.1.1 Identify strategic priorities

19976 1.3.1.2 Develop strategic initiatives based on business/customer


value
19977 1.3.1.3 Review with stakeholders

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10058 1.3.2 Evaluate strategic initiatives

19978 1.3.2.1 Determine business value for each strategic priority

19979 1.3.2.2 Determine the customer value for each strategic priority

10059 1.3.3 Select strategic initiatives

19980 1.3.3.1 Prioritize strategic initiatives

19981 1.3.3.2 Communicate strategic initiatives to business units and


stakeholders

10060 1.3.4 Establish high-level measures

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19982 1.3.4.1 Identify business value drivers

19983 1.3.4.2 Establish baselines for business value drivers

19984 1.3.4.3 Monitor performance against baselines

19507 1.3.5 Execute strategic initiatives

20944 1.4 Develop and maintain business models

20945 1.4.1 Develop business models

20946 1.4.1.1 Assemble business model information

20947 1.4.1.2 Secure appropriate approvals

20948 1.4.1.3 Identify integration points with existing models

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20949 1.4.1.4 Adopt the business model

20950 1.4.2 Maintain business models

20951 1.4.2.1 Establish business model maintenance parameters

20952 1.4.2.2 Accept business model feedback parameters

20953 1.4.2.3 Prioritize and manage incoming feedback

20954 1.4.2.4 Update existing models

20955 1.4.3 Establish business model governance

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development program

10061 2.1.1 Manage product and service portfolio

10063 2.1.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing products/services against


market opportunities

10066 2.1.1.2 Confirm alignment of product/service concepts with business


strategy

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10074 2.1.1.3 Prioritize and select new product/service concepts

10073 2.1.1.4 Plan and develop cost and quality targets

10075 2.1.1.5 Specify development timing targets

10076 2.1.1.6 Plan for product/service offering modifications

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10067 2.1.2 Manage product and service life cycle

16824 2.1.2.1 Develop plan for new product/service development and


introduction/launch
10077 2.1.2.2 Introduce new products/services

10078 2.1.2.3 Retire outdated products/services

10079 2.1.2.4 Identify and refine performance indicators

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11423 2.1.2.5 Conduct post launch review

19646 2.1.2.5.1 Carry out post launch analytics to test the acceptability in the
market

11424 2.1.2.5.2 Review market performance

11425 2.1.2.5.3 Review effectiveness of supply chain and distribution


network

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19647 2.1.2.5.4 Apply data and analytics to review supply chain
methodologies

11426 2.1.2.5.5 Review quality and performance of the product/service

11427 2.1.2.5.6 Conduct financial review

11428 2.1.2.5.7 Conduct new product development process assessment

19985 2.1.3 Manage patents, copyrights, and regulatory requirements

19941 2.1.3.1 Conduct mandatory and elective reviews

16826 2.1.3.2 Review infringement of patents and copyrights

16827 2.1.3.3 Determine patent and copyright needs

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19697 2.1.3.4 Define product technical documentation management
requirements

12771 2.1.3.5 Manage regulatory requirements

12772 2.1.3.5.1 Train employees on appropriate regulatory requirements

12773 2.1.3.5.2 Maintain records for regulatory agencies

12776 2.1.3.5.3 Manage regulatory submission life cycle

11740 2.1.4 Manage product and service master data

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11741 2.1.4.1 Manage materials master lists

11742 2.1.4.2 Manage bills of material

11743 2.1.4.3 Manage routings

11744 2.1.4.4 Manage specifications

11745 2.1.4.5 Manage drawings

11746 2.1.4.6 Manage product/material classification

11747 2.1.4.7 Develop and maintain quality/inspection documents

11748 2.1.4.8 Maintain process specification data

11749 2.1.4.9 Manage traceability data

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11750 2.1.4.10 Review and approve data access requests

19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas

10065 2.2.1 Perform discovery research

10070 2.2.1.1 Identify new technologies

10071 2.2.1.2 Develop new technologies

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10072 2.2.1.3 Assess feasibility of integrating new leading technologies
into product/service concepts

19669 2.2.2 Generate new product/service concepts


19986 2.2.2.1 Gather new product/service ideas and requirements

19987 2.2.2.2 Analyze new product/service ideas and requirements

19988 2.2.2.3 Evaluate new product/service inputs and requirements

19989 2.2.2.4 Formulate new product/service concepts

10068 2.2.2.5 Identify potential improvements to existing products and


services

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19990 2.2.3 Define product/service development requirements

11331 2.2.3.1 Define product/service requirements

19991 2.2.3.1.1 Define basic functional requirements

16808 2.2.3.1.2 Derive interoperability requirements for products and


services

16809 2.2.3.1.3 Derive safety requirements for products and services

16810 2.2.3.1.4 Derive security requirements for products and services

16811 2.2.3.1.5 Derive regulatory compliance requirements

16812 2.2.3.1.6 Derive requirements from industry standards

19992 2.2.3.1.7 Develop user experience requirements

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16814 2.2.3.1.8 Derive ‘services-as-a-product’ offering

16815 2.2.3.2 Define post launch support model

17389 2.2.3.3 Identify product/service bundling opportunities

10062 2.3 Develop products and services

19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services

10083 2.3.1.1 Assign resources to product/service project

19994 2.3.1.1.1 Identify requirements for product/service


design/development partners
10084 2.3.1.2 Prepare high-level business case and technical assessment

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10085 2.3.1.3 Develop product/service design specifications

16813 2.3.1.4 Develop user experience design specifications

16817 2.3.1.5 Provide warranty-related recommendations

10086 2.3.1.6 Document design specifications

10087 2.3.1.7 Conduct mandatory and elective external reviews

19995 2.3.1.8 Design products/services

16819 2.3.1.8.1 Design for manufacturing

16820 2.3.1.8.2 Design for product servicing

16821 2.3.1.8.3 Design for re-manufacturing


16822 2.3.1.8.4 Review product troubleshooting methodology

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16818 2.3.1.8.5 Design and manage product data, design, and bill of
materials

16823 2.3.1.8.6 Design for product upgrades


10088 2.3.1.9 Build prototypes/proof of concepts

10098 2.3.1.10 Develop and test prototype production and/or service


delivery process

10089 2.3.1.11 Eliminate quality and reliability problems

10090 2.3.1.12 Conduct in-house product/service testing and evaluate


feasibility

10091 2.3.1.13 Identify design/development performance indicators

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10092 2.3.1.14 Collaborate on design with suppliers and external partners

19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and services

10093 2.3.2.1 Prepare detailed market study

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10094 2.3.2.2 Conduct customer tests and interviews

10095 2.3.2.3 Finalize product/service characteristics and business cases

10096 2.3.2.4 Finalize technical requirements

19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10099 2.3.3.1 Design and obtain necessary capabilities/materials and
equipment

10097 2.3.3.2 Identify requirements for changes to manufacturing/delivery


processes

11418 2.3.3.3 Request engineering/process change

10100 2.3.3.4 Install and validate production/service delivery process

11417 2.3.3.4.1 Monitor initial production runs

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19998 2.3.3.5 Validate launch procedures

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services

10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities

10106 3.1.1 Perform customer and market intelligence analysis

10108 3.1.1.1 Conduct customer and market research

10114 3.1.1.1.1 Understand consumer needs and predict customer purchasing


behavior

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10109 3.1.1.2 Identify market segments

10115 3.1.1.2.1 Determine market share gain/loss

10110 3.1.1.3 Analyze market and industry trends

10111 3.1.1.4 Analyze competing organizations, competitive/substitute


products/services

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10112 3.1.1.5 Evaluate existing products/services

10113 3.1.1.6 Assess internal and external business environment

10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities

10116 3.1.2.1 Quantify market opportunities

10117 3.1.2.2 Determine target segments

18941 3.1.2.2.1 Identify under-served and saturated market segments

10118 3.1.2.3 Prioritize opportunities consistent with capabilities and


overall business strategy

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10119 3.1.2.4 Validate opportunities

10120 3.1.2.4.1 Test with customers/consumers

10121 3.1.2.4.2 Confirm internal capabilities

10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy

11168 3.2.1 Define offering and customer value proposition

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11169 3.2.1.1 Define offering and positioning

11170 3.2.1.2 Develop value proposition including brand positioning for


target segments

11171 3.2.1.3 Validate value proposition with target segments

11172 3.2.1.4 Develop new branding

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10123 3.2.2 Define pricing strategy

13169 3.2.2.1 Conduct pricing analysis

10124 3.2.2.2 Establish guidelines for applying pricing and discounting of


products/services

19999 3.2.2.3 Establish pricing targets

10125 3.2.2.4 Approve pricing strategies/policies and targets

20000 3.2.3 Define and manage channel strategy

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20001 3.2.3.1 Determine channels to be supported

20002 3.2.3.2 Establish channel objectives

10127 3.2.3.3 Determine channel role and fit with target segments

10128 3.2.3.4 Select channels for target segments

20003 3.2.3.5 Identify required channel capabilities

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10126 3.2.3.6 Evaluate channel attributes and potential partners

20004 3.2.3.7 Orchestrate seamless customer experience across supported


channels

16590 3.2.3.7.1 Define omni-channel strategy

16591 3.2.3.7.2 Define omni-channel requirements

16592 3.2.3.7.3 Develop omni-channel policies and procedures

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ID ID Process element
20005 3.2.3.8 Develop and manage execution roadmap

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance

16573 3.2.4.1 Establish channel-specific metrics and targets

16574 3.2.4.2 Monitor and report performance

16575 3.2.4.3 Monitor and report events influencing factors

16500 3.2.4.4 Analyze performance

16501 3.2.4.5 Develop plan for improvements

16848 3.2.5 Develop marketing communication strategy

16849 3.2.5.1 Develop customer communication calendar

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16850 3.2.5.2 Define public relations (PR) strategy

16851 3.2.5.3 Define direct marketing strategy

16852 3.2.5.4 Define internal marketing communication strategy

16853 3.2.5.5 Identify new media for marketing communication

16854 3.2.5.6 Define new media communication strategy

16855 3.2.5.7 Define point of sale (POS) communication strategy

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
18627 3.2.5.8 Define communication guidelines and mechanisms

18924 3.2.6 Design and manage customer loyalty program

20007 3.2.6.1 Define customer loyalty program

18925 3.2.6.2 Acquire members to customer loyalty program

18926 3.2.6.3 Build engagement and relationship with members

16633 3.2.6.4 Monitor customer loyalty program benefits to the enterprise


and the customer

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ID ID Process element
18927 3.2.6.5 Optimize loyalty program value to both the enterprise and
the customer

20008 3.3 Develop and manage marketing plans

10148 3.3.1 Establish goals, objectives, and metrics for products/services


by channel/segment

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10155 3.3.2.1 Confirm marketing alignment to business strategy

10156 3.3.2.2 Determine costs of marketing

10157 3.3.2.3 Create marketing budget

17683 3.3.2.4 Determine projected ROI for marketing investment

20593 3.3.3 Develop and manage pricing

20009 3.3.3.1 Understand resource requirements for each product/service


and delivery channel/method

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
18948 3.3.3.2 Determine corporate incentives

10163 3.3.3.3 Determine pricing based on volume/unit forecast

10164 3.3.3.4 Execute pricing plan

10165 3.3.3.5 Evaluate pricing performance

10166 3.3.3.6 Refine pricing as needed

11495 3.3.3.7 Implement promotional pricing programs

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11496 3.3.3.8 Implement other retail pricing programs

11497 3.3.3.9 Communicate and implement price changes

17684 3.3.3.10 Achieve regulatory approval for pricing

20010 3.3.4 Develop and manage promotional activities

10167 3.3.4.1 Define promotional concepts and objectives

10159 3.3.4.2 Develop marketing messages

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10160 3.3.4.3 Define target audience

10168 3.3.4.4 Plan and test promotional activities

10169 3.3.4.5 Execute promotional activities

10170 3.3.4.6 Evaluate promotional performance metrics

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10171 3.3.4.7 Refine promotional performance metrics

10172 3.3.4.8 Incorporate learning into future/planned consumer


promotions

10153 3.3.5 Track customer management measures

10173 3.3.5.1 Determine customer lifetime value

10174 3.3.5.2 Analyze customer revenue trend

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ID ID Process element
10175 3.3.5.3 Analyze customer attrition and retention rates

10176 3.3.5.4 Analyze customer metrics

10177 3.3.5.5 Revise customer strategies, objectives, and plans based on


metrics

16613 3.3.6 Analyze and respond to customer insight

16627 3.3.6.1 Monitor and respond to social media activity

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ID ID Process element
16614 3.3.6.2 Analyze customer website activity

16615 3.3.6.3 Analyze customer purchase patterns

16616 3.3.6.4 Develop business rules to provide personalized offers

16617 3.3.6.5 Monitor effectiveness of personalized offers and adjust offers


accordingly

10154 3.3.7 Develop and manage packaging strategy

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10178 3.3.7.1 Plan packaging strategy

10179 3.3.7.2 Test packaging options

10180 3.3.7.3 Execute packaging strategy

10181 3.3.7.4 Refine packaging

16629 3.3.8 Manage product marketing content

16630 3.3.8.1 Manage product images

18130 3.3.8.2 Manage product copy

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ID ID Process element
10103 3.4 Develop sales strategy

10129 3.4.1 Develop sales forecast

10134 3.4.1.1 Gather current and historic order information

10135 3.4.1.2 Analyze sales trends and patterns

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ID ID Process element
10136 3.4.1.3 Generate sales forecast

10137 3.4.1.4 Analyze historical and planned promotions and events

10130 3.4.2 Develop sales partner/alliance relationships

10138 3.4.2.1 Identify alliance opportunities

10139 3.4.2.2 Design alliance programs and methods for selecting and
managing relationships

10140 3.4.2.3 Select alliances

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11465 3.4.2.4 Develop customer trade strategy and customer
objectives/targets

11521 3.4.2.5 Define trade programs and funding options

11466 3.4.2.6 Conduct planning activities for major trade customers

10141 3.4.2.7 Develop partner and alliance management strategies

10142 3.4.2.8 Establish partner and alliance management goals

18629 3.4.2.9 Establish partner and alliance agreements

11522 3.4.2.10 Develop promotional and category management calendars


(trade marketing calendars)

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11523 3.4.2.11 Create strategic and tactical sales plans by customer

11468 3.4.2.12 Communicate planning information to customer teams

10131 3.4.3 Establish overall sales budgets

17682 3.4.3.1 Calculate product market share

10143 3.4.3.2 Calculate product revenue

10144 3.4.3.3 Determine variable costs

10145 3.4.3.4 Determine overhead and fixed costs

10146 3.4.3.5 Calculate net profit

10147 3.4.3.6 Create budget

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10132 3.4.4 Establish sales goals and measures

10133 3.4.5 Establish customer management measures

10105 3.5 Develop and manage sales plans

10182 3.5.1 Manage leads/opportunities

10188 3.5.1.1 Identify potential customers

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10189 3.5.1.2 Identify/receive leads/opportunities

18115 3.5.1.3 Validate and qualify leads/opportunities

11773 3.5.1.4 Match opportunities to business strategy


18116 3.5.1.5 Develop opportunity win plans
20011 3.5.1.6 Manage opportunity pipeline
10209 3.5.1.7 Determine sales resource allocation

10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls

10190 3.5.1.8.1 Perform sales calls

10191 3.5.1.8.2 Perform pre-sales activities

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ID ID Process element
20012 3.5.1.8.3 Manage customer meetings/workshops

10192 3.5.1.8.4 Close the sale

10193 3.5.1.8.5 Record outcome of sales process

10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts

20013 3.5.2.1 Select key customers/accounts


11173 3.5.2.2 Develop sales/key account plan

20014 3.5.2.3 Manage sales/key account plan

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ID ID Process element
11174 3.5.2.4 Manage customer relationships

14208 3.5.2.5 Manage customer master data

16598 3.5.2.5.1 Collect and merge internal and third-party customer


information
16599 3.5.2.5.2 De-duplicate customer data
11779 3.5.3 Develop and manage sales proposals, bids, and quotes

11781 3.5.3.1 Receive Request For Proposal (RFP)/Request For Quote (RFQ)

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11780 3.5.3.2 Refine customer requirements

11782 3.5.3.3 Review RFP/RFQ request

11783 3.5.3.4 Perform competitive analysis

11784 3.5.3.5 Validate with strategy/business plans

11785 3.5.3.6 Understand customer business and requirements

20015 3.5.3.7 Develop solution and delivery approach

11787 3.5.3.8 Identify staffing requirements


11788 3.5.3.9 Develop pricing and scheduling estimates
11789 3.5.3.10 Conduct profitability analysis

20016 3.5.3.11 Manage internal reviews


20017 3.5.3.12 Manage internal approvals
11790 3.5.3.13 Submit/present bid/proposal/quote to customer
20018 3.5.3.14 Revise bid/proposal/quote

11793 3.5.3.15 Manage notification outcome

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10194 3.5.4.1 Accept and validate sales orders

10195 3.5.4.2 Collect and maintain account information

10201 3.5.4.2.1 Administer key account details


10202 3.5.4.2.2 Retrieve full customer details
10203 3.5.4.2.3 Modify involved party details
10204 3.5.4.2.4 Record address details
10205 3.5.4.2.5 Record contact details
10206 3.5.4.2.6 Record key customer communication profile details

10207 3.5.4.2.7 Review involved party information


10208 3.5.4.2.8 Terminate involved party information
10196 3.5.4.3 Determine availability

10197 3.5.4.4 Determine fulfillment process

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10198 3.5.4.5 Enter orders into system

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity

10199 3.5.4.7 Process back orders and updates

10200 3.5.4.8 Handle sales order inquiries including post-order fulfillment


transactions

10187 3.5.5 Manage sales partners and alliances

10211 3.5.5.1 Provide sales and product/service training to sales


partners/alliances

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20019 3.5.5.1.1 Provide certification enablement training

20020 3.5.5.1.2 Manage certifications and skills

20021 3.5.5.1.3 Provide support to partners/alliances


18641 3.5.5.2 Provide marketing materials to sales partners/alliances

10214 3.5.5.3 Evaluate partner/alliance results

14209 3.5.5.4 Manage sales partner/alliance master data

20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources

10221 4.1.1 Develop production and materials strategies

10229 4.1.1.1 Define manufacturing goals

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10230 4.1.1.2 Define labor and materials policies

10231 4.1.1.3 Define outsourcing policies

10232 4.1.1.4 Define capital expense policies

10233 4.1.1.5 Define capacities

10234 4.1.1.6 Define production network and supply constraints

14193 4.1.1.7 Define production process

19551 4.1.1.8 Define standard operating procedures

14194 4.1.1.9 Define production workplace layout and infrastructure

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10222 4.1.2 Manage demand for products

10235 4.1.2.1 Develop baseline demand forecasts

10236 4.1.2.2 Collaborate demand with customers

10237 4.1.2.3 Develop demand consensus forecast

10238 4.1.2.4 Determine available to promise

10239 4.1.2.5 Monitor activity against demand forecast and revise forecast

10240 4.1.2.6 Evaluate and revise demand forecasting approach

10241 4.1.2.7 Measure demand forecast accuracy

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10223 4.1.3 Create materials plan

10242 4.1.3.1 Create unconstrained plan

10243 4.1.3.2 Collaborate with supplier and contract manufacturers

10244 4.1.3.3 Identify critical materials and supplier capacity

10245 4.1.3.4 Monitor material specifications

10246 4.1.3.5 Generate constrained plan

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
14196 4.1.3.6 Define production balance and control

10224 4.1.4 Create and manage master production schedule

20023 4.1.4.1 Model production network to enable simulation and


optimization

20024 4.1.4.2 Create master production schedule

17041 4.1.4.3 Maintain master production schedule

17042 4.1.5 Plan distribution requirements

10252 4.1.5.1 Maintain master data

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10253 4.1.5.2 Determine finished goods inventory requirements at
destination
19555 4.1.5.3 Determine product storage facility requirements

10254 4.1.5.4 Calculate requirements at destination

10255 4.1.5.5 Calculate consolidation at source

10256 4.1.5.6 Manage collaborative replenishment planning

10258 4.1.5.7 Calculate and optimize destination dispatch plan

10259 4.1.5.8 Manage dispatch plan attainment

10260 4.1.5.9 Calculate and optimize destination load plans

10261 4.1.5.10 Manage partner load plan

10262 4.1.5.11 Manage cost of supply

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10263 4.1.5.12 Manage capacity utilization

10226 4.1.6 Establish distribution planning constraints

10267 4.1.6.1 Establish distribution center layout constraints

10268 4.1.6.2 Establish inventory management constraints

10269 4.1.6.3 Establish transportation management constraints

19558 4.1.6.4 Establish storage management constraints

10227 4.1.7 Review distribution planning policies

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10264 4.1.7.1 Review distribution network

10265 4.1.7.2 Establish sourcing relationships

10266 4.1.7.3 Establish dynamic deployment policies

10368 4.1.8 Develop quality standards and procedures

10371 4.1.8.1 Establish quality targets


10372 4.1.8.2 Develop standard testing procedures

10373 4.1.8.3 Communicate quality specifications

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform category
management

10281 4.2.1.1 Develop procurement plan

10282 4.2.1.2 Clarify purchasing requirements

10283 4.2.1.3 Establish materials management contingency plans

10284 4.2.1.4 Match needs to supply capabilities

10285 4.2.1.5 Analyze organization’s spend profile

10286 4.2.1.6 Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10287 4.2.1.7 Collaborate with suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities

20973 4.2.2 Develop sourcing and category management strategies

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts

10288 4.2.3.1 Select suppliers

10289 4.2.3.2 Certify and validate suppliers

10290 4.2.3.3 Negotiate and establish contracts

10291 4.2.3.4 Manage contracts

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services

10292 4.2.4.1 Process/Review requisitions

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10293 4.2.4.2 Approve requisitions

10294 4.2.4.3 Solicit/Track vendor quotes

10295 4.2.4.4 Create/Distribute purchase orders

10296 4.2.4.5 Expedite orders and satisfy inquiries

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders

10298 4.2.4.7 Research/Resolve order exceptions

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers

10299 4.2.5.1 Monitor/Manage supplier information

10300 4.2.5.2 Prepare/Analyze procurement and vendor performance

10301 4.2.5.3 Support inventory and production processes

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10302 4.2.5.4 Monitor quality of product delivered

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product

10303 4.3.1 Schedule production

19563 4.3.1.1 Model and simulate plant

10306 4.3.1.2 Generate line level plan

10307 4.3.1.3 Generate detailed schedule

10308 4.3.1.4 Schedule production orders and create lots

10315 4.3.1.5 Schedule preventive (planned) maintenance (preventive


maintenance orders)

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10316 4.3.1.6 Schedule requested (unplanned) maintenance (work order
cycle)

10309 4.3.1.7 Release production orders and create lots

10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product

10310 4.3.2.1 Manage raw material inventory

10311 4.3.2.2 Execute detailed line schedule

10319 4.3.2.3 Report maintenance issues

10313 4.3.2.4 Rerun defective items

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19566 4.3.2.5 Monitor and optimize production process

19567 4.3.2.5.1 Automate and control plant

19568 4.3.2.5.2 Perform advanced process control

19569 4.3.2.5.3 Perform real-time optimization

19570 4.3.2.5.4 Manage plant alarms and alerts

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10314 4.3.2.6 Assess production performance

10369 4.3.3 Perform quality testing

10318 4.3.3.1 Calibrate test equipment

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing procedure

20956 4.3.3.3 Manage quality samples

10375 4.3.3.4 Record test results

12045 4.3.3.5 Track and analyze non-conformance trends

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
12046 4.3.3.6 Perform root cause analysis

10370 4.3.4 Maintain production records and manage lot traceability

10376 4.3.4.1 Determine lot numbering system

10377 4.3.4.2 Determine lot use

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10343 4.4.1.1 Translate customer service requirements into logistics
requirements

10344 4.4.1.2 Design logistics network

10345 4.4.1.3 Communicate outsourcing needs

10346 4.4.1.4 Develop and maintain delivery service policy

10347 4.4.1.5 Optimize transportation schedules and costs

10348 4.4.1.6 Define key performance measures

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16905 4.4.1.7 Define reverse logistics strategy

20936 4.4.2 Plan and manage inbound material flow

10349 4.4.2.1 Plan inbound material receipts

10350 4.4.2.2 Manage inbound material flow

10351 4.4.2.3 Monitor inbound delivery performance

10352 4.4.2.4 Manage flow of returned products

12708 4.4.2.5 Control quality of returned parts

20109 4.4.2.6 Salvage or repair returned products

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10366 4.4.2.6.1 Perform salvage activities

14195 4.4.2.6.2 Manage repair/refurbishment and return to customer/stock

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing

10353 4.4.3.1 Track inventory deployment

10354 4.4.3.2 Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries

10355 4.4.3.3 Track product availability

10356 4.4.3.4 Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery

10357 4.4.3.5 Track inventory accuracy

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10358 4.4.3.6 Track third-party logistics storage and shipping performance

10359 4.4.3.7 Manage physical finished goods inventory

20957 4.4.3.8 Manage warehouse transfers

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation

10360 4.4.4.1 Plan, transport, and deliver outbound product

10361 4.4.4.2 Track carrier delivery performance

10362 4.4.4.3 Manage transportation fleet

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10363 4.4.4.4 Process and audit carrier invoices and documents

20025 5.0 Deliver Services

20026 5.1 Establish service delivery governance and strategies

20027 5.1.1 Establish service delivery governance

20028 5.1.1.1 Set up and maintain service delivery governance and


management system
20029 5.1.1.2 Manage service delivery performance

20030 5.1.1.3 Manage service delivery development and direction

20031 5.1.1.4 Solicit feedback from customer on service delivery


satisfaction

20032 5.1.2 Develop service delivery strategies

20033 5.1.2.1 Define service delivery goals

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20034 5.1.2.2 Define labor policies

20035 5.1.2.3 Evaluate resource availability

20036 5.1.2.4 Define service delivery network and supply constraints

20037 5.1.2.5 Define service delivery process

20038 5.1.2.6 Review and validate service delivery procedures

20039 5.1.2.7 Define service delivery workplace layout and infrastructure

20040 5.2 Manage service delivery resources

20041 5.2.1 Manage service delivery resource demand

20042 5.2.1.1 Monitor pipeline

20043 5.2.1.2 Develop baseline forecasts

20044 5.2.1.3 Collaborate with customers

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20045 5.2.1.4 Develop consensus forecast

20046 5.2.1.5 Determine availability of skills to deliver on current and


forecast customer orders

20047 5.2.1.6 Monitor activity against forecast and revise forecast

20048 5.2.1.7 Evaluate and revise forecasting approach

20049 5.2.1.8 Measure forecast accuracy

20050 5.2.2 Create and manage resource plan

20051 5.2.2.1 Define and manage skills taxonomy

20052 5.2.2.2 Create resource plan

20053 5.2.2.3 Match resource demand with capacity, skills, and capabilities

20054 5.2.2.4 Collaborate with suppliers and partners to supplement skills


and capabilities

20055 5.2.2.5 Identify critical resources and supplier capacity

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20056 5.2.2.6 Monitor and manage resource capacity and availability

12127 5.2.3 Enable service delivery resources

12128 5.2.3.1 Develop service delivery training plan

12129 5.2.3.2 Develop training materials

12131 5.2.3.3 Manage training schedule

12132 5.2.3.4 Deliver operations training

12133 5.2.3.5 Deliver technical training

20057 5.2.3.6 Perform skill and capability testing

12135 5.2.3.7 Evaluate training effectiveness

20058 5.3 Deliver service to customer

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20059 5.3.1 Initiate service delivery

20060 5.3.1.1 Review contract and agreed terms

20061 5.3.1.2 Understand customer requirements and define refine


approach
20062 5.3.1.3 Modify/revise and approve project plan

20063 5.3.1.4 Review customer business objectives

20064 5.3.1.5 Confirm environmental readiness

20065 5.3.1.6 Identify, select, and assign resources

20066 5.3.1.6.1 Establish people objectives

20067 5.3.1.6.2 Establish engagement rules

20068 5.3.1.7 Plan for service delivery

20069 5.3.2 Execute service delivery

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20070 5.3.2.1 Analyze environment and customer needs

20071 5.3.2.2 Define solution

20072 5.3.2.3 Validate solution

20073 5.3.2.4 Identify changes

20074 5.3.2.5 Obtain approval to proceed

20075 5.3.2.6 Make build/buy solution

20076 5.3.2.7 Deploy solution


20077 5.3.3 Complete service delivery

20078 5.3.3.1 Conduct service delivery/project review and evaluate success

20079 5.3.3.2 Complete/finalize financial management activities

20080 5.3.3.3 Confirm delivery according to contract terms

20081 5.3.3.4 Release resources

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20082 5.3.3.5 Manage service delivery completion

20083 5.3.3.6 Harvest knowledge

20084 5.3.3.7 Archive records and update systems

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy

20086 6.1.1 Define customer service requirements across the enterprise

20087 6.1.2 Define customer service experience

20088 6.1.3 Define and manage customer service channel strategy

10382 6.1.4 Define customer service policies and procedures

10383 6.1.5 Establish target service level for each customer segment

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20089 6.1.6 Define warranty offering

16893 6.1.6.1 Determine and document warranty policies

16890 6.1.6.2 Create and manage warranty rules/claim codes for products

20090 6.1.6.3 Agree on warranty responsibilities with suppliers

20091 6.1.6.4 Define warranty related offerings for customers

12673 6.1.6.5 Communicate warranty policies and offerings

20092 6.1.7 Develop recall strategy


10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts

10387 6.2.1 Plan and manage customer service work force

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10390 6.2.1.1 Forecast volume of customer service contacts

10391 6.2.1.2 Schedule customer service work force

10392 6.2.1.3 Track work force utilization

10393 6.2.1.4 Monitor and evaluate quality of customer interactions with


customer service representatives

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and inquiries

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10394 6.2.2.1 Receive customer problems, requests, and inquiries

13482 6.2.2.2 Analyze problems, requests, and inquiries

10395 6.2.2.3 Resolve customer problems, requests, and inquiries

10396 6.2.2.4 Respond to customer problems, requests, and inquiries

16928 6.2.2.5 Identify and capture upsell/cross-sell opportunities

16937 6.2.2.6 Deliver opportunity to sales team

10389 6.2.3 Manage customer complaints

10397 6.2.3.1 Receive customer complaints

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10398 6.2.3.2 Route customer complaints

10399 6.2.3.3 Resolve customer complaints

10400 6.2.3.4 Respond to customer complaints

19072 6.2.3.5 Analyze customer complaints and response/redressal

20094 6.2.4 Process returns


10364 6.2.4.1 Authorize return

20095 6.2.4.2 Process return and record reason


12840 6.2.5 Report incidents and risks to regulatory bodies

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
12658 6.3 Service products after sales

20605 6.3.1 Register products


12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims

20096 6.3.2.1 Receive warranty claim

12671 6.3.2.2 Validate warranty claim

20097 6.3.2.3 Investigate warranty issues

20098 6.3.2.3.1 Define issue

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
12677 6.3.2.3.2 Schedule field service

12678 6.3.2.3.3 Request and receive defective part


20099 6.3.2.3.4 Investigate issue/perform root cause analysis

20100 6.3.2.3.5 Receive investigation result/recommendation for corrective


action

20101 6.3.2.4 Determine responsible party

20102 6.3.2.5 Manage pre-authorizations


12668 6.3.2.6 Approve or reject warranty claim

20103 6.3.2.7 Notify originator of approve/reject decision

20104 6.3.2.8 Authorize payment


20105 6.3.2.9 Close claim

12667 6.3.2.10 Reconcile warranty transaction disposition

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20106 6.3.3 Manage supplier recovery
20107 6.3.3.1 Create supplier recovery claims

20108 6.3.3.2 Negotiate recoveries with suppliers


10218 6.3.4 Service products

10320 6.3.4.1 Confirm specific service requirements for individual customer

10324 6.3.4.1.1 Process customer request

10325 6.3.4.1.2 Create customer profile

10326 6.3.4.1.3 Generate service order

10321 6.3.4.2 Identify and schedule resources to meet service requirements

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10327 6.3.4.2.1 Create resourcing plan and schedule

10328 6.3.4.2.2 Create service order fulfillment schedule

10322 6.3.4.3 Provide service to specific customers

10330 6.3.4.3.1 Organize daily service order fulfillment schedule

10331 6.3.4.3.2 Execute product repair

10332 6.3.4.3.3 Manage service order fulfillment

10323 6.3.4.4 Ensure quality of service

10334 6.3.4.4.1 Identify completed service orders for feedback

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service failures

10336 6.3.4.4.3 Solicit customer feedback on services delivered

10337 6.3.4.4.4 Process customer feedback on services delivered

20110 6.4 Manage product recalls and regulatory audits

20111 6.4.1 Initiate recall


20112 6.4.2 Assess the likelihood and consequences of occurrence of any
hazards

20113 6.4.3 Manage recall related communications


20114 6.4.4 Submit regulatory reports

20115 6.4.5 Monitor and audit recall effectiveness


20116 6.4.6 Manage recall termination

20595 6.5 Evaluate customer service operations and customer


satisfaction

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10401 6.5.1 Measure customer satisfaction with customer problems,
requests, and inquiries handling

11687 6.5.1.1 Solicit customer feedback on customer service experience

11688 6.5.1.2 Analyze customer service data and identify improvement


opportunities

18126 6.5.1.3 Provide customer feedback to product management on


customer service experience
10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- complaint
handling and resolution

11236 6.5.2.1 Solicit customer feedback on complaint handling and


resolution

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11237 6.5.2.2 Analyze customer complaint data and identify improvement
opportunities

11689 6.5.2.3 Identify common customer complaints

10403 6.5.3 Measure customer satisfaction with products and services

11238 6.5.3.1 Gather and solicit post-sale customer feedback on products


and services

11239 6.5.3.2 Solicit post-sale customer feedback on ad effectiveness

20117 6.5.3.3 Solicit customer feedback on cross-channel experience

11240 6.5.3.4 Analyze product and service satisfaction data and identify
improvement opportunities

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11241 6.5.3.5 Provide feedback and insights to appropriate teams (product
design/development, marketing, manufacturing)

12672 6.5.4 Evaluate and manage warranty performance


20118 6.5.4.1 Measure customer satisfaction with warranty handling and
resolution
12676 6.5.4.2 Monitor and report on warranty management metrics

20119 6.5.4.3 Identify improvement opportunities

12674 6.5.4.4 Identify opportunities to eliminate warranty waste


20120 6.5.4.5 Investigate fraudulent claims

20121 6.5.5 Evaluate recall performance

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital

17043 7.1 Develop and manage human resources planning, policies, and
strategies

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20958 7.1.1 Develop human resources strategy

10418 7.1.1.1 Identify strategic HR needs

10419 7.1.1.2 Define HR and business function roles and accountability

10420 7.1.1.3 Determine HR costs

10421 7.1.1.4 Establish HR measures

10422 7.1.1.5 Communicate HR strategies

10432 7.1.1.6 Develop strategy for HR systems/technologies/tools

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20606 7.1.1.7 Manage employer branding

17045 7.1.2 Develop and implement workforce strategy and policies

10423 7.1.2.1 Gather skill requirements according to corporate strategy


and market environment

10424 7.1.2.2 Plan employee resourcing requirements per business


unit/organization

10425 7.1.2.3 Develop compensation plan

10210 7.1.2.3.1 Establish incentive plan

10426 7.1.2.4 Develop succession plan

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ID ID Process element
16938 7.1.2.5 Develop high performers/leadership programs

10427 7.1.2.6 Develop employee diversity plan

11622 7.1.2.7 Develop training program

11623 7.1.2.8 Develop recruitment program

10428 7.1.2.9 Develop other HR programs

10429 7.1.2.10 Develop HR policies

10430 7.1.2.11 Administer HR policies

10431 7.1.2.12 Plan employee benefits

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10433 7.1.2.13 Develop workforce strategy models

20122 7.1.2.14 Implement workforce strategy models

10417 7.1.3 Monitor and update strategy, plans, and policies

10434 7.1.3.1 Measure realization of objectives

10435 7.1.3.2 Measure contribution to business strategy

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ID ID Process element
10436 7.1.3.3 Communicate plans and provide updates to stakeholders

10438 7.1.3.4 Review and revise HR plans

17046 7.1.4 Develop competency management models

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees

10439 7.2.1 Manage employee requisitions

10445 7.2.1.1 Align staffing plan to work force plan and business unit
strategies/resource needs

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10447 7.2.1.2 Develop and maintain job descriptions

10446 7.2.1.3 Open job requisitions

10448 7.2.1.4 Post job requisitions

10450 7.2.1.5 Modify job requisitions

10451 7.2.1.6 Notify hiring manager

10452 7.2.1.7 Manage requisition dates

10440 7.2.2 Recruit/Source candidates

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10453 7.2.2.1 Determine recruitment methods and channels

10454 7.2.2.2 Perform recruiting activities/events

10455 7.2.2.3 Manage recruitment vendors

17047 7.2.2.4 Manage employee referral programs

17048 7.2.2.5 Manage recruitment channels

20123 7.2.3 Screen and select candidates

10456 7.2.3.1 Identify and deploy candidate selection tools

10457 7.2.3.2 Interview candidates

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10458 7.2.3.3 Test candidates

10459 7.2.3.4 Select and reject candidates

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire

10463 7.2.4.1 Draw up and make offer

10464 7.2.4.2 Negotiate offer

10465 7.2.4.3 Hire candidate

10444 7.2.5 Manage applicant information

10460 7.2.5.1 Obtain candidate background information

10466 7.2.5.2 Create applicant record

10467 7.2.5.3 Manage/track applicant data

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20124 7.2.5.3.1 Complete position classification and level of experience

10468 7.2.5.4 Archive and retain records of non-hires

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and training

10469 7.3.1 Manage employee orientation and deployment

10474 7.3.1.1 Create/maintain employee on-boarding program

10477 7.3.1.1.1 Develop employee induction program

10478 7.3.1.1.2 Maintain/Update employee induction program

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11243 7.3.1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the employee on-boarding
program

17050 7.3.1.3 Execute on-boarding program

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance

10479 7.3.2.1 Define employee performance objectives

10480 7.3.2.2 Review, appraise, and manage employee performance

10481 7.3.2.3 Evaluate and review performance program

10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development

10487 7.3.3.1 Define employee development guidelines

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10488 7.3.3.2 Develop employee career plans and career paths

17051 7.3.3.3 Manage employee skill and competency development

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees

10490 7.3.4.1 Align employee with organization development needs


16940 7.3.4.2 Define employee competencies

10491 7.3.4.3 Align learning programs with competencies

10492 7.3.4.4 Establish training needs by analysis of required and available


skills

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or management


training programs

20125 7.3.4.6 Manage examinations and certifications

20126 7.3.4.6.1 Liaise with external certification authorities

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20127 7.3.4.6.2 Administer certification tests

20128 7.3.4.6.3 Appraise experience qualifications

20129 7.3.4.6.4 Administer certificate issue and maintenance

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations

10483 7.4.1 Manage labor relations

10484 7.4.2 Manage collective bargaining process

10485 7.4.3 Manage labor management partnerships

10531 7.4.4 Manage employee grievances

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees

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10494 7.5.1 Develop and manage reward, recognition, and motivation
programs

10498 7.5.1.1 Develop salary/compensation structure and plan

10499 7.5.1.2 Develop benefits and reward plan

10500 7.5.1.3 Perform competitive analysis of benefit and rewards

10501 7.5.1.4 Identify compensation requirements based on financial,


benefits, and HR policies

10502 7.5.1.5 Administer compensation and rewards to employees

10503 7.5.1.6 Reward and motivate employees

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10495 7.5.2 Manage and administer benefits

10504 7.5.2.1 Deliver employee benefits program

10505 7.5.2.2 Administer benefit enrollment

10506 7.5.2.3 Process claims

10507 7.5.2.4 Perform benefit reconciliation

10496 7.5.3 Manage employee assistance and retention

10508 7.5.3.1 Deliver programs to support work/life balance for employees

10509 7.5.3.2 Develop family support systems

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10510 7.5.3.3 Review retention and motivation indicators

10511 7.5.3.4 Review compensation plan

10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees

10512 7.6.1 Manage promotion and demotion process

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation

10514 7.6.3 Manage retirement

10515 7.6.4 Manage leave of absence

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10516 7.6.5 Develop and implement employee outplacement

20132 7.6.6 Manage workforce scheduling

20133 7.6.6.1 Receive required resources/skills and capabilities

10517 7.6.6.2 Manage resource deployment

17055 7.6.7 Relocate employees and manage assignments

10520 7.6.7.1 Manage expatriates

17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics

10522 7.7.1 Manage reporting processes

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process

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10524 7.7.3 Manage and maintain employee data

10525 7.7.4 Manage human resource information systems HRIS

10526 7.7.5 Develop and manage employee metrics

10527 7.7.6 Develop and manage time and attendance systems

10530 7.7.7 Manage/Collect employee suggestions and perform employee


research

17057 7.8 Manage employee communication

10529 7.8.1 Develop employee communication plan

16944 7.8.2 Conduct employee engagement surveys


10532 7.9 Deliver employee communications

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20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT)

20608 8.1 Develop and manage IT customer relationships

20609 8.1.1 Understand IT customer needs

20610 8.1.1.1 Understand IT customer communities

20611 8.1.1.2 Assess IT customer operational capabilities

20612 8.1.2 Identify IT customer transformation needs

20613 8.1.2.1 Understand business requirements for IT capabilities

20614 8.1.2.2 Understand IT landscape

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20615 8.1.2.3 Develop IT visioning

20616 8.1.2.4 Outline IT service expectations

20617 8.1.3 Plan and communicate IT services

20618 8.1.3.1 Manage IT customer expectations

20619 8.1.3.2 Define future IT services

20620 8.1.3.3 Determine IT performance indicators

20621 8.1.3.4 Create IT marketing messages

20622 8.1.3.5 Create IT service marketing plan

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20623 8.1.4 Provide IT transformation guidance

20624 8.1.4.1 Develop IT transformation plans

20625 8.1.4.2 Collect IT customer requirements

20937 8.1.4.3 Analyze IT customer requirements

20626 8.1.4.4 Identify and prioritize IT opportunities

20627 8.1.4.5 Facilitate solution design activities

20628 8.1.4.6 Prioritize IT outcomes


20629 8.1.4.7 Develop business cases

20630 8.1.4.8 Support business case

20631 8.1.4.9 Develop transformation roadmap

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20632 8.1.5 Develop and manage IT service levels

20633 8.1.5.1 Understand IT service requirements

20634 8.1.5.2 Forecast IT service demand

20635 8.1.5.3 Maintain IT services catalog

20636 8.1.5.4 Define service level agreement

20637 8.1.5.5 Maintain IT customer contracts

20638 8.1.5.6 Negotiate and establish service level agreements

20640 8.1.5.7 Develop and maintain improvement processes

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20641 8.1.6 Manage IT customer relationships

20642 8.1.6.1 Establish relationship management mechanisms

20643 8.1.6.2 Understand IT customer strategy

20644 8.1.6.3 Understand IT customer environment

20645 8.1.6.4 Communicate IT capabilities

20646 8.1.6.5 Manage IT requirements

20648 8.1.7 Analyze service performance

20649 8.1.7.1 Assess SLA compliance

20650 8.1.7.2 Triage SLA compliance issues

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20647 8.1.7.3 Collect feedback about IT products and services

20938 8.1.7.4 Synthesize and distribute IT performance information

20652 8.2 Develop and manage IT business strategy

20653 8.2.1 Define business technology and governance strategy

20654 8.2.1.1 Build and maintain IT strategic intelligence

20655 8.2.1.2 Monitor and map current and emerging technologies

20656 8.2.1.3 Define and communicate digital transformation strategy

20657 8.2.1.4 Develop IT strategic alignment

20658 8.2.1.5 Articulate IT alignment principles

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20659 8.2.1.6 Maintain IT strategic alignment

20660 8.2.2 Manage IT portfolio strategy

20661 8.2.2.1 Establish and validate IT value criteria

20662 8.2.2.2 Determine IT portfolio investment balance

20663 8.2.2.3 Evaluate proposed IT investment projects

20664 8.2.2.4 Prioritize IT projects

20665 8.2.2.5 Align IT resources to strategic priorities

20667 8.2.2.6 Align IT portfolio to business objectives

20668 8.2.3 Define and maintain enterprise architecture

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20670 8.2.3.1 Create and publish enterprise architecture principles

20671 8.2.3.2 Establish and operate enterprise architecture governance

20672 8.2.3.3 Research technologies to innovate IT services and solutions

20673 8.2.3.4 Provide input to definition and prioritization of IT projects

20674 8.2.4 Define IT service management strategy

20675 8.2.4.1 Establish IT service management strategy and goals

20676 8.2.4.2 Identify IT service operating and process requirements

20677 8.2.4.3 Define IT service catalog

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20678 8.2.4.4 Establish IT service management framework

20679 8.2.4.5 Define and implement IT service management

20680 8.2.4.6 Define and deploy support service management process tools
and methods

20681 8.2.4.7 Monitor and report IT performance

20682 8.2.5 Control IT management system

20683 8.2.5.1 Determine IT performance measures

20684 8.2.5.2 Define IT control points and assurance procedures


governance model

20685 8.2.5.3 Monitor and analyze overall IT performance

20686 8.2.5.4 Monitor and analyze IT financial performance

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20687 8.2.5.5 Monitor and analyze IT value and benefits

20688 8.2.5.6 Optimize IT resource allocation

20689 8.2.5.7 Manage IT projects and services interdependencies

20690 8.2.5.8 Report IT service and project performance

20692 8.2.5.9 Select, deploy, and operate IT performance analytics tools

20693 8.2.6 Manage IT value portfolio

20694 8.2.6.1 Assess performance against IT service and project value


criteria

20695 8.2.6.2 Quantify value of IT service and project portfolio investments

20696 8.2.6.3 Communicate business technology value contribution

20697 8.2.6.4 Determine and implement IT portfolio adjustments

20699 8.2.7 Define and manage technology innovation

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20700 8.2.7.1 Establish selection criteria for research initiatives

20701 8.2.7.2 Analyze emerging technology concepts

20702 8.2.7.3 Identify technology concepts and capabilities

20703 8.2.7.4 Execute IT research projects

20939 8.2.7.5 Evaluate IT research project outcomes

20704 8.2.7.6 Identify and promote viable concepts

20705 8.2.7.7 Develop and plan IT investment projects

20706 8.3 Develop and manage IT resilience and risk

20707 8.3.1 Develop IT compliance, risk, and security strategy

20708 8.3.1.1 Determine and evaluate IT regulatory and audit requirements

20940 8.3.1.2 Understand business unit risk tolerance

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20709 8.3.1.3 Establish IT risk tolerance

20710 8.3.1.4 Establish risk ownership

20711 8.3.1.5 Establish and maintain risk management roles

20712 8.3.1.6 Establish compliance objectives

20941 8.3.1.7 Identify systems to support compliance

20713 8.3.1.8 Identify and evaluate IT risk

20714 8.3.1.9 Evaluate IT-related risks resiliency

20715 8.3.1.10 Create IT risk mitigation strategies and approaches

20716 8.3.2 Develop IT resilience strategy

20717 8.3.2.1 Determine IT delivery resiliency

20718 8.3.2.2 Determine critical IT risks


20719 8.3.2.3 Prioritize IT risks

20720 8.3.2.4 Establish mitigation approaches for IT risks

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20721 8.3.3 Control IT risk, compliance, and security

20722 8.3.3.1 Evaluate enterprise regulatory and compliance obligations

20723 8.3.3.2 Analyze IT security threat impact

20724 8.3.3.3 Create and maintain IT compliance requirements

20942 8.3.3.4 Create and maintain IT security policies, standards, and


procedures

20725 8.3.3.5 Develop and deploy risk management training

20726 8.3.3.6 Establish risk reporting capabilities and responsibilities


20727 8.3.3.7 Establish communication standards

20728 8.3.3.8 Conduct IT risk and threat assessments

20729 8.3.3.9 Monitor and manage IT activity risk

20730 8.3.3.10 Identify, supervise and monitor IT risk mitigation measures

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20731 8.3.4 Plan and manage IT continuity

20732 8.3.4.1 Evaluate IT continuity

20733 8.3.4.2 Identify IT continuity gaps

20734 8.3.4.3 Manage IT business continuity

20735 8.3.5 Develop and manage IT security, privacy, and data protection

20736 8.3.5.1 Assess IT regulatory and confidentiality requirements and


policies

20737 8.3.5.2 Create IT security, privacy, and data protection risk


governance

20738 8.3.5.3 Define IT data security and privacy policies, standards, and
procedures
20739 8.3.5.4 Review and monitor physical and logical IT data security
measures

20740 8.3.5.5 Review and monitor application security controls

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20741 8.3.5.6 Review and monitor IT physical environment security controls

20742 8.3.5.7 Monitor/analyze network intrusion detection data and resolve


threats

20743 8.3.6 Conduct and analyze IT compliance assessments

20744 8.3.6.1 Conduct projects to enhance IT compliance and remediate


risk
20745 8.3.6.2 Conduct IT compliance control auditing of internal and
external services
20746 8.3.6.3 Perform IT compliance reporting

20747 8.3.6.4 Identify and escalate IT compliance issues and remediation


requirements
20748 8.3.6.5 Support external audits and reports

20749 8.3.7 Develop and execute IT resilience and continuity operations

20750 8.3.7.1 Conduct IT resilience improvement projects

20751 8.3.7.2 Develop, document, and maintain IT business continuity


planning

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20752 8.3.7.3 Implement and enforce change control procedures

20753 8.3.7.4 Execute recurring IT service provider business continuity

20754 8.3.7.5 Provide IT resilience training

20755 8.3.7.6 Execute recurring IT business operations continuity

20756 8.3.8 Manage IT user identity and authorization

20757 8.3.8.1 Support integration of identity and authorization policies

20758 8.3.8.2 Manage IT user directory

20759 8.3.8.3 Manage IT user authorization

20760 8.3.8.4 Manage IT user authentication mechanisms

20761 8.3.8.5 Audit IT user identity and authorization systems

20762 8.3.8.6 Respond to IT information security and network breaches

20763 8.3.8.7 Conduct penetration testing

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20764 8.3.8.8 Audit integration of user identity and authorization systems

20765 8.4 Manage information

20766 8.4.1 Define business information and analytics strategy

20767 8.4.1.1 Establish data, information, and analytic objectives

20768 8.4.1.2 Establish data, information, and analytic governance

20769 8.4.1.3 Access IT data/analytic capabilities

20770 8.4.2 Define and maintain business information architecture

20771 8.4.2.1 Determine enterprise business information requirements

20772 8.4.2.2 Define enterprise data models

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20773 8.4.2.3 Identify and understand external data sources

20774 8.4.2.4 Establish data ownership and stewardship responsibilities

20775 8.4.2.5 Maintain and evolve enterprise data and information


architecture

20776 8.4.3 Define and execute business information lifecycle planning


and control

20777 8.4.3.1 Define and maintain enterprise information policies,


standards, and procedures

20778 8.4.3.2 Implement and execute data administration responsibilities

20779 8.4.4 Manage business information content

20780 8.4.4.1 Monitor and control business information

20781 8.4.4.2 Maintain business information feeds and repositories

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20782 8.4.4.3 Perform internal usage audits

20783 8.4.4.4 Implement and administer business information access

20784 8.5 Develop and manage services/solutions

20785 8.5.1 Develop service/solution and integration strategy

20786 8.5.1.1 Determine IT service/solution development

20787 8.5.1.2 Define IT service/solution development processes/standards

20788 8.5.1.3 Identify, deploy, and support development methodologies


and tools
20789 8.5.1.4 Establish service component criteria
20790 8.5.1.5 Understand and select reusable service components

20791 8.5.1.6 Maintain service component portfolio

20792 8.5.1.7 Establish development standards exception governance

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20793 8.5.2 Manage service/solution lifecycle planning

20794 8.5.2.1 Monitor and track emerging technology capabilities

20795 8.5.2.2 Identify IT services/solutions

20796 8.5.2.3 Determine IT service/solution approach

20797 8.5.2.4 Define IT solution lifecycle

20798 8.5.2.5 Develop IT service/solution "sunset" plans

20799 8.5.3 Develop and manage service/solution architecture

20800 8.5.3.1 Assess IT application and infrastructure architecture


constraints
20801 8.5.3.2 Assess business constraints on IT service/solution

20802 8.5.3.3 Determine IT component integration requirements

20803 8.5.3.4 Identify opportunities for IT component reuse

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20804 8.5.3.5 Promote adoption of existing service/solution architecture

20805 8.5.3.6 Develop and maintain service/solution architectures

20806 8.5.3.7 Assess IT service/solution architecture conformance

20807 8.5.3.8 Manage architectural exceptions

20808 8.5.4 Execute IT service/solution creation and testing

20809 8.5.4.1 Execute IT service/solution development lifecycle

20810 8.5.4.1.1 Assess and validate IT service/solution requirements

20811 8.5.4.1.2 Create service/solution design

20812 8.5.4.1.3 Build and test IT service/solution components

20813 8.5.4.1.4 Integrate IT components and services

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20814 8.5.4.1.5 Execute IT service/solution validation

20815 8.5.4.1.6 Bundle service/solution deployment packaging

20816 8.5.4.1.7 Manage service/solution process exceptions

20817 8.5.5 Perform service/solution maintenance and testing

20818 8.5.5.1 Execute IT service/solution maintenance lifecycle

20819 8.5.5.1.1 Assess IT remediation

20820 8.5.5.1.2 Modify service/solution design

20821 8.5.5.1.3 Perform IT service/solution remediation

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20822 8.5.5.1.4 Manage service/solution operations

20823 8.5.5.1.5 Prepare fixed/enhanced service/solution packaging

20824 8.6 Deploy services/solutions

20825 8.6.1 Develop and manage service/solution deployment strategy

20826 8.6.1.1 Assess IT deployment business impact

20827 8.6.1.2 Establish IT deployment policies

20828 8.6.1.3 Define and create deployment procedure workflow

20829 8.6.1.4 Define IT change/release standards

20830 8.6.1.5 Assign deployment approval responsibilities

20831 8.6.1.6 Analyze deployments outcomes

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20832 8.6.2 Plan service and solution implementation

20833 8.6.2.1 Assess IT deployment risk

20834 8.6.2.2 Define implementation schedule and roll-out sequence

20835 8.6.2.3 Determine implementation requirements

20836 8.6.2.4 Plan and align user testing and resources

20837 8.6.2.5 Develop IT training

20838 8.6.2.6 Create implementation communications

20839 8.6.2.7 Manage IT roll-back procedures

20840 8.6.3 Manage change deployment control

20841 8.6.3.1 Asses IT change/release impact


20842 8.6.3.2 Confirm change/release compliance

20843 8.6.3.3 Assess IT change/release risk

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20844 8.6.3.4 Consolidate IT change

20845 8.6.3.5 Create and communicate deployment schedule

20846 8.6.3.6 Approve change/release deployment

20847 8.6.3.7 Document IT change/release outcome


20848 8.6.4 Implement technology solutions

20849 8.6.4.1 Confirm hardware/software operational status


20850 8.6.4.2 Confirm operational availability
20851 8.6.4.3 Execute internal IT implementation plan

20852 8.6.4.4 Confirm implementation completion


20853 8.6.4.5 Implement software change/release

20854 8.6.4.6 Perform post-installation testing

20855 8.6.4.7 Distribute software components network-wide

20856 8.6.4.8 Verify change/release implementation success


20857 8.6.4.9 Execute roll-back plan

20858 8.6.5 Perform service and solution rollout

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20859 8.6.5.1 Conduct IT training

20860 8.6.5.2 Prepare and distribute service/solution communications

20861 8.6.5.3 Support organizational changes

20862 8.6.5.4 Execute rollout plans

20863 8.6.5.5 Provide rollout support

20864 8.6.5.6 Manage rollout support capabilities

20865 8.6.5.7 Monitor and record rollout issues

20866 8.7 Create and manage support services/solutions

20867 8.7.1 Define and establish service delivery strategy

20868 8.7.1.1 Assess business objectives and IT service delivery

20869 8.7.1.2 Define IT service delivery portfolio

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20870 8.7.1.3 Create and maintain IT service delivery model

20871 8.7.1.4 Determine IT service delivery locations and activities

20872 8.7.1.5 Define IT service delivery sourcing strategy

20873 8.7.2 Define and develop service support strategy

20874 8.7.2.1 Assess business objectives and IT service support delivery

20875 8.7.2.2 Define IT service support portfolio

20876 8.7.2.3 Create and maintain IT support model

20877 8.7.2.4 Develop IT support service sourcing strategy

20878 8.7.2.5 Establish support service framework

20879 8.7.2.6 Provide service support tools and technology

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20880 8.7.3 Plan and manage service delivery control

20881 8.7.3.1 Plan operational activities for IT service delivery

20882 8.7.3.1.1 Schedule service delivery resources

20883 8.7.3.1.2 Maintain/optimize batch job schedule

20884 8.7.3.1.3 Schedule change/release windows

20885 8.7.3.1.4 Schedule/optimize backup and archive activities

20886 8.7.3.1.5 Balance operational workloads across available infrastructure


components

20887 8.7.3.1.6 Determine specific problem support procedures

20888 8.7.4 Develop and manage infrastructure resource planning

20889 8.7.4.1 Develop IT service delivery strategy

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20890 8.7.4.2 Assess IT infrastructure business objectives

20891 8.7.4.3 Determine ongoing IT infrastructure capabilities

20892 8.7.4.4 Plan IT infrastructure change

20893 8.7.4.5 Plan and budget IT license usage volumes

20895 8.7.5 Define service support planning

20896 8.7.5.1 Understand IT support demand patterns

20897 8.7.5.2 Determine required support resource levels, responsibilities,


and capabilities

20898 8.7.5.3 Maintain service support knowledge repository

20943 8.7.5.4 Maintain service support learning

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20899 8.7.5.5 Communicate service support needs

20900 8.7.5.6 Define IT escalation mechanisms

20901 8.7.5.7 Manage IT service support resources

20902 8.7.5.8 Coordinate with external support providers

20903 8.7.5.9 Triage IT service delivery incidents

20904 8.7.5.10 Monitor IT service support performance

20905 8.7.6 Develop and manage service delivery operations

20906 8.7.6.1 Operate and monitor online systems

20907 8.7.6.2 Run and monitor batch job schedule

20908 8.7.6.3 Manage service delivery workloads

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20909 8.7.6.4 Manage infrastructure performance and capacity

20910 8.7.6.5 Respond to unplanned operational issues

20911 8.7.6.6 Produce and distribute output media

20912 8.7.6.7 Monitor IT infrastructure security

20913 8.7.6.8 Manage IT infrastructure/data recovery

20914 8.7.7 Manage infrastructure resource administration

20915 8.7.7.1 Manage infrastructure configuration

20916 8.7.7.2 Perform infrastructure component maintenance

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20917 8.7.7.3 Install/configure/upgrade infrastructure components

20918 8.7.7.4 Maintain IT asset records

20919 8.7.7.5 Administer IT licenses/user agreements

20920 8.7.7.6 Provide IT infrastructure service and capabilities

20921 8.7.8 Operate IT user support

20922 8.7.8.1 Triage IT issues/requests

20923 8.7.8.2 Provide IT resolution capabilities

20925 8.7.8.3 Manage IT user requests

20926 8.7.8.4 Escalate IT requests

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20927 8.7.8.5 Resolve IT issues/requests

20928 8.7.8.6 Execute IT continuity and recovery action

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting

10771 9.1.1.1 Develop and maintain budget policies and procedures

10772 9.1.1.2 Prepare periodic budgets and plans

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20135 9.1.1.3 Operationalize and implement plans to achieve budget

10773 9.1.1.4 Prepare periodic financial forecasts

20136 9.1.1.5 Perform variance analysis against forecasts and budgets

10739 9.1.2 Perform cost accounting and control

10774 9.1.2.1 Perform inventory accounting

14057 9.1.2.2 Perform profit center accounting

10775 9.1.2.3 Perform cost of sales analysis

10776 9.1.2.4 Perform product costing

10777 9.1.2.5 Perform variance analysis

11175 9.1.2.6 Report on profitability

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10740 9.1.3 Perform cost management

10778 9.1.3.1 Determine key cost drivers


10779 9.1.3.2 Measure cost drivers
10780 9.1.3.3 Determine critical activities

10781 9.1.3.4 Manage asset resource deployment and utilization

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance

10782 9.1.4.1 Assess customer and product profitability

10783 9.1.4.2 Evaluate new products

10784 9.1.4.3 Perform life cycle costing

10785 9.1.4.4 Optimize customer and product mix

10786 9.1.4.5 Track performance of new-customer and product strategies

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ID ID Process element
10787 9.1.4.6 Prepare activity-based performance measures

10788 9.1.4.7 Manage continuous cost improvement

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit

10789 9.2.1.1 Establish credit policies

10790 9.2.1.2 Analyze/Approve new account applications

14187 9.2.1.3 Analyze credit scoring history

14188 9.2.1.4 Forecast credit scoring requirement

10791 9.2.1.5 Review existing accounts

10792 9.2.1.6 Produce credit/collection reports

10793 9.2.1.7 Reinstate or suspend accounts based on credit policies

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10794 9.2.2.1 Maintain customer/product master files

10795 9.2.2.2 Generate customer billing data

10796 9.2.2.3 Transmit billing data to customers

10797 9.2.2.4 Post receivable entries


10798 9.2.2.5 Resolve customer billing inquiries
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR)

10799 9.2.3.1 Establish AR policies

10800 9.2.3.2 Receive/Deposit customer payments

10801 9.2.3.3 Apply cash remittances

10802 9.2.3.4 Prepare AR reports

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ID ID Process element
10803 9.2.3.5 Post AR activity to the general ledger

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections

10804 9.2.4.1 Establish policies for delinquent accounts

10805 9.2.4.2 Analyze delinquent account balances

10806 9.2.4.3 Correspond/Negotiate with delinquent accounts

10807 9.2.4.4 Discuss account resolution with internal parties

10808 9.2.4.5 Process adjustments/write off balances

14007 9.2.4.6 Perform recovery workout

14008 9.2.4.7 Manage default accounts

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions

10809 9.2.5.1 Establish policies/procedures for adjustments

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ID ID Process element
10810 9.2.5.2 Analyze adjustments

10811 9.2.5.3 Correspond/Negotiate with customer

10812 9.2.5.4 Discuss resolution with internal parties

10813 9.2.5.5 Prepare chargeback invoices

10814 9.2.5.6 Process related entries

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures

10815 9.3.1.1 Negotiate service-level agreements

10816 9.3.1.2 Establish accounting policies

20604 9.3.1.3 Publish accounting policies

10817 9.3.1.4 Set and enforce approval limits

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ID ID Process element
10818 9.3.1.5 Establish common financial systems

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting

10819 9.3.2.1 Maintain chart of accounts

10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries

10821 9.3.2.3 Process allocations

10822 9.3.2.4 Process period end adjustments

10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions

10824 9.3.2.6 Reconcile general ledger accounts

10825 9.3.2.7 Perform consolidations and process eliminations

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10826 9.3.2.8 Prepare trial balance

10827 9.3.2.9 Prepare and post management adjustments

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting

10828 9.3.3.1 Establish fixed-asset policies and procedures

10829 9.3.3.2 Maintain fixed-asset master data files

10830 9.3.3.3 Process and record fixed-asset additions and retires

10831 9.3.3.4 Process and record fixed-asset adjustments, enhancements,


revaluations, and transfers

10832 9.3.3.5 Process and record fixed-asset maintenance and repair


expenses

10833 9.3.3.6 Calculate and record depreciation expense

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10834 9.3.3.7 Reconcile fixed-asset ledger

10835 9.3.3.8 Track fixed-assets including physical inventory

10836 9.3.3.9 Provide fixed-asset data to support tax, statutory, and


regulatory reporting

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting

10837 9.3.4.1 Prepare business unit financial statements

10838 9.3.4.2 Prepare consolidated financial statements

10839 9.3.4.3 Perform business unit reporting/review management reports

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ID ID Process element
10840 9.3.4.4 Perform consolidated reporting/review of cost management
reports

10841 9.3.4.5 Prepare statements for board review

10842 9.3.4.6 Produce quarterly/annual filings and shareholder reports

10843 9.3.4.7 Produce regulatory reports

14074 9.3.4.8 Perform legal and management consolidation

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval

10844 9.4.1.1 Develop capital investment policies and procedures

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10845 9.4.1.2 Develop and approve capital expenditure plans and budgets

10846 9.4.1.3 Review and approve capital projects and fixed-asset


acquisitions

10847 9.4.1.4 Conduct financial justification for project approval

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting

10848 9.4.2.1 Create project account codes


10849 9.4.2.2 Record project-related transactions

10850 9.4.2.3 Monitor and track capital projects and budget spending

10851 9.4.2.4 Close/capitalize projects

10852 9.4.2.5 Measure financial returns on completed capital projects

10732 9.5 Process payroll

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10753 9.5.1 Report time

10853 9.5.1.1 Establish policies and procedures

10854 9.5.1.2 Collect and record employee time worked


10855 9.5.1.3 Analyze and report paid and unpaid leave
10856 9.5.1.4 Monitor regular, overtime, and other hours

10857 9.5.1.5 Analyze and report employee utilization


10754 9.5.2 Manage pay

10858 9.5.2.1 Enter employee time worked into payroll system

10859 9.5.2.2 Maintain and administer employee earnings information

10860 9.5.2.3 Maintain and administer applicable deductions

10861 9.5.2.4 Monitor changes in tax status of employees

10862 9.5.2.5 Process and distribute payments

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ID ID Process element
10863 9.5.2.6 Process and distribute manual checks
10864 9.5.2.7 Process period-end adjustments
10865 9.5.2.8 Respond to employee payroll inquiries
10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes
14075 9.5.3.1 Develop tax plan

14076 9.5.3.2 Manage tax plan


10866 9.5.3.3 Calculate and pay applicable payroll taxes

10867 9.5.3.4 Produce and distribute employee annual tax statements

10868 9.5.3.5 File regulatory payroll tax forms

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense reimbursements

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP)

10869 9.6.1.1 Verify AP pay file with purchase order vendor master file

10870 9.6.1.2 Maintain/Manage electronic commerce


10871 9.6.1.3 Audit invoices and key data in AP system

10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments


10873 9.6.1.5 Process financial accruals and reversals

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10874 9.6.1.6 Process payables taxes

10875 9.6.1.7 Research/Resolve payable exceptions

10876 9.6.1.8 Process payments

10877 9.6.1.9 Respond to AP inquiries

10878 9.6.1.10 Retain records


10879 9.6.1.11 Adjust accounting records
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements

10880 9.6.2.1 Establish and communicate expense reimbursement policies


and approval limits

10881 9.6.2.2 Capture and report relevant tax data

10882 9.6.2.3 Approve reimbursements and advances


10883 9.6.2.4 Process reimbursements and advances

10884 9.6.2.5 Manage personnel accounts


20929 9.6.3 Manage corporate credit cards

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20930 9.6.3.1 Establish corporate credit card policies and approval limits

20931 9.6.3.2 Process corporate credit card requests


20932 9.6.3.3 Order corporate credit cards
20933 9.6.3.4 Manage corporate credit card accounts
20934 9.6.3.5 Approve/Change credit limits
20935 9.6.3.6 Cancel/Deactivate credit card
10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations

10758 9.7.1 Manage treasury policies and procedures

10885 9.7.1.1 Establish scope and governance of treasury operations

10886 9.7.1.2 Establish and publish treasury policies

10887 9.7.1.3 Develop treasury procedures

10888 9.7.1.4 Monitor treasury procedures

10889 9.7.1.5 Audit treasury procedures


10890 9.7.1.6 Revise treasury procedures
10891 9.7.1.7 Develop and confirm internal controls for treasury

10892 9.7.1.8 Define system security requirements

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ID ID Process element
10759 9.7.2 Manage cash

10893 9.7.2.1 Manage and reconcile cash positions

10894 9.7.2.2 Manage cash equivalents

10895 9.7.2.3 Process and oversee electronic fund transfers (EFTs)


10896 9.7.2.4 Develop cash flow forecasts

10897 9.7.2.5 Manage cash flows

10898 9.7.2.6 Produce cash management accounting transactions and


reports

10899 9.7.2.7 Manage and oversee banking relationships

10900 9.7.2.8 Analyze, negotiate, resolve, and confirm bank fees

10760 9.7.3 Manage in-house bank accounts

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10901 9.7.3.1 Manage in-house bank accounts for subsidiaries

10902 9.7.3.2 Manage and facilitate inter-company borrowing transactions


10903 9.7.3.3 Manage centralized outgoing payments on behalf of
10904 9.7.3.4 subsidiaries
Manage central incoming payments on behalf of subsidiaries
10905 9.7.3.5 Manage internal payments and netting transactions

10906 9.7.3.6 Calculate interest and fees for in-house bank accounts

10907 9.7.3.7 Provide account statements for in-house bank accounts


10761 9.7.4 Manage debt and investment

14079 9.7.4.1 Establish investment policy

10908 9.7.4.2 Manage financial intermediary relationships

10909 9.7.4.3 Manage liquidity

10910 9.7.4.4 Manage issuer exposure

10911 9.7.4.5 Process and oversee debt and investment transactions

10912 9.7.4.6 Process and oversee foreign currency transactions

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10913 9.7.4.7 Produce debt and investment accounting transaction reports

14210 9.7.4.8 Process and oversee interest rate transactions

11208 9.7.5 Monitor and execute risk and hedging transactions

12974 9.7.5.1 Develop risk management/hedging strategy

11209 9.7.5.2 Manage interest rate risk


19575 9.7.5.2.1 Manage interest rate market data
19576 9.7.5.2.2 Determine interest rate exposure for all markets
19577 9.7.5.2.3 Determine interest rate hedge requirements in accordance
with risk policy

19578 9.7.5.2.4 Execute interest rate trades


11210 9.7.5.3 Manage foreign exchange risk
19579 9.7.5.3.1 Manage foreign exchange market data

19580 9.7.5.3.2 Determine foreign exchange exposure for all currencies


19581 9.7.5.3.3 Determine foreign exchange hedge requirements in
accordance with risk policy

19582 9.7.5.3.4 Execute foreign exchange trades

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19583 9.7.5.3.5 Manage foreign exchange balance sheet risk

11211 9.7.5.4 Manage exposure risk

19584 9.7.5.4.1 Determine current customer exposures and limit exceptions

19585 9.7.5.4.2 Resolve customer exposure limit violations


19586 9.7.5.4.3 Manage customer collateral
19587 9.7.5.4.4 Perform annual customer credit reviews

20137 9.7.5.5 Execute hedging transactions

19588 9.7.5.5.1 Measure physical positions

19589 9.7.5.5.2 Establish hedges


19590 9.7.5.5.3 Unwind hedges
11213 9.7.5.5.4 Evaluate and refine hedging positions

11215 9.7.5.5.5 Monitor credit

11214 9.7.5.6 Produce hedge accounting transactions and reports

16958 9.7.6 Manage financial fraud/dispute cases

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ID ID Process element
10735 9.8 Manage internal controls

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and procedures

10914 9.8.1.1 Establish board of directors and audit committee

10915 9.8.1.2 Define and communicate code of ethics


10916 9.8.1.3 Assign roles and responsibility for internal controls

11250 9.8.1.4 Define business process objectives and risks

11251 9.8.1.5 Define entity/unit risk tolerances

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with internal


controls policies and procedures

10917 9.8.2.1 Design and implement control activities

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10918 9.8.2.2 Monitor control effectiveness

10919 9.8.2.3 Remediate control deficiencies

10920 9.8.2.4 Create compliance function

10921 9.8.2.5 Operate compliance function


10922 9.8.2.6 Implement and maintain controls-related enabling
technologies and tools
10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance

10923 9.8.3.1 Report to external auditors

10924 9.8.3.2 Report to regulators, share-/debt-holders, securities


exchanges, etc.
10925 9.8.3.3 Report to third parties

10926 9.8.3.4 Report to internal management

10736 9.9 Manage taxes

10765 9.9.1 Develop tax strategy and plan

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10927 9.9.1.1 Develop foreign, national, state, and local tax strategy

10928 9.9.1.2 Consolidate and optimize total tax plan

10929 9.9.1.3 Maintain tax master data

10766 9.9.2 Process taxes

10930 9.9.2.1 Perform tax planning/strategy

10931 9.9.2.2 Prepare tax returns

10932 9.9.2.3 Prepare foreign taxes

10933 9.9.2.4 Calculate deferred taxes

10934 9.9.2.5 Account for taxes

10935 9.9.2.6 Monitor tax compliance

10936 9.9.2.7 Address tax inquiries

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ID ID Process element
10737 9.10 Manage international funds/consolidation

10767 9.10.1 Monitor international rates

10768 9.10.2 Manage transactions

10769 9.10.3 Monitor currency exposure/hedge currency

10770 9.10.4 Report results

17059 9.11 Perform global trade services

14090 9.11.1 Screen sanctioned party list

14091 9.11.2 Control exports and imports

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ID ID Process element
14092 9.11.3 Classify products

19593 9.11.4 Perform currency conversion

14093 9.11.5 Calculate duty


14094 9.11.6 Communicate with customs

14095 9.11.7 Document trade

14096 9.11.8 Process trade preferences

14097 9.11.9 Handle restitution

14098 9.11.10 Prepare letter of credit

19207 10.0 Acquire, Construct, and Manage Assets

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
10937 10.1 Plan and acquire assets

10941 10.1.1 Develop property strategy and long term vision

10955 10.1.1.1 Confirm alignment of property requirements with business


strategy

10956 10.1.1.2 Appraise the external environment

10957 10.1.1.3 Determine build or buy decision

10943 10.1.2 Plan facility

10958 10.1.2.1 Design facility

10959 10.1.2.2 Analyze budget

10960 10.1.2.3 Select property

10961 10.1.2.4 Negotiate terms for facility

10962 10.1.2.5 Manage construction or modification to building

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ID ID Process element
10944 10.1.3 Provide workspace and facilities

10963 10.1.3.1 Acquire workspace and facilities

10964 10.1.3.2 Change fit/form/function of workspace and facilities

10949 10.1.4 Manage facilities operations

10965 10.1.4.1 Relocate people

10966 10.1.4.2 Relocate material and tools

19208 10.2 Design and construct productive assets

19209 10.2.1 Manage capital program for productive assets

19210 10.2.1.1 Define capital investment plan

19211 10.2.1.2 Monitor capital program

19212 10.2.1.3 Secure construction financing

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
20139 10.2.2 Design and plan asset construction

19220 10.2.2.1 Develop construction strategy

11276 10.2.2.2 Perform construction performance management

19221 10.2.2.3 Obtain construction permissions

19222 10.2.2.4 Design assets

19223 10.2.2.5 Plan construction resources

19229 10.2.3 Schedule and perform construction work

19230 10.2.3.1 Schedule construction work

19231 10.2.3.2 Obtain resources

19232 10.2.3.3 Construct new assets

19233 10.2.3.4 Augment existing assets

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ID ID Process element
19234 10.2.3.5 Renew/Replace assets

19224 10.2.4 Manage asset construction

19225 10.2.4.1 Monitor work performance

19226 10.2.4.2 Undertake construction quality control

19227 10.2.4.3 Create work and asset records

19228 10.2.4.4 Manage safety, security, and access to sites

19238 10.3 Maintain productive assets

19239 10.3.1 Plan asset maintenance

19240 10.3.1.1 Develop maintenance strategies

10967 10.3.1.2 Analyze assets and predict maintenance requirements

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ID ID Process element
19241 10.3.1.3 Specify maintenance policies

10968 10.3.1.4 Integrate preventive maintenance into operations schedule

19242 10.3.1.5 Identify work management tasks & priorities

19243 10.3.1.6 Conduct resource planning

19244 10.3.1.7 Create work plans


19245 10.3.2 Manage asset maintenance

19246 10.3.2.1 Schedule maintenance work

19247 10.3.2.2 Obtain required resources

19248 10.3.2.3 Undertake quality control

19249 10.3.2.4 Update work and asset records

19250 10.3.2.5 Manage maintenance work safety

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19251 10.3.2.6 Define maintenance performance targets

19252 10.3.2.7 Monitor maintenance performance against targets/contracts

19253 10.3.3 Perform asset maintenance

10947 10.3.3.1 Perform preventative asset maintenance

19254 10.3.3.2 Perform routine asset maintenance

19255 10.3.3.3 Perform corrective asset maintenance and repairs

19256 10.3.3.4 Identify unplanned maintenance requirements

19257 10.3.3.5 Perform unplanned maintenance and repairs

10940 10.4 Dispose of assets


10952 10.4.1 Develop exit strategy
19258 10.4.2 Decommission productive assets

10953 10.4.3 Perform sale or trade

10954 10.4.4 Perform abandonment

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ID ID Process element
16970 10.4.5 Perform waste and hazardous goods management

16437 11.0 Manage Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Remediation, and


Resiliency
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk

16439 11.1.1 Establish the enterprise risk framework and policies

16440 11.1.1.1 Determine risk tolerance for organization

16441 11.1.1.2 Develop and maintain enterprise risk policies and procedures

16442 11.1.1.3 Identify and implement enterprise risk management tools

16443 11.1.1.4 Coordinate the sharing of risk knowledge across the


organization

16444 11.1.1.5 Prepare and report enterprise risk to executive management


and board

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16445 11.1.2 Oversee and coordinate enterprise risk management
activities

16446 11.1.2.1 Identify enterprise level risks

16447 11.1.2.2 Assess risks to determine which to mitigate

16448 11.1.2.3 Develop risk mitigation and management strategy and


integrate with existing performance management processes

16449 11.1.2.4 Verify business unit and functional risk mitigation plans are
implemented

16450 11.1.2.5 Ensure risks and risk mitigation actions are monitored

16451 11.1.2.6 Report on enterprise risk activities

16452 11.1.2.7 Coordinate business unit and functional risk management


activities

16453 11.1.2.8 Ensure that each business unit/function follows the


enterprise risk management process
16454 11.1.2.9 Ensure that each business unit/function follows the
enterprise risk reporting process
17462 11.1.3 Manage business unit and function risk

16456 11.1.3.1 Identify risks

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16457 11.1.3.2 Assess risks using enterprise risk framework policies and
procedures

16458 11.1.3.3 Develop mitigation plans for risks

18129 11.1.3.3.1 Assess adequacy of insurance coverage

16459 11.1.3.4 Implement mitigation plans for risks

16460 11.1.3.5 Monitor risks

16461 11.1.3.6 Analyze risk activities and update plans

16462 11.1.3.7 Report on risk activities

17467 11.2 Manage compliance

17468 11.2.1 Establish compliance framework and policies

17469 11.2.1.1 Develop enterprise compliance policies and procedures

17470 11.2.1.2 Implement enterprise compliance activities

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
14133 11.2.1.3 Manage internal audits

14137 11.2.1.4 Maintain controls-related technologies and tools

16463 11.2.2 Manage regulatory compliance

16464 11.2.2.1 Develop regulatory compliance procedures

16465 11.2.2.2 Identify applicable regulatory requirements

16466 11.2.2.3 Monitor the regulatory environment for changing or emerging


regulations

16467 11.2.2.4 Assess current compliance position and identify weaknesses


or shortfalls therein
16468 11.2.2.5 Implement missing or stronger regulatory compliance
controls and policies

16469 11.2.2.6 Monitor and test regulatory compliance position and existing
controls

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
19595 11.2.2.7 Compile and communicate compliance scorecard(s)

19596 11.2.2.8 Compile and communicate internal and regulatory compliance


reports

16470 11.2.2.9 Maintain relationships with regulators as appropriate

11185 11.3 Manage remediation efforts

11201 11.3.1 Create remediation plans

11202 11.3.2 Contact and confer with experts

11203 11.3.3 Identify/dedicate resources

11204 11.3.4 Investigate legal aspects

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ID ID Process element
11205 11.3.5 Investigate damage cause

11206 11.3.6 Amend or create policy

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency

11221 11.4.1 Develop the business resilience strategy

11222 11.4.2 Perform continuous business operations planning


11223 11.4.3 Test continuous business operations

11224 11.4.4 Maintain continuous business operations

16471 11.4.5 Share knowledge of specific risks across other parts of the
organization

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships

11010 12.1 Build investor relationships

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11035 12.1.1 Plan, build, and manage lender relations

11036 12.1.2 Plan, build, and manage analyst relations

11037 12.1.3 Communicate with shareholders

11011 12.2 Manage government and industry relationships

11038 12.2.1 Manage government relations

12869 12.2.1.1 Assess relationships

12870 12.2.1.2 Appoint responsible executives

12871 12.2.1.3 Monitor relationships


12872 12.2.1.4 Receive input from internal advisors

12873 12.2.1.5 Receive input from external advisors

12874 12.2.1.6 Liaise with authorities


11039 12.2.2 Manage relations with quasi-government bodies

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
12875 12.2.2.1 Establish relationships with agencies

12876 12.2.2.2 Respond to audit inquiries


12877 12.2.2.3 Maintain documentation of contacts

12878 12.2.2.4 Plan and manage meetings

11040 12.2.3 Manage relations with trade or industry groups

12879 12.2.3.1 Evaluate the requirements for strategic relationships

12880 12.2.3.2 Monitor the success of the partnerships

12881 12.2.3.3 Extend or change the relationships

11041 12.2.4 Manage lobby activities


11012 12.3 Manage relations with board of directors

11042 12.3.1 Report financial results

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ID ID Process element
11043 12.3.2 Report audit findings

11013 12.4 Manage legal and ethical issues

11044 12.4.1 Create ethics policies

11045 12.4.2 Manage corporate governance policies

11046 12.4.3 Develop and perform preventive law programs

11047 12.4.4 Ensure compliance

11053 12.4.4.1 Plan and initiate compliance program

11054 12.4.4.2 Execute compliance program

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11048 12.4.5 Manage outside counsel

11056 12.4.5.1 Assess problem and determine work requirements

11057 12.4.5.2 Engage/Retain outside counsel if necessary

11058 12.4.5.3 Receive strategy/budget

11059 12.4.5.4 Receive work product and manage/monitor case and work
performed

11060 12.4.5.5 Process payment for legal services

11061 12.4.5.6 Track legal activity/performance

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ID ID Process element
11049 12.4.6 Protect intellectual property

11062 12.4.6.1 Manage copyrights, patents, and trademarks

11063 12.4.6.2 Maintain intellectual property rights and restrictions

11064 12.4.6.3 Administer licensing terms

11065 12.4.6.4 Administer options

11050 12.4.7 Resolve disputes and litigations


11051 12.4.8 Provide legal advice/counseling

11052 12.4.9 Negotiate and document agreements/contracts

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ID ID Process element
11014 12.5 Manage public relations program

11066 12.5.1 Manage community relations

11067 12.5.2 Manage media relations

11068 12.5.3 Promote political stability

11069 12.5.4 Create press releases

11070 12.5.5 Issue press releases

10013 13.0 Develop and Manage Business Capabilities

16378 13.1 Manage business processes

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16379 13.1.1 Establish and maintain process management governance

16380 13.1.1.1 Define and manage governance approach

16381 13.1.1.2 Establish and maintain process tools and templates

16382 13.1.1.3 Assign and support process ownership

16383 13.1.1.4 Perform process governance activities

16384 13.1.2 Define and manage process frameworks

16385 13.1.2.1 Establish and maintain process framework

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16386 13.1.2.2 Identify cross-functional processes

16387 13.1.3 Define processes

16388 13.1.3.1 Scope processes

16389 13.1.3.2 Analyze processes

20140 13.1.3.2.1 Identify published best practices

16390 13.1.3.3 Model and document processes

16391 13.1.3.4 Publish processes

16392 13.1.4 Manage process performance

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16393 13.1.4.1 Provide process training

16394 13.1.4.2 Support process execution

16395 13.1.4.3 Measure and report process performance

20141 13.1.4.3.1 Identify additional metrics as required

16396 13.1.5 Improve processes

16397 13.1.5.1 Identify and select improvement opportunities

16398 13.1.5.2 Manage improvement projects

16399 13.1.5.3 Perform continuous improvement activities


16400 13.2 Manage portfolio, program, and project

16401 13.2.1 Manage portfolio

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
16402 13.2.1.1 Establish portfolio strategy

16403 13.2.1.2 Define portfolio governance

16404 13.2.1.3 Monitor and control portfolio

16405 13.2.2 Manage programs

16406 13.2.2.1 Establish program structure and approach

16407 13.2.2.2 Manage program stakeholders and partners

16408 13.2.2.3 Manage program execution

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ID ID Process element
16409 13.2.2.4 Review and report program performance

16410 13.2.3 Manage projects

16411 13.2.3.1 Establish project scope

11117 13.2.3.1.1 Identify project requirements and objectives

16412 13.2.3.1.2 Identify project resource requirements

11118 13.2.3.1.3 Assess culture and readiness for project management


approach

11120 13.2.3.1.4 Create business case and obtain funding

11121 13.2.3.1.5 Develop project measures and indicators

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ID ID Process element
11119 13.2.3.2 Identify appropriate project management methodologies

16413 13.2.3.3 Develop project plans

11123 13.2.3.3.1 Define roles and resources


20142 13.2.3.3.2 Acquire/secure project resources

11124 13.2.3.3.3 Identify specific IT requirements

11125 13.2.3.3.4 Create training and communication plans

11127 13.2.3.3.5 Design recognition and reward approaches

11128 13.2.3.3.6 Design and plan launch of project

11129 13.2.3.3.7 Deploy the project

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ID ID Process element
16414 13.2.3.4 Execute projects

11131 13.2.3.4.1 Evaluate impact of project management (strategy and


projects) on measures and outcomes

16415 13.2.3.4.2 Report the status of project

16416 13.2.3.4.3 Manage project scope

11132 13.2.3.4.4 Promote and sustain activity and involvement

11133 13.2.3.4.5 Realign and refresh project management strategy and


approaches

16417 13.2.3.5 Review and report project performance

16418 13.2.3.6 Close projects

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
17471 13.3 Manage enterprise quality

17472 13.3.1 Establish quality requirements

17473 13.3.1.1 Define critical-to-quality characteristics

17474 13.3.1.2 Define preventive quality activities

17475 13.3.1.3 Develop quality controls

17476 13.3.1.3.1 Define process steps for controls (or integration points)

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
17477 13.3.1.3.2 Define sampling plan

17478 13.3.1.3.3 Identify measurement methods

17479 13.3.1.3.4 Define required competencies

17480 13.3.1.4 Prove capability to assess compliance with requirements

17481 13.3.1.5 Finalize quality plan

17482 13.3.2 Evaluate performance to requirements

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
17483 13.3.2.1 Test against quality plan

17484 13.3.2.1.1 Conduct test and collect data

17485 13.3.2.1.2 Record result(s)

17486 13.3.2.1.3 Determine disposition of result(s)

17487 13.3.2.2 Assess results of tests

17488 13.3.2.2.1 Assess sample significance

17489 13.3.2.2.2 Summarize result(s)

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
17490 13.3.2.2.3 Recommend actions

17491 13.3.2.2.4 Decide next steps

17492 13.3.3 Manage non-conformance

17493 13.3.3.1 Assess potential impact

17494 13.3.3.2 Determine immediate action(s)

17495 13.3.3.3 Identify root cause(s)

17496 13.3.3.4 Take corrective or preventative action

17497 13.3.3.5 Close non-conformance

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
17498 13.3.4 Implement and maintain the enterprise quality management
system (EQMS)

17499 13.3.4.1 Define the quality strategy

17500 13.3.4.2 Plan and deploy the EQMS scope, targets, and goals

17501 13.3.4.3 Identify core EQMS processes, controls, and metrics

17502 13.3.4.4 Develop and document EQMS policies, procedures, standards,


and measures
17503 13.3.4.5 Assess the EQMS performance

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ID ID Process element
17504 13.3.4.6 Create environment and capability for EQMS improvement(s)

17505 13.3.4.6.1 Reward quality excellence

17506 13.3.4.6.2 Create and maintain quality partnerships

17507 13.3.4.6.3 Maintain talent capabilities and competencies

17508 13.3.4.6.4 Incorporate EQMS messaging into communication channels

17509 13.3.4.6.5 Assure independent EQMS management access to


appropriate authority in the organization

17510 13.3.4.6.6 Transfer proven EQMS methods

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11074 13.4 Manage change

11134 13.4.1 Plan for change

11138 13.4.1.1 Select process improvement methodology

11140 13.4.1.2 Determine stakeholders

11139 13.4.1.3 Assess readiness for change

11141 13.4.1.4 Identify change champion(s)

11142 13.4.1.5 Form design team

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11143 13.4.1.6 Define scope

11144 13.4.1.7 Understand current state

11145 13.4.1.8 Define future state

11146 13.4.1.9 Conduct organizational risk analysis

11147 13.4.1.10 Assess cultural issues

20143 13.4.1.11 Identify impacted groups

20144 13.4.1.12 Determine degree/extent of impact

11148 13.4.1.13 Establish accountability for change management

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Process
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ID ID Process element
11149 13.4.1.14 Identify barriers to change

11150 13.4.1.15 Determine change enablers

11151 13.4.1.16 Identify resources and develop measures

11135 13.4.2 Design the change

11152 13.4.2.1 Assess connection to other initiatives

11153 13.4.2.2 Develop change management plans

11154 13.4.2.3 Develop training plan

11155 13.4.2.4 Develop communication plan

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ID ID Process element
20145 13.4.2.5 Assign change champion(s)

11156 13.4.2.6 Develop rewards/incentives plan

11157 13.4.2.7 Establish change adoption metrics

11158 13.4.2.8 Establish/Clarify new roles

11159 13.4.2.9 Identify budget/roles

11136 13.4.3 Implement change

11160 13.4.3.1 Create commitment for improvement/change

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11161 13.4.3.2 Reengineer business processes and systems

11162 13.4.3.3 Support transition to new roles or exit strategies for


incumbents

11163 13.4.3.4 Monitor change

20146 13.4.3.5 Report on change

11137 13.4.4 Sustain improvement

11164 13.4.4.1 Monitor improved process performance

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ID ID Process element
11165 13.4.4.2 Capture and reuse lessons learned from change process

11166 13.4.4.3 Take corrective action as necessary

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge


management (KM) capability

11095 13.5.1 Develop KM strategy

11100 13.5.1.1 Develop governance model with roles and accountability

11102 13.5.1.2 Define roles and accountability of core group versus


operating units

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ID ID Process element
11103 13.5.1.3 Develop funding models

11104 13.5.1.4 Identify links to key initiatives

11105 13.5.1.5 Develop core KM methodologies

11106 13.5.1.6 Assess IT needs and engage IT function

11107 13.5.1.7 Develop training and communication plans

11108 13.5.1.8 Develop change management approaches

11109 13.5.1.9 Develop strategic measures and indicators

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities

11110 13.5.2.1 Assess maturity of existing KM initiatives

11111 13.5.2.2 Evaluate existing KM approaches

11112 13.5.2.3 Identify gaps and needs

20965 13.5.3 Design and implement KM capabilities

11114 13.5.3.1 Develop new KM approaches

20966 13.5.3.2 Design resource model for KM approaches

11115 13.5.3.3 Implement new KM approaches

20967 13.5.3.4 Leverage and enhance IT for KM approaches

20968 13.5.3.5 Develop measures

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ID ID Process element
20969 13.5.4 Evolve and sustain KM capabilities

11113 13.5.4.1 Enhance/Modify existing KM approaches

20970 13.5.4.2  Sustain awareness and engagement

20971 13.5.4.3 Expand KM infrastructure to meet demand

16436 13.6 Measure and benchmark

11071 13.6.1 Create and manage organizational performance strategy

11075 13.6.1.1 Create enterprise measurement systems model

11076 13.6.1.2 Measure process efficiency

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ID ID Process element
11077 13.6.1.3 Measure cost effectiveness

11078 13.6.1.4 Measure staff productivity

11079 13.6.1.5 Measure cycle time

11072 13.6.2 Benchmark performance

11083 13.6.2.1 Conduct performance assessments

11084 13.6.2.2 Develop benchmarking capabilities

11085 13.6.2.3 Conduct internal process and external competitive


benchmarking

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11087 13.6.2.4 Conduct gap analysis

11088 13.6.2.5 Establish need for change

20147 13.6.3 Evaluate process performance

10270 13.6.3.1 Establish appropriate performance indicators (metrics)

10271 13.6.3.2 Establish monitoring frequency

20148 13.6.3.3 Collect data

10272 13.6.3.4 Calculate performance measures

10273 13.6.3.5 Identify performance trends

10274 13.6.3.6 Analyze performance against benchmark data

10275 13.6.3.7 Prepare reports

10276 13.6.3.8 Develop performance improvement plan

11179 13.7 Manage environmental health and safety (EHS)

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11180 13.7.1 Determine environmental health and safety impacts

11186 13.7.1.1 Evaluate environmental impact of products, services, and


operations

11187 13.7.1.2 Conduct health and safety and environmental audits

11181 13.7.2 Develop and execute functional EHS program

11188 13.7.2.1 Identify regulatory and stakeholder requirements

11189 13.7.2.2 Assess future risks and opportunities

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ID ID Process element
11190 13.7.2.3 Create EHS policy

11191 13.7.2.4 Record and manage EHS events

11182 13.7.3 Train and educate functional employees

11192 13.7.3.1 Communicate EHS issues to stakeholders and provide support

11183 13.7.4 Monitor and manage functional EHS management program

11193 13.7.4.1 Manage EHS costs and benefits

11194 13.7.4.2 Measure and report EHS performance

11196 13.7.4.3 Implement emergency response program

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element
11197 13.7.4.4 Implement pollution prevention program

11195 13.7.4.5 Provide employees with EHS support

20959 13.8 Develop, Manage, and Deliver Analytics

20960 13.8.1 Develop and manage hypotheses

20961 13.8.2 Collect data

20962 13.8.3 Analyze data

20963 13.8.4 Report on data

20964 13.8.5 Identify remedial actions

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Definition
This is the root of the PCF hierarchy
Establishing a direction and vision for an organization. This involves
defining the business concept and long-term vision, as well as
developing the business strategy and managing strategic initiatives.
Processes in this category focus on creating a vision, a mission, and
strategic objectives, and culminate in creating measures to ensure
that the organization is moving in the desired direction.

Creating a conceptual framework of the organization's business


activity and strategic vision with long-term applicability. Scout the
organization's internal capabilities, as well as the customer's needs
and desires, to identify a fit that can be used to advance a conceptual
structure of the organization's business activity. Conduct analysis in
light of relevant externalities and large-scale shifts in the market
landscape.

Assessing all forces, entities, and systems that are external to an


organization but can affect its operation. Analyze far-reaching
currents in the macroeconomic situation, assess the competition,
evaluate technological changes, and identify societal as well as
ecological issues of concern. Create a big-picture understanding of
externalities, with sufficient depth across individual aspects.

Identifying your competitors, their service and/or product. Evaluating


competitors strategies to determine their strengths and weaknesses
relative to those of your own product or service.
Assessing the competitive forces in the marketplace that could
potentially affect the organization. Analyze various aspects of
business competition including competing firms. Aggregate
competitive intelligence, create benchmarks to juxtapose processes
and performance metrics, and inject crucial information about the
competition into management models to synthesize insights.

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Determining large-scale macroeconomic shifts and trends, with
medium to long-term relevance for the organization. Vet the
immediate and the larger economic ecosystem to identify broad-
based movements that affect the organization. In the immediate
vicinity, for example, examine the stock price of key
vendors/suppliers in the organizational value-chain. In the larger
economic ecosystem, analyze according to geographical distribution
where factors such as interest rates, taxation structures, oil prices,
and unemployment rates are explored.

Identifying areas of concern pertaining to public policy and


regulation, established by sovereign or multinational authorities.
Examine various regions and geopolitical formations to identify those
political and regulatory issues-present or developing-that can
potentially affect the organization. Plan for an iterative process,
partitioned across regional and geopolitical entities that have a direct
bearing on the organization's activities. Assess changes in
environmental compliance, product standards, trade barriers, etc.

Assessing developments in technologies presently being used by the


business, new technologies that have a potential for the business,
and any disruptive innovations. Conduct a survey of advancement in
technologies that are already deployed with inputs from the
personnel closely working with them, tracking utility and feasibility
for deployment. Arrange for mid- to senior-level management
personnel who explore contingent uses to assess new and disruptive
technologies. Follow up with desk research, involving physical
scoping and viability assessment.

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Definition
Analyzing statistical data relating to the size, distribution, and
composition of relevant populations, as well as their characteristics.
Perform quantitative analysis over raw data-sets gathered from well-
founded sources such as government census or large, private
databases. Consider employing primary research in collecting
required statistics. Use comprehensive studies (reports, briefs, and
articles) to assist with the analysis, in place of raw data.

Distinguishing changes in societal makeup, as well as the cultural


composite. Isolate shifts in the societal composition and distribution,
as well as the value systems and attributes that bind the organization
together. Analyze well-regarded publications--and gather the
perspective of public intellectuals and opinion leaders--on relevant
issues.

Identifying changes in ecological ecosystems that can be directly or


indirectly detrimental to the organization. Analyze ecological factors
within the immediate ecosystem for near to middle-term impact.
Analyze the ecology, at large, to get a sense of long-term shifts and
concerns. Gather analyses from research publications. Speak to
subject matter experts. Engage with advocacy groups, lawyers,
journalists, and the active populations.

Establishing measures and procedures for identifying various


intellectual property threats and concerns.
Establishing and defining measures and methods for valuation and
acquisitions of IP. Defining the value of intellectual property for
buying and licensing of IP rights.
Examining the market to identify customer required solutions. Assess
the relevant market(s) to determine the products/services that are
needed or wanted by customers. Carry out quantitative and
qualitative analyses to capture and investigate products/services.
Employ creative techniques that allow for a closer appreciation of the
customer, and design relevant solutions.

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Definition
Investigating key market features and customer characteristics, using
qualitative and quantitative measures to capture relevant aspects.
Distill key ingredients that allow the organization to Capture
customer needs and wants [19946], and Assess customer needs and
wants [19947]. Conduct standardized appraisals by defining selection
parameters and setting quotas.

Identifying and collecting customers' wants and needs of a product


and/or services from a marketing perspective. Identify which
consumer needs are important and whether needs are being met by
current products/services.
Creating customer profiles to get a picture of customers and their
needs. Identify particular groups of people/organizations that benefit
from your product/services and then selling to them.
Undertaking a review of the organization's in-house skills and
resources in order to create a big-picture understanding of internal
capacities. Assess the organization's capabilities in order to advance
the advantageous and weed out the detrimental aspects. Identify
synergic associations within the backdrop of the forces and players
active in the market, and take into account all externalities.

Identifying and examining key attributes that differentiate the


organization in the market and those that underscore the core of its
operations. Consider how the organization functions. Reflect over
tangible and intangible aspects in order to spot critical correlations
and the interplay between these attributes. Have senior executives
conduct the analysis, with input from management and operational
personnel.

Identify key elements of operations and measure effectiveness of


these elements within internal operations.

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Definition
Establishing baselines that provide standards for assessing
performance levels and allow for a relational benchmarking of current
processes. Undertake a survey of archival performance records,
conducted in conjunction by the management and the operations
personnel. Take into account the organization's internal objectives,
particularly for process improvement and enhancement. Understand
industry best practices.

Analyzing the capabilities of technology and process automation


systems deployed within the organization in order to direct future
associated processes. Conduct a broad-based survey to examine
various aspects associated with such systems and technologies, with
the objective of identifying key facets that are of interest. Investigate
the intended purpose, purpose served, utility, longevity, remaining
service-life, repair or service requirements, etc.

Appraising the financial state of the organization so that


management can create resource allocation strategies. Scrutinize the
organization's financials--including balance sheets, statements of
income, cash-flows, equity holdings, and liquidity--with the objective
of understanding the organization's financial health and capacities.
(This analysis directly feeds into Conduct organizational restructuring
opportunities [16792] and Define a business concept and long-term
vision [17040].)

Determining a strategically significant aggregate of competence and


capacities that differentiates the organization in the market. Identify
distinguishing attributes including unique skills and resources and its
brand and services in the marketplace. Have senior executives and
management personnel assess competencies in order to further
develop these capabilities into distinct commercial value
propositions.

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Definition
Establishing the organization's long-term vision as a strategic
positioning and engagement of stakeholders. Institute the vision by
creating strategic orientations of all stakeholders. Understand the
strategy development frameworks in this context.
Developing goals to define organizations vision. Define and document
ideas, direction, and activities which enable the organization to reach
these goals.
Orienting those entities, associated with the organization that have a
direct bearing on its operations and output, in a way that advances
its strategic vision. Map all stakeholders in strategic configurations,
within the architectural layout of the marketplace, and position the
organization relative to them. (This exercise is undertaken by senior
strategy personnel, drawing upon the process Define a business
concept and long-term vision [17040].)

Developing and executing communication strategies to convey an


alignment plan of all organizational stakeholders, which helps the
organization realize its vision. Create custom communication
strategies and delivery channels with the objective of orienting
stakeholders according to the configuration maps created in the
process Align stakeholders around a strategic vision [10035]. Have
senior strategy personnel closely collaborate with the
communications/marketing team.

Examining the scope and contingencies for restructuring based on


market situation and internal realities. Map the market forces over
which any and all probabilities can be probed for utility and viability.
Once the restructuring options have been analyzed and the due-
diligence performed, execute the deal. Consider seeking professional
services for assistance in formalizing these opportunities.

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Definition
Identifying opportunities for restructuring the organization, through
an analysis of internal viability and external contingency. Conduct a
broad-based survey of the market landscape, taking the large-scale
trends and movements into account, to determine the necessity and
possibility of restructuring the organization. Review the
organization's internal capacities, the readiness of its process
frameworks, the robustness of its financials, the capableness of its
systems, the resourcefulness of its personnel, etc. for assimilating an
extensive overhaul.

Auditing the status quo of the probabilities, before formalizing any


restructuring of the organization with another entity. Systematically
investigate all entities discerned to be of interest in Identify
restructuring opportunities [16793], to verify all tangible and
substantial facts. Consider engaging specialist professional services
including legal, accounting, and consulting help.

Examining various options shortlisted for assimilating new entities


into the organization or dissociating from it. Undertake a piecemeal
and comprehensive consideration of each option identified for
acquisition, merger, de-merger, and divestment. Consider intangible
and non-material aspects of the entities involved and synergic
aspects. Consider the assistance of specialist professional services.

Appraising entities identified as being suitable for acquisition, taking


into account the restructuring opportunities in the internal and
external context. Verify the appropriateness and viability of the short-
listed options. Ensure these entities pertain to the state-of-affairs in
the market, as well as fit with the resources and capabilities of the
organization.

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Definition
Appraising entities identified as being suitable for a merger, taking
stock of the restructuring opportunities within the firm and the
market. Verify the appropriateness and viability of such options.
Assess these entities to ensure their pertinence to the contextual
state-of-affairs in the market, as well as a fit with the resources and
capabilities of the organization itself. (This process can be carried
out, in its entirety, by qualified in-house personnel or may be
designated to specialist professional services providers.)

Evaluating departments and subsidiaries within the organization,


and/or previously merged entities, to assess the appropriateness of a
de-merger, taking account of the fit between these entities as well as
any relevant externalities. Examine the pertinence and soundness of
a formalized dissociation.

Evaluating departments and/or subsidiaries within the organization to


assess the appropriateness of a divestment, taking account of all
market externalities. Examine any internal entities that have been
identified to be suitable for dismemberment from the organization.
Ensure the pertinence and soundness of such a move.

Developing an organization's mission statement, strategy, and


business design. Create a concise statement that clearly articulates
the mission of the organization, outlining practicable targets to
Establish a strategic vision [10020]. Delineate strategic options by
matching these alternatives with the organization's internal
capabilities. Create an organizational design, and identify goals by
developing strategies at the functional and process levels.

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Definition
Establishing an overarching, compact statement that concisely
underscores the mission of the organization. Define and
communicate a clear and succinct mission statement, which
encapsulates how the organization aims to proceed in order to
Establish a strategic vision [10020]. Solicit critical inputs from senior
management and strategy executives, and collaborate with
marketing or personnel from allied functions.

Defining the status quo relating to the de facto core of what the
business is. Reflect over the fundamental essence of what the
business accomplishes and the manner in which it operates. Look
beyond the obvious solution capabilities to delineate capacities that
form the basis of the business engine. Involve senior executives and
management personnel and possibly professional services providers.

Outlining actionable objectives that effectively set a course to fulfill


the organization's vision. In this fundamental activity, articulate
certain goals or targets in broad but practicable terms to reach long-
term objectives.
Developing and executing a communication strategy to convey the
mission statement. Create a universal communication strategy and
appropriate delivery channels, with the objective of leveraging the
latter to execute the former. Convey the inherent message of the
mission to all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the
public. Ensure collaboration between senior strategy personnel and
the communications/marketing team.

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Definition
Assessing sets of strategic decisions designed to drive the
organization's long-term objectives. Identify various strategies
concerning core functional areas. Appraise strategic options in light
of auxiliary decision frameworks that ensure smooth functioning, the
advancement of functional efficiencies, and vitality. Involve senior
management executives, especially strategy and/or business unit
personnel, with need-based consultative assistance from professional
services providers.

Defining the various options available to achieve the goals


highlighted in the mission statement. Delineate (in accordance with a
predefined criteria) the various permutations of strategic decisions
that would help the organization achieve the objectives outlined in
Develop overall mission statement [10037]. Involve senior
management and key strategy personnel, with timely help from
professional services providers.

Supporting the design, manufacture and distribution of product and


services through the extended enterprise model. This is concerned
with the strategic decisions on make vs buy, in house or out sourced.
Senior Executives map out how they want to run their business.
Make strategic choices as to whether to buy in components / sub-
assemblies, run their own distribution fleet or contract out, own their
dealerships or franchise out, etc. Strategize with partnerships.
Collaborate design consideration at strategy level for automotive and
procurement act within the Target Operating Model set at strategy
level.

Scoping and probing to study the impact of strategic options for


fulfilling the organization's objectives. Estimate a measure of the
impact effectuated by each set of strategic decisions, which comprise
Define strategic options [10047]. Closely examine the consequences
of each option.

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Definition
Determine impacts of elements such as staffing, skills, training, new
markets, technology, or policies within operating model which needs
change.
Determining key factors for technology ROI, benefits, architecture,
etc.
Defining a long term plan of action and roadmap to achieve business
to business objectives and goals.
Defining objectives related to business and delivery models to
productize service.
Defining a long term plan of action and roadmap to achieve business
to consumer objectives and goals.
Defining direction and plan objectives for partnering with other
companies to deliver product/services. Focus on creating a vision and
strategic objectives, and culminate in creating measures for strategic
alliance or partnership.
Defining a strategy for corporate development. Include providing a
framework for evaluating merger and acquisition candidates; and
planning for a value creation through merging/demerging with a
company, acquiring a company, or exiting from an already
merged/acquired company.

Developing a plan and vision to encourage advancements in


technology or services. Create a roadmap for changing or innovating
the business model to make business operations more competitive.
Set up new R&D services for changing or bringing new value
propositions, services, production processes, and invention of
technology not previously used by competitors etc.

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Definition
Formulating strategic options that create opportunities for the
sustenance and prosperity of the business in the long run. Go beyond
business longevity to consider alternate strategies that allow the
organization's preservation of vitality over time. Earmark resources
and target processes, the former of which are dedicated to the
absorption of sustainable practices in the latter.

Developing a plan to deploy support services and support functions


throughout the organization globally. Arrange the organization's
functional support areas to create efficiencies of scale in the delivery
of support services, globally.
Charting a plan to leverage internal services and support functions
throughout the organization. Delineate a framework of parameters
and criteria to selectively filter service areas for inclusion among the
organization's common resources. Arrange the organization's
functional areas to create efficiencies of scale in the delivery of
internal services.

Developing strategies for the optimization of processes and the


improvement of functional areas in order to improve the bottom line.
Create a road map of decision choices that would allow the
organization to continuously enhance process efficiencies and
advance performance standards.

Creating a framework for disruptive change. Change includes


practices for growth strategies, new product categories, services or
business models. Changes generate significant new value for
consumers, customers, and the corporation. It also seeks to leverage
breakthrough disruptive innovation .

Embracing a strategy for the achievement of business goals over the


distant future. Espouse one of the strategic options for realizing its
mission over the long term. Enlist senior management executives,
comprising strategy and/or business unit personnel.

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Aligning the approach and method of individual units, departments,
systems, and operations within the organization, in accordance with
the larger strategic course adopted. Employ the organization's
strategic path to guide the functions, divisions, and operations.
Calibrate the plan and method of each functional area, as well as the
processes therein, to Select the long-term business strategy [10039].

Formulating a design for the organization's resources that allow it to


meet its objectives. Develop a new framework for molding the
organization's various processes into a coherent and seamless whole.
Evaluating the structural makeup of the organization, including
pertinent features of and associated synergies among constituent
elements. Examine the organization's architectural framework,
paying close attention to the individual elements, the relations
among them, and the conjoint and co-acting forces therein. Analyze
functions and processes, as well as work-related positions. Scrutinize
various relevant characteristics associated with each of them,
depending upon the scale, scope, and type of organization.

Appraising job-specific roles within the organizational chart and their


hierarchical architecture. Analyze a map of work-related roles within
the organizational structure. Examine the value added by the
positions associated with jobs to be performed and how they stack up
within the organization's operations.

Examining the constituent exercises and undertakings within a work-


related position for the purpose of effective delegation. Deconstruct
job-specific roles into activities and visualize the relations among
them, with the objective of assigning responsibilities to the
appropriate personnel.

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Organizing workshop sessions to adopt organizational redesign.
Communicate the organizational structure and mapping of
responsibilities against job roles in order to facilitate an effective
understanding among personnel. Use a collaborative process that
may include participative workshop sessions.

Fleshing out the connections and dependencies among the various


units of the organization. Delineate the relationship among business
units or process frameworks within the organization, in terms of
activities, synergies, and shared resources and responsibilities.
Formalize relationships among business units so that any mutual
coherence is clearly understood and can be attended to.

Creating an understanding of the fit between job roles and


organizational processes in order to properly place personnel.
Deconstruct key processes into constituent activities, and examine
job-related roles. Take cues from Develop role activity diagrams to
assess hand-off activity [10051]. Map appropriate positions against
these important processes, which in turn expedite the deployment of
staff members.

Probing the repercussions of all practicable organizational design


options. Analyze the significance and impact of workable
organizational structure options. Closely examine the long-term
impact of these frameworks over the functioning of the organization.
Embracing and ratifying a new organizational structure. (Assume the
new framework to be the best fit through Assess the organizational
implications of feasible alternatives [10055].)

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Developing overall goals for the organization that help in
accomplishing its mission. Formulate organization-wide targets in the
near to middle term, which will accumulate and propel the
organization to realize its long-term objectives, as outlined in
Develop an overall mission statement [10037]. Enlist business unit
heads or equivalent personnel, in close collaboration with senior
management executives.

Creating and developing strategic objectives that establishes a


process to outline expected outcomes and guide employees' efforts.
Establishing baselines that provide standards for assessing
performance. Create metrics and KPI's for various
functions/processes/activities based on organizational goals.
Defining methodology and frequency of assessment for measuring
and monitoring performance of various functions/processes/activities
against standard set goals.
Charting a strategic course for business units in order to leverage
opportunities, sidestep hurdles, and create synergies among each
other. Create strategic road maps for the organization's units--in light
of their individual resources and requirements, as well as their
relationships with other business units--to achieve organizational
goals.

Assessing the performance of a business unit against set


organizational goals which are based on pre-defined metrics collected
through various business unit operations.
Determining the resources and skills of each business unit based on
knowledge and technical capacity. Enable business units to meet
customer needs and grow in a competitive marketplace.
Evaluating existing business unit strategy based on the company's
strategy and eliminate unwanted/unnecessary resources/elements
and re-consider necessary resources to meet the overall company's
strategy.

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Defining a roadmap to meet customer expectations while considering
how it will affect the business.
Measuring customer feedback in regard to product and services
effectiveness based on overall satisfaction. The data to be analyzed
is collected through surveys, customer responses, and feedbacks
based on the delivered products/services.
Creating methods to gauge customer experiences, expectations, and
suggestions. Review both liked and disliked areas of product/services
to be delivered. Evaluate touchpoints based on the nature of
product/service in the market e.g., billboards, web sites, direct mail,
service calls, etc.

Evaluating customer experiences, expectations, and suggestions in


both liked and disliked areas of the product or services. Analyze all
modes of communication, human and physical interactions, or
customers experience during the relationship lifecycle with your
organization. Evaluate the gaps/further development/alterations to
the existing product/service to attain better customer response.

Analyzing the core reason for the customer


experience/feedback/response about the product/service to take
considerable action for better customer experience.
Creating a design of how customers interact with the business by
analyzing data captured through various customer interaction and
customer involvement. These will be captured through various
channels such as customer satisfaction surveys, feedback forms,
product reviews, targeted studies, observational studies, or voice of
customer research.

Identifying a set of characteristics that define the demographic and


behavioral patterns of the customer. Further, use persona scoring to
design your marketing strategies around personas, and measure and
optimize your interactions with the contacts classified by a certain
persona.

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Creating a story of the customer's experience: from initial contact,
through the process of engagement and into a long-term relationship.
The goal is to teach organization about the customer.
Defining parameters to show aggregated, consistent, and holistic
representation of known data about customers. Define key
parameters which enable the tracking of customers and
communications across every channel.
Establishing a direction and vision on how the organization behaves
towards customers in a consistent, effective way. The key attributes
for customer experience vision consists of emotional connection,
commitments and expectations, compelling value proposition, and
ease of understanding the organization's behavior.

Creating a process to validate the sales process and the assumptions


that underpin the business model. Understand if the
products/services have a repeatable, scalable business model around
that product.
Aligning and defining a relevant, differentiated, and credible value
proposition for the brand. Align experience to ensure that the product
and service quality is consistent with brand promise and business
strategies.
Planning, development, and management of content-written or in
other media. Getting the right content to the right user at the right
time through strategic planning of content creation, delivery, and
governance.
Creating a roadmap for customer experience support with an overall
approach, process flow, and impact timeframe.
Determining the necessary skills and competencies required to
efficiently collect customer experiences through the support
structure.

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Identifying the affect of customer experience through customer
experience support structure on other functions of customer services
related to customer.
Defining a standard guideline to create and execute the capacities of
registering customer experiences in a timely manner. Create a
common understanding of what behaviors are required to implement
the strategy. Define what talent/skills your organization needs to
reach customer experience goals.

Conveying planned procedures and methods to both internal


departments and external stakeholders like customers, suppliers,
etc., in an effective manner based on organizational objective.
Managing strategic initiatives, from development through selection,
execution, and evaluation. Conduct and oversee strategic projects
supporting long-term objectives. Administer programs of strategic
significance by developing such initiatives, select the most
appropriate projects, and formulate measures to assess their impact.

Developing strategic projects that help fulfill long-term goals.


Develop time-bound projects that are discretionary in nature and lie
beyond the scope of the organization's routine operations.
Creating a statement of the organization's direction to guide decision
making around the allocation of resources. Provide a focus on the
organization's overarching goals to ensure coherent and considered
action. Strategic objectives are ranked by their importance in
achieving the strategic goals. All subsequent operational or tactical
planning and resource allocation is based on strategic priorities

Creating a statement of the organization's direction based on what is


considered "value" to the customer or business.
Developing a process for stakeholder dialog that is integrated into
the assessment of business strategies. Report on the evaluation of
the business objectives, strategies, subject, or past events.

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Examining projects of strategic significance that lie outside the
purview of the organization's routine operations. Closely analyze
strategic initiatives for their applicability and feasibility, given the
organization's vision.
Establishing a standard measure of value to determine the business
worth for each of the Identify strategic priorities [19975]. List the
effectiveness and utility for every important strategic element based
on the benefit it adds to the business.
Analyzing the value preposition; the value the customer gets from a
product/services for each of your Identify strategic priorities [19975].
Customer value is the satisfaction a consumer feels after making a
purchase for goods or services relative to what he/she must give up
to receive them.

Selecting relevant projects of strategic significance that create


opportunities for the organization to realize its long-term objectives,
on the basis of their suitability to the organization's constraints and
reality. Select from the process Evaluate strategic initiatives [10058],
based on their applicability and feasibility for the organization. Enlist
senior management, especially strategy personnel.

Listing the most effective procedures in the order of most important


to the least. Create measures or filter for determining which of many
"strategic initiatives" is most important to the least important.
Establishing procedures for communications within the organization
which creates the road map for successful understanding of strategic
initiatives for both business units and stakeholders (internal and
external).
Devising measures to examine strategic projects. Formulate
evaluation criteria to assess the strategic initiatives for the level of
impact.

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Determining key indicators or factors responsible for driving business
value. Key business value drivers comprise of operational, financial,
and sustainability drivers.
Establishing baseline measures that provide standards for assessing
performance of Identify business value drivers [19982].
Overseeing the progress of activities to ensure they are on-course
and on-schedule in meeting the objectives and performance targets
against Establish baselines for business value drivers [19983].
Successfully implement strategic initiatives. Execution of strategy is
also defined as the process of implementing logical set of connected
activities by an organization to make a strategy work.
Establishing how an organization creates, delivers and captures value
or makes profit. Identify the products or services that a business will
sell, its target market, anticipated expenses, and other core aspects
of its modus operandi. Revise the plan as required to reflect changing
circumstances.

Creating an economic model that describes the goals of an


organization and the business processes needed to achieve those
goals. This involves information gathering, securing necessary
approvals and authorizations, integrating with preexisting models,
including the general business concept [10002] and business
strategy [10015], and formally accepting the model as the basis for
organization's day-to-day operations.

Collecting all relevant materials needed to develop the business


model, so that it can adequately model its processes.
Obtaining required permissions, licenses and authorizations that
legitimize the business, help to mitigate associated risks and
safeguard the operations.
Ensuring coherence with pre-exsiting models to avoid contradictions
between models. Make sure that all models represent the same long-
term vision.

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Consenting to a particular business model and formally accepting it
to serve as the set of guiding principles in operating the company.
Revising and updating business models to reflect the changes in the
marketed services, product inventory, market behavior, available
resources or accrued expenses. Determine how and when to modify
the accepted business model in response to incoming feedback.
Determining the timeline, procedures and responsibilities for
reviewing the business model and for updating it to best serve the
organization.
Deciding the type of responses, reactions, sentiments and insights
that are crucial to be taken into consideration with business model
maintenance.
Evaluating the feedback regarding products, services, processes or
resources. Determine which judgments are critical and mandate
changes to the current business model to better deliver the desired
value
Modifying the business models that are presently in use in response
to incoming feedback or changing markets to achieve the enterprise
business goals.
Creating and implementing a strategy, responsibilities and control
mechanisms for managing business models that are timely, efficient
and cost-effective.
Detailing practices and procedures related to the concept of
developing and managing products and services. These are reflected
in the process groups Govern and manage product/service
development program [19696], Generate and define new
product/service ideas [19698], and Develop products and services
[10062].

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Supervising the complete product/service program from innovation
until its commercial success. Meeting the customer demand and
expectations. Conduct further development and innovation pertaining
to business goals.
Managing a portfolio of product/service offerings to take advantage of
shifts in the market expectations, all the while coordinating with the
overall business strategy. Revisit the product/service portfolio in light
of market opportunities, and overhaul it to capture value created by
these opportunities. Identify gaps between current offerings and the
market expectations to direct the organization's R&D activity. Create
new solutions, and revise or retire existing ones so that the
revamped portfolio aligns with Develop a business strategy [10015].

Assessing the capabilities and performance of existing


products/services, in light of market opportunities. Examine
performance of the existing line of products/services, including
measures of profitability, penetration, and value delivered. Identify
gaps between existing solutions' portfolio or their performance levels,
on the one hand, and the current market demand, available
technologies, and/or customer expectations, on the other. Consider
opportunities in the present market environment and any relation
with the performance. Consider input from professional services
providers.

Checking the alignment of product/service portfolio, and its individual


offerings, with the organization's overall strategy and planning for the
development of new or revised solutions. Conduct reality checks on
new product/service concepts prior to committing significant
investment to ensure that the revamped solutions' portfolio is in line
with the overall business strategy, aligns organizational processes for
their development, and creates a plan for assimilating these changes
in the organization's offerings. Enlist senior management executives.

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Selecting from among the potential new/revised solutions and
capitalizing on market opportunities so that they meet the cost and
quality prerequisites. Create an index of product/service concepts,
and arrange them in order of preference. Base prioritization on
adherence to Plan and develop cost and quality targets [10073], and
choose options that would comprise the revised solution portfolio.

Setting prerequisites for the cost of development and quality


standards for the new solutions' portfolio and/or its individual
offerings. Set targets for the budget and quality standards for the
revamped portfolio of solution offerings. Prepare a plan for the outlay
required for revising and adding new product/services. Identify
intended levels of quality for these, bearing in mind the existing
standards of solutions offered by the organization and its
competitors. Enlist senior management executives, particularly those
responsible for finance and budgeting, product/service design,
manufacturing/processing, delivery, and quality control.

Determining the individual and collective timeframe for realizing


new/revised solutions. Create a schedule that clearly demarcates the
timeframes designated for the development of every new solution
and/or revising each of the existing ones. Create a timetable by
setting deadlines for each step in overhauling the product/service
portfolio.
Developing a programmatic procedure for changing products/services
while paying heed to all stakeholders involved and the prerequisites
identified. Create a plan for changing the existing portfolio of solution
offerings. Develop a systematic program for the design, processing,
and delivery of the new product/service concepts. Construct project-
flow diagrams. Identify the stakeholders involved and personnel
responsible for each stage, as well as the necessary decisions.
Earmark the budgetary outlay, and conduct any strategic planning
required.

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Manage the introduction and withdrawal of products/services.
Administer associated changes, namely measuring the performance
of new solution offerings and the revision of master files in the
archives.
Developing a program and managing a perspective for new
product/service introduction and launch.
Launching revamped product/service portfolio in to the market.
Introduction in to the marketplace is done by deploying effective
channels for marketing, sales, delivery, and after-sales servicing.
Introduce new/revised solution offerings in a concerted effort.
Coordinate a cross-functional effort.

Removing nonconforming products and services. Withdraw those


products/services that do not conform to market realities and are not
positioned to take advantage of prevailing opportunities. Coordinate
with processing/delivery teams within the organization and key
stakeholders in the supply chain. Create mechanisms for continued
after-sales servicing, as well as deploy effective public relations
efforts in order to preserve the image and goodwill of the
organization through the process.

Attuning the performance measures of products/services to better


reflect the revamped portfolio of solution offerings. Revise the
parameters used to measure performance, apropos the
organization's product/service offerings. (Modify these standards in
consideration of the changes made to the portfolio by Introduce new
products/services [10077] and Retire outdated products/services
[10078].)

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Learning from either a test or a full production run within the
consumer market. Companies use this as an opportunity to both test
and react to new products, ideas, or innovations based on the initial
reaction of consumers on an individual level. Within this process,
analytics are used to determine the relative success of a new product
offering. Within this process, companies will launch key analytics to
test a products acceptance. They will also review market
performance and compare to similar products and against the
business case or the financial plan. Companies can also measure the
effectiveness of their supply chain network, and can apply what is
learned from the post launch review to other new products,
processes, and procedures to ensure and enhance the product
quality.

Measuring the performance of marketing once the product/services


are launched. This broadly covers measuring user engagement and
product's/service's performance in the market.
Conducting customer and market analysis to review progress and
identify opportunities for increasing market position. Track and
review product/service response through sales reports, website
statistics, direct response from customers, and survey reports.
Determining the performance of supply chain to all departments and
logistics from input to shop floor. Seeking performance reviews at
each intersection and communication channels. Review effectiveness
of supply chain and distribution to check if it is meeting the demands
of the various groups and organizations that are concerned with its
activities (groups might include customers, partners, suppliers, and
vendors).

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Collecting and examining raw data with the purpose of drawing
conclusions about that information and correlate gaps and
efficiencies to the existing supply chain channels. Apply the
information to make better business decisions to the related supply
chain methodologies to meet efficiency.

Identifying the quality and performance of the product/service


delivered to customers. Analyze data from the customer feedback,
audits, measures of customer satisfaction (such as product quality
complaints and recalls), and organizational policies on delivery.
Evaluating organization's financial reports and financial reporting
processes. Review and document the ROI catered by the
product/service delivery to the customer in the market.
Analyzing the steps involved in the development of new product, its
effect on existing product, resources, and functions related to the
development of the new product until its sale in the competitive
market place.
Determining the attributes necessary to protect and safeguard
intellectual assets, maximize the value of IP assets through
streamlined process, and collaboration between departments. Focus
on needs to safeguard, critical assets, and assets' value.
Conducting necessary performance reviews on enforcement of
processes and steps to ensure protection. Determine policies and
reviews for Manage patents, copyrights, and regulatory requirements
[19985].
Reviewing activities in regards to patentability and infringement. The
usage of Open Source in commercial product development will be
reviewed in regard to licensing, community development, etc.
Determining the business need for patents and copyrights. The
patents and copyrights are managed by Manage copyrights and
patents [11062].

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Defining sourcing and procurement requirements for new product
technical documentation management. Make sourcing-based
decisions that identify the capabilities that will be required in order to
launch the new product. This documentation will be used to support
the product following entry into service. It is compiled and managed
in Manage product and process related data [12082], but the
capability to manage and maintain this documentation must be
defined and established.

Aligning regulatory activities related to managing industry


requirements. Train employees on regulatory requirements. Records
for the appropriate regulatory agencies must be maintained and the
new product process must be approved by the appropriate regulatory
body before it is published to the organization. The submission
lifecycle - i.e. creation, review, and approval of the submission and its
components must be managed in a collaborative fashion.

Conducting training and impart learning to existing and new


employees. Training will relate to the most recent/enforced
regulations of the business to meet Manage regulatory requirements
[12771].
Identifying steps and procedures to manage and regularly update the
records for regulatory agencies. Updates will be made to safety
procedures, identity and access management, software tools and
applications, internal accessibility policies, internal quality
parameters, etc.

Determine and follow the timely input and update of regulatory


information by assessing reforms, regulatory policies, and guidelines.
Controlling/authorizing to enable services' and products' data and
other critical data of these functions through a well secured storage
and accessibility processes backed by siloed applications/IT systems.

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Controlling the details of materials' storage and utilization, supplier
details linked to materials, in a defined sequential manner and
ensuring regular updates with permissible accessibility.
Managing the purchase details/bills through regular and error free
updates to applications. Create manual entries wherever necessary
and ensure timely review of the laid processes and systems.
Controlling and executing the flow of operations from raw form to
finished product in a defined format using industry
applications/routing sheets for the specific product/service layout.
Direct, supervise, and control the product/service details necessary
to execute the process. Adhere to details and descriptions for
product/service through identified or guided parameters towards final
outcome in the market with due critical analysis formed on
organizational objectives.

Administering the specifications of the product/service and ensure


accessibility for product alteration/new product development.
Controlling the details of the product and the input materials. Manage
classification throughout the production process, and for future
accessibility to new product development or product enrichment.
Determining procedures required to assess the sustainability of
defined criterion for product/service delivery to customers. Retain
results for further review as a procedural practice.
Directing and handling data with respect to the procedures followed
across different functions and mission critical applications.
Identifying and handling data accessed by the permitted touch
points. Ensure that no data is accessible to any unnecessary
recipient. Data flow should be controlled through secured access and
free from unauthorized access.

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Determining the requests pertaining to data accessibility. Review the
requester details based on internal data security policies and permit
data access only if internal policies and data access parameters are
met.
Identifying and describing new product or service thoughts based on
organizational objectives/targets.
Coordinating R&D activity to identify new technologies to integrate
into the revamped portfolio of products/services. Conduct early-stage
R&D activity to close gaps between existing solution offerings and
changing market expectations. Triangulate appropriate technologies
that can support the development of a revised product/service
portfolio.

Determining new technologies to revise the portfolio of solution


offerings. Identify recently developed technological advances that
can be leveraged in the development or advancement of the
organization's product/service portfolio. Enlist senior management in
conjunction with personnel responsible for the design, processing,
and delivery of products/services. Have the organization's research
division(s) carry out the process.

Developing new technologies from scratch to integrate into a revised


portfolio of solutions. Develop new technological processes, models,
and/or implements in-house, with the objective of improving existing
solutions or creating new ones. Consider market realities, as well as
the portfolio of products/services. Assess the results in conjunction
with senior executives and personnel responsible for the design,
processing, and delivery of these solutions. Engage the R&D function,
and consider external sources such as offshore providers, specialized
research agencies, and crowdsourcing communities.

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Appraising the feasibility of integrating new technologies, whether
developed as a custom solution or adopted from an external source,
into revised portfolio of solution offerings. Examine recently
developed technological advances for suitability to incorporate them
into the concept of revised and/or new solution offerings. Enlist senior
management, in consultation with in-house personnel responsible for
the design, processing, and delivery of these solutions, as well as key
supply-chain stakeholders.

Producing and defining ideologies for new product/service offerings.


Collecting necessary items, documents, regulatory requirements,
etc., based on Generate and define new product/service ideas
[19698]
Assessing and reviewing the concepts and requirements of Generate
and define new product/service ideas [19698]
Assessing and reviewing the required inputs and necessary elements
such as automation, technology, hardware installation, regulatory
requirements, certifications, etc., for new products/services through
defined process and analysis.
Devising ideas and elements necessary for thoughts on new
product/service development.
Defining potential enhancements to current products/services in
order to take advantage of a shift in market expectations. Identify
how the existing line of products/services may be revised--through
enhancements to individual solutions or across-the-board
renovations--in order to capitalize on present opportunities in the
market.

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Encompassing the identification and capture of new product/service
requirements or potential improvements to current products/services.
Collaborating with members of the supply chain to ensure the
feasibility of what is being defined in the requirements. For example,
a product with manufacturing requirements that supply chain cannot
currently fulfill requires a corporate decision to either upgrade
manufacturing capabilities or abandon the new product. Enterprise-
level effects and needs must be considered. Depending on the nature
of the final product or service, these requirements are often defined
as a set of abilities, such as availability or reliability, that influence
product development decisions.

Determining requirements related to the creation of the


product/service. Explain potential achievements that could be made.
Determining the operations of functions related to the
product/service in the marketing environment.
Determining the ability of products and services to work together,
exchange and use information in a multi-vendor, multi-network, and
multi-service environment.
Developing safety requirements in line with environmental safety,
occupational health and safety, and community health and safety
guidelines.
Implementing security requirements through authentication and
encryption of CE device data stream. Utilize security measures such
as cryptographic protocols and hardware security (smart cards).
Meeting regulatory requirements set forth by such directives as
RoHS, WEEE, ELV, and REACH.
Complying with consumer electronic industry standards developed by
the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
Identifying and creating steps and tools to develop the user
experience.

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Productizing the service by defining the scope of the service/cost.
Target market for the service and make the service more tangible.
Defining SLAs (Service Level Agreement) and service level KPIs (Key
Performance Indicator).
Establishing areas of growth and further development of
product/service mix, customization, market based changes, etc., to
further demonstrate value to the customer in the competition.
Developing new products/services from scratch, including all
activities associated with the design, prototyping, evaluation, and
market testing of these planned offerings.
Sketching and standardizing product and service based on the
market. Analyze the data market competitiveness and innovation
attained for the product and service development.
Allocating resources to the design, development, and evaluation of
product/service concepts. Allocate funds, personnel, and time for
developing the new and/or revised products/services. Begin to design
the potential new product/service concepts that have been prioritized
and selected for further development.

Determining essential elements for collaborators involved in


blueprint/development of product/service.
Preparing a business-level business case and a technical feasibility
assessment in order to move the product/service projects forward.
Weigh the costs and benefits of designing, developing, and
evaluating the shortlisted product/service concepts. Prepare a
business case to justify the product/service projects. Conduct a
technical appraisal to ensure that the organization has the technical
know-how and resources to further develop these concepts.

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Creating design specifications. Create specifications for the design of
new or revised product/service concepts as a measure to meet during
development. Have the senior functional-level solutioning or design
staff create a framework of compliance standards for these
products/services.

Determining the usability and user experience of products and the


business impact it creates.
Providing warranty plan and pricing specifications for
recommendation.
Documenting requirements to meet in the design of new or revised
products/services. Specify technical, quality, and costing
requirements, as well as ergonomic, safety, and servicing
requirements for such products/services. Ensure the information
presented can be understood by the personnel executing the design
and includes examples, anecdotal references, and illustrations.

Conducting any mandatory and elective appraisals of the


product/service design specifications in order to ensure compliance
with external standards. Carry out external reviews of specifications
created for the development of new product/service designs. Conduct
mandatory appraisals such as legal and regulatory, as well as any
optional assessments that, for instance, pitch the specifications
against industrial benchmarks.

Creating a sketch of the customer focused product/service in Develop


and Manage Products and Services [10003].
Carrying out the steps necessary to appropriately manufacture
correct parts. This includes designing application, product hardware,
mold, casting, mechanical, and electrical aspects of the product.
Creating product application service view to allow for product
servicing and refurbishing.
Replacing core components and republishing.
Reviewing the design and approach for troubleshooting the product.

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Designing the BOM-Bill of material, manufacturing BOM and Service
BOMA bill of materials list for all the raw materials and
components/parts used in the producing end product.
Designing hardware and software upgrade techniques.
Building prototypes for shortlisted product/service concepts. Develop
prototypes for those product/service concepts that have been
identified for further development. Provide proof-of-concepts, and
test any processes involved. Build prototypes in line with the design
specifications already outlined. Enlist the solutioning and/or design
staff.

Creating the new manufacturing/delivery processes for the new


products/services, and testing them to ensure proper functioning.
Create the production/delivery process for the prototypes that have
been built for the new products/services. Conduct trial-runs to test
these processes and their integration with the organization's other
processes.

Eliminating any problems relating to utility of the product/service


over the course of its expected lifetime. Tweak the prototype in order
to comply with the required quality and reliability standards. Further
refine the prototype, so it may be subjected to testing.
Carrying out an in-house appraisal of the prototypes in order to
validate design and feasibility. Test the product/service prototypes to
confirm their compliance with design and usability standards.
Corroborate the viability of the design, and validate the feasibility of
their production. Identify any areas for improvement.

Identifying performance parameters. Determine the parameters to


measure performance of the design and development of the
product/service concepts into prototypes.

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Interacting with suppliers and manufactures to determine design
decisions. Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and
subcontractors to verify feasibility of co-producing the prototype's
design. Ensure that efforts can be coordinated with other
stakeholders in the organization's supply chain ecosystem at the time
of manufacturing, producing, or packaging the finished
product/service.

Expanding on the marketplace analysis that took place earlier in the


product development lifecycle by testing the market against
offerings. The results from this in-depth analysis will help the
organization finalize product/service characteristics and technical
requirements and also identify any needed changes in the
manufacturing and delivery processes that support market delivery.
To prepare a detailed market study that accounts for any changes in
the global environment, the organization may want to conduct a
series of interviews, workshops, and focus groups with potential and
existing customers.

Composing a detailed study of the market ecosystem in light of new


products/services. Conduct a detailed analysis of the targeted
market(s) in order to Introduce new products/services [10077].
Examine the competition, market size and growth rate, market
trends, customer segments and their characteristics, market
influencers, distribution channels, and profitability. Enlist in-house
marketing and/or solutioning teams, or outsource to specialized
professional services agencies.

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Conducting both qualitative and quantitative studies to determine
the fit between the newly developed products/services and the
customers. Conduct external tests of the new product/service, and
then refine them to maximize the customer uptake. Gather feedback
from prospective customers and targeted populations by conducting
surveys, focus groups, interviews, and detailed studies. Enlist
professional services such as public relations or market research
organizations.

Finalizing the characteristics of new products/services by


appropriately weighing feedback from prospective customers against
a cost-benefit analysis in order to produce a profitable business
proposition. Refine the attributes of the newly developed
products/services, in light of the feedback and insights collected
during Conduct customer tests and interviews [10094]. Revisit the
high-level business case to justify the resources assigned to the
product/service project against the anticipated benefits.

Reassessing the technical requirements in light of the final


product/service attributes. Revisit the technical assessment to
revalidate the organization's capacity for progressing with new
product/service projects, in light of the revised product/service
characteristics.

Devising business plans and procedures for


manufacturing/operations/production and delivery of services offered
by the organization. Further in general terms the total amount of
output that the manufacturing department is responsible to produce
for each period.

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Developing and/or sourcing the essential machinery needed for
creating purpose-built processes, as well as the raw materials, to
produce the new products/services. Either design the equipment and
materials needed internally, or source from external vendors. Obtain
the feedstock or raw materials needed to prepare the finished
products, as well as the machinery - hardware and software - needed
to arrange production lines, factory operations, assemblies, and
manufacturing processes. Revisit the technologies that underpin the
new or revised products/services in order to source the right
equipment and materials.

Identifying any changes that need to be effectuated in the


organization's internal processes for manufacturing, and delivering
the newly developed products/services. Determine if any changes
need to be made to the production and distribution processes, in light
of the new products/services. Begin production process planning.
Prepare for factory layout planning. Generate shop-floor instructions
and changes to the supply chain.

Requesting changes in the production and/or delivery operations for


processing the new or revised products/services. Rectify any
problems identified in the manufacturing or delivery processes
(through Monitor production runs [11417]). Seek changes in
components, repair machinery, optimize production lines, and tweak
factory assemblies through a formal notice to the concerned division,
known as an engineering change order.

Finalizing production process or methodology. Install and initiate the


production process to manufacture the new products, using the
equipment and machinery already assembled. In the case of new
services, implement delivery processes and methodologies. Validate
processes for the accuracy of their operation and proper functioning.

Regularly monitoring production runs of the production and/or


delivery operations.

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Verifying the measures/processes/techniques through systems and
tools involved in the introduction of products and services.
Outlining process groups related to understanding markets,
customers, and capabilities; developing marketing strategies;
executing marketing plans; developing sales strategies; developing
and managing marketing plans; and managing sales partners and
alliances.
Making sense of the market and customers to identify the right
opportunities to be capitalized, given the organization's
competencies. Discern trends and shift in the market and customers.
Identify the right market opportunities that fit closely with the
organization's capabilities and strategy by gathering intelligence on
various attributes of different market/customer segments.

Gathering intelligence on the market and customers. Closely examine


the inherent attributes and collective behavior of the various market
and customer segments. Track trends in the market. Determine what
drives the customers to make purchasing decisions in order to
identify opportunities in the market.

Carrying out research studies to understand the behavior of


customers and the realities of the market. Undertake research to
understand the market conditions as well as the characteristics,
drives, and desires of prospective customers. Gather highly
contextualized intelligence through primary and secondary research
methods, with the objective of gaining insights over how to best seize
a market opportunity. Consider assistance from professional research
services.

Identifying the factors that drive the targeted market segment. Model
customer purchasing patterns, and forecast their future purchasing
behavior.

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Identifying a section of the customer population to target for
marketing products/services. Create segments within the customer
population for targeted marketing campaigns, which increase the
efficacy of marketing outlay. Determine the right customer segments,
craft effective marketing messages, and efficiently communicate
them. Determine the optimal pricing mix. Consider assistance from
professional services for market segmentation studies, with
coordination and oversight from the marketing/sales functions.

Determining the increase or decrease of the company's sales volume


in the targeted markets. Conduct an analysis to determine the factors
and underlying causes that affect the changes in the demand for
products or services offered. Consider changes in offerings or in the
business strategy to regain or increase the market share.

Examining large-scale shifts and trends, with relevance to the


organization's products/services. Vet the industrial and larger market
landscape to identify broad-based movements that could have a
direct or tangential impact on the uptake of the organization's
products/services. Examine, among other things, the market
capitalization of similar products, the profitability of organizations
offering competing products/services, the stock price of key
vendors/suppliers in the organizational value-chain, the rate and
scale of innovation activity in the organization's product/service
category, the price and availability of raw materials, and the shelf-life
of similar products/services. Conduct primary and secondary
research, and consider enlisting professional services.

Examining the strengths and weaknesses of competing organizations.


Assess competing organizations for offerings, product strategy,
marketing and delivery channels, etc. Analyze the usability
experience, durability, USP, and other key attributes of competing
and substitute products. Gather competitive intelligence, and
consider enlisting professional services.

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Examining the brands owned and products offered in the market.
Determine the relative position of the existing products/brands in the
marketplace.
Understanding the culture and environment in which you're
operating. Analyze how internal decision-making, thought processes,
financial circumstances, and more affect the ability to bring new
products to market. Survey or analyze the market into which the
products would be introduced.

Appraising market opportunities by quantifying and subjecting them


to prioritization, as well as validation tests. Closely examine the
market opportunities that have been identified by Perform customer
and market intelligence analysis [10106]. Triangulate those
opportunities to capitalize by finding a fit between identified
opportunities and the composite of organizational capabilities and
business strategy.

Attaching quantifiable indicators to opportunities that have been


identified in the market. Compute estimated figures of the
approximate value that can be captured with the provision of existing
products/services (i.e., the extent of financial benefits that can be
reaped in the market).

Identifying the targeted segment of customers. Deduce those


particular customer segments that are to be targeted from among
the market segments.
Determining which groups of potential customers do not yet, or
already do have access to the product or a service that the company
produces or markets. Use those findings to create specialized product
offerings and differentiated marketing campaigns.
Creating an index of market opportunities, and arrange them in order
of preference. Prioritize based on the opportunities' adherence to the
overall business strategy. Correlate with the competencies and
capacities that the organization, as a whole, processes.

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Confirming the practicability and reasonableness of the market
opportunities that have been identified. Give substance to the real-
time feasibility of the market opportunities.
Validating identified market opportunities by testing company's
offerings on limited-size samples of the consumer population that are
hypothesized to be representative of the target market at large and
to have similar purchasing behavior. The feedback gained through
consumer testing can be used to modify or reject product offerings
before their full scale launch, saving the company valuable
resources, should the initial offering not be successful.

Verifying that the company has sufficient infrastructure and


resources to deliver their offerings in a timely and cost-effective
manner, and that it is able to scale up from the small-scale market
samples, used for consumer testing, to the entire identified market
segment.

Charting a strategic course for marketing products/services. This will


include defining the value proposition, creating a mechanism for
pricing, and determining the right mix of marketing channels. Create
a specific positioning and branding for the organization's offerings.
Enlist marketing head to lead, with inputs from the business
development and sales functions.

Refining the attributes of organizational offerings to define their


value proposition for the customer. Clearly define the suite of
offerings in terms of the value delivered, from the perspective of
what the customer desires. Validate the benefits delivered to the
customers against target market segments, using techniques such as
minimum viable product. Position brands for the respective
products/services, in line with their unique value proposition and
aligned with customers needs.

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Defining problem(s) that the organization's products/services solve
for the customers, thereby determining how they are positioned in
the market. Refine the product/service concepts from the perspective
of customers. Succinctly outline the problem the organization's
offerings solves for the customers, making a case for why the
customer should buy a product or use a service. Define the offering's
unique value.

Boosting the attractiveness of products/services to the targeted


customers, and creating a unique brand projection around these
features. Identify and enhance those product/service features that
reinforce the attractiveness of these offerings, for these segment of
customers. Underscore the perceived value delivered to the
customers by clearly specifying the relevance and desirability of
these products/services. Once it has been clarified how the
organization's offerings meet the customer's expectations or deliver
specific benefits, position the brands around these benefits.

Validating the desirability of the perceived value delivered by the


organization's offerings, to the targeted customer segment.
Substantiate the value of the benefits accrued to the customers
through the organization's offerings. Justify the value proposition in
light of the targeted segments by gathering feedback (using teaser
demonstrations, surveys, interviews, primary research studies, and
customer case studies). Corroborate the benefits of the organization's
offerings.

Creating branding collaterals and campaigns that carve a significant


and differentiated presence for the organization's offerings. Create
new collaterals, which include names, designs, and symbols, for their
products/services. Ensure collaterals reflect the unique value
proposition of the respective offerings through a consistent theme.
Create advertising and promotion campaigns.

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Creating a pricing strategy and mechanism that aligns with the
benefits of the products/services, as perceived by customers. Chart a
strategic course and a methodology that can guide the pricing of
products/services. Draw heavily from the customer value proposition,
and balance the expectations of different divisions inside the
organization, while delivering the maximum ROI.

Analyzing marketing objectives, consumer demand, product


attributes, competitors' pricing, and economic trends to determine
optimum prices for the set of products and services that the company
offers or intends to offer by delivering maximum ROI.
Creating a framework that allows for a uniform methodology while
determining the price of individual offerings. Devise a blueprint for
establishing the pricing of specific products/services. Create
guidelines that factor in the cost of production/servicing, price
sensitivity, product lifecycle, and the price of competing/substitute
products.

Determining optimum prices for individual products or services on


the basis of the cost of producing, distributing and marketing the
offerings, pricing analysis and general pricing strategy.
Confirming the strategy and specifications developed for pricing the
organization's products/services. Approve pricing guidelines by
vetting the soundness of the methodology and the guidelines'
alignment with the value proposition.
Establishing all the activities needed to identify the appropriate
channels to market to different customer segments as defined in
Determine target segments [10117]. This involves finding channel
partners, ensuring that the channels align with organizational
strategy for each segment, and the final channel selection process.

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Deciding which distributors, wholesalers and retailers the company
will use to promote its offerings and to distribute its products and
services to the target market. Narrowing down which intermediaries
the company will use will affect retail prices of individual products,
and should therefore be included in the pricing analysis.

Identifying the role that each chosen marketing channels plays in the
larger distribution network with respect to the organizational
marketing strategy. Determine intermediary costs for shipping,
handling, transporting, warehousing, insurance and marketing that
incur and accumulate in the distribution channel.

Analyze the various channels for their relevance to the targeted


segments. Identify the channel that can effectively market to the
targeted customers in regard to the drives, desires, and
characteristics of these populations, their uptake, extent of
engagement, frequency of use, and effectiveness in communicating.

Choose the most pertinent marketing channel for the targeted


segments (based on Determine channel fit with target segments
[10127]).
Determining the maximum output rate required from a distribution
channel to optimally market and deliver the products and services
the company offers or would like to offer. Ideally, a channel should be
able to adapt to a certain degree of variability in the demand for the
offerings, and able scale up if needed.

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Assessing the attributes of all marketing channels, and evaluating the
key partners in those channels. Closely examine the various
characteristics of all available marketing channels such as the cost of
using them, durability of impact, applicability to the organization's
products/services, turn-around time, involvement of middlemen, and
conversion rate. Analyze key partners in the marketing channels
including those who have been associated with the organization;
evaluate their capabilities, the scale and scope of their operations,
quality of support provided, etc.

Coordinating marketing and distribution efforts across different


channels that integrate well with each other, are in conformance with
company values, visual identity and branding, and offer uniform
customer service experience that drives customer loyalty and repeat
business.

Devising a strategy to market company's products or services


seamlessly through all or most channels that are in widespread use
among the target market. This may mean cross-channel access to
customer preferences and purchasing history to accept returned
merchandise, provide refunds, resolve payment issues or to provide
technical support.

Identifying necessary preconditions that a channel should fulfill in


order to be included as one of the adopted channels, such as
required throughput capacities, service capabilities, competitive
pricing, and alignment with organizational marketing strategies.
Determining the detailed policies and procedures that each of the
channels needs to follow in order to conform to the organizational
marketing strategy and to provide seamless customer service
experience.

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Determining the actions that need to be taken for successful
multichannel marketing, the ordering, timing and dependencies of
the steps, and the governance mechanism for reviewing and
changing the protocol, if needed.
Monitoring marketing and distribution efforts of all channels
individually and as a network. Re-distribute or add resources to
channels that perform better than expected. Purge or consolidate
under-performing channels, and find more promising replacements.
Determining measurable parameters to be used for comparing the
performance of different marketing channels. Decide on benchmarks
and values for optimum or desired performance.
Tracking trends and changes in performance inside individual
marketing channels and in channels collectively. Summarize and
document results. Alert relevant parties about significant or
unexpected deviations from expected behaviors.
Analyzing the factors and circumstances that influence desired
outcomes. Communicate core findings to relevant parties.
Conducting an analysis to review channel performance with respect
to chosen metrics, benchmarks and performance targets [16573].
Compare to past performance and forecasts for the channel.
Devising a course of action to be taken to improve under-performing
channels and to promote or expand channels that surpass
expectations.
Establishing marketing communications that deliver promotional
messages, in a coordinated way, through multiple marketing
channels, such as print, radio, television, direct mail, online or mobile
advertising, email, social media or personal selling.
Timing and scheduling the delivery of marketing messages to
maximize their impact on customer purchasing behavior. Integrate
individual messages to larger marketing campaigns and to seasonal
purchasing patterns.

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Deciding how to promote and maintain a favorable public image of
the company in the eyes of its employees, customers, investors,
suppliers, politicians or the general public. This may involve various
means but is frequently conducted through publicity, education,
corporate social responsibility, charitable causes or civic
engagements.
Devising a master plan how to select potential customers or qualified
clients for customized offers, and contact them on one-to-one basis
through chat, phone, email or regular mail. The strategy would need
to take into account that personalizing offers and contacting
customers individually is an effective but resource-intensive
marketing technique, and that ill-targeted offers risk at angering and
alienating the contactees.

Developing a program to promote the objectives, values, products


and services of the company to its employees by treating them as
potential customers, in order to extend company client base,
increase employee engagement or to foster brand advocacy.
Finding emerging media based on digital or other technologies that
would enable the company to increase the speed and volume of
marketing communications, to make communications more
interactive and to customize promotional messages more easily to
the target audience, thus rendering them more effective.

Developing a marketing strategy that is maximally effective in a new


or emerging media channel by capitalizing on its novel attributes and
capabilities.
Establishing a framework for coordinated marketing to increase the
profitability and increase brand awareness at the point of sale. This
may include promotional posters on product shelves or island
displays, advertisements in shopping carts, stickers on the floor that
lead consumers to the promoted product, multi-buy promotions,
coupons on sales receipts, etc.

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Establishing standardized procedures for effective communication
that maximizes ROI, promotes brand awareness and respects
customers. In its simplest form, it includes a message (what is to be
said), a target (to whom the message is reaching) and a medium or a
channel (where the message is to be said).

Creating and managing a customer loyalty program. The loyalty


program is a key part of marketing, with an elaborate strategy and
process for acquiring, retaining, and engaging with members.
Members are engaged and acquainted to the loyalty program, thus
growing relationship and adding value through the program.

Devising procedures and mechanisms to retain existing customers,


promote repeat business and increase the likelihood that previous
customers to continue to buy products or services from the company.
This may be achieved by rewarding customers for repeat business by
means of gifts, discounts, redeemable "points", or prioritized access
to new products, events or services.

Convincing customers to register their personal information with the


company and be assigned a unique identifier that they use when
making purchases. The identifier makes it easier for the company to
track customer purchases. Customers are rewarded by various
incentives that encourage repeat business [20007].

Building deeper relationships between a customer and a brand in


order to promote customer loyalty and derive repeat business.
Besides making frequent purchases, highly engaged customers refer
family, friends and colleagues to make purchases as well, consume
and re-broadcast promotional materials, provide feedback to the
purchases they make and do not support competing brands.

Surveying and tracking the benefits of customer loyalty programs


both for the company and for customers. Compare with comparable
loyalty programs instituted in competitor companies. Propose
changes as needed to keep up with market trends.

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Enhancing the customer loyalty program so that it will yield
maximum value both for the company and for the patrons enrolled in
the program, increasing customer retention and continued
engagement.
Creating specific plans to market offerings to customers. This process
group includes processes for making budgets, identifying and
developing media, pricing products and services, managing
packaging, managing marketing content and promotional activities,
tracking and responding to customer insight and monitoring
measures established within "develop marketing strategy".
Additionally, in this process group, organizations take action on plans
made in earlier processes. Here, marketing and customers are
managed and measured along with any supporting materials.

Determining what to achieve by marketing. Create qualitative and


quantitative targets. Establish metrics to track performance (for
individual Market segments [10109] and Channels for target
segments [10129]). Enlist the head of marketing to determine
marketing priorities and the related measures. (The decision in
establishing these goals, objectives, and metrics is founded in
Develop marketing strategy [10102] and takes cues from current
priorities and organizational strategy.)

Creating a budget for the organization's marketing efforts, in line


with the business-wide strategic outlook. Create a plan to distribute
resources for achieving the marketing strategy in light of the overall
business strategy. Make cost assumptions; calculate the estimated
total revenue from the marketing activities against the
costs/expenses of these activities. Forecast the return on investment.
Attribute costs to the appropriate marketing activities such as
promotional campaigns, advertising, marketing communications, PR
campaigns, personnel, and office space. Enlist the financial and
marketing functions.

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Ensuring corroboration of the marketing strategy and the
organizational strategy. Ensure the organization's marketing
strategy/plan aligns with the overall business strategy. Fine-tune the
marketing plan according to the organizational strategy.
Calculating the total cost of marketing the organization's portfolio of
products/services. Calculate the total outlay needed for promoting,
selling, and delivering the organization's products/services to
customers. Account for all costs to acquire customers and sustain a
relationship with them. Include the expenses needed for promotional
actives, warehousing, transactional costs, and distribution of the
organization's offering.

Estimating the outlay required for promoting, selling, and distributing


the products/services of the organization. Add up the expenses of all
activities necessitated in marketing, such as promotional campaigns,
advertising, marketing communications, PR campaigns, employing
skilled personnel, and office space.

Estimating how much profit the company would generate for its
expenses on marketing . Forecasted return on investment, used as a
metric to gauge the efficiency of marketing, is beneficial in revising
marketing budgets and adjusting costs to improve the overall yield.
Determining and maintaining a pricing mechanism based on
forecasted sales and that enables a pricing equilibrium for the
lifecycles of products/services. Create a pricing mechanism, factoring
in attributes relating to the market, customers, sales, and the cost of
production. Implement this pricing mechanism over all
products/services. Analyze its performance, and adjust accordingly.

Determining the production and distribution costs for each product or


service, and each channel or method as factors in determining
overall pricing.

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Introducing financial inducements, such as discounts, to distributors,
resellers or vendors as a motivation to prioritize selling company's
products or services over those of its competitors.
Establishing a dynamic pricing mechanism for the organization's
offerings that is supported by the number of units in production.
Outline a system for determining the optimum price point for each
product/service. Based this model on an estimation of the volume of
anticipated sales for each offering and variable costs.

Implementing the pricing mechanism to determine prices for all


individual offerings in the organizational portfolio. Calculate the
prices of all offerings based on the established methodology and/or
formulaic structure.
Examining the efficiency of pricing with the objective of identifying
any divergence from the equilibrium prices and avoiding any
deadweight loss. Gauge the performance of the pricing plan by
tracking growth in the revenue and/or customer uptake, secured as a
result of new prices. Measure the performance of pricing by
periodically checking the profits generated from the sale of each of
the organization's offerings against the backdrop of any events that
may have influenced the uptake of a certain good/service by the
customer base.

Refining the pricing mechanism to create equitable prices for all


products/services with the objective of maximizing the profits and/or
customer uptake of these offerings. Reconcile the pricing mechanism
in order to achieve equilibrium pricing. Adjust the prices for all of the
organization's offerings, using the insights gleaned from examining
how much profit or customer uptake is generated by the present
pricing strategy.

Managing schemes that offer lower pricing for a limited time as a


promotional and sales incentive when launching a new product or a
service.

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Determining the optimum consumer pricing for each product or
service at the point of sale, based on production and distribution
costs and estimated sales volume.
Assigning new prices or pricing adjustments to products or services
to replace the original base prices. Update the prices in product
catalogs and databases, and disseminate the information through all
involved distribution and marketing channels.
Obtaining internal price approvals and governmental approvals that
are required for licensed products and for products that can be
reimbursed by the government.
Conceptualizing, testing, and executing product/service/brand
promotions. Once a promotion has launched, this process continues
as the organization tweaks parts of the promotion or chooses to use
ideas or lessons learned during the promotion in future activities. The
promotion's performance according to organizational measures is
also evaluated in this process. Determine early on whether you need
third party help with promotion. Purchase lists, consult with social
media experts, hire seasonal staff, or pay for additional research.

Outlining a conceptual framework for all promotional activity in order


to create an overarching aspiration and ensure consistency. Create a
plan for running promotional programs and designing the associated
activities in order to increase visibility or sales. Determine how the
organization quantifies what it wishes to achieve from these
activities, what sort of messages the organization comfortable
publicizing, what channels the organization wishes to employ, etc.

Developing the central messages for a segment of its customers.


Craft concise statements that position the value proposition of
individual products/services around the pressing concerns in the
market, thereby showing how the organization's offerings are the
right fit for the customers.

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Determining the appropriate audience to direct marketing efforts at.
Identify the particular group of customers to target. Discover the
appropriate customer groups at a micro-level. Use techniques such as
segmentation analysis, whereby the entire population is sliced
according to certain demographic or behavioral attributes.

Developing a scheme for executing the promotional programs and


campaigns, and testing these on sample audiences. Create a
program plan, and carry out trials for promotional activities. Develop
a scheme for how, when, where, and by whom the promotional
schemes and campaigns will be deployed. Design incentives that
convince or tempt the consumer to take up the organization's
offerings. Conduct focus groups and pilot programs that reach out to
a smaller number of people from among the target audiences to
validate effectiveness.
Executing promotional programs in the market for reaching out to the
desired customer segments. Implement the promotional schemes
and campaigns. Create collaterals for the dissemination of
information about the product, product line, brand, or company to the
target audiences in an effective manner. Leverage relationships with
distributors, vendors, and retailers. Consider enlisting professional
services such as design, PR, and advertising firms.

Evaluating the success of promotional programs through metrics that


track the impact of these activities. Examine the performance of
promotional activities. Measure the success of these programs
through metrics representative of customer uptake, market
penetration, sustenance of impact created, revenue growth through
offerings marketed, etc. Measure through primary data collection.
Analyze through various statistical techniques to generate insights.

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Fine-tuning promotional activities by employing the insights gleaned
from the quantitative, as well as any qualitative, performance
evaluations. Change certain attributes of the schemes, campaigns,
and programs deployed in order to increase the impact generated, in
terms of measures already agreed upon such as customer uptake,
market penetration, sustenance of impact created, and revenue
growth through offerings marketed.

Incorporating the understanding developed by studying promotional


activities as well as refining them. Include the best practices and
value-enhancing attributes identified in Refine promotional activities
[10171] into similarly planned schemes, programs, and campaigns.
Adjust promotional activities to further increase the effectiveness of
the overall promotional efforts.

Collating all customer-centered metrics. The objective is to create a


big-picture view of the customers' mindset and their behavior
pertaining to the organization's offerings.
Estimating customer loyalty and the average contribution made by
them to revenues, over their lifespan. Use metrics to quantify the
commitment of customers to the offerings of the organization, such
as measures of tendency to switch brands/providers,
number/proportion of return customers, and the number of
customers using multiple substitutable offerings.

Analyzing the revenue stream generated by the sale of the


organization's products/services in order to identify trends therein.
Examine data relating to the inflow of revenue from individual/groups
of customers in order to identify patterns in the generation and
sustenance of receivables. Conduct statistical analysis over the
stream of revenue collected and the point of origin associated with
each unit of sale through metrics such as the accounting rate of
return, the GAAP revenue over a given period, and customer lifetime
revenue.

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Calculating measures that capture the proportion of customers the
organization is able to retain to those it is losing. Compute metrics
such as the tendency to switch brands/providers and the proportion
of return customers to comprehend the trends within the customer
attrition and retention rates.

Studying all measures of the customer's behavior and conduct


toward the organization's offerings in order to glean insight and
identify patterns into their decision making. Closely examine all
categories of data sets over a customer base. Analyze data points
related to customer loyalty, retention, value, conversion, level of
satisfaction, attrition, etc. Flesh out measures for an all-
encompassing analysis that provides a macro-level picture of the
customer's behavior and mindset related to the organization's
products/services.
Reviewing and reappraising the strategies, objectives, and plans for
all customer-centered processes. Revisit all customer-focused
processes and activities--which relate to their acquisition, conversion,
and retention--with the objective of revising them in light of customer
analysis. Revise accordingly.

Reviewing and responding to customer feedback. Create tickets to


initiate bug fixes or to propose feature updates. Monitor and track
progress.
Following postings on social media to promote offerings, raise brand
awareness, interact with customers, increase customer engagement
and brand loyalty, respond to queries, gauge sentiment regarding
company's products or services, and to derive customer insight.

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Examining user activity on company, vendor or reseller websites to
improve traffic on and to the website, improve user experience on
the website to simplify purchasing process and encourage repeat
purchases, and to increase the site's visibility in search engine
results. Various metrics can be used to measure user activity, such as
number of users who are new, returning or unique, time spent on
page, session duration, bounce rate, click through rate, conversion
rate, and others.

Conducting analyses to uncover customer purchasing habits. Detect


patterns and categorize users based on similar characteristics and
behaviors, demographic information, geographic location, search
history, etc.
Creating formulas for personalized offers, purchasing
recommendations and targeted advertisements for customers on the
basis of previously detected purchase patterns [16615].
Analyzing how well the targeted offers perform to see whether they
result in an increased conversion rate. Reanalyze the purchase
patterns or modify those business rules that are produce effective
recommendations.
Creating, executing, and administering a strategic road map for
packaging products/services. Determine how to package
products/services into finished offerings that can be directly
marketed to prospective customers. Consider physicality,
perishability, and shelf-life. Develop a strategy for packaging
products/services. Test alternatives. Collect feedback. Refine the
option chosen for execution. Have marketing, product development,
and supply chain functions work together to develop sound
packaging.

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Creating a strategic road map for how to package products/services
into desirable solutions while increasing profitability. Create a
scheme for how the organization will bundle and wrap its
products/services into a presentable and sellable offering. Consider
what aspects or components of an offering the organization can
extract the maximum revenue from, and reduce the less profitable
constituents while maintaining a high perceptible value for the
customers. Balance maximizing profit with benefits to the customer.

Piloting the packaged products/services in the market with a test


audience. Create trial runs using techniques such as focus groups of
the final product, wrapped and bundled.
Implementing the final packaging. Put into action the packaging
strategy in light of the insights accumulated from testing various
options.
Fine-tuning the packaging that has been developed and tested using
insights gleaned from feedback.
Creating descriptions of products that are promotional and
informative in content in order to initiate and increase sales.
Marketing content consists of text, and optionally, images.
Producing or overseeing the creation or acquisition of photos, images
and graphics for a product description, advertisement or a website.
Like the copy [18131], product images are chosen and edited to
enhance the product description and to convince consumers to
purchase the product.

Authoring or overseeing the creation of the textual portion of a


product description, advertisement, or web page, including the
headline, body, product attributes, and brand or advertiser
information. A copy is designed to provide information about the
product and to catch and hold the interest of prospective buyers long
enough to persuade them to make a purchase. The copy of a website
is called its content.

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Developing concrete plans for guiding and providing support to the
sales function. Chart a road map for the sales function, including an
analysis of historical sales data to create forecasts for anticipated
sales, forming sales targets, forging partnerships with other
economic agents to boost sales, devising a budget for this function,
and determining metrics to measure customer management
activities as well as progress in achieving sales targets.

Developing a sales forecast for the organization's portfolio of


offerings, bearing in mind the effect of promotional events, and fine-
tuning these in the context of the new forecast. Estimate the future
demand for the organization's products/services by analyzing
historical information and any promotional activity.

Gathering all information about sales orders into an index. Create a


directory of all sales orders, whether open or those which have been
fulfilled. Track what product/service was ordered, the quantity
ordered, who ordered it, the delivery date, the shipping method, the
unit price and line total, payment terms, and any discount applied.

Analyzing sales order data to identify patterns in order to capitalize


on emerging trends in the industry or the economy. Closely examine
the directory of sales orders. Discern any patterns from this index,
which is representative of the demand for the organization's
offerings. Identify trends among the various segments of the
organization's customer base to create forecasts. Glean patterns from
this analysis, including the triangulation of segments that are
showing the most growth in demand or those that represent the
highest decline revenue, industry-wide trends such as decline/boost
in overall demand, and any unusual trends that lie outside of the
organization's expectations.

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Calculating the future demand for the organization's
products/services. Use the trends and patterns identified in the sales
data to estimate future demand. Use forecast to prepare for future
customer demand and to recalibrate the strategic course of functions
and business units.

Reviewing promotional activities' effect on the sales orders. Analyze


all promotional events and campaigns that the organization has
already employed or is planning to deploy.
Cultivating an alliance of partners by identifying, analyzing,
negotiating, and managing partnerships with other economic agents.
Identifying collaboration opportunities for selling, marketing, and
distributing the organization's products/services. Determine any
scope for partnering with other economic agents, with synergies for
the marketing, sales, and/or distribution of the organization's
products/services. Identify alliance opportunities that target customer
segments who would be interested.

Creating the frameworks needed to select alliance partners, and


maintaining relationships with them. Create a framework for
structured programs that can receive and support multiple alliances.
Clearly outline the responsibilities and benefits of the alliance
partners. Create frameworks for selecting the right alliance partners,
and maintain a relationship with them. Create or repurpose teams of
relationship managers and outline a methodology for selecting
alliance partners.

Choosing alliance partners using the selected programs and


methodology. Select the most feasible and profitable alliance
partners, based on Design alliance programs and methods for
selecting and managing relationships [10139] and through a careful
scrutiny of the potential alliance.

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Implementing category management strategies for customers
through the use of consumer insights and understanding of customer
specifics. Develop consumer and channel insights. Establish long
term strategies, objectives and targets across the brand.
Establishing business-to-business marketing campaigns and financial
incentives for wholesalers, dealers, distributors and other
intermediaries that the company uses to distribute its products or
services.
Arranging meetings with trade partners to coordinate logistics,
manage critical resources, resolve bottlenecks, and schedule urgent
or time-sensitive matters.
Designing strategies for effectively managing, identifying, and
countering any possible issues from the alliance partnerships formed.
Create a strategic road map for managing the partnerships forged
through Design alliance programs and methods for selecting and
managing relationships [10139]. Determine where the alliance
partnerships are headed, possible problems or pushback from the
partners, how these issues might be countered, how these alliance
partnerships would evolve in the future, any other business cases
where these partnerships might be deployed, etc.

Setting targets for organizational achievement. This includes what


the organization aims to achieve from and how it wishes to manage
both the individual partners and the alliance as a whole. Set
immediate through long-term goals including revenue targets,
market penetration, footfall numbers, and geographical coverage.

Setting up strategic alliances with key trade partners and ratifying


partnership agreements.
Combining scheduled promotional, category management and trade
marketing events into unified timetables. Update the calendars.
Register new events.

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Establishing long term customer sales plans to assess current sales
and to determine future sales objectives, strategies for achieving the
goals, and available resources.
Sending invitations and distributing information about upcoming
events to customer teams and other involved entities.
Setting up a financial plan for the sales function. Calculate the
estimated sales revenue and costs, which helps in calculating the
overall net profit. Create a sound plan for resource outlay by
comparing the forecast with historical data.
Determining the percentage of total sales volume in the market for a
particular product.
Estimating revenue from the sale of products/services. Approximate
the anticipated sale of products/services and multiply it by the selling
price of the respective offering. (This represents the total amount of
money that the organization receives from the sale of its portfolio of
offerings.)

Calculating the variable costs of production. Approximate those costs


that depend on the volume of products/services produced by the
organization.
Calculating the overhead costs associated with selling the
organization's products/services. Determine fixed costs that are not
directly related to the volume of products/services processed or the
sale of these offerings (e.g., expense over machinery and
equipment).
Calculating the net income. Calculate the organization's profitability
by accounting for Determine overhead and fixed costs [10145] and
Determine variable costs [10144].
Creating a plan in measurable terms for the financial outlay that best
captures resource allocation for the sales forecast. Consider the
outlay of capital, HR, raw materials, and provisions needed to reach
sales targets.

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Establishing specific quantitative and qualitative measures of
realizing sales targets. Create sales targets by analyzing historical
sales data and comparing the forecasts to results, in light of
customer and market intelligence. Examine the performance of sales
personnel in light of market opportunities. Based on this review,
establish sales targets along with metrics to quantify these goals,
corresponding with the overall business strategy.

Identifying the appropriate measures that can represent key


attributes of the customer management function. Select measures to
track customer activity, feedback, satisfaction, organizational
responsiveness to customer needs, and general data on how the
organization is managing customer accounts, leads, and contacts.
Build on customer and market intelligence to identify metrics
gauging aspects related to customer management. Select measures
based on the nature of the business, the type and size of customer
base, strategic goals, and the model used to structure sales and
customer relationships.

Selling products/services. Set appropriate customer expectations.


Work with customers using the same schedule that product/service
development, production, and customer service functions follow.
Manage sales personnel and sales partnerships/alliances.
Generating leads of prospective customers to grow the organization's
business. Identify viable customers based on customer and market
research. Discover leads through IT applications, cold calling,
reference/network development, or other sales and business
development techniques. Employ a scoring model qualify the
prospective customers into leads, and prioritize them.

Identifying people who can be converted into customers. Leverage


personal and professional networks, business research over
databases and directories, and secondary research.

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Qualifying the prospective customers into credible leads by gauging
their behavior against the organization's offering. Triangulate leads to
increase the efficiency of sales and marketing efforts. Build a detailed
profile of the prospects. Determine what products/services they
already use, if they have decision-making authority, their views on
the products/services they already use, how prone they are to switch,
if the organization's solution better in some attributes than those
prospects currently use, etc.

Reviewing the set of potential customers and sales opportunities.


Approve the leads that meet company requirements on new
businesses.
Aligning sales leads with business objectives.
Creating plans about how to close leads and win sales opportunities.
Overseeing and planning the acquisition of new customers.
Planning the distribution of personnel across various sales functions.
Match the capabilities of individual employees with the skill sets
needed for specific roles. Seek assistance from HR.
Managing the entire sales process, from using leads to open sales to
closing sales and creating records. Govern all sales activities. Make
sales calls based on leads and preparatory work (drafting terms of
the sale, creating proposals, suggesting prices, etc.). Close the sale,
along with any administrative activities related to data entry and the
processing of the sale.

Communicating with customers and prospects with the intent of


creating sales opportunities. Reach out to existing and prospective
customers through alternate media and networking channels, apart
from cold calling/emailing.
Capitalizing on sales calls by pitching on bids and closing deals.
Outline the nature and scope of the work, draft agreement terms,
prepare proposals and agreements, and propose timelines and
prices.

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Arranging and leading meetings, seminars, workshops and training
events with customers to educate them about current offerings, best
practices and technological advances to provide more value to
customers and to increase their attrition and loyalty.
Formalizing a sale by reaching an agreement on terms of the deal.
Negotiate on the price, and reach a consensus on the terms and
conditions.
Completing all the paper-work associated with the sale of its
products/services. Exchange any pertinent legal/financial information
required for completing the sale, signing of a contract/work-order,
and issuing copies of bills/invoices.
Managing the customer's expectations, with the intent of responsibly
increasing the sale of the organization's products/services. Create a
systematic method for governing sales, using sales forecasts and
customer management measures. Develop a blueprint to manage
relationships with customers and the data it holds on them, as well as
the sale of its products/services to these customers. Devise a recipe
for handling the organization's key customers in order to manage
their expectations with tact and responsibility while maximizing
revenue.

Choosing principal clients that are vital for the company.


Creating a plan for managing the accounts of key customers in order
to better maintain relationships with them. Chart a scheme for
managing sales. Create a plan for administering accounts of the
significant and most important customers of the organization.
Coordinate the accounts of principal clients.

Handling the accounts of important clients.

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Managing the organization's relationship with its customers, by
systematically coordinating interactions over multiple touch points,
on a regular basis. Coordinate the organization's efforts to reach out
to its customers. Create and manage effective touch points for
interactions from the customers, which could include emails, social-
media interactions, newsletters, and direct conversations.

Managing the corpus of data relating all customers acquired over


time. Manage the storage, maintenance, access, revision, and usage
of all data on customers. Ensure its security, and determine
legitimate use cases that are beneficial to the organization.
Gathering the data about customers. Combine the information
available locally with the data obtained from external sources.
Eliminating redundant information in customer data.
Understanding and refining the customer requirements as provided in
a RFP (Request for Proposal) or RFI (Request for Information). (For
military contracts and supplying fuels to railroads and major fuel
users, there is a bidding process. These entities ask for bids from the
refiners to supply fuel at a given location.). When compiling the
response, they must take into consideration whether the
requirements are a match with the strategic or tactical plans of the
organization and whether they are able to submit a bid/proposal that
is competitive based on an understanding of the offerings of other
competing organizations. The next step will be to define the pricing
and scheduling of the proposed solution and determine whether the
proposal will be profitable for the company if accepted. The bid is
then submitted and a notification of whether or not it was successful
is received.

Accepting procurement proposals.

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Clarifying the details about procurement requests, such as the scope,
timeline, data sources, type and characteristics and evaluation
criteria for the goods or services to be delivered, and any additional
terms, conditions or special requirements.
Evaluating individual price and delivery solicitations for their
strengths and weaknesses. Analyze how closely the submitted bids
respond to the requirements outlined in the RFPs.
Comparing the proposals submitted by different bidders in terms of
cost, efficiency and value.
Assessing the business strategy, forecasted performance, financing
and cash flow of the proposals.
Deepening knowledge about the customer's field of operation and
business needs.
Creating a plan with detailed steps about how produce and deliver
the goods or services.
Determining the needs for internal resources and vacancies.
Establishing predicted delivery costs, fees and timelines.
Reviewing profitability data. Analyze systematically all relevant
metrics and parameters. Report findings and make recommendations
for changes to operational strategies.
Overseeing the internal review process.
Obtaining required company-internal authorizations.
Delivering the proposal to the potential client.
Amending bids, proposals or quotes with more accurate time, cost or
delivery estimates.
Handling proposals depending on whether they were accepted or
rejected.
Taking, receiving, processing, and acknowledging new customer
orders or amendments to outstanding customer orders. Monitoring
status from order receipt to customer delivery/customer invoicing.

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Receiving and confirming orders from customers. Verify that no extra
expenses have to be disbursed on part of the organization for labor
or inventory when processing the order.
Collecting and maintaining all account information. Collect
information about the purchase, servicing, return, and/or
commitment of any products/services on part of the organization to
its customers. Bring together information from various organizational
divisions, and update periodically.

Managing essential information of customer accounts.


Obtaining detailed information about customers.
Altering information about involved parties.
Documenting address information.
Documenting contact information.
Providing information about important business rules regarding
communicating with customers.
Revising information about involved parties.
Dismissing information about involved parties.
Ascertaining the volume or scale of products/services to provide to
customers to fulfill sales orders. Check the finished products stored in
warehouses, the production capacity, and (in the case of services)
the processing speed, as well as work force availability.
Devising a blueprint for order fulfillment. Create a schematic flow
encompassing all activities to deliver orders to the customers.
Outline a procedure for satisfying these orders by answering
questions about what needs to happen in sequence to realize an
order.

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Analyzing all data relating to sales orders by entering it into a
centralized repository, and using the insights generated to create
opportunities for cross-/up-selling. Maintain up-to-date records of
sales, along with current status. Include all sales activity with
relevant information about the associated customers, and identify
patterns in the data. Glean insights from these patterns to persuade
customers to purchase additional offerings or upgrade purchased
products/services.

Utilizing customer inquiries as opportunities to either provide a


comparable service to the one in question, offer additional
complimentary service, or suggest a service that is better than what
was initially offered.
Processing any unfulfilled orders, and updating the status of any
orders that have been accepted and are being attended to. Deliver
on any purchase orders that remain unserviced due to temporary
unavailability of the product/service. Manage any updates to the
sales orders. Revise their status in the order system.

Attending to any queries received from the customers, even after a


sales order has been serviced. Deploy ad hoc personnel for managing
these enquiries.
Managing the organization's partners and alliances, with the
objective of maximizing revenue. Train partners regarding the
organization's portfolio of products/services. Craft sales forecasts.
Examine their performance. Manage all data held by the organization
on these partners.

Imparting guidance and instruction to sales partners/alliances


concerning products/services. Distribute literature about the
organization's products/services. Conduct workshops. Disseminate
useful media content to engage and enlighten partners. Create
communities through group engagements.

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Provide training and certification to develop strategies for marketing-
driven sales.
Reviewing, processing and issuing certifications and accrediting skills
and competencies.
Backing sales partners and strategic alliances.
Distributing marketing materials and sales brochures to entities that
the company partners with.
Examining the performance of its partners/alliances in selling its
products/services. Use metrics such as growth in revenue generated,
conversion rate, and total outreach to customers for assessing the
performance results.
Managing the repository of data relating to the organization's
partners/alliances over time. Store, maintain, access, revise, and use
all data on partners/alliances. Manage data. Ensure its security.
Determine legitimate use cases that are beneficial to the
organization.
Performing supply chain activities include planning supply chain,
procuring materials and services, and managing logistics.
Creating strategies for production and materials. Handle the demand
for the products of the organization. Develop plans for handling
materials. Develop and administer the schedule for master
production. Plan for distribution requirements and its constraints by
reviewing and assessing distribution policies and performance and by
establishing quality standards and procedures.

Creating strategies for production processes, as well as the process


of managing materials. Define production and supply constraints.
Design a blueprint of the workplace. Establish rules and regulations
regarding the employees, outsourcing of services, and the
expenditure to be incurred on the manufacturing capital.

Creating quantifiable strategic objectives for each manufacturing


segment in conjunction with sales projections.

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Setting up internal rules and regulations regarding the employees
and the materials.
Creating rules and regulations regarding contracting out of a
business process to another party in order to reduce costs.
Designing rules and regulations pertaining to the expenditure
incurred in acquiring or upgrading the existing stock of
manufacturing capital.
Outlining the manufacturing and processing capacities of the
organization. Delineate the capabilities required for optimizing output
with available resources. Analyze capabilities possessed by the
organization concerning the raw materials required and the process
necessitated for producing finished products.

Defining limitations in the ability of the organization's supply chain to


deliver a new stock, and creating a network of production
stakeholders. Frame and manage relationships within the flow of
manufacturing and processing operations. Identify probable supply
issues.

Outlining the scheme of processing inventory into finished


products/services. This includes the use of raw materials, machinery,
skill sets, and knowledge to create new offerings.
Establishing or prescribing methods to be followed routinely for the
performance of designated operations or in designated situations.
This may include step-by-step instructions to help workers carry out
complex routine operations. The goal is to improve efficiency, quality,
and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication,
failure, or rework.

Determining the floor plans for the processing facility that is meant
for delivering finished products/services. Identify the totality of
infrastructure needed for using this space in the manufacturing
process, including machinery, factory floors, offices, and furniture.

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Forecasting demand for products using secondary research and
customer feedback. Refine these forecasts. Inspect the approach
used in creating forecasts, and determine its accuracy.
Identify the bedrock levels of market demand anticipated for the
organization's products/services. Estimate future demand for product
and services using historical data, analysis of the market
environment and any externalities, etc. to create ex ante
approximations.
Working closely with the organization's customers to understand
their drives and behavior, with the objective of estimating future
demand. Reach out to customers through various means to
understand their behavior patterns, usage elasticity, and degree of
variability--and ultimately determine demand for each offering.

Arriving at a consensus over the forecasted levels of demand for


products/services. Consensus is achieved by juxtaposing decisions
developed in the baseline forecast with those reached at by
collaborating with customers. Enlist senior-level decision makers of
the sales and marketing functions.

Identify the volume of products/services that may be committed for


delivery to fulfill sales. Figure out the amount of stock available.
Forecast its volumes.
Picking out any activity that deviates from the forecast, and adjusting
it. Closely track and study the levels of demand as they emerge.
Refine the consensus forecast as needed.
Examining the methodology used to estimate future demand. Refine
it in light of current market realities and demand.
Calculating and inspecting the accuracy of demand forecasts. Use
metrics to check the reliability of the forecasts created.

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Developing a scheme that allows for advance planning for the
availability of raw materials and spares. Start with an unconstrained
plan, and refine based on supply chain realities by identifying critical
materials required for production, checking material specifications,
and collaborating with all vendors over the supply.

Developing a plan for raw materials and other inventory items in


order to meet market demand. Ensure the availability of all inventory
items such as raw materials and spares. Create a blueprint in line
with Define labor and materials policies [10230].
Collaborating with vendors and contractual manufacturers with the
objective of ensuring a continual supply of raw materials and spares.
Leverage long-term connections/relationships with various suppliers,
and cultivate new ones. Track the activities of all vendors. Receive
regular updates to prepare for any fluctuations in supply.

Identifying principal materials needed for the manufacturing process


and the levels of supply that may be ensured for them. Determine
the essential and crucial inventory items required for the smooth
functioning of all manufacturing processes. Estimate the average,
peak, and baseline capacities of various vendors and suppliers.
Establish the capability of individual suppliers from the market and
the vendors.
Observing and surveying all inventory items in order to check for the
veracity of their specifications. Monitor various attributes and
characteristics for respective inventory items such as density,
volume, and size, as well as contextualized specifications particular
to the respective materials.

Generating a bounded plan that takes stock of the actual supply


chain scenario. Take stock of all information collected while creating
an inventory supply plan.

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Defining an equitable volume for the production of products/services
that adheres to an equilibrium value, and creating a scheme of
control for processing items. Create schematics for systematically
planning, coordinating, and directing the manufacturing activities in
line with the production balance determined.

Taking care of the master production plan. The master production


includes creation and implementation of the site-level production
plan, as well as management of the inventory that is currently in the
production process.
Create representative logical system that provides the framework to
attain strategic objectives based on resources, product volumes, and
processes. Provides the general sequential flow and capacity
requirement relationships among raw materials, parts, resources,
finished products, and product families.

Creating the plan for internal activities such as production,


inventory, and staffing. Include forecasted quantity of items to
produce based on inputs from sales planning, demand
planning/forecasting, and supply chain partners.
Supervising and overseeing the plan for internal activities such as
production, inventory, and staffing. Set the quantity of items to
produce each week of a short-range planning horizon.
Maintaining master data of finished products and inventory. Identify
the requirements of finished products at the destination, as well as
partner requirements. Calculate the consolidation at source. Manage
replenishment planning. Create and administer a dispatch plan.
Calculate load plans for destinations and partners. Manage the cost
of supplying these products. Ensure effective utilization of capacity.

Maintaining and preserving the master data plan for distribution


requirements. Create a systematic collection of facts and figures
regarding the distribution of the inventories. Maintain policies,
processes, and tools covering the distribution function.

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Interact with the concerned person at the destination to validate the
requirements and to avoid any miscommunication of information.
Evaluate constraints, needs, parameters, and conditions for physical
storage and retrieval of components or products for future use or
shipment in a storage facility within a certain timeframe.
Interact with the concerned authority at the destination to reach a
specific figure that correctly represents requirements.
Determining the aggregate volume of products/services consolidated
at the source. Calculate the number of finished products that are
ready to be delivered to the customers, particularly at one date.
Administering the plan for collaborative replenishment of goods.
Replenish inventory by creating a plan in case of faulty production.
Estimating the timing and duration of the delivery of the inventory
from the source to the destination. Plan the logistic details of all the
distribution routes and activities.
Accomplishing the dispatch plan. Strictly follow the schedule, and
adjust for deviations. Coordinate with the concerned authorities at
various destinations.
Evaluating the plans for delivering loads to destinations. Create a
systematic plan that specifies the load plans for every single
destination.
Administering the load plan for partners. Manage the delivery, and
dispatch from the source to the partners.
Managing all expenses to provide products/services in the market.
Estimate the overall cost of supplying of products/inventory,
including the cost distributing it through various partners and
channels. Consider the cost of all the logistical processes that occur
from the moment a product is ready to be dispatched to the time it
reaches the destination.

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Determining the capacity utilization of the organization's production
process. Realize the extent to which an enterprise uses its installed
productive capacity (i.e., the relationship between output and the
potential output if capacity was fully used).
Instituting the constraints for planning of distribution process. Create
a plan that specifies every element in the distribution process from
the blueprint of the distribution centers to how and when the
inventory would reach the distribution centers.
Instituting the constraints for creating a layout for distribution center.
Consider factors such as the number of customers, demand
forecasting, product groups, condition of product conservation,
warehousing, and transportation management.
Determining any problems that might be faced while managing
inventory. Identify problems and possible issues in managing the
warehousing of the raw materials, spares, and other items of
inventory. Take stock of inventory needs, and determine the exact
quantity of the inventory needed in the near future.

Identifying any potential constraints while deciding on the dispatch


and delivery plan from the source to the various distribution centers.
Decide how the inventory will be transported , which and how many
transportation means to use, what route to take, etc.
Determining potential constraints for physical storage and retrieval of
components or products in a storage facility within a certain
timeframe. Consider factors such as the building shape, height,
capacity, door locations, lift equipment, automation, etc.
Revisiting and refurbishing the policies for planning the distribution
process. Asses the distribution strategies, including how the products
are to be made available and sent to different distributors. Set
guidelines regarding relationships between the sources and the
distribution centers.

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Evaluating the system that defines how the products/inventory would
reach from the source (i.e., manufacturer) to the destination (i.e.,
retailer/distributer).
Establishing relationships with transportation/distribution sources in
order to ensure an effective distribution network and strategy. Screen
and evaluate various sources available to pick out the best among
them.
Creating strategic guidelines on the availability of the products at all
the distribution centers. Create a dynamic network to ensure
availability at all times, even in cases of defaults.
Developing standards and procedures for maintaining the quality of
products/services. Establish desired quality targets. Create
standardized procedures for the quality. Ensure quality specifications
are effectively communicated.
Defining specific qualitative and quantitative target figures.
Creating standard procedures for testing the quality of
products/services. Describe the steps of key processes to help ensure
consistent and quality output. Define the routine instructions for
performing the quality testing activity.
Communicating the desired quality specifications to the
manufacturing units, as well as the distribution centers, to avoid any
misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
Creating a plan for procuring materials and services. Develop
strategies for sourcing materials and services. Choose the most
appropriate suppliers, and develop contracts with them. Order the
materials and services as per the requirements. Manage relationships
with suppliers.

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Creating strategies for procuring materials and services from various
sources, and for managing and evaluating categories. Establish a
procurement process that describes the approach for obtaining
products and purchasing activities. Evaluate the sources. Create
sourcing relationships in order to continuously improve. Re-evaluate
purchasing activities.

Creating a plan for procuring materials and services. Plan what to


buy, when, and from what sources. Include project requirements, the
procurement team, the justification for the procurement, a timeline of
events, and an explanation of the supplier selection process. Outline
specific actions to start and complete purchases in order to adhere to
best practices.

Defining the purchasing requirements for materials and services.


Specify the exact inventory required for the production process.
Create a specific quotation for all the sources in order to avoid any
duplication or overlap.
Developing a strategy to deal with issues projected to arise during
implementation of the inventory plan. Identify how to react to issues
that arise and require changes to the inventory plan, such as a
vendor failing to deliver materials on time. Collaborate with
production and suppliers to prepare solutions to projected problems.

Synchronizing the requirements of materials and services and the


capacity of suppliers for providing these materials and services.
Revamp the procurement needs of the company in consideration of
the capabilities of the suppliers.
Evaluating the spend profile of the organization. Collect, cleanse,
classify, and analyze the procurement data with the purpose of
reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring
compliance.
Seeking the most efficient sourcing and procurement opportunities.

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Collaborating with the suppliers of materials and services in order to
determine new opportunities for sourcing.
Deploying a strategic sourcing methodology to segment the majority
of organizational spend based on external supply markets (versus
individual suppliers or internal stakeholders) to reduce the cost of
buying goods and services, reduce risk in the supply chain, and
maximize value delivered from the supply base. This approach
typically includes cross-functional management of categories,
examining the entire category spend, how the organization uses the
products or services within the category, the marketplace, and major
suppliers.

Evaluating supplier options to select the most effective and efficient


suppliers. Validate selected suppliers. Establish and manage supplier
contracts.
Evaluating the pros and cons of various suppliers. Choose the most
appropriate and cost-effective suppliers on the basis of their material
quality, delivery schedules, and costs.
Validating the supply sources, and provide certification as an official
supplier.
Legally binding suppliers with the company. Negotiate contracts
individually with all the suppliers that include the promised material
delivery, the delivery dates and duration, etc.
Keeping contracts up-to-date with routine evaluation. Maintain order
and discipline with the contracts in order to avoid any loss of
information and mishaps.
Creating and approving requisitions and distributing purchase orders
accordingly. Hasten the procurement process to satisfy internal
needs.
Handling operations related to processing/reviewing the requisitions.
Establish and maintain procedures for the initiation, authorization,
and processing of purchase requirements to procure
products/services.

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Approving requisitions for materials and services. Examine
distributor-specific requests, and validate them individually.
Requesting quotes from suppliers. Use a request for quotation (RFQ)
to invite suppliers into a bidding process for specific
products/services.
Creating and placing the orders for purchasing materials and services
from suppliers. Analyze vendor quotes. Choose the most cost-
effective vendors. Create vendor-specific orders. Distribute them in
order to initiate the purchasing process.
Accelerating the purchase orders in order to fulfill the internal needs
(for raw materials) depicted through inquiries.
Verify that purchase orders are filled as expected: verify that items
and quantities are delivered as expected, based on purchase order
details and goods receipts.
Identifying and resolving any exceptions. Address the internal
needs/inquiries for materials that cannot be procured immediately.
Research inquiries that require the need of exceptional materials.
Collecting and analyzing new information in order to track and rate
suppliers through a supplier information management system.
Examining procurement and vendor performance. Report delivery
timing and the quality of the materials procured through different
vendors.
Assisting the production and inventory processes through the
information and reports created. Use the information and metrics of
the procurement and vendor performance to enhance or improve the
production process.
Support inventory and production processes by analyzing impact of
procurement decisions and collaborating to constantly improve. (For
example, perhaps minimum order requirements could be negotiated
to be lower, to reduce excessive inventory and make production
more flexible.)

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Track the performance of the suppliers on product quality. Use this
information to further improve sourcing and supplier performance.
Processing and delivering the finished goods manufactured by the
organization. Schedule the production of products. Execute the
product production activities. Perform tests to oversee and ensure
quality of production. Maintain records of the production process.
Track lots.

Scheduling the production of final products. Generate a detailed


schedule plan. Create and release production orders and lots.
Schedule the planned and unplanned maintenance orders.
Creating a representation of plant facilities to optimize material flow,
resource utilization, and logistics for all levels of plant planning from
global production facilities, through local plants, to specific lines and
enabling the comparison of production�alternatives,.
Initiating the line-level plan for production. Break down the
production schedule into specific lines, specifying the various
objectives the production schedule.
Broadening the line-level plan. Specify all the individual production
processes, along with the timing and the duration to come up with a
working schedule that tracks the whole process and any deviations
that might occur.
Creating a schedule to commence production of orders received, and
creating lots to consolidate the processing. Plan when the production
orders are to be initiated by commencing the operations for
processing products/services. Specify which materials to produce,
where to produce them, which operations will facilitate this, and on
which date production is to start. Define the size of production lots,
demarcating the durations of batch production.

Scheduling planned maintenance of the production equipment.

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Scheduling requested maintenance in order to address breakdowns
where repairs or corrective remedies are needed immediately. Create
a scheme for undertaking unplanned maintenance work on
equipment/machinery that has come to be in urgent need for it.
Express turnaround to redress using specialized personnel.

Initiating the delivery of production orders, and creating lots.


Communicate the order that specifies which material to produce,
where to produce it, which operations to require, and on which date
production takes place. Define how to settle the order costs. Create
production lots, which is a particular production unit of an assembly
that is planned and manufactured.

Manufacturing the product. Convert the raw materials to develop


consumer-ready products. Manage the raw materials to implement
the detailed production schedule. Reproduce the defective items to
ensure efficiency. Benchmark performance.
Administering the inventory of raw materials. Manage the total cost
of all component parts in stock but not yet used. Manage the cost of
the direct materials (i.e., materials incorporated into the final
product) and indirect materials (i.e., materials not incorporated into
the final product but consumed during the production process).

Creating and implementing the detailed line production schedule on


the ground level.
Recording and reporting any deviations or issues in the maintenance
schedule, in the performance to the production management team,
and for unplanned maintenance.
Reproducing the items produced defectively. Assess the produced
items by conducting quality and standardization tests in order to
diagnose any discrepancies. Reproduce defective items.

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Integrating different resources in the production process: material,
personnel, equipment, robotics, etc. Includes automating and
controlling the plant, performing advanced process control and real-
time optimization. This activity also includes managing plant alarms
and alerts.

Creating and applying technology to monitor and control the


production and delivery of products and services. Automation
involves a broad range of technologies.
Including a broad range of techniques and technologies implemented
within industrial process control systems that are routinely reviewed,
audited, and improved, advanced process controls typically address
particular performance or economic improvement opportunities. An
advanced set of process control measures can be used to reduce
variation and identify primary improvement options. Results of
analysis are fed back into process design for incorporation into
production.

Helping organizations increase performance and efficiency, real-time


optimization is a category of closed-loop process control that aims at
optimizing process performance in real time for systems. It is
normally built upon model-based optimization systems and is usually
large scale. Real-time optimization automatically detects errors, and
can modify and eliminate both random and non-random errors, as
well as analyze and monitor all systems involved.

Applying human factors and instrumentation engineering and


systems thinking to manage the design of an alarm or alert system to
increase its usability. Typical challenges include having too many
alarms in a plant, poorly designed alarms/alerts, improperly set
alarm/alert points, unclear alarm/alert messages, etc. Poor alarm
management is one of the leading causes of unplanned downtime.

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Analyzing and benchmarking the production process to judge its
effectiveness and efficiency. Create production metrics to numerically
calculate the performance of the production process.
Executing tests to evaluate the quality of the products manufactured.
Calibrate the test equipment. Conduct the actual tests. Record the
results and outcomes of the quality test conducted.
Regulating the equipment used for performing quality tests. Assess
correspondence between the quality testing equipment and the
desired quality standards. Ensure the calibration standard is more
accurate than the instrument being tested.
Performing testing using calibrated equipment and in consent with
the standard testing procedure, including testing time.
Selecting a set of elements from a product lot to draw conclusions or
make inferences about the quality of the product lot from which the
sample is drawn. Sampling is frequently used because gathering data
on every product produced by a company is often impossible,
impractical, or too costly to collect.

Documenting the results and outcomes of the quality tests. Track the
performance of the production process. Record/Document it to
evaluate the qualitative efficiency of the production process. Use
electronic devices and software in order to ensure effectiveness in
recording the results and outcomes of the test.

Managing and monitoring the occurrences of problems with a process


or product. It is important that nonconformance occurrences are
tracked in a standardized way so the data can easily be reviewed to
assess the impact of the problem. Ongoing analysis of trends in
nonconformance gives an organization the ability to make process
changes to reduce the incidence and cost of nonconformances.

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Using a technique that helps people answer the question of why a
problem occurred in the first place. It seeks to identify the origin of a
problem using a specific set of steps, with associated tools, to find
the primary cause of the problem to determine what happened, why,
and how to reduce the likelihood that it will happen again.

Perpetuating the production records by systematically documenting


and using it to ensure the effective management of lots. Determine
the lot numbering system and its use. (The lot number enables
tracking of the constituent parts, as well as labor and equipment
records involved in the manufacturing of a product. It enables
manufacturers and to perform quality control checks, calculate
expiration dates, and issue corrections of their production output.)

Allotting an identification number to a particular quantity or lot of


material manufactured. Assign lot numbers on the basis of specific
production units, material similarity, etc. Place lot numbers on the
outside of packaging.
Identifying the use of production lots. Define where, how, and when
to use a specific production lot.
Administering and overseeing all activities related to logistics and
warehousing. Outline and establish a strategy for the logistics
function. Plan and administer the flow of inbound materials.
Administer the operational activities of warehousing and outbound
transportation. Manage reverse logistics including returns and
exchanges.

Outlining the strategy for managing logistics. Translate customer


requirements logistic requirements. Create an efficient logistic
network and outsourcing portions of logistics activities. Design a
logistics strategy that optimizes transportation costs and schedule.
Define key performance indicators.

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Determining the requirements for managing the flow of things
between the point of origin and the point of consumption by
assessing the service requirements of the customers.
Developing a network for logistical activities. Create a network of
entities through which materials and information flow, encompassing
all related activities associated with the flow of transformation of
products.
Conveying outsourcing needs within the organization, with the
objective of sourcing the assistance required. Define the portion of
logistical activities that can be transferred to outside suppliers.
Assess third-party agencies to carefully select the most appropriate
agencies for outsourcing. Convey these needs to management or the
appropriate authority.

Establishing rules and regulations, as well as the terms and


conditions regarding the delivery of service by the company. Develop
a delivery plan that specifies what, how, when, and in which way to
deliver services to the customer.
Optimizing the schedule and costs of transportation services. Design
a logistics strategy by strategically creating delivery routes and
systems, which optimizes the overall transportation schedules and
costs. Evaluate different transportation sources in order to select the
most appropriate and cost-effective sources.

Establishing measures for evaluating the performance of the logistics


strategy of the organization. Establish key performance indicators,
including the logistics performance index, delivery in full, and
delivery on time.

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Establish a strategy that includes rules and regulations for the
physical handling, information processing, and disposition of product
and packaging returned by the buyer to the seller or an intermediary.
Include return approval, transportation coordination, advance
communication, product tracking, receipt, disposition of the return,
and processing warranty claims in the strategy.

Creating and executing a strategy for all the internal activities related
to the flow/transfer of inbound materials. This process includes
planning inbound material receipts, managing inbound material flow,
monitoring inbound delivery performance, managing the flow of
returned products, controlling the quality of returned parts, and
salvaging or repairing returned products.

Managing the receipts of inbound materials. Create a plan accounting


for the materials procured from the source of supply and the
materials delivered to the distribution center or the warehouse.
Managing all the internal activities related to the flow/transfer of
materials. Manage materials being delivered to distribution center or
warehouse. Gauge the time taken for delivery and if the delivery
process is on time.
Overseeing the performance of an inbound delivery system. Check
the present delivery system's efficiency, cost effectiveness, and
adherence to a delivery schedule.
Tracking and taking care of the products that have been internally
returned either because of their deficiency or in cases of incorrect
delivery.
Implement a checks and balances system to verify that returned
parts meet acceptable quality standards to determine appropriate
disposition activity.
Determining if a returned product can be salvaged or repaired.
Salvage or repair is dependent upon the product, the condition of the
product, or the availability of a like item.

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Executing activities for reinstating the returned products. Present the
customer with additional incentives of compensation in case of any
defective products delivery or any discrepancy in the product
specifications in order to save the order from being permanently
returned.

Administering the reinstatement of the returned product in order to


return them back to customers. Repair or remanufacture the
defective or ineffective products returned by the customer. Process
the delivery of the repaired or remanufactured products back to the
customer.

Tracking the inventory deployment. Accept and store products. Ship


the products. Measure the accuracy of the inventory. Assess the
performance of the outsourced logistics activities.
Tracking the logistical act of delivering or releasing an inventory item
or entity to targeted end users. Track how much inventory has been
deployed at all the distribution centers, individually.
Coordinating the incoming inbound materials/products. Accept the
delivery of these materials and the subsequent storage. Track them
at the warehouse/distribution center.
Keeping track of the availability of different materials/products at the
warehouse and distribution centers.
Packing and shipping the product to deliver to the customer. Take
care of the internal and external packaging of the products in order
to ensure safe transportation of the products from the warehouse to
delivery locations. Notify the ERP system and/or Accounts Receivable
Dept.

Monitoring any discrepancies between electronic records that


represent the inventory and the physical state of the inventory. Look
for discrepancies such as phantom inventory, which includes
products that an inventory accounting system considers to be
available at the storage location but are not actually available.

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Keeping a track on the storage and shipping performance of third-
party agencies. Monitor logistics storage and shipping performance
for third-party agencies. Use measures such as a logistics scoreboard,
activity-based costing, economic value analysis, and balanced
scorecards.

Administering the movement of the finished products that are


processed by the organization through its warehouses. Track goods
through the use of systems such as barcodes in order to monitor the
volumes available, quantity of out-flowing goods, remaining shelf life
of the product, etc.--ultimately, to best manage the warehouse
capacity.
Shipping items from one warehouse to another in a multi-warehouse
environment. A warehouse transfer is typically handled electronically
in a system designed to replicate the physical processes involved
with transferring items from one warehouse to another.
Creating a plan that specifies the schedule and system for
transportation and delivery of the outbound products, as well as
tracking the performance of the carrier delivery system. Conduct
vehicle management and processing of all carrier-related documents.
Organizing the transportation and delivery of outbound products.
Plan and organize the transportation, shipping, and delivery of the
end products. Create a plan that specifies dispatch and delivery of
the product to its destination, as well the transportation.
Monitoring delivery performance when carrying products from the
warehouse/distribution centers to the retailers or end consumers.
Create a performance metrics based on the key performance
indicators.
Taking care of a range of functions related to the means of transport
used for delivering the end products. Manage vehicle financing,
vehicle maintenance, vehicle telematics (tracking and diagnostics),
driver management, speed management, fuel management, and
health and safety management.

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Organizing and inspecting all account statements and any other
documentation for the carriers used in delivery. Create, manage, and
inspect all documents related to the financial, regulatory, and
administrative accounts of all the carriers/freights. Generate receipts
for all freight transactions.

Offering services to customers. This is the act of providing service


delivery as a core business practice and covers identifying strategies
for performing service delivery, managing resources, and delivering
services to the customer.
Creating rules and regulations for service delivery to the customer.
Establish a system to manage performance, delivery, and direction of
service delivery. Engage with the customer for satisfaction feedback.
Define goals, policies, processes, and workplace layout and
infrastructure as a part of the service delivery strategy.

Establishing service delivery governance through a system that


manages performance, development, and direction. Allow for
customer feedback on delivery satisfaction.
Providing a system for which to manage customer needs and a
structure for which to facilitate service delivery to fulfill those needs.
Conducting and implementing performance measures to ensure
successful delivery of service to the customer.
Providing guidance of resources to ensure that the development and
direction of service delivery is in line with customer needs.
Engaging the customer post delivery to gauge the effectiveness of
services rendered in order to improve on key delivery functions going
forward.
Constructing strategies that identify goals, policies, processes, and
procedures in relation to service delivery. Review and validate
strategies. Define the workplace layout and infrastructure.
Aligning organization practices to meet the needs of the customer by
creating service delivery goals.

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Outlining labor policies for resources and ensuring that those policies
meet the needs of the organization, the customer, and government
regulations.
Understanding the needs of the customer and providing the
necessary resources to meet those requirements.
Identifying and understanding the limitations imposed upon service
delivery network and supply.
Defanging policies and procedures that focus on meeting the needs
and expectations of the customer within the working parameters of
the organization.
Revisioning service delivery procedures that fall short of performance
parameters. Realign procedures with specified expectations in order
to provide successful service delivery.
Creating a workplace that best serves the needs of the organization
and customer through strategic layout and infrastructure.
Understanding the demands on resources and creating a plan to
enable the delivery of services via those resources.
Ensuring necessary resources are maintained through monitoring
pipeline, developing forecasts, and collaborating with customers.
Determine skills needed for service deliver and forecast customer
orders. Monitor forecasted orders and modify if where needed.
Measure forecast accuracy.

Tracking potential opportunities as they move through the various


stages of the pipeline.
Identifying the demand anticipated for the organization's services.
Estimate future demand for services using historical data, analysis of
the market environment, and external data.
Providing a collaborative meeting in which to engage the customer to
understand the scope of their needs and constructing solutions based
on need and constraints.

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Arriving at a consensus over the forecasted levels of demand for
services by analyzing baseline forecasts and customer input.
Identifying what skillset is necessary for the delivery of opportunities.
Determine the forecast of customer orders based upon those skillsets
and the resources available.
Overseeing all activities necessary to deliver services to customer.
Revise forecast to account for any issues that may arise. This could
be changes in market trend, resource changes, etc.
Recognizing potential problems in the current forecast and making
the necessary changes to align the forecast meet demand.
Analyzing forecasting against actuals to determine accuracy. Modify
forecasting to align with actual need.
Identifying the need for and creating a resource plan. Understand
resource demand and align with capacity, skills, and capabilities.
Enlist suppliers and partners to supplement needed skills and
capabilities. Monitor and manage capabilities and skills with an eye
on critical resources and supplier capacity.

Analyzing the skills needed to perform services to be delivered.


Classify and organize these skills requirements.
Creating a plan to ensure that all resources are available to carry out
services required for the customer. This can include physical
resources and personnel.
Matching demand with skills and capability. Enlisting suppliers and
partners to help with demand when needed.
Understanding organizational need to enlist suppliers to provide
resources for gaps in skills and capabilities. Identify where additional
skills are needed and collaborate with third parties to fill those
demands.
Realizing critical resources required to perform and carry out
customer needs. Engage with suppliers to fulfill those needs, if
necessary. Identify supplier threshold for performing those needs.

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Directing and managing workforce needs. Ensure that resources are
at full capacity. Monitor that all resources are able to skilled in their
respective rolls. Make sure that necessary resources are available to
provide the needed services.
Instituting training to enable resources to provide service delivery to
the customer. Develop a training plan. Create materials that provide
for operation and technical training. Schedule, perform, and evaluate
training.
Creating a detailed summary of all the actions relevant to teaching a
person a particular skill or type of behavior. Determine who will
deliver the training. Determine when and where the apprentice or
trainee needs to go to receive the structured component of the
training.

Developing materials necessary to provide comprehensive training


for the skills or behavior needed to deliver services. This can be any
number for formats such as classroom or computer based training.
Providing training to the employee within a manageable timeframe to
meet the needs of both the individual and the organization.
Educating service delivery personnel on all aspects of the operations
process of the organization.
Ensuring that all personnel are trained on all technical aspects of
service delivery.
Verifying that training provided to the person was successful through
the administration testing and the application of skills for practical
use.
Eliciting feedback from various sources to evaluate the training
provided. This can be achieved through testing and the practical
application of skills. Additionally, manager or student feedback can
be garnered to evaluate training effectiveness.
Rendering service to the customer by initiating, executing, and
completing tasks associated with service delivery.

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Collaborating with the customer to understand service needs.
Review, understand, and modify the delivery scope with the
organization needs of the customer in mind. Confirm readiness and
identify, select, and assign resources. Plan for service delivery.
Meeting with the customer, partner, and/or supplier to review the
terms of the solutions contract and agree on the terms set forth.
Taking the customer requirements for a solution and applying those
requirements to a refined approach for service.
Updating the project plan to align with the new solution approach
agreed upon with the customer.
Aligning the customer business objectives with the agreed service
delivery solution.
Confirming that the organization has the recourses necessary to
meet the expectations for the solution for service delivery.
Identifying, selecting, and assigning resources required to deliver
service to the customer. Ensure that all objectives are established
and met, and the all rules of engagement have been identified and
communicated.
Providing the workforce with a plan of action and goals necessary to
provide a service. Make sure that those objectives are met.
Establishing guidelines for how resources engage with the customer.
For example, set rules of accountability, interaction, and
accommodation when engaging the customer. Resources should be
polite, empathetic, and attentive.
Establishing a plan of action to successfully render a solution for
service delivery.
Carrying out service delivery to the customer by creating and
deploying the necessary solution. Analyze need and create a solution.
Validate the solution and make changes if needed. Obtain approval to
build/buy solution and then deploy solution to customer.

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Understanding the needs of the customer and providing the
necessary resources to meet those requirements within the scope of
the organization.
Creating a plan of action to provide service delivery to the customer
through a possible solution. This solution should be in response to a
collaborative effort made by the organization and the customer to
meet service delivery needs.
Validating that the proposed solution is feasible and provides the
needed services for the customer.
Realizing issues within the original drafted solution and providing
changes to correct those issues.
Gaining approval from all avenues to proceed with providing
solutions for service delivery.
Constructing or purchasing solutions necessary to provide service
delivery.
Providing the customer with promised services and solutions.
Implementing final steps to complete service delivery to the
customer. Evaluate success through project review, complete finance
activities, and confirm delivery. Release resources and manage
completion by harvesting knowledge and systems by archiving
records.

Reviewing the entire service delivery process to evaluate the success


of the project from beginning to end.
Insuring all payments are received and all activates therein are
completed.
Confirming that the organization has satisfied all terms of the
delivery contract set forth in collaboration between the organization
and customer.
Discharging leveraged resources from service delivery commitments
upon completion. Returning resources to the resource pool.

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Ensuring that all aspects of the service delivery process are
completed both internally and externally.
Garnering feedback from all avenues to collect a knowledge base
concerning services rendered.
Completing and archiving all records associated with requested
services. Update all necessary systems to reflect those changes.
Managing customers before and after the delivery of services. This
includes developing and planning customer service practices with an
eye on steering processes relating to inquiries after sales, feedback,
warranties, and recalls.
Defining a plan that removes customer obstacles by gathering
operational insight and competitive insight, as well as improving soft
skills and forward resolution for employees. Develop customer
segmentation. Define rules and regulations for customer service.
Establish service levels for customers.

Defining a set of behaviors, skills, and policies needed to provide


customer service effectively across the enterprise.
Communicating to the customer service resources what is expected
when engaging the customer. Relate service level expectations to the
workforce. Ensure positive customer experience.
Establishing and refining procedures for customer service and
technical support.
Outlining the framework of policies and methods for developing
customer service strategy. Establish the rules and regulations that
serve as a guideline for the customer service strategy. Take into
account customer needs and behavior.
Determining and implementing levels for customer services.
Benchmark certain customer service practices, and base customer
level services on those benchmarks. Create a service level
agreement, which is a negotiated agreement designed to create a
common understanding about services, priorities, and
responsibilities.

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Determining the exact terms and conditions under which specific
warranties apply to certain goods or services.
Establishing warranty policies to assure customers that the company
will guarantee its warranties that it issues.
Establishing and maintaining claims processing and routing rules.
Establish and maintain claims processing and routing rules for
product warranties, coverage lists, repair, fault, trouble codes, repair
time setup, and warranty policy registration. This also includes rolling
out the codes and rules, and the improvements/updates to these
rules and codes via systematic updates.

Negotiating with manufacturers and dealers the obligations of each


party in upholding warranties.
Informing customers about warranties that apply to promoted
products or services.
Communicating rules and updates via training manuals for new
products and training resources.
Establishing procedures to handle recalls of defective products.
Planning and administering work force operations for customer
service provision by taking care of customer services
requests/inquiries, as well as the complaints.
Creating and administering the work force deployed for the customer
service process. Forecast the customer work force needs to correctly
schedule the work force. Track the utility of the work force deployed.
Examine the interactions between the customer and customer
service representatives to achieve high quality.

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Projecting the total work force required to service customer service
inquiries in order to effectively predict the volume of vendor
contracts required. Estimate the number of the customer service
contracts in an agreed-upon time frame in order to strategically
maintain the work force necessitated for customer inquires. Analyze
historical data around customer service contracts, the universe of
customer inquiries, frequency of inquiries, servicing capability (per
head) of the employees, etc.

Deploying the work force to manage customer service contracts.


Create a systematic summary of the operations and service required,
as well as the specific amount of work force that is to be deployed to
the customer service operations. Ensure work force is directly
proportional to the estimated forecast of customer service contracts.

Tracking the utilization of work force deployed for managing


customer service operations. Monitor the utility of the work force
deployed for managing customer service operations in order to
evaluate its efficiency and cost effectiveness. Calculate the overall
labor effectiveness, which measures the utility, performance, and
quality of the work force.

Tracking and determining the quality of interactions between the


customer and customer representatives. Use electronic devices to
record and effectively assess customer representatives' interactions.
Handling the requests and inquiries from customers that seek
information regarding the organization's products/services. Obtain
the customer requests online and by phone. Direct these requests to
higher-level representatives. Approve requests, and respond to
customers.

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Receiving requests for information from customers over multiple
channels. Receive various requests and inquiries from customers
regarding products/services. Accept these inquiries through channels
such as email, telephone, online forms, text messages, social media,
and in person. Supply dedicated equipment, systems, and personnel.

Analyzing various requests and inquiries from customers regarding


products/services. Provide answers and offerings to satisfy the
customer's needs.
Routing customer inquiries in order to service them with the most
apposite response. Direct customer inquires to the best suited
personnel or system. Have a system or procedure capable of
efficiently channeling these requests.
Responding to customer requests by email, conversation, interactive
voice response, mail, etc. with the most appropriate reply. Instill a
robust process to locate the right information for a solution to a
customer's problem.
Utilizing customer inquiries as opportunities to either provide a
comparable service to the one in question, offer additional
complimentary service, or suggest a service that is better than what
was initially offered.
Providing possible sales leads to the sales team in an effort to garner
more business opportunities.
Obtaining customer complaints online or by phone. Direct these
complaints to higher-level representatives as appropriate. Resolve
them. Respond to customers.
Receiving any complaints or grievances from customers for the
organization's products/services. Receive objections, complaints, and
criticism from customers regarding products/services through email,
telephone, online forms, text messages, social media, in person, etc.
Dedicate equipment, systems, and personnel.

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Routing any complaints or grievances received from customers in
order to address them in the most appropriate manner. Direct
complaints to the best suited personnel or system. Implement a
system or procedure capable of efficiently channeling the various
objections, complaints, and criticism from customers over the
offerings provided by the organization.

Resolving any customer complaints that are deemed to be sound and


reasonable. Redress any objections, grievances, and complaints
received from customers regarding the offerings provided by the
organization. Identify the legitimate complaints, where the situation
needs to be appropriately corrected. Deploy personnel who can
rectify the issue within a stipulated time frame.

Responding to customer complaints including all activities


necessitated to service any objections, complaints, or grievances with
the most appropriate reply. Source the right information to formulate
a response that eases the discomfort being experienced by the
customer. (Closely coordinate with Resolve customer complaints
[10399].)

Analyzing complaint logs to provide input for continuous service


improvement and customer profiling.
Acquiring returns and identify if the returns are scraped or salvaged.
Approving and carrying forward the requests by the customers to
return the product. This is part of the process of returning a product
in order to receive a refund, replacement, or repair during the
product's warranty period.
Notating the reason for the return of the product.
Notifying all stakeholders, legal, and industry regulatory bodies of the
incidents and risks related to a return or recall, if needed.

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Assigning post-sales policies and paying claims on purchased
products. This is a process that is an administrative function focused
on creating rules (claim codes). This group ensures that claims are
valid and are processed quickly. As well as to quickly determine
responsibility for claim settlement.

Filing product registrations.


Identifying, investigating, and processes warranty claims. This
process includes: receipt and validation of a warranty claim;
definition and diagnosis /root cause analysis of an issue and
recommendation for corrective action; the determination of
responsibility for settlement of the claim; the transaction being
approved or denied; and the originator being notified and payment
authorized. In the case of a recurring event, further investigation
(definition and diagnosis or root cause analysis) is performed, and a
recommendation for corrective action is made and implemented in
production/design. It ends when the claim is closed.

Receiving incoming warranty claims. Route claim to correct


department. Document claim.
Ensuring that the claim falls within the parameters of the warranty in
question. After validation is made, the claim must be investigated.
Executing investigational and analysis of warranty claims. This
involves notification and definition of a warranty issue, includes the
scheduling of a field service agent to perform further investigation;
the request and receipt of defective parts; and diagnosis/root cause
analysis. This concludes with the receipt of the result and
recommendation for corrective action.

Defining the issue of the claim. The warranty team will look into the
issue and understand whether it is covered by the claim code or if
more detail is required. Field service will be scheduled to further
qualify the definition of the issue and to collect more evidence.

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Scheduling additional investigative field service. This is performed for
high priority claims or claims that require additional investigation.
Field service engineers will gather additional information, perform
further investigation, and qualify the definition of the issue.
Requesting receipt of a defective part for further investigation.
Investigating claims by an appropriate functional representative.
Once the issue has been clearly defined and diagnosed and a
recommendation for corrective action is determined, it will be
provided to the warranty management team.
Receiving investigative results to assess claim approval or denial.
The warranty team will assess the results of the investigation and the
recommendations for corrective action.
Identifying responsible party for a claim. There is no negotiation with
the supplier at this point. There can be multiple warranties applicable
to the same part: a new part warranty, a new product warranty (for
the product the part is installed on), and a supplier warranty from the
company that last repaired the part. The information required for this
decision would be the output of Receive component/part and analyze
fault [19728]."

Authorizing claims prior to submittal.


Following Defining issue [20098], an approval or rejection with be
made against the warranty claim. If it is deemed that the claim falls
within the warranty parameters, the claim will be approved. If the
claim is deemed to fall outside warranty parameters, the claim with
be rejected.

Contacting the originator of whether the warranty claim has been


approved or rejected.
Allowing for a payment to be made to the claimant.
Archiving and closing the warranty claim after a final decision has
been made to either approve or reject.
Assuring that the warranty transaction has been completed.

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Managing the recovery of costs from suppliers for individual claims.
Raising a supplier recovery claim. This is based off the decision made
in Receive investigation result/recommendation for corrective action
[20100].
Arranging the returns of recalled products to suppliers.
Validating specific service requirements for individual customers.
Determine and schedule resource to fulfill these requirements.
Provide service to specific individual customers. Ensure the quality of
service delivery.
Acquiring or soliciting information about specific service
requirements for individual customers through the customer service
function. Obtain information about customer specific requests,
process these requests, and create customer profiles to generate a
service order.

Soliciting or acquiring information using various sources such as


databases, customer interactions, and customer request forms. Hand
them further up the hierarchy to deal with them. Categorize the
user's request, determining if the request is supportable and
prioritizing the request.

Documenting the individual customer service requirements solicited,


along with personal information of the customers, in order to
generate customized profiles that hasten the delivery process.
Designing a short-term agreement between the service provider and
customer. One-time services are ordered by the service recipient and
resource-related billing is performed upon completion. Use the
service order to document service and customer service work.
Determining and scheduling the resources required to fulfill customer
service requirements. Create a detailed schedule about the service
orders and development of these service orders.

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Developing a plan for sourcing and deploying the resources required
to fulfill customer service needs. Document a detailed summary of all
types of resources (equipment, finance, personnel, time, etc.)
required to complete customer service requests and procure these
resources. Identify and assess various sources in order to effectively
create a resourcing plan.

Designing a detailed summary of customer service order


requirements, along with information concerning the timing and
duration for these services. Categorize the customer needs. Monitor
the services delivered.
Dispatching resources for managing and fulfilling daily service
requirements. Manage the progress of order fulfillment. Complete
order blocks.
Laying out a daily plan of specific service orders that need to be
fulfilled. Document and systematically order these activities to
ensure high effectiveness and efficiency.
Dispatching and delivering the resources needed for the specific
service requirements from the source/warehouse. Manage the
dispatch, transportation, and delivery of the services.
Handling and managing orders fulfilled, along with the orders are not
or partially fulfilled to track the order fulfillment progress. Use
electronic devices such as trackers and GPS in order track and ensure
delivery of the orders.
Guaranteeing the quality of service provided to customers. Identify
the successful and unsuccessful orders along with the service
failures. Collect customer feedback. Process the feedback to ensure
the quality of service in the future.
Determining the service orders that have been successfully
delivered. Identify the service orders completed and delivered to the
customer. Leverage communication systems to ensure coordination
with the customers in order to avoid mishaps.

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Determining orders which have not been completed or delivered.
Identify the service orders that are partially or entirely incomplete, as
well as the orders that have not been delivered to the customer. Use
techniques such as project trackers to recognize the progress of the
service orders.

Obtaining and procuring customer reviews or feedback on the


services delivered. Design a customer feedback form, or
communicate with the customer through the phone or online.
Assessing and incorporating customer reviews/feedback into the
service plan to ensure high quality of service.
Removing defective products from the distribution chain. Participate
in audits from watchdog agencies.
Commencing the removal process of defective products.
Performing risk analysis. Identify all dangers, evaluate how probable
they are, and what kinds of negative results or or adverse side effect
they carry.
Handling communications that are related to product recalls.
Creating and delivering reports to regulatory agencies to provide
details about handling product recalls.
Analyzing the effectiveness of product recalls.
Ending product recalls, communicating to the public and filing
reports.
Calculating and assessing the operational activities of the customer
service function. Evaluation is achieved through the customer
requests/inquiries handling process, the customer complaint handling
process, and product and services quality. Examine activities to
ensure high levels of customer service.

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Calculating satisfaction levels of customers by effectively evaluating
the process of handling requests/inquiries of customers. Effectively
calculate the performance of customer-requests/inquiries handling
and resolution. Obtain information regarding requests/inquiries
handling and resolution through customer feedback. Use it to explore
new ideas and opportunities for enhanced customer
requests/inquiries handling and resolution process.

Creating an avenue for which the customer can provide feedback on


their experience with how their inquiry, problem, or request was
handled.
Reviewing customer service feedback to identify areas in which
improvements can be made. Engage with management to discuss
issues.
Handing over data to management to analyze common issues in
regards to customer service.
Measuring the satisfaction level of customers as pertains to how their
complaints are handled and resolved. This process element requires
the organization to estimate the customers level of fulfillment with
the process reconciling their complaints and towards the objective of
ensuring customer retention. The feedback received can be used to
develop concepts for new opportunities to boost the level of
customer satisfaction.

Requesting customer feedback on the process of handling and


resolving customer complaints. Obtain information about the
effectiveness and performance of the customer complaint handling
process from the customers through various means (e.g., online and
by phone).

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Examining the information obtained through handling and resolving
complaints for development/improvement opportunities. Categorize
the customer complaints data on the basis of speed, accuracy,
courtesy, price, product choice, availability, hours, location, etc.
Determine complaint patterns in order to diagnose areas needing
enhancement.

Determining complaint patterns in order to identify common issues.


Document common problems for correction.
Calculating satisfaction levels of customers with products/services.
Obtain customer feedback on products/services, as well as the
effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. Examine this information
to reach meaningful conclusions, which could then be used to
enhance the customer service operations.

Obtaining customer feedback/review on the quality and utility


derived from the products/services after the sale is complete. Use
techniques such as surveys, feedback boxes, and user activity and
usability tests.
Assessing the influence of advertisements on purchasing behavior.
Use techniques such as surveys and product recognition tests,
questionnaires or feedback flyers, and toll-free numbers in order to
encourage customer interaction after the sale.
Engaging with the customer to understand their cross-channel
experience. Find out what channels were effective and what areas
need improvement.
Assessing the information collected on customer satisfaction levels
with products/services in order to determine areas for improvement.
Examine the data and information extracted from the customer
feedback and reviews to measure the satisfaction levels of the
customers. Identify opportunities that could enhance the customer
satisfaction levels and the overall customer service strategy.

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Providing feedback from customers on products/services to the
product management team. Analyze information collected through
Gather and solicit post-sale customer feedback on products/services
[11238]. Share with the product management team for consideration
while improving existing offerings or developing new
products/services.

Assessing the cost and effectiveness of warranties.


Evaluating how satisfied customers are with how product warranties
are managed and resolved.
Comparing warranties by using using applicable metrics to see how
they are handled and resolved. Develop and submit reports that
summarize significant conclusions.
Determining how warranties and warranty management can be made
better and more efficient.
Finding ways to phase out unused or seldom used warranties.
Reviewing and assessing claims that contain deliberately incorrect
information or that have been submitted with the goal to deceive the
system.
Reviewing customer service feedback to identify areas in which
improvements can be made. Engage with management to discuss
issues.
Delivering processes traditionally defined as "human resources".
Process groups include those related to developing and maintaining
workforce strategy, recruiting employees, developing and counseling
employees, managing employee relations, rewarding and retaining
employees, redeploying and retiring employees, managing employee
information, and managing employee communications.

Creating strategies for the HR function. Create and implement


strategies for managing the work force. Supervise and enhance the
strategies, plans, and policies supporting the HR function. Developing
models for managing competency levels of the HR of the
organization.

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Creating a long-term plan to associate human resource requirements
with the strategic goals of the company to ensure that there is
enough qualified staffing to achieve those goals, to maintain
competitive advantage and to reduce employee turnover.
Strategically defining the current and future needs for developing an
efficient HR strategy.
Outlining the charge and duty of the HR function by defining its
responsibility areas, as well as ensuring its accountability. Establish
the HR function by laying out the roles and responsibilities for this
function and the rules and regulations guiding HR. Define the goals
and objectives of the HR, as well as a mission and vision for this
function. Create a mechanism involving a set of policies, code of
conduct, and institutional procedure to ensure HR accountability.

Ascertaining the costs and expenses of the HR function. Identify and


report HR investments using, for example, a cost approach or a
present value of future earnings approach.
Evaluating the performance of HR function. Lay out the course of HR
procedures that would formulate a plan of action needed to fulfill
strategic HR needs. Deploy measures such as hiring policies, leave
management, internal code of conducts, and compensation structure.
Conveying the strategies of HR function to employees and
management. Effectively explain the vision, plans, and anticipated
benefits of the HR strategy employees, as well as the public. Develop
statements and messages that are easy to read, informative, and
relevant to the audience.

Creating a strategy for the use of systems/technologies/tools in


operating the HR function. Create a strategy concerning the use and
utility of HR support tools and technologies. Decide what specific
tools to use and in what quantity. Determine the levels of technology
required for the HR management.

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Creating, maintaining and communicating company's reputation and
values to keep current employees and attract potential hires.
Creating and executing strategies and policies for smooth
administration of work force. Determine and gather skill
requirements. Plan the requirements for employee resourcing per
unit. Create compensation, succession, HR program, and employee
diversity plans. Develop and administer policies for HR. Develop
benefits for employees. Create models for work force strategies.

Evaluating the current and future skill requirements of the


organization with regard to the overall corporate strategy of the
organization and market conditions. Identify and establish the
minimum skills needed for the requisite HR needs.
Determining the requirements for employees and the need for
employee resourcing for each every unit/function. Lay out a plan
detailing employee resourcing requirements of individual functions
and the organization as a whole.
Designing a plan that specifies the combination of wages, salaries,
and benefits the employees receive in exchange for work. Define the
total amount of compensation, in addition to the manner in which the
compensation is paid and the purposes for which employees can
receive bonuses, salary increases, and incentives.

Creating a scheme of awards and recognition for sales employees to


promote a results-based culture. Create specific incentives to reach
desired outcomes, such as landing key clients, growing the customer
base, providing exceptional servicing, and increasing profit margins.
Creating and implementing the plan for continuation of key positions
within the organization. Identify internal people with the potential to
fill key business leadership positions. Provide critical development
experiences to employees who can move into important roles.
Engage leaders to support the development of high-potential leaders.

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Creating a program that incorporates incentives and compensation
put forth by the organization to recognize high performing workers
and excellence in leadership.
Creating and implementing the plan for ensuring a diverse work
force. Develop and hire employees with varying characteristics
including, but not limited to, religious and political beliefs, gender,
ethnicity, education, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation,
and geographic location.

Identifying skills, knowledge, and attributes that need enhancement


in order to perform a job. Develop the appropriate training programs.
These programs can be computer-based, classroom, or on-the-job
training, etc.
Developing a program to entice prospective resources to engage with
the organization for a position of employment.
Creating HR programs and services such as employee engagements
programs to promote positive employee behavior. Create a variety of
programs and services to support employees' professional and
personal needs at work and at home.
Creating rules and regulations that govern the HR function. Develop a
policy plan that serves as a guideline for setting rules and regulations
that help in achieving the HR goals and objectives.
Ensuring rules and regulations are followed and are flexible enough
to accommodate indispensable deviations.
Planning benefits in kind (also called fringe benefits, perquisites, or
perks). Include various types of non-wage compensations provided to
employees in addition to normal wages or salaries.

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Creating and implementing models for effectively strategizing the
work force of the organization. Develop a model that specifies the
organization's overall approach for maximizing the performance of its
work force by defining the goals, objectives, and expectations of the
work force. Manage all aspects of performance required for the work
force to function, including recruitment, selection, retention, and
professional development.

Implementing models for effectively strategizing the work force of


the organization. Carry out all aspects of performance required for
the work force to function, including recruitment, selection, retention,
and professional development.
Supervising the HR strategy, plans, and policies in order to refurbish
them whenever needed. Determine the performance of HR plans and
policies by measuring the objective achievement rate and its
contribution to the overall business strategy. Ensure that information
about these plans and strategies is effectively communicated to
various stakeholders. Incorporate any suggestions by these
stakeholders when revising HR plans and policies.

Determining the accomplishment of HR goals and objectives.


Evaluate the effectiveness of the HR function by estimating the
present rate of achievement of the established objectives. Use
metrics to determine if the objectives are being realized. Leverage
measures such as turnover, training, return on human capital, costs
of labor, and expenses per employee.

Determining the role of HR function in implementing the


organizational strategy. Measure the correlation between the HR
performance and the overall business strategy. Calculate the amount
of contribution of the HR function to the overall business growth.

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Conveying the plans for HR function to stakeholders. Ensure that the
HR plans and strategy are effectively communicated to the people
who can affect or be affected by the organization's actions,
objectives, and policies such as the creditors, shareholders,
employees, and suppliers. Provide regular updates to these
stakeholders to ensure effective communication.

Reassessing the strategies, plans, and policies of the HR function,


with the objective of revising them. Revisit the schematic plans for
the HR function. Taking stock of any suggestions or feedback from
the stakeholders, revamp the blueprint of HR strategies and plans.
Creating and implementing the tools for managing the competency
levels of HR. Design a model for integrating HR planning with
business planning. Assess current HR capacity based on the
competencies against the capacity needed to achieve the vision,
mission, and business goals of the organization. Consider factors
such as employee development, career path, compensation policies,
and performance management.

Determining and handling employee requirements. Recruit or source


the candidates as per the requirements. Screen and select the most
appropriate candidates. Take care of the newly hired and re-hired
employees. Maintain records of information for all applicants.
Handling the requirements for new employees. Create and open job
requisitions by clearly defining the job descriptions. Post these
requirements internally and externally, and modify them as
appropriate. Manage the dates of the whole requisition process.
Creating a correspondence between the plan for hiring new
employees and the desired employee requirements. Staff an
adequate amount of people with the appropriate skills to effectively
accomplish its legislative, regulatory, service, and production
requirements.

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Creating descriptions for job requisitions. Define the normal
components of a job description, such as the overall position
description with general areas of responsibility listed, essential
functions of the job described with a couple of examples of each,
required knowledge, skills, abilities, required education and
experience, a description of the physical demands, and a description
of the work environment.

Developing specific job requisitions, and ensuring their accessibility.


Create and open a job requisition to fill the vacant positions within
the organization. Clearly describe the job title, department, fill date,
and the requisite skills and qualifications for the job.
Posting and advertising job descriptions. Display open job
descriptions internally and externally. Use public portals, online
portals, and websites to upload these requisitions in order for
applications to be received.
Making the necessary alterations to job requisitions. Revamp or
revise the job requisitions in case a position is filled or is not vacant
anymore, as well as in case of any new openings. (It involves Manage
the internal/external job posting websites [10449] to make the
necessary changes.)

Informing and communicating with the hiring manager. Notify the


manager responsible for the hiring process in cases of any new
position openings or changes.
Determining and managing the dates for the employee requisition
process.
Recruiting new candidates for deployment across various functional
areas inside the organization. Select methods for sourcing new
employees. Manage relationships with third-party agencies. Stage
recruitment fairs and drives. Manage employee referral programs.

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Defining the methods and channels for recruitments in order to
maximize the amount of candidate availability. Use channels such as
headhunting, job postings, job portals, networking websites, and
media advertising. Choose from the various methods of recruitment
such as internal/external third-party sourcing.

Organizing and executing recruiting activities and events. Activities


and events include on-campus hiring, refresher courses, information
sessions, career fairs, etc. to increase the coverage of the sourcing in
order to ensure that the most deserving and appropriate candidates
are hired.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with recruitment vendors


(suppliers). Create and maintain relationships with third-party
agencies such as staffing and firms to expand. Use these
relationships to implement the sourcing process effectively.
Creating and managing a recruiting strategy where current
employees are rewarded for referring qualified candidates for
employment.
Establishing and maintaining channels for recruiting. Extract the best
out of every recruitment channel. Manage all the processes related to
all the sourcing channels.
Evaluating and selecting potential employees through interviews,
tests, etc.
Identifying and implementing tools for the selection of candidates.
Recognize candidate selection tools such as screening, telephone
interviews, hiring manager interviews, drug testing, and skills
assessment. Effectively deploy these tools to check if the candidates
fit in the workplace or not, as well as to ensure workplace safety.

Assessing the candidates by their performance in the interviews.


Conduct HR interview, technical interview, hiring manager interview,
etc. Understand the mindset of the candidate, and comprehend
his/her personal and professional lives.

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Examining the candidates through tests. Prepare tools such as
aptitude, technical, and grammar tests. Test the skills of the
candidate through a written, oral, or computerized test.
Approving the deserving candidates, and rejecting the others.
Examining the performance of candidates. Ensure candidates would
fit well with the organization. (Assess performance from Interview
candidates [10457] and Test candidates [10458].)
Creating and making job offers to the selected candidates. Fairly
negotiate the job offers. Agree on terms with the candidate to
complete the hiring process.
Compiling job-related information for the selected candidates in order
to make up a job. Include information about the job description,
reporting relationship, salary, bonus potential, benefits, and vacation
allotment.
Negotiating an offer with selected candidates. Discuss the job offer
with the candidate to ensure a mutual understanding.
Wrapping up the process for hiring candidates. Agree to all hiring
terms and conditions. Have the candidate accept and sign the job
offer.
Creating and maintaining a system for managing the information of
applicants. Create records for all candidates who apply. Maintain and
track information through the use applicant-tracking systems.
Conducting a background investigation on the candidates with the
objective of looking up and compiling criminal, commercial, and
financial records.
Creating and documenting the records of all applicants. Manage all
individual applicants, including hires and non-hires. Maintain records
to avoid any duplication and promote efficiency.
Keeping track of all the information about the candidates who apply
for jobs. Use applicant-tracking systems that can be accessed online
as a central location and database for recruitment efforts.

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Identifying the requirements for the position to be filled. Determine
the experience and skills necessary to perform the tasks outlined.
Retaining and storing the records of the candidates who were
rejected and not hired to ensure future availability in case the need
arises. Create a centralized repository of profiles. Label these records
in order to readily identify them. Add remarks for any future
consideration.

Assisting employees in developing their capabilities, and providing


them counseling services. Handle the orientation and deployment of
the employees. Administer the performance of employees.
Administer the development and enhancement of the employees.
Provide training and development programs for employees.

Creating and maintaining various employee on-boarding programs


typically known as induction programs in order to ensure that the
new employees are effectively introduced to the organization and its
existing employees. Examine and evaluate the performance of these
induction programs. Execute these programs on the ground level.

Creating and maintaining a mechanism through which new


employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to
become effective organizational members and insiders. Conduct
formal meetings, lectures, videos, printed materials, and/or
computer-based orientations to introduce newcomers to their new
jobs and the organization.

Designing a program to systematically introduce newly hired


employees to the organizational culture of the company.
Managing the orientation and training of new employees about the
organizational culture of the company.

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Assessing the performance and effectiveness of employee on-
boarding program. Examine the performance of on-boarding program
through feedback and reviews from the new employees. Create web
and written forms. Obtain information through face-to-face
discussions.

Bringing the employee on-boarding program into effect. Implement


Create/Maintain employee on-boarding program [10474]. Conduct
training sessions and employee engagement programs.
Defining individual performance objectives. Review performance in
order to provide appraisals. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness
of the current performance program. Update it regularly.
Outlining the objectives for employee performance. Establish key
performance objectives and measures such as customer-focus
objectives, financially focused objectives, and employee growth
objectives.
Refurbishing, appraising, and managing the performance of
employees. Create performance reviews for all the employees by
qualitatively and quantitatively measuring them. Use the reviews to
provide performance appraisals. Monitor under-performing
employees.
Assessing and revamping performance programs, including the
instruments used to measure employee performance standards.
Review and upgrade these performance programs to avoid any
deprivations and ensure effectiveness.
Establishing employee development guidelines. Lay out career paths
and plans for them. Manage the development of their skills to
enhance their skills, ability, and knowledge.
Outlining the guidelines for development of employees. Design
development policies and procedures to identify areas of growth for
employees, either in their current position or in preparation for future
roles. Include topics related to knowledge and skill development.

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Designing a future career path for the employees that encourages
them to explore and gather information.
Administering the development of employee skills. Conduct training,
coaching and mentoring, job-rotation and cross training, lateral
moves, etc.
Creating a link between employee and organizational development
needs. Conduct and manage employee training programs by
considering the need and availability of these programs.
Aligning the needs of the employees to development needs.
Defining the skills, knowledge, abilities, and attributes needed to
carry out a specific job.
Aligning the learning programs with the core capabilities and
competencies of the organization. Contextualize the training
programs so that employees can expand their knowledge base and
add new skills in line with the core competencies of the organization.
Determining the training necessitated by business processes, using
an examination of skill sets that are needed by the organization and
those already possessed. Examine the various skills required by
individual employees. Design training in light of the availability of
resources to provide specific segments of training.

Creating, implementing, and managing the programs for training


employees. Create and design sessions on the basis of the needs and
the availability of the skills. Conduct the sessions on the ground.
Manage all aspects related to the training programs. Consider
including literacy training, interpersonal skills training, technical
training, problem-solving training, diversity or sensitivity training,
etc.
Managing identified training programs for employees. Engage with
industries to provide certifications, administer certification test, and
maintain active certification.
Coordinating with third party certification authorities to provide
training and certifications for necessary skills.

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Providing tests to the workforce that will satisfy completion of
certifications.
Ascertaining the experience level needed to qualify for a specific job
or certification within the organization. Some certificates require
practical experience as well as training programs.
Administering certificates to all candidates that have successfully
met experience qualifications, and passed all tests necessary to
obtain the certificate.
Assisting general management in developing, maintaining, and
improving employee relationships. This is accomplished through
communication, performance management, processing grievances,
and/or dispute. Interpret and convey organizational policies.
Managing labor relations, the collective bargaining process, and the
relationships between the labor and management. Take care of
employee grievances.
Managing any negotiations between an employer and a group of
employees that determine the conditions of employment. Engage
employees to reach agreements in regulating working conditions.
Handling partnerships between labor and management. Develop a
lasting two-way relationship that is beneficial for the labor,
management, and the organization.
Taking care or resolving any complaint raised by an employee by
procedures provided for in a collective agreement, an employment
contract, or by other mechanisms established by an employer.
Creating frameworks for rewarding and recognizing employees with
the objective of retaining them. Create and manage programs for
provision of rewards, recognition, and motivation. Manage and
administer the benefits for employees. Help assist and retain
employees. Administer payroll to employees.

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Developing a salary/compensation structure and plan; developing a
benefits and reward plan; develop commission plan; performing
competitive analyses of benefits and rewards; identifying
compensation requirements based on compensation, benefits, and
HR policies; administering compensation, commission, and rewards
to employees; and rewarding and motivating employees.

Creating the framework for the provision of salary/compensation to


employees. Break down the salary structure into different
components such as fixed pay, variable pay, bonus, and allowances
such medical allowance, and rent allowance, etc. Develop, adjust,
and maintain a pay structure.

Developing a plan for provision of rewards, commission, and benefits


to employees. Plan health benefits, retirement benefits, non-
monetary benefits, etc.
Analyzing and evaluating the organization's benefits and rewards
plan. Compare/Benchmark the benefits and employees plan with
other organizations to adhere to industry standard practices.
Recognizing the employee requirements for compensation on the
basis of the financial, benefits, and HR policies of the organization.
Recognize individual compensation requirements regarding the
financial policies of the organization. Consider the benefits plan and
overall HR policies while selecting compensation requirements.

Managing the provision of compensations and rewards to the


employees while maintaining consistency with the compensation and
benefits plan. Follow the compensation and benefits plan rigorously
in order to avoid any discrepancies.
Rewarding and stimulating the performance efforts of employees.
Create methods for motivating employees. Spur extrinsic and
intrinsic motivation.

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Managing and ensuring benefits enrollment by the employees.
Process any benefit claims made by the employees. Balance the
estimated amount and entitled amount of benefits.
Implementing the programs that specify employee benefits, other
than salary provided, such as those concerning medical care, death,
and disability.
Handling the employee enrollment for obtaining benefits. Manage
employee enrollment and eligibility. Encourage employees to enroll
for benefits.
Processing any formal requests or demands made by the employees
claiming that they have earned some benefits. Send the request
further up the managerial hierarchy to ensure approval.
Carrying out reconciliation of benefits delivered to employees.
Compare the estimated benefit requirement made by the employee
and the actual amount of benefits the employee is entitled to receive.
Managing activities centered around delivering programs to support
work/life balance for employees; developing family support systems;
reviewing retention and motivation indicators; and reviewing
compensation plans.
Designing programs that prompt proper balance between work (i.e.,
career and ambition) and lifestyle (i.e., health, pleasure, leisure,
family, and spiritual development/meditation). Account for dependent
care, flexible working arrangements, leaves of absence, on-the-job
training, etc.

Creating a support structure that aligns with local and federal laws
that allow for support for families. This could include things like
maternity leave, care for a family member, or in some cases,
extended sick leave.

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Reassessing the indicators for retention and motivation of
employees. Monitor the indicators that signal the levels of motivation
and retention. Regularly update and upgrade indicators to avoid
depreciation and ensure high efficiency.
Analyzing existing compensation plans and making changes
necessary to continue to retain employees.
Managing the sum of all financial records of salaries for an employee,
including wages, bonuses, and deductions. Use a payroll
management system to deal with the financial aspects of employees'
salaries, allowances, deductions, gross pay, net pay, etc. Generate
pay slips for a specific period.

Managing the reassignment and retirement of employees. Manage


the process of employee promotion and demotion. Administer
separation, retirement, and leaves of absence. Outplace employees.
Deploy personnel. Relocate employees in order to manage
assignments.

Administering the process of promoting and demoting employees.


Design a system for advancing or demoting an employee's rank or
position. Leverage techniques such as horizontal promotion, vertical
promotion, dry promotion, and involuntary/voluntary demotion.
Managing the process of employee separation, including
resignations, discharges, and layoffs. Inform the employee of the
termination. Complete paperwork for continuation of benefits.
Managing and administering instances where a person stops
employment completely.
Managing the period of time that an employee must be away from
their primary job, while maintaining the status of employee (i.e., paid
and unpaid leave of absence but not vacations, holidays, hiatuses,
sabbaticals, and work-from-home programs).

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Helping former employees transition to new jobs or to re-orient
themselves in the job market. Deliver help through one-on-one
sessions or in a group format. Provide guidance in career evaluation,
resume writing, interview preparation, developing networks, and job
searching.

Organizing the workforce so that all positions are covered for all
shifts with the necessary skilled resources in place. Have a system in
place to backfill positions while an employee is on leave.
Obtaining resources necessary to fill a position utilizing specific skills
and capabilities.
Allocating employees. Deploy personnel to ensure that the labor of
the organization is continuously in an optimal relation to the jobs and
organizational structure.
Managing the relocation of employees in order to carry out
assignments. Manage internal business processes to transfer
employees, their families, and/or entire departments of a business to
a new location.
Managing foreign resources. Manage employees who are sent to live
abroad for a defined time period, as well as non-native employees.
Managing the employee reporting processes, employee inquiry
process, employee information and data, and the HR information
systems. Create and administer the employee metrics. Develop and
handle the time and attendance systems. Refurbish the indicators for
employee retention and motivation.

Providing information and reports regarding employees to


management.
Handling instances where an employee believes that he/she has been
inappropriately treated or he/she desires clarification. Encourage
employees to inquire when needed. Record and clarify the issues for
which the enquiry has been made.

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Capturing and updating employee information and data and
information on the employees.
Administering and maintaining HR information systems that take care
of activities related to HR, accounting, management, and payroll.
Creating and maintaining performance metrics for employees. Create
and manage a strategic system of data and statistics to accurately
gauge each employee's information. Consider productivity metrics,
efficiency metrics, training metrics, etc.
Developing and maintaining systems for managing the time and
attendance of employees. Routinely upgrade the process and
systems that track when employees start and stop work, the
department where the work is performed, attendance in addition to
tracking meals and breaks, the type of work performed, and the
number of items produced.

Procuring and handling suggestions from employees, and performing


research on employees. Manage and analyze the programs that help
the organization to tap into employee ideas for improving the
organization's processes and/or products. Use surveys, focus groups,
and other data-gathering methods to find out the attitudes, opinions,
and feelings of members of an organization.

Creating an effective plan that initiates and promotes communication


and engagement among the employees and between employees and
management.
Creating a plan for managing communication among employees.
Inform employees of direction. Counter resistance with change
management approaches. Seek specific areas of input to the
decision-making process. Seek varying degrees of involvement and
co-creation.
Questioning employees to ascertain overall workplace satisfaction.
Implementing the communication plan for employees. Initiate
dialogues and engagement by monitoring the exchange of ideas and
opinions, the development of personal relationships, etc.

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Managing process groups relevant to the business of information
technology within an organization. The process groups include
"Develop and manage IT customer relationships", "Develop and
manage IT business strategy", " Develop and manage IT resilience
and risk", " Manage information", " Develop and manage
services/solutions", "Deploy services/solutions", and " Create and
manage support services/solutions".

Creating and administering relationships with IT customers.


Understanding customer needs including high-level business
requirements for IT transformation. Plan for and communicate IT
services along with establishing IT service levels, providing
transformation guidance, and performance analysis that foster IT
customer relationships.

Assessing the customer communities along with current IT


operational capabilities and usage.
Interacting with IT customers to understand the IT needs through a
collaborative community through involvement, connection, and
informed communication.
Evaluate the ability of the group of staff dependent on information
technology, to align resources and critical processes according to
organizational vision being able to deliver effectively and efficiently.
Identifying changing needs of staff dependent on information
technology based on continuous improvement to deliver results
according to organizational goals.
Understanding business requirements for the existing IT environment
as well as future IT needs.
Understanding the complete logical structure and working of the
organization's IT landscape. Assess the configuration of hardware and
software (IT Assets) across the organization that supports overall
business operations.

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Developing goals to define IT vision. Define and document ideas,
direction, and activities which enable information technology to reach
these goals.
Defining a roadmap to meet organizational expectations from
information technology services while considering how it will affect
the business.
Create and design an organized and curated collection of all IT-
related services that can be performed by, for, or within the
organization. Maintain and convey information about deliverables,
prices, contact points, and processes for requesting an information
technology service.

Managing customer expectations of the existing IT environment while


considering how it will affect the business.
Defining the expected demand and usage of information technology
services to meet organization's future business goals. Gather
necessary information about the processes, resource requirements,
and structures pertaining to planned business growth.
Determining IT KPIs crucial to the organization's success. Measure
indicators such as IT costs as percentage of revenue, IT maintenance
ratio, and system downtime in an effort to evaluate the performance
of IT across the organization.
Developing concise statements that position the value proposition
around the pressing concerns of the internal IT user base, thereby
showing how the IT offerings are the right fit for a segment of IT
customers.
Creating a marketing strategy for IT offerings to customers. Plan
processes for making budgets; identifying and developing media; and
managing marketing content and promotional activities.

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Understanding the necessity of IT transformation for the business.
Collect and analyze customer requirements. Identify opportunities
and prioritize outcomes. Develop and support business case for
transformation. Develop transformation plan and roadmap.
Developing a robust plan to replace or upgrade an organization's
information technology systems. Understanding the business need of
IT transformation from current to an expected state for the business.
Developing a strategic plan for IT operating model, governance,
service delivery, and workforce transformation.

Identifying existing or potential IT gaps between the expected


business performance levels and current business outcomes.
Assessing identified IT gaps to plan for remediation efforts to allow
outcomes to meet established performance levels.
Identifying IT opportunities on the basis of collection and analysis of
IT customer requirements, then prioritize the identified IT
opportunities on the basis of their importance.
Providing a plan of action to provide solution to IT customers. The
solution design should be based on the collection and analysis of IT
customer requirements.
Prioritizing IT outcomes based on need, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Create a business case with value proposition indicating current
situation, proposed solution, financial analysis, and measurable
benefits to the IT customers.
Supporting business case with supporting research, business
analysis, and background information on IT transformation.
Creating a blueprint for execution of IT transformation from the
existing state to the planned organizational structure based on the
value proposition and projected business growth.

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Establishing and maintaining service levels for the provision of IT
services and solutions. Design and maintain the IT services and
solution catalogue, as well as service level agreements. Evaluate the
performance of IT service level agreements. Communicate the results
to the management.

Understand requirements related to information technology services


considering enterprise-level effects and understand potential
achievements in the business environment.
Forecasting demand for IT services using current business growth,
research, and customer feedback. Refine these forecasts, inspect the
approach used in creating forecasts, and determine its accuracy.
Maintain information about IT deliverables, prices, contact points, and
processes for requesting a service.
Designing and maintaining commitment of service by performance
evaluation of IT services and communicate the results to the
management.
Maintaining and documenting commitment of service to staff for
information technology contracts including providing software or
hardware solution through communication channels like phone,
email, and on-site services.
Establish a service level agreement, which is a negotiated agreement
designed to create a common understanding about services,
priorities, and responsibilities.
Conveying the improvement opportunities for the business and level
of IT services. Leverage the results obtained from the performance
metrics of the business and IT service levels to identify and recognize
any opportunities that would improve or enhance the efficiency of the
business and IT service-level structure. Communicate these
opportunities to management in order for the improvements to take
effect.

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Managing the IT relationship with its customers by systematically
coordinating interactions over multiple touch points on a regular
basis. Coordinate the IT's efforts to reach out to its customers, which
include emails, social-media interactions, newsletters, and direct
conversations.

Create mechanisms for effective public relationship in order to


preserve the image and goodwill of the organization through the
process.
Understanding the strategy for staff dependent on information
technology. Create a plan to create services and solutions, conduct
daily operations, and train new employees.
Understanding the environment of staff dependent on information
technology. Assess and evaluate services and solutions used by
customers to conduct daily operations, and train new employees.
Conveying the goals and objectives of the IT function and how it
contributes to the overall business objectives to staff and
departments across the organization.
Managing the IT requirements for business objectives. Identify the
requirements of hardware and software equipment to store, retrieve,
transmit, and manipulate data related to business operations.
Consider factors such as functional, design, growth phases, and
delivery schedule while managing IT requirements.

Proactively manage IT service levels against IT customer


requirements.
Gather data from each service target defined in an SLA for a time
segment or review period to evaluate an overall performance
percentage.
Prioritizing SLA compliance issues and plan for remediation.

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Collecting customer feedback about IT products and services
effectiveness based on overall satisfaction. The data is collected
through surveys, customer responses, and feedbacks based on the
delivered products/services.
Providing stakeholders with collected IT performance measures for
further development based on evaluation.
Handling the business of IT. Create a organization-wide strategy for
the IT function. Define the organization's IT architecture. Manage the
IT portfolio. Research and innovate in the field of IT. Assess and
convey the performance and the value of the IT function.
Defining the need of technology in business and systematic
implementation of IT investments. It comprises of assessing
competitive technology components to ensure structural analysis,
development, usage and security of technology for efficient business
operations.

Building and maintaining intelligence towards changing


organizational goals, supporting management, and operational or
functional levels of the business. It is the ability to understand
business trends that present threats or opportunities for IT in an
organization.
Monitoring and evaluating existing and forthcoming technologies to
meet the current and future growth plans for business operations.
Defining the integration of digital technology into business operations
and service delivery, and convey the strategy to different segments
of business. It is always backed by continuous improvement followed
by periodic review and change per requirement of the business.
Developing the process of aligning the organization's business
divisions and staff members with the organization's planned
objectives for IT.
Systematic approach to clearly communicate and operate the usage
of information technology as it relates to business objectives.

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Maintaining alignment of the organization's business divisions and
staff members with the organization's planned objectives for IT.
Strategy for systematic management of IT investments, projects, and
activities. Analyze and examine the value of the IT portfolio and
allocate resources based on business objectives.
Create and certify the standards to determine the value of the
investments, projects, and activities of IT function for the overall
business objectives.
Determining the uninvested amount out of the total approved
amount for overall IT management, IT investments, projects, and
activities.
Evaluating IT investment projects to achieve overall business
objectives in regard to implementation, efficiency, and profitability.
Listing the IT projects in the order of most important to the least.
Determining which of many IT projects are most important or critical
to business operations.
Aligning physical IT resources like software, IT infrastructure,
networks, and non-physical resources like technology expertise, to
strategic objectives ranked by their importance in achieving the
strategic goals.
Aligning IT investments, projects, and activities to achieve overall
business objectives.
Outlining and maintaining the organization's IT architecture. Establish
the IT architecture definition and framework. Ensure the relevance of
IT. Create and confirm the approach for IT maintenance. Create rules
and regulations to guide IT architecture. Authenticate and finalize all
IT related research and innovation that takes place within the
organization.

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Creating and publishing high level statements of the fundamental
values (principles) based on the organization's objectives that guide
Information Technology decision-making and activities, and are the
foundation for enterprise architecture.
Establishing and operating a structure by which an enterprise defines
appropriate strategies and ensures development alignment with
those strategies. Create and establish the rules, regulations, policies,
and standards that will govern the individual components of the IT
architecture, as well as the architecture in its entirety.

Systematically investigating and studying materials and sources


relevant to the IT function. Reach meaningful insights and
conclusions in the form of new ideas and innovation for delivering IT
services and solutions.
Analyze the value driven through IT projects and redefine and/or
reprioritize. Evaluate planning, organizing, and implementation of IT
projects based on research outcomes and business objectives.
Defining perspective, position, plans, and patterns needed to execute
designing, delivering, managing, and improving the way information
technology is used within an organization.
Implementing strategy for designing, delivering, managing, and
improving the way information technology be used in the
organization. The goal of IT Service Management is to ensure that the
right processes, people, and technology are in place to meet business
goals.

Identifying operating and process requirement for designing,


delivering, managing, and improving the way information technology
be used in the organization.
Create and design an organized and curated collection of all IT-
related services that can be performed by, for, or within the
organization.

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Create a layered structure for IT service management framework
ensuring right processes, people, and technology are in place to
meet business goals.
Defining and implementing activities involved in designing, creating,
delivering, supporting, and managing the lifecycle of information
technology services within an organization.
Establishing services for providing support to users of IT services and
solutions. Define the plethora of services along with tools and
methods by which the organization assists users of computers,
software products, or other electronic/mechanical products.
Supervising, analyzing, and reporting performance of information
technology to ensure they are on-course and on-schedule in meeting
the organizational objectives and performance targets.
Regulating the IT management system through performance
measures, governance, analysis, and monitoring through a variety of
analytic tools. Evaluate IT finances, resource, services, projects, and
value for report out.
Determining measures for evaluating the performance of IT services
in the organization. Establish key performance indicators, including
the IT services performance index.
Establishing a governance model with its own structure and functions
from where full or partial control can be exercised over the entire IT
management system. Specify evaluation and quality control
procedures in the structure.
Monitoring and analyzing information technology performance
measures to ensure timely completion, and that quality assurance is
met at all steps of IT services.
Checking and analyzing predetermined financial targets and
timelines of IT management system. Monitoring their profitability,
feasibility, and consistency. Study the revenues generated.

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Examining and analyzing the value and benefits of IT service
management to ensure benefits outweigh incurred costs.
Create process to assign and manage IT assets that support
organization's strategic goals.
Manage capabilities required for the successful delivery of
information technology projects, which, by extension, affect the
success of the overall IT services.
Process of collecting, analyzing, and reporting information regarding
the performance of IT services and projects.
Select, establish, and operate analytics tool to analyze data and
extract actionable and commercially relevant information on IT
performance to evaluate or increase performance.
Creating and establishing the value portfolio. Defining, analyzing, and
examining the value of projects, investments, and activities of the IT
function.
Process of evaluating performance to collect and analyze IT services
and projects. Ensure expected IT service and project value based on
established criteria.
Evaluate the value of the investments, projects, and activities of IT
function by assigning it a quantifiable value with a profitable return to
business operations.
Conveying the value addition through adopting technology targeting
towards integrated profitable business operations.
Determining and implementing IT investments, projects, and
activities based on trending technological advancements in the
existing environment in order to achieve overall business objectives.
Outline and manage the innovation of technology within the
organization. Research and understand emerging future
technological concepts and capabilities. Plan for IT innovation
investments. Plan and execute viable innovation projects.

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Establishing the standard for selecting IT research initiatives to align
with organizational criteria for implementing future technologies.
Assessing new and future technologies relevant to the organization's
vision of its IT capabilities.
Identification of conceptual elements that define the benefits of
technology to business.
Implement information technology research projects that focus on
meeting the goals of the organization's IT services and capabilities.
Assessing IT research projects based on defined outcome
expectations.
Determine project viability. Promote relevant IT innovations that
meet business objectives.
Develop and plan long-term allocation of funds for information
technology endeavors to meet business goals.
Develop and include the processes required to rapidly adapt and
respond to any internal or external opportunity, demand, disruption,
or threat to IT. Develop a more dynamic, strategic, and integrated
approach to managing risk and compliance obligations.
Ensuring that the organization effectively manages risk. Develop
rules and standards for robust IT operations, manage risk, and adopt
measures to protect integrity, confidentiality, and security of IT
assets.
Determining and evaluating IT regulatory and audit requirements.
Train employees on regulatory and audit requirements. Records for
the appropriate regulatory and audit agencies must be maintained
and the new product process must be approved by the appropriate
regulatory body before it is published to the organization.

Understand the risk tolerance levels of individual business units,


given risk-return trade-offs for one or more anticipated and
predictable consequences.

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Determine the specific maximum risk to take in quantitative terms
for each relevant risk sub-category, including strategic, operational,
financial, and compliance risks.
Establish an individual or a group who is ultimately accountable for
ensuring that IT risks are managed appropriately.
Determine and maintain roles that are specialized in each risk areas
and coordinating all risk management activities for IT function with
due escalation structure.
Establishing compliance objectives which ensures that the
organization has systems of internal controls that adequately
measure and manage IT risk.
Identifying and adopting information technology solutions to support
changing regulatory compliance. Safeguard compliance and manage
risk by outlining the risk policies and procedures.
Developing a timely and continuous process to identify and evaluate
activities that might hinder IT operations or an IT project's goals.
Assess IT-related risk resilience strategies to ensure that the
organization effectively manages its risk.
Developing activities to improve performance opportunities and
lessen threats in IT. Evolve strategies and policies to attain
organizational objectives.
Developing resilience strategies of IT across the organization so that
prospective risks can be avoided.
Determining resilience strategies to ensure that IT effectively
manages it's delivery process to mitigate risk.
Determining risks that could disrupt objectives of IT.
Prioritize potential IT risks based on business need to ensure overall
IT stability.
Establishing activities to improve opportunities and lessen threats for
IT.

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Ensure effective control in overall IT risk management, formulate and
execute guidelines in-line with regulatory bodies, and manage
organizational security throughout the business operations.
Evaluation of dynamic, strategic, and integrated approach to manage
regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
Analyzing the impact of threats to critical IT assets across different
departments and functions in the organization in terms of
quantifiable results.
Develop and maintain IT compliance standards. Maintaining
requirements set forth by such directives as GRCP, PMI RMP, CGRC,
CGEIT, CRMA.
Develop and maintain an architecture for securing and ensuring the
privacy of data flows throughout the organization. Create, test,
evaluate, and implement IT security policies to ensure the safe use of
IT services and solutions.
Develop and implement training in regard to managing IT risks,
understanding criticality, impact, and opportunities associated with
business objectives.
Establishing processes to communicate IT risk to the organization.
Establishing standards for communications within the organization
which creates the road map for successful understanding of strategic
initiatives for both business units and information technology
services.
Evaluate IT risk and threat assessments by way of IT assets,
information security, and breach points within the organization.
Monitoring and managing risks related to IT adoption within the
organization.
Identifying and supervising a blueprint of measures for managing risk
in IT. Monitor actions to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to
project objectives.

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Planning and managing IT's ability to recover from exposure to
internal and external threats.
Evaluating IT business needs and IT's ability to recover from internal
or external threat exposure.
Identifying the limitations of the IT organization's ability to remediate
disruptions in IT services.
Integrating the disciplines of Emergency Response, Crisis
Management, Disaster Recovery (technology continuity) and
Business Continuity for IT.
Creating and deploying an architecture for securing and ensuring the
privacy of data flows throughout the organization. Create and
develop protocols that ensure proper and efficient use of IT services
and solutions
Evaluate principles or rules employed in controlling, directing, or
managing IT services. Assessing requirements and policies related to
confidentiality.
Defining and managing organization's approach to governing IT
security and ensuring the privacy of data flows throughout the
organization. Establish and manage tools to support the governance
process in order to avoid misuse of information and breach of
organizational privacy.

Outlining and establishing policies, regulations, standards, and


procedures for IT data security and privacy.
Identifying, examining, and reviewing physical and logical IT data
security measures such as hardware security (smart cards),
cryptographic protocols, and access control.
Identifying, examining, and reviewing security control for IT
applications. Test, analyze, and implement security protocols in order
to safeguard IT applications.

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Identifying and examining security controls for physical environment
of information technology such as business facilities, equipment, and
resources.
Monitoring and evaluating network intrusion detection for any
malicious activity or policy violations. Identify the gaps in order to
resolve threats and enhance existing network security.
Evaluate and analyze the IT environment for the compliance of
industry regulations and government legislation. Ensure that IT
capability and resources meet the set standards.
Conducting projects in order to enhance set standards, established
guidelines, and risk preventive measures for IT risk and resilience.
Examine compliance control systems and tools implemented for
internal and external IT services.
Execute IT compliance reporting in order to review processes,
standards, regulations, and laws are followed as laid out by the
regulatory bodies.
Identify and escalate issues related to IT compliance to ensure that
corrective measures are taken.
Supporting audits and reports through external resources. This
process requires the organization to follow all the regulations set
forth by external auditors.
Create and execute a process to rapidly adapt and respond to any
internal or external opportunity, demand, disruption, or threat in IT.
Maintain continuous IT operations to protect employees, assets, and
overall brand equity.
Conducting projects to improve the strategy and process for rapidly
adapting to any threat in IT.
Develop, document, and maintain plans to ensure uninterrupted
operations of critical IT services. Determine resources such as
specialized personnel, equipment, support infrastructure, legal and
financial aspects.

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Implement and enforce procedures and policies in order to control
changes in IT services and solutions. Manage changes in a rational
and predictable manner for optimum resource utilization.
Review and implement resources (including external parties)
necessary to support uninterrupted operations of critical IT services.
Conduct and manage employee training programs on IT resilience so
that prospective risks can be avoided.
Implement regular resources supporting uninterrupted operations of
critical IT services.
The process of identifying, authenticating, and authorizing IT users to
have access to applications, systems, IT components, or networks by
associating user rights and restrictions with established identities.
Create and implement policies that integrate authorization policies
with authorized profiles of users meant to access network resources.
Managing directory of user profiles and access requirements across
different levels in the organization's IT network.
Managing the process of authorizing IT users to access applications,
systems, IT components, or networks by associating user rights.
Create and manage the process to authenticate IT users from user
directory based on the internal policies.
Examine the processes responsible for reviewing IT user identity and
authorization.
Address any form of unauthorized network breach such as
unauthorized access or usage of data, applications, services,
networks, and/or devices. Identify the root cause and take corrective
measures to resolve the breach.
Conduct penetration testing (pen test) through an authorized
stimulated attack to identify security weakness in an IT environment
by evaluating the system or network with various harmful
techniques.

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Reviewing the processes responsible for integration of user identity
and access authorization in order to confirm that all the required
regulations are followed.
Creating strategies to manage the organization's information and
content. Outline the architecture for information. Administer
information resources. Administer the management of data and
content.
Create an organization-wide strategy for the IT function by combining
skills, technologies, applications, and processes in order to attain
organizations objectives.
Implementing strategies for securing and ensuring the privacy of
data flows throughout the organization. Create protocols and
guidelines for individual IT components. Outline analytic objectives in
order to avoid misuse of information.
Creating a set of guidelines that ensure effective and efficient use of
IT. Define data, information, and analytic governance to reach the
organization's goal.
Determining the request for data accessibility and analysis. Review
the details based on internal data security policies and permit data
access only if internal policies and data access parameters are met.
Creating strategies to manage the organization's information and
content. Outline the architecture for information collection and
communication. Administer information resources, data management
and content.
Determining strategies to manage the enterprise wide flow of
business information and content. Outline the required architecture
for information resources.
Define different ways of representation, usage, and identification of
data with independent or interdependent sources across the
organization.

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Identifying and understanding external sources of data in relevance
of reliability, security, and authenticity.
Establishing entities responsible for data accuracy, integrity, and
timeliness that can authorize or deny access to certain data. Develop
data utilizing governance processes to ensure fitness of data
elements.
Creating and maintaining the process of designing, creating,
deploying, and managing strategies to maintain enterprise data and
information architecture.
Develop and implement strategies to plan and manage the flow of an
information system's data from creation and initial storage to the
time when it becomes obsolete and deleted.
Outlining and establishing policies for information and setting
information standards and procedures. Establish policies to regulate
the creation, use, storage, access, communication, and dissemination
of information.
Implementing and executing strategies for processes and
technologies that support the collection, managing, and storing of
data.
Creating strategies to administer information and content.
Understand the needs of the organization for information and content
management. Realize the role of IT services for implementing the
overall business strategy. Assess the implications of new
technologies for managing information and content. Identify and
prioritize the most effective and efficient actions for managing
information and content.

Defining the rules, diction, and logic that make up the framework of
the organization's information architecture. Monitoring and
controlling information attributes that flow through the IT framework.

Maintain information feedstock along with IT hardware and software


needed for storage, access, and retrieval of business information.

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Verification of information access and usage through regular reports
on organizational performance.
Implement and manage the process for accessing information
including issues related to copyright, open source, privacy, and
security.
Designing and maintaining the IT services/solutions catalogue.
Evaluate the performance of IT services/solutions. Communicate the
results to the management.
Developing service/solution along with creating a strategy that
provides a base for delivering service/solution aligned with overall
business needs. Conduct research within the services/solutions field
for development and integration.
Determining the development of IT service/solution. Analyze the pros
and cons of IT service/solution and it's methods on the basis of their
cost effectiveness and development value.
Establishing the methods and processes as the foundation for
developing new IT platforms, components, software, and explore new
standards for better IT usage in the organization.
Identifying and implementing techniques and tools for development
based on overall value addition to the IT environment.
Establishing standards for selection of IT service components.
Understanding and selecting reusable service components so that
they can be cost-effective and efficient.
Creating and establishing service component portfolio by defining
investments, and activities. Analyze and examine the value of the
service component portfolio, and allocate resources towards it.
Creating standards and procedures for developing IT
services/solutions outside of defined business parameters.

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Executing life-cycle planning for IT services and solutions. Develop
new requirements and feature-function enhancements. Create and
design a life cycle plan that addresses the current and future state of
IT services and solutions.
Perform a systematic investigation to new and future technology
capabilities for future upgrades.
Identifying processes and supporting procedures that are performed
by an organization to design, plan, deliver, operate, and control
information technology services/solutions offered to customers.
Determining an approach to create a base for delivering IT
service/solution aligned with overall business needs while
maintaining a tight control on delivery and costs.
Defining solutions to satisfy business needs. IT solution lifecycle
provides a means to address the full life cycle of an information
technology solution and addresses the current and future state of IT
services and solutions.
Developing plans to retire IT service/solution resources when the
service/solution is no longer feasible.
Creating the architecture for the IT services and solutions. Assess
architecture and business constraints in order to understand
integration requirements. Promote existing architecture. Manage
exceptions.
Assessing limitations in IT application and infrastructure architecture
that may hinder expected performance.
Evaluate business limitations that may hinder IT service/solution
performance.
Determining the requirements to integrate IT components such as
hardware, software, database, telecommunication, and network.
Identification of opportunities for reusing IT components so that they
can be cost-effective and efficient.

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Encouraging acceptance of existing IT service/solution architecture in
the organization.
Creating and maintaining a services and solutions architecture over a
network that can be revised as needed or even eliminated in case of
inefficiencies.
Assessing functional compliance of the IT service/solution
architecture. Safeguard compliance with guidelines for the
architecture.
Identifying and resolving any architectural exceptions. Address the
internal inquiries related to architecture that cannot be addressed
immediately. Research inquiries that require the need of exceptional
methods.
Understanding customer requirements. Design the IT services and
solutions based on the requirements. Develop components for
providing the requirements. Train resources to provide support. Test
the IT services and solutions in advance. Confirm the customer
experience post-sale.

Executing an information system, aiming to produce a high quality


system that meets or exceeds customer expectations, reaches
completion within time and cost estimates, and is inexpensive to
maintain and cost-effective to enhance.
Evaluating and validating the requirements and needs of IT
service/solution.
Formulating a design for service/solution that helps an organization
to meet its objectives. Develop a new framework for molding the
service/solution processes into a coherent and structured form.
Building and testing new components required for the development
of IT services and solutions.
Combining the newly built IT component along with IT services in
order to gain optimum output.

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Validating that the proposed IT service/solution is feasible and
provides the needed services for the customer.
Creating and implementing a strategy for the deployment of IT
service/solution by defining all of the activities that make the IT
function available for use. Define the deployment process,
procedures, and tools. Select the most feasible and practical
methodologies for the deployment process.

Identifying and resolving internal needs/inquiries for service/solution


that cannot be resolved immediately. Research inquiries that require
the need of exceptional solutions.
Engaging in all aspects of service/solution maintenance and testing
includes all preventative, routine, and corrective activates. Ensure
that IT service/solution are functioning properly and regulations
where applicable.
Executing IT service/solution maintenance lifecycle in order to reduce
maintenance costs and increase reliability of IT infrastructure
concerning service/solution related problems.
Evaluate plans to address information technology environmental
adulteration for rectification efforts.
Redesign the roadmap to seek solution or service with an overall
process flow and impact timeframe.
Administering the efforts and activities for IT service/solution
remediation. This process element requires the organization to create
plans for corrective action in collaboration with government agencies
and pertinent professional services agencies which specialize in
remediation efforts relevant to the organization's service/solution.
Additionally, the organization needs to consult experts to validate the
plan, determine resources allocation, resolve any legal concerns, and
formulate a company-wide policy for IT service/solution remediation.

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Understanding customer requirements. Managing services/solutions
based on the requirements. Develop components for providing the
requirements. Train resources to provide support. Confirm the
customer experience post-sale. Evaluate the performance of
service/solution. Communicate the results to the management.

Developing packaging for fixed/enhanced service/solution based on


the standalone or bundled offerings to be used by the organization.
Executing IT services/solutions by creating a strategy for deployment.
Plan and execute the changes. Plan and administer the release of its
IT services and solutions.
Creating and implementing a strategy for the deployment of IT
service/solution. Define all of the activities that make the IT function
available for use. Establish the change policies for IT services and
solutions. Define the deployment process, procedures, and tools.
Select the most feasible and practical methodologies for the
deployment process.

Evaluate the impact of IT deployment (products/services) on the


business. Compare pre and post development performance, behavior
of resources, and cost to assess organizational benefit.
Defining deployment policies regarding IT services and solutions to
allow employees to plan accordingly. Reduce the negative impact to
the user community.
Outlining processes, methods, and equipment for deployment of IT
solutions. Manage core operations servers like subversion server,
production server, and development server, to make the IT services
and solutions available for internal/client use.
Establishing guidelines for the changed/released IT services and
solutions to meet business objectives with optimum utilization.
Coordinating development approval responsibilities based on defined
change standards.
Evaluating the impact (pros and cons) of IT services deployment.

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Strategizing and executing changes in IT solutions and services.
Create a plan for deploying the changes. Communicate with
stakeholders about the changes. Administer and implement the
changes. Train the resources who will be affected by these changes.
Install changes and verify their effect.

Accessing threats and potential failures related to the deployment of


IT services/solutions.
Defining the schedule for implementation of change. Plan and carry
out a process or procedure to implement the predefined changes.
Determine requirements for implementation of IT deployment. Carry
out a pre-implementation audit to assess the impact and use case.
Gauge the possible vulnerabilities and impact the business
operations during and after the implementation.
Plan methodologies and align resources for user testing of IT
deployment.
Create and manage employee training programs by considering the
need and availability of these programs. Manage all aspects related
to the training programs.
Coordinating change implementation in IT services and solutions
communications with employees and stakeholders.
Managing procedures to return to initial pre-deployment stage or
previous state from current environment.
Creating and deploying an architecture for securing the changes
deployed in the organization. Create and develop protocols that
ensure proper and efficient use of deployed IT services and solutions.
Test, evaluate, and implement the policies and protocols.
Evaluating the impact of IT change/release on the business.
Ensure that change/release meets change guidelines set by the
organization.
Evaluating for any kind of risks or threats which could be caused due
to IT change/release deployment.

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Integrate all forms of changes in IT in order to make more efficient
use of resources and down time, and optimizing results.
Defining and communicating the schedule for implementation to
related stakeholders and functions.
Permitting for the change/release deployment. Approve deployment
based on the evaluation of business impact due to change/release.
Recording outcomes related to the change/release deployment.
Deploy the identified solutions for information technology important
for healthy business operations. Confirm status and operational
availability of IT resources. Perform testing and distribution of
change. Execute roll-back protocol if necessary.
Confirm if hardware/software are operating as per the expectation.
Confirm if operational activities of IT services could be performed.
Executing IT implementation plan to make the IT services and
solutions available for internal use.
Confirming the completion of IT implementation.
Executing changes in software and services as per change/release
schedule.
Perform testing after installation to confirm expected performance is
met.
Distributing and implementing the release of changed IT solutions.
Administer, implement, and install the releases onto internal
systems. Provide methods for installing releases on client users.
Confirming that the release has met expectations.
Execution of plan to return to the previous operating state if the
change/release impedes operational expectations.
Strategizing and executing changes in IT solutions and services.
Create a plan for deploying the changes. Communicate with
stakeholders about the changes. Administer and implement the
changes. Train the resources who will be affected by these changes.
Install changes and verify their effect.

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Preparing users for changes in IT solutions. Conduct training sessions
and engagement activities to familiarize users with the new changes.
Implementing the programs for training IT employees.
Coordinating communications regarding the changes in IT services
and solutions with employees in the organization.
Creating a strategy for providing support for organizational changes.
Providing support to users of IT services and solutions.
Executing a plan for introducing the IT services and solutions to the
organization's end user base.
Establishing services for providing support to users of IT services and
solutions for rollout. Define the plethora of services by which the
organization assists users of technology products.
Managing the necessary skills and competencies required to
efficiently provide IT resolution for rollout through the support
structure. Identify the gaps and needs in support structure.
Track and record any issues being faced due to rollout. Define
methodology of assessment for measuring and monitoring issues.
Establishing and managing services for providing support to users of
IT services and solutions. Define the plethora of services by which the
organization assists users of computers, software products, or other
information technology products.
Defining and establishing strategy for delivering IT services and
solutions to the users. Design an IT service delivery model that
defines the processes and procedures needed to deliver the IT
services and solutions.
Assessing the goals and objectives of IT service delivery and how it
contributes to the overall business objectives. Align with the business
objectives of the organization.
Creating and establishing a repository of IT service delivery offerings.

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Design and maintaining an IT service delivery model that defines the
processes and procedures needed to deliver the IT services and
solutions.
Determining locations and types of IT services and solutions which
need to be delivered.
Defining a strategy for sourcing delivery of IT services and solutions.
Examine the pros and cons of various sources that can support the
delivery process. Select the most feasible and cost-effective sources.
Defining and creating a strategy for provision of support to users of IT
services and solutions.
Assessing the goals of IT service support delivery and how it aligns to
contribute to the overall business objectives.
Defining different IT support services and solutions such as remote
support and cloud support. Include planned IT initiatives and ongoing
IT services (such as application support).
Design and maintaining an IT support model that defines the
processes and procedures needed to support users of IT services and
solutions.
Developing a strategy for sourcing resources to support users of IT
services and solutions. Establish sources that will make use of e-mail,
live support software online, or a tool where users can log a call or
incident in order to retrieve IT support.
Creating an agenda for the rules and regulations of support service
that deal with providing support to users of IT services and solutions.
Providing the tools and techniques to support users of IT services and
solutions, and choosing the most appropriate tools and techniques.
Evaluate the pros and cons of all the methodologies and tools
available. Choose the most efficient and effective methodology.

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Determine and manage service delivery flow across different
business functions. Understand the level of services needed by
different stakeholders. Identify major service delivery touch points
and criticality associated. Ensure timely communication with users.
Planning different delivery services for operational activities within
the IT function. Use service delivery systems to manage the IT
service delivery services.
Scheduling resources to provide service delivery to IT users. Ensure
design, development, deployment, and operations are aligned with
the business objectives.
Maintaining and scheduling batch jobs to run in the background at a
certain date and time.
Determine the timely change or release of IT services or support.
Assign periodic release/change to IT systems or services.
Schedule or optimize backup and archive activities for IT services and
solutions. Use a backup system or application and archive operations
data for future retrieval.
Balancing workloads of all the processes and services that are
provisioned to their internal or external clients, across available
components of IT infrastructure. No component should be over or
under utilized with the workflow of the IT operations.
Determining process and procedure to provide support for specific IT
service problems.
Developing and managing the resources required for administration
of infrastructure. Manage the IT inventory and assets to meet
organization's IT resource capacity.
Creating a strategy for delivering IT services and solutions. Establish
the sourcing strategy. Establish the delivery process procedures and
tools. Examine and choose the most effective methodologies and
tools.

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Assessing the goals and objectives of IT infrastructure and how it
contributes to the overall business objectives.
Determining existing IT infrastructure capabilities. Identify the gaps
and needs in order to enhance the existing IT infrastructure to meet
growth objectives.
Identify the gaps and needs of existing IT infrastructure. Plan and
develop strategies to upgrade/replace existing IT infrastructure.
Creating a plan associated with usage volumes of IT licenses.
Develop a framework to govern the licensing of an IT services along
with identified usage volumes. Determine the amount of investment
in IT license usage volumes and how would the license volumes be
financed.

Develop strategies and methodologies to provide service support.


Examine service levels, support complexity, stakeholder
requirements to offer service support.
Evaluate criticality catered by the IT support and expectations to
resolve raised or identified issues. Determine the usual requests
received for IT support for each area of IT operations. Ensure
resolution to every identified or reported issue within specified SLAs.
Determining levels of required support resources along with their
responsibilities, and capabilities to resolve IT issues. Evaluate and
ensure that support resources are fulfilling their responsibilities n a
timely manner.
Create and maintain service support knowledge repository. Store,
maintain, access, revise, and use knowledge for IT services. Review
knowledge trends and implement knowledge transfer methodologies
for competitive advantage.
Maintaining and transfer of knowledge towards service support with
the change/upgrade in technology over a stipulated period. Ensure IT
staff is well trained and tested on the new learning of service
support.

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Conveying service support needs within the organization, with the
objective of providing required support services. Define processes
and procedures needed to support users of IT services and solutions.
Convey these procedures to appropriate governing authority.
Determining mechanisms to report for a higher degree of decision
making depending on the criticality of IT escalations. Define the
processes and procedures needed to follow for IT escalation at
different levels. Convey the mechanisms within the organization.
Managing resources required for administration of IT service support.
Establish sources that will make use of e-mail, live support software
online, or a tool where users can log a call or incident in order to
retrieve IT support.
Developing a strategy that will make use of multiple resources to
coordinate with external support providers in order to make the
support services work more smoother.
Sorting the incidents of IT service delivery in certain order so that the
services could be delivered based on the criticality.
Defining methodology and frequency of assessment for measuring
and monitoring performance of various processes and activities of IT
service support against standard set goals.
Developing and managing different delivery services using service
delivery systems for operational activities within the IT function in
order to achieve organizations goal.
Operating and defining methodology of assessment for measuring
and monitoring performance of online systems against its expected
result.
Operate and monitor the application of scheduling batch jobs to be
run in the background at a certain date and time.
Analyze and manage workload needs in relation to service delivery.
Plan resources and mechanism around those workload needs so that
services could be delivered smoothly.

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Managing the performance and capacity of infrastructure by using
key performance indicators to routinely track the performance and
capacity levels. Review performance. Evaluate the efficiency and
effectiveness of the infrastructure.
Addressing to an issue in operational activities within the IT function,
that occur outside of normal routine or preventative maintenance.
Identify and introduce resources to display output in a viewable form
to key decision makers and evaluators.
Identifying, examining, and recognizing any flaw or breach in security
of IT infrastructure. Ensure that protocols and guidelines for
individual IT components are being followed and there is no misuse of
information and breach of individual or organizational privacy.
Managing resources of IT infrastructure and their recovery capacity.
Manage storage, computer hardware, software, and infrastructure
resources that can be stored as inventory or provided by the
organization as needed. Managing backup/recovery for IT services
and solutions. Use a backup system or application.

Managing the resources required for administration of IT


infrastructure. Manage the IT inventory and assets. Take care of the
organization's IT resource capacity.
Identifying and tracking individual configuration items, documenting
functional capabilities and interdependencies of IT infrastructure.
Determining the gaps and needs in order to enhance existing
infrastructure configuration.
Evaluating and maintaining all aspects of infrastructure component
maintenance. Ensure that all components of an IT infrastructure are
functioning properly as per the expectation. Maintenance includes all
preventative, routine, and corrective measures.

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Installing/configuring/upgrading all the components required for
operational activities within IT infrastructure. Ensure that all
components of an IT infrastructure are functioning properly and
updated to latest version/technology.
Maintaining the complete list of IT items or resources available with
the organization with the details on date of purchase, licenses,
deployment and SLAs.
Administering and overseeing the terms and policies associated with
licensing the IT intellectual property. Create and manage the policies
and terms governing the possible granting of a license to any
external agent. Demarcate a clear framework that governs the
licensing of any patents or copyrights held by the organization.

Providing all the infrastructure services and capabilities required for


operational activities within the IT function supporting overall
business objectives.
Managing systematic user support functionality and capability
through defined procedures. Determine, record, and monitor user
requests. Execute issue/request resolution. Utilize escalation path
when needed. Resolve issue/request.
Evaluate and assign IT issues/requests accordingly to allow for the
correct routing of IT issues to the relevant support teams.
Providing the necessary skills and competencies required to
efficiently provide IT resolution through the support structure.
Creating an effective plan and structure to address and resolve
requests of IT users. Determine, record, and monitor user requests.
Obtain information about the effectiveness and performance of the
user request handling process from the IT users through various
means.

Follow processes and procedures to escalate IT requests to required


levels for resolution or effective decision making when necessary.

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Creating a structure to resolve issues/requests of IT services using
different mechanisms.
Successfully implement preventive measures to manage IT risk of
exposure to internal and external threats. Integrating the disciplines
of Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery
(technology continuity) and Business Continuity for IT.
Overseeing key back-office processes for organizations. This category
includes process groups related to planning and management
accounting, revenue accounting, general accounting and reporting,
fixed-asset project accounting, payroll, accounts payable and
expense reimbursements, treasury operations, internal controls, tax
management, international funds/consolidation, and global trade
services.

Determining different stages of the planning process and accounting.


Classify, determine, analyze, interpret, and communicate information
to make up-to-date business decisions for better management and
control functions.
Allocating funds to meet future and current financial goals. Led by
the chief financial officer, have the finance function plan, budget, and
forecast in order to determine and describe long and short-term
financial goals.
Formulating financial budgetary guidelines and strategies. Develop a
framework for rules and regulations regarding budgets. Create a
step-by-step process to achieve financial goals.
Creating reports on a quarterly or annual basis for fund allocation.
Create a financial statement that estimates revenues and expenses
over a specific period of time. (Leverage budget methods such as
cost-based and zero-based budgeting techniques, in light of the
periodic targets outlined during Develop and maintain budget
policies and procedures [10771].)

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Putting budgeting plans into practical use keeping within designated
forecasting parameters.
Creating estimates of the projected income and expenses required
over a predetermined time frame. Develop the projections of profit
and loss statements, balance sheets, and the cash flow forecast.
Conducting a quantitative analysis between what was forecasted and
budgeted and actual financial behavior.
Defining costs to be incurred and methods for optimum utilization.
Determine the costs of products, processes, projects, etc. to compile
in the financial statements, as well as to assist management in
making decisions regarding planning and control. Control costs by
managing and reducing business expenses.

Conducting accounting for assets, and finding reasons for changes


(depreciation, obsolescence, deterioration, change in customer taste,
increased demand, decreased market supply, etc.).
Determining the revenue, profits, and losses incurred by each unit
within the organization that produces profit.
Studying expenses directly associated with product. Analyze the cost
of sales, which is the cost of manufacturing products.
Studying and finding out the relevant cost center for a product by
studying every resource used in its making.
Discovering the changes between forecasted and actual costing.
Analyze actual and planned behavior by reviewing the amount of a
variance on a trend line in order to maintain control over a business.
Making a report about revenues generated by the organization or
business unit concerned. This process requires the organization to
create a report which shows how business is generating profits.
Profits are the part which is left after paying all expenses directly
related to the generation of the revenue, such as producing a
product, and other expenses related to conducting business
activities.

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Deciding which expenses can be avoided to reduce some costs and
increase revenues. Plan and control the organization's budget to
forecast future expenditures.
Defining cost drivers for a particular activity.
Calculating cost drivers.
Determine the activities that hinder the progress of finance activities.
This requires the organization to determine those business activities
carried out by the financial function of the organization and which are
indispensable. This undertaking helps the organization triangulate
those activities which are essential and where costs cannot be
slashed.

Distributing or allocating asset resources in different processes for


optimal utilization.
Checking and achieving predetermined financial targets and
timelines. Assess and manage the profitability, feasibility, and
consistency of a business or project. Study the revenues generated.
Studying product demand and targeted customer preferences. Study
customers' demands or preferences after deducting the cost of
delivering the final product.
Checking demand about a specific product by a customer segment.
Conduct a detailed study--or research a customer behavior or
preference for a product--in order to determine its production and
profitability in a specific market.
Determining the cost of delivering an end product at different stages
of production. Study the total life cycle of a product/process to
determine how much revenue and production cost will be incurred at
every stage in order to make strategic decisions.
Creating the best fit between a product and the end user. Maximize
the customer base by providing different products in the market.
Observing the behavior of a new set of customers for different
products. Prepare strategies to improve sales and profits.

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Evaluating performance based on different sets of activities created
by management to measure performance.
Conducting activities to improve cost distribution regularly. Follow or
adopt different ways of reducing costs.
Comparing revenue targets to reality. Review all transactions and
entries passed in final accounts in a year in order to examine profits.
Evaluating and processing requests for advances. Evaluate credit
requests by customers requiring loans to buy products/services.
Creating guidelines for providing advances. Set up credit standards,
credit terms, and collection policies.
Checking and accepting new requests based on eligibility criteria.
Analyze the status of applicants and requirements to be met for a
new account.
Reviewing past credit scores to determine the if a line of credit will
be extended to potential customers. This could also include
extending additional credit to existing accounts.
Planning credit score requirements based on established credit
policies.
Evaluating existing account holders and their past performance.
Regularly review existing accounts to get the required information
about the status at present.
Preparing account payable reports about payments to be made
according to accounting rules and principles, and providing the
reports to management.
Closing or restarting accounts according to changes made in credit
policies.
Preparing detailed reports of customer purchases. Prepare a
commercial document between the seller and customer with details
about transaction. Detail the quantity purchased, price of
products/services, date, parties involved, unique invoice number, and
tax information.

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Creating and updating a record of customers and the products being
purchased by them in a database. This process element requires the
organization to maintain a database of customers and their
purchases. Such a master-file can be used to ensure customer touch
point, enhance customer satisfaction, explore cross selling
opportunities, and identify future trends. This database will include
several particulars about the personal details of the organization's
customers and a tracking of the products being sold.

Preparing detailed reports about products purchased by customers.


Record and generate a detail account of transactions made by
customers fat a particular time and location. Include all details about
products such as price, quantity, and name.
Providing information to customers about purchases made by them.
Communicate the details of purchases. Provide customers with a
copy of details for their reference.
Registering transactions and their scheduled payments.
Checking and solving billing queries raised by customers.
Processing payments due from customers. This includes all
processing of funds received, whether by check or electronically. This
does not include the generation of invoices.
Creating rules and regulations to be followed in case of credit sales to
customers. Create rules and procedures to follow at the time of sale
(e.g., the allowable number of installments).
Collecting cash from customers. Deposit it into bank account. Make
entries into the books of accounts.
Checking and moving funds between countries for business activities,
typically through authorized remittance agents.
Preparing reports that detail balances due or what to collect from
customers at a certain point in time.

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Preparing the general ledger for account receivables from journals.
Place all journal entries related to accounts receivables in the general
ledger accounts of a business.
Posting entries to respective accounts, and preparing accounts for
receivables. Manage the cash collected by the business from its
debtors. Record it in the books of accounts to provide clear
information about the availability of the cash.
Creating a process to follow in case of a failed payment by account
holders. Create rules and regulations for the account holder who has
failed to make at least the minimum monthly payment by the due
date.
Examining balance statements of accountholders who failed to make
required payments. Study or review the account details of customers'
past payments when preparing negotiations policies.
Determine ways for customers in default to repay debts (e.g.,
allowing more time or discounts).
Determining rules for handling accounts. Discuss and plan with
internal parties (department heads, managers, and senior
management) about rules to follow in coming months.
Maintaining reserves for write-offs and adjustments. Adjust or write
off certain expenses and losses.
Renegotiating the terms of a loan agreement in order to recoup
money from a default account.
Managing accounts that have not met the requirements agreed upon
to pay off outstanding debts.
Creating and providing funds for necessary adjustments and
deductions, including all expenses that were required for the
business at certain point in time.
Creating guidelines to follow in case of adjustments to business
processes.

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Checking changes made in accounts during the year. Examine the
alterations made in final accounts to rectify errors/omissions.
Providing suitable offers to customers. Present different offers (e.g.,
discounts) available for customers or buyers.
Discussing and planning with internal parties (department heads,
managers, and senior management) about rules to follow in coming
months.
Creating a mechanism for consumer protection in case of a higher
price charged. When a supplier sells a product at a higher price to the
distributor than the price they have set with the end user, submit a
chargeback to the supplier to recover the money lost in the
transaction.

Recording business transactions as they occur in order to provide a


balanced accounts for financial reporting.
Making statements about business activities and functions. Prepare
financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of
cash flows, and statement of stockholders' equity) according to
accounting concepts and principles.
Creating procedures to perform general accounting and reporting.
Follow the rules and regulations made for a particular process in the
business. Publish accounting policies.
Agreeing upon terms and conditions. Negotiate an agreement
between two or more parties, the customer and service providers.
Specify scope, quality, and responsibilities.
Establishing policies and procedures to prepare financial statements,
including methods, measurement systems, and procedures for
providing disclosures.
Creating a written copy of agreed-upon procedures for preparing
financial statements, and making them available to the public.
Implementing parameters for accounting. Apply set conditions for
any approval process.

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Establishing processes and procedures to exercise financial control
and accountability. Record, verify, and report transactions that affect
revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities.
Applying basic principles, concepts, and accounting practices in
recording and preparing final accounts, and using accounting
information in management.
Preparing trial balance account from general ledgers. List all accounts
used in the general ledger. Alter accounts according to business
requirements.
Making ledger and trial balance accounts from journal entries. This
process requires the organization to record every transaction into
accounts done by business. It is a base documents for preparing final
accounts of company.
Allocating funds across functions. Apportion funds in line with the
budgets created. Formalize allocations in centralized internal records.
Updating journal entries to adjust the balance of income and
expenses at the end of an accounting period.
Checking accounts separately for a parent and subsidiary company.
Manage relationship between a parent company and subsidiaries.
Document intercompany transactions in separate financial
statements.
Reviewing general ledger accounts for a parent and subsidiaries
companies. Validate the integrity of account balances on the
company's general ledger of accounts. Review and compare general
ledger accounts balances with source documents to ensure that
balances match.

Aggregating different processes in the business. Eliminate


discontinued processes.

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Balancing debit and credit balances of trial balance to preparing final
accounts. Calculate the total debits and credits in company's
accounts. Correspond the sum of all debits with the sum of all credits.
Adjust entries as appropriate.
Accounting for changes due to country-level policy changes. Record
adjustments made by management in the accounts.
Accounting for long-term and fixed assets. Record purchased, fixed
assets that are not easily convertible into cash. Account for costs,
useful life, resale value, depreciation, and amortization.
Creating rules for fixed assets market valuation. Make rules and
regulations for fixed assets regarding depreciation, provisions, resale,
usage, etc.
Keeping reports up-to-date regarding fixed assets. Create a fixed
assets database detailing price, life cycle, depreciation rate, resale
value, installation information, usage information, etc.
Keeping a summary of sales and purchases of assets. Record any
expenses made for new assets purchased and sales of any old assets
during the fiscal year.
Keeping a summary of expenses for installing and modifying assets.
Record any expenses made for new assets purchased, any expenses
incurred on improvements, the valuation of assets to reach current
market price, and any transfer assets from one location to another
during the fiscal year.

Maintaining a record of expenses necessitated for repairs and the


preservation of assets. Administer and oversee the maintenance and
repair of any fixed assets. Record all related transactions.
Carrying out accounting for depreciation over fixed assets. Compute
the sums necessitated. Maintain a record of the cost value of fixed
assets over their useful life in the book of accounts.

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Balancing the ledger account balance for fixed assets. Correct errors
in the books of fixed assets. Provide correct information in relevant
accounts.
Checking and updating the record of all raw materials and fixed
assets. Track all fixes asset. Maintain a record of all inventory items.
Showing market value and related expenses on fixed assets data for
taxation. Provide complete information recorded in the books of fixed
assets about purchase price, depreciation, installation charges, resale
market value etc. for tax and regulatory purposes.
Reporting on the organization's financial status to stakeholders.
Include balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements,
and statements of shareholders' equity.
Making reports of subsidiaries units to show profits generated from
them. Prepare financial statements (balance sheets, income
statements, cash flow statements and statements of shareholders'
equity) for a single unit of a business.
Making final accounts for all units of company together. Prepare
combined financial statements of a parent company and its
subsidiaries (i.e., separate legal entities controlled by a parent
company) showing assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses, and
cash flows.

Making reports for units/subsidiaries to help management in decision


making. Prepare financial statements (balance sheets, income
statements, cash flow statements, and statements of shareholders'
equity) for a single unit of a business. Break down profits and losses
by function/unit, clients, products, and region.

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Making reports for all units to help higher management in decision
making. Prepare combined financial statements of a parent company
and its all subsidiaries (separate legal entities controlled by a parent
company) showing assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and
cash flows, and also going through periodic reports which shows the
actual and estimated costs and their variances.

Preparing a draft of financial statements for the board to review


before they are sent to the auditor.
Making and presenting financial reports to stakeholders. Create
annual and quarterly financial statements for reporting purposes.
Prepare shareholder reports with details of the profit-and-loss
account, balance sheet, and past year's business activities.
Reporting raw or summary data for final accounts following rules and
regulations.
Carrying out activities associated with legal and management
consolidation. Legal consolidation can include currency conversion,
balance carry forward, and consolidation of journal entries.
Management consolidation can include reporting on financials on a
reporting cycle basis to gauge the performance of the organization.

Managing accounts for large funds-invested projects. Manage and


account for fixed assets projects (capital projects), which required
significant capital investments over many years.
Preparing a project finance report to solicit approvals in capital
projects. Prepare budgets for projects that require heavy
investments. Report on project finances to solicit approvals from
management.
Creating procedures and policies to follow for investing in capital
projects. Create rules and regulations regarding large investment
plans, which require in-depth forecasting for expenditure and
revenue.

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Creating budgets, and soliciting approvals for capital projects.
Prepare budgets for projects that require heavy investments. Secure
approvals from management.
Evaluating and supporting capital investments in projects and fixed
assets. Confirm details of capital projects. Secure approvals from
managements for large investments.
Reviewing all project business cases in order to substantiate
projected financial gains. Validate any project's business case.
Juxtapose the benefits derived from moving a project forward against
the associated costs.
Accounting for large-scale and large-cost investments. Manage and
account for ongoing activities related to capital projects, including
setting up new projects, recording project transactions, monitoring
and tracking spending, closing and capitalizing projects, and
measuring the financial returns on completed projects.

Giving reference codes for every project.


Noting every transaction during a project in a common financial
database. Document all transactions associated with any project.
Maintain a centralized repository of all such financial data.
Evaluating project progress and funds invested. Observe and track
significant funds invested on any long-term project. Compare to
budget.
Checking for returns generated from projects for decision making.
Evaluate capital projects that require heavy investments. Decide
whether to proceed based on the revenues generated.
Comparing a finished project's profitability with forecasted returns.
Scrutinize revenues generated by completed projects that required
heavy investments. Determine profitability.
Handling reporting time, managing pay, and processing taxes from
salaries. Pay employees. Withhold taxes. Confirm the correct funds
are paid to the correct government agency.

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Recording the reporting time of employees on-site. Track working
days, salary calculations, holidays taken, number of hours spend in
the office, billing hours, etc.
Developing policies and procedures for the HR function to calculate
compensation.
Tracking billing hours of each employee on daily basis.
Tracking leaves allowed and taken by employees.
Observing the number of hours worked by an employees on daily
basis. Track the number of hours worked by an employee, as well as
the number of hours worked beyond normal working hour's according
to company standards.
Monitoring the number of productive hours for employees.
Managing the total payments made in employees payroll, including
bonuses and compensation.
Tracking the number of hours worked for the payroll system. Register
the number of hours worked by an employee into the payroll system
for the purpose of calculating salaries or wages.
Tracking and oversee salary breakups of employees. This process
requires the organization to manage and update information
pertaining to the structure of every employee's salary. This would
involve the updating any changes to the salary structures of the
employees, in a central repository which can be accessed by
pertinent departments.

Processing salary deductions for tax purposes. Keep and manage the
details of every employee's salary deductions based on their
expenses and investments during the year.
Tracking changes in the salary structure of employees for tax
deductions.
Processing and distributing salaries to all employees. Execute the
payroll management function through the dispensation of employee
salaries. Leverage a centralized database of all payroll expenses.

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Handling incorrect/omitted salary payments.
Adjusting salary deductions for tax purposes at the end of the year.
Addressing salary-related queries raised by employees.
Deducting and paying taxes from employees' salaries.
Devising a method to minimize payroll tax liability by means of
allowances, deductions, exclusions or exemptions.
Overseeing maintaining the reduction of payroll taxes [14075].
Paying tax according to appropriate deductions made from salaries.
Calculate and pay the tax liabilities according to the salaries and tax
regulations of employees with the help of certified chartered
accountants.
Providing tax deductions statements created by certified chartered
accountants to every employee for their reference or refunds.
Filling taxes, and highlighting different sources of income and
expenditures made.
Handling bills and reimbursements to be made. Make payments for
goods or services taken or used on behalf of the organization.
Processing payments of operating expenses and other supplier
charges. This includes the development of policies and procedures
around processing of accounts payable and all operations. This
process is often supported by key technology enablers.
Matching records of bills to be paid with accounts. Check accounts
payable entries with vendor's account for every payment made.
Tracking all online transactions.
Monitoring and evaluating bills registered in accounts books. Check
all invoices. Maintain records.
Processing payments for products/services.
Handling transactions for accruals and reversals. Record transactions
in the books of accounts on an accrual basis (irrespective of the
actual cash flow) and reversals basis (cancel out the adjusting
entries) for balancing accounts.

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Filing the amount of taxes that a company owes as of the balance
sheet date. Prepare tax returns, including the income tax filing for an
individual or business entity from earnings.
Resolving any atypical or inconsistent situation concerning payments
to be made by the organization. Address any exceptional case of
accounts payable on an ad hoc basis, by seeking counsel or carrying
out any necessary research.
Making payments for products/services on due dates (payment cycle)
decided by parties involved.
Clarifying or address queries relating to the particulars of AP such as
date, discounts, amount, and installments. Coordinate with
concerned parties about the fulfillment of bills payable.
Keeping bills of every transaction for future reference.
Rectifying for alterations occurred in accounts while recording.
Processing reimbursements to employees for the expenses incurred
during the course of business. Approve and process advancements
and reimbursements for employee expenses on the organization's
behalf. Capture and report relevant tax data and manage personal
accounts.

Explaining policies and procedures related to reimbursements


requests by employees. Set policies regarding reimbursement
process and amount limits etc. Inform employees.
Collecting and reporting all pertinent information regarding the taxes
paid by the organization's employees.
Permitting expense reimbursement requests from employees.
Paying for expense reimbursement requests from employees. (Follow
Approve reimbursements and advances [10882] according to policies
and conditions.)
Maintaining accounts of individuals who are connected with business.
Handling and authoring credit cards to business entities or for
corporate purchases.

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Developing procedures for using company credit cards. Set or
approve credit limits.
Handling applications credit card applications for business expenses.
Obtaining credit cards for business-related expenses.
Handling credit card accounts of business customers.
Authorizing changes to the available credit advances.
Blocking an existing credit card to disable all future transactions.
Managing business's investments in trading in bonds, currencies,
financial derivatives, etc. Manage the financial assets and holdings of
the organization. Optimize the organization's liquidity. Invest excess
cash. Reduce financial risks.
Managing rules and regulations for investments in trading in bonds,
currencies, financial derivatives, etc. Establish policies and
procedures for investments made. Optimize liquidity in treasury
operations.
Selecting opportunities and the authoritative body for investments in
trading in bonds, currencies, financial derivatives, etc.
Creating and providing investment regulations for the organization.
Establish policies and procedures for investments to optimize
liquidity in treasury operations. Create a written copy of it.
Making processes for investing. Create steps for investments in
bonds, currencies, and financial derivatives in order to optimize
company's liquidity, invest excess cash, and reduce its financial risks.
Checking treasury processes in order to optimize company's liquidity,
invest excess cash, and reduce its financial risks.
Auditing the treasury function.
Reassessing all treasury procedures based on audit findings.
Creating and managing the internal control systems for investments
in bonds, currencies, and financial derivatives to verify procedures.
Describing the need of system security requirements for controlling
access, reliability of information, accountability, and availability of
information in the organization.

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Taking care of all cash-related activities in the business. Manage and
reconcile cash positions. Manage cash equivalents. Process and
oversee electronic fund transfers. Develop cash flow forecasts.
Manage cash flows. Produce cash management accounting
transactions and reports. Manage and oversee banking relationships.
Analyze, negotiate, resolve, and confirm bank fees.

Correcting cash differences in the books of accounts. Make optimum


utilization of funds available in the business. Check for differences to
rectify.
Taking care of all cash-related activities in the business. Utilize short-
term assets that can be easily convertible into cash, such as
marketable securities, commercial paper and short-term government
bonds, and treasury bills.
Supervising all online transactions.
Preparing forecasts for the cash generated or used by the
organization.
Delaying the outflow of funds as long as possible, but encourage the
inflow of as fast as possible.
Presenting reports on all cash-related activities. Collect and manage
short-term investing activities. Prepare reports of all transactions
done.
Maintaining and directing the course of relationships with banking
partners.
Studying and finalizing bank fees for services provided by banks.
Negotiate and finalize nominal fees that bank charges for various
services, such as requesting a deposit slip or counter check or
certifying papers.
Managing financial services provided by an in-house bank structure
in the corporation that is operating like a commercial bank.

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Maintaining subsidiaries' company accounts opened with bank inside
the corporation. Manage different financial services provided by in-
house bank structure for parent companies' subsidiaries or branches.
Arranging loans for subsidiaries from in-house banks.
Handling payments made for subsidiaries by parent company.
Handling payments received by parent company for subsidiaries.
Taking care of all business outflows and recording as whole. Manage
making all payments for the organization and its units or subsidiaries.
Track in books of accounts of parent company.
Computing all expenses paid to and receivables collected over the
organization's banking activity. Calculate all charges and receivables,
towards interest, fees, and any other payments over its own bank
accounts. Record transactions in the books of accounts.
Facilitating account statements for all in-house banking activity.
Taking care of the organization's financial position. Manage its loans
or debts from different sources and investments. Leverage the most
profitable options to balance the financial position in the market.
Developing and instituting principles that the organization ill use in
making investments.
Maintaining smooth relations with financial investment banks that
help availing loans and services.
Managing and maintaining enough liquidity in form of cash and cash
equivalents in the business to meet urgent and timely requirements
Managing the exposure incurred by the issuer for providing credit to
the borrower.
Tracking loans taken and money invested in different options.
Arrange and supervise loans from banks and individuals and
investments in different available and profitable options.
Arranging and supervising foreign exchange rate changes to avoid
loss on foreign-currency transactions.

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Creating transactions report of loans and investments. Prepare and
maintain records of loans and investment transactions.
Supervising the interest paid or received by the organization. Arrange
and supervise interest rate swap transactions to manage exposure to
fluctuations in interest rates. Or attain a marginally lower rate of
interest than could be gained through a swap.
Performing transactions that limit investment risk with the help of
derivatives, such as options and futures contracts. Manage interest
rates, foreign exchange, and exposure risks. Develop and execute
hedging transactions. Evaluate and refine hedging positions. Produce
hedge accounting transactions and reports. Monitor credit.

Taking an investment position to offset exposure to certain risks. This


may include purchasing opposite of the organization's position in the
marketplace, using derivatives transactions, or futures contracts.
Handling risks arising from changes in the interest rate.
Collecting and storing data that pertains to interest rate markets.
Identifying potential interest rate risks for all markets.
Deciding the requirements on interest rate investments that are
made by trading in futures or options market, on the basis of the
accepted risk policy.
Performing trading on interest rates.
Taking care of foreign-exchange risks.
Handling and processing information about changes in foreign
exchange rates.
Establishing potential foreign exchange risks for all currencies.
Deciding the requirements on investments in foreign exchange made
by trading in futures or options market, on the basis of current risk
policy.
Executing all aspects for foreign exchange trade within foreign
exchange market. This includes buying, selling, and exchanging
currencies at the current or expressed price point.

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Overseeing the foreign exchange balance sheet with an eye towards
potential risk. Risks include changes in conversion rates between the
time the transaction occurred and when it is completed, or when
transactions are made in a denomination other than that of the
organization's base currency.

Taking care of exposure risks. Maintain financial investments in


particular investments or a portfolios that could be risky for the
organization.
Establishing ongoing risks that the customers face, and the
exceptions to exceeded limits.
Settling cases that involve violations of customer exposure limit.
Handling customer securities to recover loans that are not paid back.
Conducting reviews to assess customer credit on a yearly basis.
Introduce changes or make recommendations, if needed.
Implementing hedging strategy in attempt to alleviate risk. This will
include all options, depravities, and futures contracts agreed upon in
Develop risk management/hedging strategy [12974].
Evaluating investments made in some market to offset the risks of
investing in a contrary or opposing market.
Determining which hedge options to execute.
Closing out a position or cashing in derivatives early.
Examining options in the market for hedging investments. Select an
option.
Revising credit reports periodically for accurateness and changes that
could be suggestive of duplicitous activity.
Preparing and documenting accounts and records of all hedging
investment transactions to reduce risks due to change in markets.
Handling cases that involve financial fraud. Resolve disputes.

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Administering internal controls. This process requires the
organization to manage entity's board of trustees, management, and
other personnel in order to offer judicious assurance about the
achievement of effectiveness, proficiency of operations, and
reliability of financial reporting.

Forming rules and regulations to ensure the achievement of


effectiveness, proficiency of operations, and reliability of financial
reporting.
Establishing board of directors and auditing committee in order to
assign roles and responsibilities for internal controls.
Outlining and communicating a code of ethics act responsibly.
Defining roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for effectiveness
and proficiency of operations and reliability of financial reporting.
Outlining the objectives and risks associated with a process.
Delineate process goals. Determine the risks attached to it.
Determine what the process is meant to accomplish, potential issues,
a timeline of potential risks, the scope and potential impact of risks,
etc.
Outlining the risk tolerance levels of individual units, as well as the
organization as a whole. Determine the specific maximum risk to take
in quantitative terms for each relevant risk subcategory, including
strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
Incorporating planning, management, operations, and monitoring of
internal control mechanism policies and procedures in order to
manage internal controls. Design and implement control activities.
Monitor control effectiveness. Remediate control deficiencies. Create
compliance functions. Operate compliance functions. Implement and
maintain technologies and tools to enable the internal controls-
related activities.

Defining and executing policies, procedures, techniques, and


mechanisms and actions taken to minimize risk.

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Overseeing the activities for internal controls. Observe the
effectiveness of policies, procedures, techniques, and mechanisms
actions taken to minimize risk.
Taking corrective measures for policies, procedures, techniques, and
mechanisms actions taken to minimize risk. (Conduct in accordance
with Monitor control effectiveness [10918] in order to determine and
rectify the control deficiencies.)
Developing a compliance function for internal controls. Monitor
trading activity. Avoid conflicts of interest. Safeguard compliance
with guidelines at brokerage houses. Avoid money laundering and
potential tax evasion.
Administering operational activities of a compliance function.
Implementing and maintaining the compliance technological systems
or equipment that are control-enabled.
Reporting on internal controls compliance to the appropriate
authority, including IT regulations and pertinent data.
Reporting to external auditors. This process requires the organization
to report to external auditors about the regulations for any critical
data that the organization is holding.
Reporting to regulators, shareholders, debt holders, securities
exchanges, etc. about IT regulations and pertinent data.
Reporting to suppliers, customers, and partners that are doing
business with the company about IT regulations and pertinent data.
Reporting to internal management (all employees, directors, and
management) about IT regulations and pertinent data.
Estimating the organization's periodic tax liabilities. Ensure that
appropriate taxing authorities receive tax return filings and payments
when due.
Setting targets for periodic tax liabilities. Assess the tax impact of
various activities such as the acquisition or disposal of fixed assets or
a deliberate change in number of employee.

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Developing a tax strategy for foreign, national, state, local
administration. Set up tax strategies for foreign trade in imports and
exports and at national, state, and local level.
Combining and enhancing a rational analysis of a financial condition
or plan from a tax perspective in order to align financial goals
through efficient tax planning.
Maintaining a master file about the rational analysis of a financial
condition or plan from a tax perspective in order to align financial
goals through efficient tax planning.
Processing the taxes of the organization in line with the regional
taxation structure, including corporate, property, excise, and service
taxes.
Creating and implementing strategies for taxes to be paid or
collected by the business.
Preparing and submitting tax reports for every employee to the tax
department in order to show the tax paid and deducted from their
salaries in the year.
Preparing reports about paid or accrued foreign taxes to an overseas
country.
Calculating the income that has been realized when the tax on that
income has not.
Managing the organization's financial accounts for the purpose of
taxation. Prepare and maintain the tax paid by the organization to
the country they have business in.
Checking and correcting the tax policies according to the rules and
regulations set by the organization.
Addressing any tax queries by any regulatory or government
authorities. Review historical records related to taxation within the
organization in order to respond to queries.

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Managing cash collections and disbursements made by operating
units across the enterprise. When appropriate, transfer cash from the
operating units to parent-level bank accounts managed by the
organization's treasury team.
Forecasting and monitoring changes in foreign currency value or
interest rates around the world that play an important role in the
organization.
Managing any transfer of funds in the course of conducting cross-
border trades or investments, including conversion across currencies.
Find the most suitable alternative for making payments, while saving
taxes and avoiding any unwarranted regulation, with the objective of
protecting capital.

Assessing exposure to potential financial losses as a result of


changes in the value of currencies. Forecast the impact of
movements in foreign currency values. Enter into financial
transactions designed to offset or limit potential exposure to loss.
Documenting and reporting accounting entries to formally report
financial gains or losses experienced as a result of foreign exchange
activity.
Making and collecting payments for transactions in products/services,
and transporting them to interested markets.
Evaluating the approved list of parties for engaging in international
trade in order to ensure the safety of the organization's business
transactions. Examine agents that have been granted legal rights to
engage in global trade and their credentials.
Overseeing and directing the flow of trade to/from the organization in
order to ensure financial gains.

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Systematically categorizing products/services for their suitability to
international trade. Create classes and categories for demarcating
the types of products suitable for international trade. Study requisite
national and international standards and the adherence of the
organization's portfolio of offerings to these.

Identifying current exchange rates between two currencies and


converting the foreign currency to that of the local monetary unit.
I.E., yen to US dollar.
Computing the excise duty to be paid during international trade.
Communicating with the customs department to ensure fluid
compliance. Share pertinent information mandated by law with the
government agency that controls and collects the duties levied for
the international exchange of products/services.
Documenting and recording the trade processes while making
transactions, noting the description, quality, number, transportation
medium, indemnity, and inspection.
Preparing global trade under preference, which allows the
organization to import/export products at a lower or nil rate of
customs duty and/or levy charge.
Administering and overseeing all restitution activities the
organization may be subjected to. Manage compliance with apposite
legal frameworks. Make any restitution that may be required by law;
comply with authorities over any fines or non-financial measures
imposed.

Creating a document assuring that a seller will receive payment


when certain delivery conditions are met. (If the buyer is unable to
make payment on the purchase, a bank covers the outstanding
amount.)
Relating to the design, construction, acquisition, and management of
both productive and non-productive assets.

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Building and purchasing non-productive assets for the organization.
Acquire and construct non-productive assets that are not yielding any
income/profits to the business.
Strategizing a long-term vision for managing properties. Prepare
strategies and a long-term vision for managing purchased/retained
properties.
Creating alignment between the requirement of properties and the
overall business strategy. This process requires the organization to
align the requirement of properties in accordance with its business
strategies of the organization.
Evaluating the impact of the external environment. Evaluate the
circumstances, objects, events, and aspects surrounding an
organization that affects its actions and selections and that
recognizes its opportunities and risks.
Deciding whether to buy or build properties. Study the market forces
about property prices and cost of construction in order to take
decisions based on the market research.
Recognizing the needs of facility users in order to construct a project
proposal that meets those needs.
Preparing and analyzing different designs for a facility in order to
finalize which design will be the most suitable option.
Evaluating the feasibility of budgets prepared for the construction of
facilities.
Assessing and choosing the appropriate property. Analyze the
property requirements. Review the available property options.
Finalize the most suitable option.
Discussing the terms and conditions of facilities to be occupied
according to the business requirements and availability of budgets.
Constructing the buildings. Manage renovations according to
requirements and demands.

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Managing the provision of the workspace and its assets. Arrange an
office space with all assets (tables, chairs, computers, admin staff,
etc.) according to requirements.
Attaining the office space with all assets (tables, chairs, computers,
admin staff, etc.) according to requirements.
Modifying the formation of the workspace and its assets. Make
necessary changes in an office space with all assets (tables, chairs,
computers, admin staff, interior designing, etc.) according to
requirements.
Managing all operational activities of the facility. Manage how each
function/business unit works. Support the manufacturing facility to
attain organizational goals.
Shifting staff or employees from one place to another place according
to changes in business requirements.
Relocating the tools and raw materials. Shift raw or finished material
and machines of company from one place to another place according
to changes in business requirements.
Conceptualizing and realizing dividend and income generating assets
such as machines, tools, factories, etc. Manage steps to acquire
assets including managing capital, as well as planning, scheduling,
and overseeing construction.
Producing and maintaining a planning schedule and a financial plan
to purchase or manufacture productive assets. Determine the
investment plan, monitor capital, and secure the necessary financing
in order to realize completion of the program.
Establishing what funds will be invested in the construction of
productive assets for the advancement of established business
objectives.
Monitoring plans on capital projects. Capital projects can be
purchasing buildings, lands, etc.
Acquiring the loans needed to construct necessary assets.

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Outlining the steps and strategies needed to construct assets. Verify
that all regulations are adhered to and that all permissions have been
granted. Organize and plan for resources to complete construction.
Developing a strategy to perform asset construction. Assure that
timelines, regulations, and resources are on task and on budget.
Managing the construction process to ensure that activates are on
task, on budget, and are being performed with safety and quality in
mind.
Gathering the required permits for construction from the proper
jurisdiction. This may include inspections during and after
construction to verify that the new asset meets all national, regional,
and local codes.
Designing assets to meet organizational needs as well as ensuring
that the asset adheres to all national, regional, and local construction
codes.
Determining what resources will need to be acquired in order to carry
out construction. Plan when, where, and how resources will be used.
Determine the length of time resources will be utilized.
Arranging a timetable for which to perform construction work.
Schedule resources to contract assets for new or replacement assets.
Reschedule or redesign assets if needed.
Defining a timetable for which to execute the construction of the
asset.
Gathering resources needed to complete all construction work. Verify
that all resources have the proper training and skills to perform the
work.
Building new assets necessary for the organization. Be aware of any
construction codes and permits that need to be addressed.
Modifying existing assets to align with the changing needs of the
organization. Be aware of any construction codes and permits that
need to be addressed.

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Determining the need to replace existing assets. Be aware of any
construction codes and permits that need to be addressed.
Overseeing the performance and quality of work. Assure that records
are maintained throughout the construction process. Adhere to all
safety, security, and access regulations set forth by the organization
and all government standards.
Monitoring construction to insure that all regulatory laws are being
adhered to, that all work is being performed in a timely manner, and
that quality assurance is met at all steps of the construction process.
Implementing a checks and balances system to verify that the
construction was performed correctly. Rework when errors are found.

Implementing records to include all construction work that has been


performed. Include all new or modified construction, and any
construction or regulatory issues that might have occurred.
Ensuring that safety, security, and access is maintained. Provide a
workplace that meets and exceeds all local, state, and federal
guidelines. Provide security and access to the building site as set
forth by safety and organizational guidelines.
Preserving productive assets through the planning, managing, and
performance of preventative, routine, and critical maintenance work.
Ensuring that necessary resources are available and tasks are
prioritized accordingly through planning. Provide strategies and
policies that identify tasks that need to be completed, and the
resources necessary to fulfill those tasks.
Creating goals and agendas to better realize the success of the
maintenance policies that have been put into place.
Evaluating assets in order to project future requirements for
maintenance. Evaluate the present working condition of assets.
Determine the future maintenance requirements of assets.

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Communicating policies in regards to asset maintenance. Provide a
clear set of procedures and policies that outline what will be involved
in the maintenance process.
Devising a methodology and procedure for assimilating the works of
planned maintenance into the schedule scheme for the processing of
finished products that utilizes the same machinery.
Identifying the steps needed for asset maintenance. List out the
those tasks that are involved in completing this process. Prioritize the
tasks that are created.
Analyzing workload needs in relation to asset maintenance and plan
resources around those needs.
Creating procedures on how to maintain productive assets.
Ensuring that asset maintenance is conducted in a timely manner
and successfully. Schedule work with the required resources with an
eye on quality control and safety. Verify that contracted maintenance
meets performance targets.
Defining a timetable for which to execute the maintenance of the
asset.
Gathering resources needed to complete all maintenance work.
Verify that all resources have the proper training and skills to perform
the work.
Implementing a checks and balances system to verify that the
maintenance was performed correctly. Rework when errors are
found.
Modifying existing maintenance records to include all new work that
has been performed, what assets were serviced, and any issues that
might have arisen.
Assuring that all safety laws and regulations are being implemented
and followed. Align practices with regulatory bureaus such as OSHA ,
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Outlining what should be achieved through predictive indicators with
regard to performing maintenance. This could include the length of
time it takes to perform routine maintenance or how often unplanned
maintenance feasibly occur.
Following set performance targets, monitor and gage the success of
the organization in meeting those targets.
Engaging in all aspects of asset maintenance. Ensure that all assets
are functioning properly and to all specified codes and regulations
where applicable. Maintenance includes all preventative, routine, and
corrective activates.
Performing prophylactic maintenance in an effort to avoid corrective
or unplanned repairs.
Carrying out required maintenance to continue upkeep of equipment
or assets.
Repairing or correcting faults that occur with an asset. This could be
a break or other repairable damage.
Realizing potential or current problems with assets that would require
unplanned maintenance. Unplanned maintenance is a repair or
change that needs to be made that is not preventative or routine.
Performing repairs that occur outside of normal routine or
preventative maintenance.
Retiring productive and non-productive assets.
Creating a strategy for managing asset exits.
Retiring assets that are no longer viable to the business.
Decommission assets that are no longer in working order, are out of
date, or whose maintenance exceeds the cost of replacement.
Performing the sale of assets. Achieve and complete the sale process.
Deliver the end product to the customers.
Abandoning assets. Manage the act of deliberately and permanently
giving up, granting, leaving, or surrendering property or buildings
and allowing others to use the intellectual property without protest.

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Disposing of waste and hazardous materials as outlined by state,
local, and federal regulations.
Ensuring that an organization effectively manages its risk. Process
groups are aligned with traditional risk management activities.
Creating requisite frameworks and coordinating all risk management
activities for the entire organization and each function. Manage the
enterprise risk by outlining the risk policies and procedures. Monitor
and communicate all risk management activities. Encourage
correspondence among the business units. Manage the risk of all
business units and functions.

Creating an agenda for the rules and regulations of enterprise risk


that deal with hazardous, financial, operational, and strategic risks.
Recognizing the organization's tolerance for risk, given risk-return
trade-offs for one or more anticipated and predictable consequences.
Establishing and maintaining the policies and procedures for
managing risk. Create rules and regulations for enterprise risk
dealing with hazardous, financial, operational, and strategic risks.
Recognizing and implementing tools for managing risk. Identify and
apply enterprise risk management tools. Leverage methods and
processes to manage risks and opportunities associated with
business objectives.
Communicating the knowledge about risk within the organization.
Identify operational risks. Share risk information within the
organization.
Preparing and presenting reports about enterprise risk to the
management of the organization. Create reports for management on
hazard risks (e.g., property damage and liability torts), financial risks
(e.g., currency and liquidity risks), and operational risks (e.g., product
failure, customer satisfaction, social trends, and competition).

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Coordinating to plan, organize, lead, and control the activities of an
organization in order to minimize the special effects of risk on capital
and earnings.
Determining risks that could thwart objectives. Document and
communicate the concern.
Identifying options/actions to enhance opportunities and reduce
threats. Recognize the root reasons of the identified risks.
Developing activities to improve opportunities and lessen threats.
Specify the organization's objectives. Evolve strategies and policies
to attain these objectives. Assign resources to project objectives.
Checking that the blueprint created for managing risk in individual
business units and divisions is correctly effectuated. Validate the
implementation of all activities geared to mitigate risks.
Ensuring risk monitoring and mitigation activities. Monitor actions to
enhance opportunities and reduce threats to project objectives.
Creating a report of activities to address hazard risks, liability torts,
financial risks, operational risks, social trends, competition, etc.
Coordinating risk management activities to improve opportunities
and lessen threats. Specify the organization's objectives. Assign
resources to project objectives.
Checking each business unit's/function's options and activities to
improve opportunities and lessen threats.
Checking the reporting process of each business unit's/function's
options and activities to improve opportunities and lessen threats.
Analyzing the threats a business unit/function faces to prioritize the
controls it implements..
Developing a timely and continuous process to identify activities that
might hinder a project's goals.

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Determining the possibility that a specified undesirable event will
occur using established tools, implements, and frameworks. Use risk
assessments to determine, for example, whether to undertake a
particular venture, what rate of return a particular investment
requires, and how to mitigate an activity's potential losses.

Developing possibilities and arrangements to improve opportunities


and reduce deviations to project objectives.
Evaluating the changing needs for insurance coverage. Research
available insurance providers and offerings.
Executing mitigation plans to improve opportunities and reduce
deviations to project objectives.
Identifying, examining, and recognizing/justifying any improbability in
investment decision making.
Examining the impact of risk activities in order to update the existing
scheme of risk management. Analyze and substantiate the potential
for adverse consequences to occur. Consider the risks associated
with the activity and the methods available to manage those risks.
Creating reports on risk activities, and communicating them to
management. Prepare reports on the potential for adverse safety
consequences.
Managing steps to confirm enduring compliance to industry
regulations and government legislation.
Developing a set of procedures detailing an organization's progress in
complying with established guidelines, provisions, and legislation.
Creating a standardized approach to ethics and compliance. Have a
programmatic approach for compliance that focuses on the definite
risks the organization faces.
Implementing standardized for ethics and compliance. Have a
programmatic approach, built from the top down, to enterprise
compliance that focuses on the definite risks the organization faces.

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Managing accounts and prepare regular reports on financial
performance.
Managing technologies and tools related to the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of data in order to ensure the security of the
organization's information.
Obeying laws, guidelines, strategies, and stipulations related to the
business.
Developing procedures and methodologies to comply with relevant
laws and regulations of an organization's obedience to laws,
guidelines, strategies and stipulations related to business.
Determining the regulatory requirements that are most appropriate
for the organization. Identify goals in order to follow the appropriate
rules and regulations, guidelines, and strategies.
Analyzing and overseeing the regulatory environment in order to spot
any changing or emerging regulations. This process element calls
upon the organization to monitor the regulatory environment for any
new statutes, policies, and enactments issued by the respective
government authorities or those which have been updated.

Evaluating current regulatory policies and regulations. Assess their


performance. Make necessary changes.
Assessing the current policies and policies. Implement missing and
necessary changes environmental changes, political changes,
technological changes, etc.
Monitoring, appraising, and evaluating the compliance position of the
organization in order to fine-tune for effective remediation. Track
efforts for handling regulatory and compliance requirements
necessitated by law. Test the robustness of internal frameworks,
procedures, and approaches for dealing with these requirements, in
order to clearly identify any necessary changes.

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Creating a graphical representation of metrics in order to
communicate the general health of the organization in relation to risk
and compliancy.
Submitting compliance reports to regulatory agencies. These reports
can be made to environmental, securities, or human resources
agencies as stipulated by the local governing body.
Developing and preserving relationships with the regulators, without
compromising the legal basis of the relationship.
Administering the efforts and activities for remediation. This process
element requires the organization to create plans for corrective
action in collaboration with government agencies and pertinent
professional services agencies which specialize in remediation efforts
relevant to the organization's operations. Additionally, the
organization needs to consult experts to validate the plan, determine
resources allocation, resolve any legal concerns, and formulate a
company-wide policy for remediation.

Creating plans for remediation efforts. Make a plan to address a case


of environmental adulteration. Identify and treat the adulteration so
that the area will become operational again.
Discussing and soliciting advice from experts for in order to
incorporate their suggestion (regarding Create remediation plans
[11201]).
Identifying and dedicating the resources for managing remediation
efforts. Discern the resources needed for remediation efforts.
Dispense with resources in a sound and well-reasoned manner.
Examining regulatory and legislative frameworks. Obligate the
organization to remediate any damages through compensations,
fines, and any other remedial efforts necessitated to correct the
situations. Analyze local environmental laws, binding international
covenants, etc. in order to examine legal accuracy about the rules
and procedures.

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Studying the causes of damage, which could be environmental,
physical, social, etc. at country level in order to institute better
policies and regulations.
Crafting a new framework of policies and procedures for deploying
remediation efforts, or change existing policies and procedures.
Adapt the policy structure to the context of the apposite national and
international regulatory frameworks.
Including the processes required to rapidly adapt and respond to any
internal or external opportunity, demand, disruption, or threat.
Develop a more dynamic, strategic, and integrated approach to
managing compliance obligations.
Creating a strategy for rapidly adapting to disturbances. Maintain
continuous business processes and protecting employees, assets,
and overall brand equity.
Developing plans to ensure continuous business operations.
Assessing ongoing activities within the organization that are not
intended to stop except for in an emergency.
Evaluating business operations. Determine which activities generate
revenues, perform best, and provide good returns.
Sharing information about risks and resilience strategies of business
operations across the organization so that prospective risks can be
avoided.
Fostering external relationships with stakeholders of the entity,
including investors, government and industry, the board of directors,
and the general public. This is not related to customer management.
Creating a strategic management responsibility for integrating
finance, communication, marketing, and securities law compliance.
Allow the most effective two-way communication among the
organization, the financial community, and other constituencies.
Enlist the investor relations function to provide market intelligence to
corporate management.

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Building and managing relations with bankers or lenders through
strong products/services strategies that bankers would want to invest
in. Foster a receptive environment for low rates of interest, easy
access to loans, etc.
Creating and maintaining long-term relations with analysts. Involve
analysts in strategy and product decisions in order to elicit valuable
information.
Practicing regular, transparent communication with shareholders
through annual shareholders' meetings, quarterly earnings calls,
shareholders letters, one-on-one emails or calls, etc.
Creating and maintaining relationships with government and industry
representatives.
Persuading public and government policy at the local, regional,
national, and global level (subject to government regulations).
Ascertaining how the business entity relates to all levels of
government. Identify areas that needs further growth and resources
to foster those relationships.
Assigning executive level resources to manage, grow, and drive
relationships with government bodies.
Analyzing current relationships with government bodies and entities.
Garnering internal advice from an informal group in order to
successfully maintain and advance relationships.
Garnering third party advice from an informal group in order to
successfully maintain and advance relationships.
Meeting with government heads and representatives.
Managing relations with quasi-governmental organizations,
corporations, businesses, or any other agency that is treated by
national laws and principles to be under the supervision of the
government but also distinct and self-directed from the government.

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Engaging government, regulatory, or industry agencies to establish
relationships. Analyze steps and requirements necessary for
inclusion, if needed.
Cooperating with auditors regarding potential or ongoing inquiries.
Keeping a repository of documents that contain information about the
network of partners, prospects and customers. Keep records up-to-
date with routine reviews and modify as needed.
Ensuring regular interaction between business entity and quasi-
government bodies in order to maintain established relationships.
Collect and record meeting data for further analysis and use.
Managing relations with organizations established and financed by
businesses that operate in a specific industry. Participate in public
relations actions such as lobbying and publishing, advertising,
education, and political donations.
Determining the requirements to enter in to an agreement with trade
or industry agencies. Discover what activities or processes can be
conducted to provide the best mutual outcome.
Analyzing current relationships with trade and industry groups.
Ensure that the partnership in successful and make modifications
where needed.
Providing additional information or inclusion for third party trade or
industry entities; or changing existing parameters to modify the
current relationship. Communicate and execute changes.
Managing lobbying activities to affect government policies.
Maintaining relations with representatives of the stockholders.
Establish corporate management-related policies and to make
decisions on major company issues. Implement practices designed to
engender communication, trust, and cooperation.
Reporting financial results to management, and releasing results to
the public. Report financial statements, including the income
statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.

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Reporting audit findings to management. Practice an internal audit
with criteria for confirming a problem, a description of the situation,
and the root cause of the problem. Make recommendations that
resolve the issue.
Managing legal practices to abide by the law, as well as ethical
practices.
Creating a code of ethics that communicate the organization's
philosophy to employees, vendors, customers, clients, and the public.
Administering the system of rules, practices, and processes through
which a company is directed and controlled. Balance stakeholder
interests including shareholders, management, customers, suppliers,
financiers, government, and the community. Outline a strategy for
achieving organizational goals, from action plans and internal
controls to performance measurement and corporate disclosure.

Creating and applying programs and activities. Encourage the


adherence preventive laws, such as environmental law, sex
discrimination, computer law, estate planning, corporate compliance,
business planning, and property transactions.
Ensuring the organization's compliance position. Validate compliance
with different statutes, regulatory directions, and legal principles
(using Establish compliance framework and policies [17468]).
Coordinate with compliance and risk management personnel.
Employing an internal system or process to identify and reduce the
risk of breaching the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Remedy
any breach. Create a culture of compliance. Design compliance
programs.
Implementing the established compliance program in order to meet
the government laws and regulations. Create a compliance team that
scrutinizes the rules set out by government bodies such as the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Managing professionals, sought externally for assistance over legal
and ethical concerns. Administer and oversee assistance from subject
matter experts and professionals for sourcing expert opinion and
counseling over legal and ethical matters.
Examining the problems and deciding the action requirements for
engaging outside counsel. This process element calls upon the
organization to internally analyze the issues for which assistance
from external counsel is needed. Additionally, the organization needs
to break-down the issue, identifying the tasks and exercises where
outside counsel can help.

Recruiting the assistance of outside counsel for any legal and/or


ethical concerns. Engage and/or retain any external counsel sought
from subject matter experts and professionals.
Making a financial plan. This strategy sets out, using figures, an
organization's expected future results. Enlist the finance function to
support work generated by other business functions in order to build
and secure their support for the budget.
Receiving deliverables from outside counsel, and monitoring the
efforts committed by them. Track the progress of, collect, and
validate the required work product from the subject matter experts
and professionals engaged as external counsel. Verify the amount of
effort dedicated by these counsels to the issue at hand, in order to
confirm their fees.

Making payments to legal advisers for their services. Payments


include addressing issues or suits by customers, suppliers,
competitors, bankers, government agencies, etc.
Keeping track of the legal activities and performance of the
organization.

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Safeguarding the intellectual property of the organization. This
process requires the organization to protect a wide variety of
intellectual property created by it. It involves creating and managing
non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), following up on current
developments in the areas where the organization holds patents,
tracking the use of the organization's copyrighted material, creating
and upholding licensing terms, and administering policies for
safeguarding intellectual property.

Managing the patents and copyrights already held or sought by the


organization. Administer and oversee applying for, securing, and
maintaining intellectual property rights in the form of patents and
copyrights. Submit applications for such rights. Handle associated
legal issues. Draft and communicate proper attributions. Collect
royalties. Monitor any misuse of the intellectual property rights.

Managing the upkeep of intellectual property rights by creating and


managing a framework of rules, policies, procedures, and restrictions.
Outline a clear policy for any possible scenario of their use by any
external agent.
Administering and overseeing the terms and policies associated with
licensing the organization's intellectual property. Create and manage
the policies and terms governing the possible granting of a license to
any external agent. Demarcate a clear framework that governs the
licensing of any patents or copyrights held by the organization.

Managing options regarding licensing agreements. Follow favorable


terms and conditions.
Resolving disputes or civil lawsuits internally or externally.
Providing legal advice concerning the substance or procedure of a
law in relation to a particular situation.
Negotiating terms to reach a final draft of a contract that is
acceptable to all parties.

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Managing a public relations programs through business and
communications skills.
Developing and administering community relations. Establish
business connections with the people constituting the environment
the organization operates in and draws resources from in order to
foster mutual understanding, trust, and support. Create programs
that promote the organization's image in a positive and community-
oriented way.

Developing and managing relations with media. Develop connections


with journalists to solicit critical, third-party endorsements for a
product, issue, service, or organization.
Promoting political security and stability in the regions where the
organization conducts business. Encourage political stability in the
regions where the organization operates. Support civic programs,
citizen engagement, connection platforms, etc.
Developing press releases to communicate developments and
generate interest in the organization.
Issuing press releases to carefully selected media in distribution
channels such as the web, newspapers, and social media.
Performing activities by an organization that are fundamental to the
successful operation of the organization, even across functions in a
business. Capabilities defined in the PCF include business process
management; portfolio, program, and project management; quality
management; change management; benchmarking; environmental
health and safety management; and knowledge management.

Establishing and administering governance for management of the


processes. Outline and manage the frameworks for management of
the processes. Define the business processes. Administer the
performance of the processes. Enhance the business processes.

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Defining and managing the organization's approach to governing
business process management. Establish and manage tools to
support the governance process. Assign ownership for all business
processes. Perform activities to administer the governing process.
Outlining and managing the methodology for administering business
process management (BPM). Define the method for setting standards
and priorities for BPM efforts. Identify BPM governance leaders.
Define BPM project participants' roles.
Instituting, organizing, and maintaining the upkeep of the techniques
used for business process management (BPM). Create and maintain
templates of BPM tools that can be readily implemented, including
process engine, business analytics, content management, and
collaboration tools.

Assigning resources (employees) ownership of tasks. These include


the responsibility of identifying, analyzing, and improving business
processes in order to meet the goals and objectives such as
increasing profits and performance, reducing costs, and accelerating
schedules.

Implementing and executing activities for governing business


processes. Execute activities that encourage participation,
accountability, transparency, responsiveness, equity and
inclusiveness, etc. within the business processes.
Determining and organizing the structural composition of business
processes. Design, establish, and administer the framework. Identify
any cross-functional processes that are mandatory for achieving
business excellence.
Defining and managing the framework that outlines the required
business processes of the organization, key elements, and how they
should interact. Institute strategy infrastructure and product,
operations, and enterprise management.

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Recognizing the different functional areas working on the same
project or goal.
Outlining and establishing the business processes of the organization.
Scope, analyze, map, and publish processes for the employees who
may require it.
Defining the extent and limits of business processes. Define the
range and diversity of all the set of activities and tasks that, once
completed, will accomplish an organizational goal.
Assessing and examining the set of activities and tasks that, once
completed, will accomplish an organizational goal. Create a business
process model that captures how a business process works and how
individuals from different groups work together to achieve a business
goal.

Realizing those practices and procedures that are the most effective
to the success of the business and making that information available.
Defining what a business entity does, who is responsible, to what
standard a business process should be completed, and how the
success of a business process can be determined. Identify processes,
gather information gathering, interview participants, map processes,
and perform analysis.

Disclosing the information available on business processes. Ensure


the availability of the information regarding the business processes
to all process team members, business stakeholders, and process
owners. Use BPM software, as well as business process diagrams and
documents that help depict the required information.

Evaluating and handling the performance of business processes.


Provide training to process owners. Support the execution of business
processes. Measure and report the performance of the business
processes.

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Providing training for the employees and process owners that
administer the business processes. Design internal training programs
or source third party agencies to provide the skills and training
necessary.
Assisting and executing the business processes. Use business
process execution language (BEPL), which is a standard, executable
language for specifying actions within the business processes with
the use of web services.
Defining and using performance indicators to consider the financial
perspective, customer perspective, internal process perspective, and
learning perspective of the organization.
Determining the need for additional performance indicators that
would be necessary to successfully achieve the business goal.
Identifying and choosing improvement opportunities. Create and
manage improvement projects. Perform the improvement activities
continuously and routinely.
Helping a process owner to identify, analyze, and improve existing
business processes within an organization to meet new goals and
objectives.
Developing and implementing a systematic approach to help the
organization optimize its underlying processes in order to achieve
more efficient results. Systematically gather information to clarify
issues or problems. Intervene for improvements. Restructure training
programs as appropriate to increase effectiveness.

Persistently implementing activities for improving business


processes.
Managing investments, holdings, products, businesses, and brands,
along with the related projects that together constitute a program.
Managing the business portfolio of the organization, including
investments, holdings, products, businesses, and brands. Establish a
portfolio strategy. Define portfolio governance. Monitor and control
the portfolio.

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Instituting the strategy for managing business portfolio. Create a
systematic plan that defines the strategy for managing investments,
holdings, products, businesses, and brands.
Outlining the administration of business portfolio of the organization.
Create and manage the rules and regulations regarding the business
processes in order to identify, select, prioritize, and monitor portfolio
components. Include a set of metrics to indicate the health and
progress of the portfolio in the most vital area.

Overseeing and administering the business portfolio of the


organization. Monitor all activities related to investments, holdings,
products, businesses, and brands by effectively monitoring and
supervising these activities.
Establishing, implementing, and managing business programs.
Successfully handle related projects that together constitute a
program. Establish the program structure and approach. Coordinate
with stakeholders and partners. Execute the program. Assess and
report the performance of the program. Coordinate and prioritize
resources across projects. Manage links between the projects and the
overall costs and risks of the program.

Constructing and instituting the framework and approach to manage


business programs. Monitor key factors such as governance,
alignment with the overall business vision, assurance, and
management.
Managing relationships with stakeholders and partners of the
business programs.
Administering and implementing business programs. Implement and
execute programs with the intention of improving an organization's
performance. Execute all the individual projects of the program to
ensure the desired success.

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Evaluating and documenting the performance of business programs.
Evaluate the performance of the programs. Create reports on the
basis of the analysis. Use performance indicators and metrics such as
desired/achieved goals, completion dates, issues and defects, and
cost effectiveness.

Establishing the scope of the projects. Create plans for implementing


the projects. Initiate projects. Review and report project performance
to management. Close projects.
Establishing the horizons of business projects. Identify the objectives
of the program, along with the resource requirements. Assess the
readiness for the project management approach. Identify
methodologies for project management. Obtain funding. Develop
performance measures and indicators.

Recognizing and defining what the project is ultimately supposed to


do. Specify the capabilities, features, or attributes of the project's
deliverables, as well as any kind of formal documentation.
Identifying the prerequisites of business projects. Identify the people
with appropriate and applicable skills and competencies. Locate
resources such as capital, facilities, equipment, material, and
information required to accomplish the objectives of a specific
project.

Evaluating the culture and readiness of the organizational


environment is order to implement the project management
approach.
Creating a document that includes the current situation, proposed
solution, financial analysis, conclusion, etc. Convince a decision
maker and investors to approve the project. Obtain funding.
Developing procedures and indictors to assess performance of
business projects. Design and develop metrics and indicators--such
as cost, schedule, resources, risk, and quality--that exhibit the
performance of the business projects.

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Identifying and implementing the techniques and procedures for
managing business projects. Identify the most appropriate models,
which are to be employed by the project managers for the purpose of
designing, planning, implementing, and achieving project objectives.
Examine and assess various project management methodologies
such as adaptive project framework, agile development, crystal
methods, and feature-driven development.

Defining the resources and their roles. Identify IT requirements.


Create plans for effective training and communication. Design reward
approaches. Plan the launch of project. Deploy the project.
Outlining the resources and their roles in the business projects.
Procuring the necessary resources outlined in Define roles and
resources [11123]
Determining the IT requirements for specific business projects.
Identify the requirements of computers and telecommunications
equipment to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data related
to the project. Consider factors such as functional requirements,
design requirements, project phases, and project schedule.

Designing a plan for equipping the project team with the necessary
skills and abilities to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in the
project effectively and efficiently. Offer formal training, mentoring, or
coaching. Initiate informal conversations. Communicate messages
during the project.

Creating a plan for recognizing and rewarding extraordinary


performances within the business projects. Use incentives, bonuses,
and certificates for recognition and rewarding purposes.
Creating a plan specifying when to initiate the project, and
introducing it to the target audience. Clearly define the project team,
objectives, timelines, and milestone.
Putting the project into position by effectively bringing it into action.

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Implementing the business projects of the organization. Evaluate the
impact of project management. Record and report the status of the
project. Manage the project scope. Promote and sustain activities and
involvement. Realign and revamp the project management strategy
and approach.

Assessing the impact of business project management on the


measures and outcomes of the projects. Gauge non-financial
measures, frequency of measurement, action plan, etc.
Recording and documenting the current status and position of the
project. Record and report items such as completed tasks,
incomplete tasks, planned tasks, and problems faced.
Determining and documenting a list of specific project goals,
deliverables, tasks, costs, and deadlines. Use the scope statement to
explain the boundaries of the project. Assign responsibilities for team
members. Set up procedures for verifying and approving the
completed tasks.

Encouraging and sustaining the activities and involvement while


executing projects. Promote the execution activities of the projects.
Encourage employee involvement in project implementation.
Reorganizing and stimulating the approach and strategy for
managing business projects. Make improvements based on the
project scope and on findings from Evaluate the impact of project
management (strategy and projects) on measures and outcomes
[11131].
Measuring the performance of a business project against key
performance indicators including the project scope, schedule, quality,
cost, and risk criteria. Identify any deviations from the plan. Assess
the impact of these deviations on the project, as well as on the
overall program. Report results to key stakeholders.

Settling each contract. Close each contract applicable to the project


or project phase. Finalize all activities across all of the process groups
in order to formally close the project or a project phase.

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Managing organizational attributes that are closely associated with
the quality of output. Determine the quality requirements. Evaluate
the correspondence between the quality performance and
requirements. Manage non-conformance activities. Ensure
implementation and maintenance of the enterprise quality
management system.
Determining essential activities, processes, and attributes for
securing enterprise quality. Outline critical characteristics for quality.
Outline activities encouraging the preservation of quality. Create
quality controls. Confirm capabilities in accordance with quality
requirements. Finalize the plan for quality maintenance.

Outlining characteristics crucial for managing enterprise quality.


Translate broad customer needs into specific, actionable, measurable
performance requirements. Define the key measurable
characteristics of key products and processes.
Identifying gaps in customer requirements and determining whether
the gap will be mitigated through preventive Quality activities or
deemed as acceptable risk. The goal of any preventive quality
activities is to create provisions to prevent, control, or reduce the risk
of not meeting the CtQCs. In addition, any standard methodology
that will be used to design or conduct preventive Quality activities
are defined and documented.

Developing controls for managing the quality of enterprise. Define


the process steps for quality controls and the sampling plan. Identify
the tools and methods to measure quality. Define the competencies
required.
Establishing the steps for developing quality controls. Conduct Alpha
testing. Have the product team conduct rework. Send the
product/service for Beta testing, and carry on rework as needed.

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Establishing a detailed summary including measures, on which
material, in what manner, and by whom. Identify the parameters to
be measured, the range of possible values, and the required
resolution. Provide a sampling scheme that details how and when
samples will be taken. Select sample sizes. Assign roles and
responsibilities.

Using tools to measure quality. Use tools such as quality


improvement oversight system tool, performance measurement
tools, consumer information models/guides, and validation tools to
effectively determine the quality levels.
Defining the competencies required for developing quality controls.
Define the required competencies including compliance
management, audit management, and document control and
document management.
Demonstrating the ability and capability to confirm and fulfill the
quality requirements in front of customers, managers, employees,
board members, associations, regulatory bodies, and creditors.
Leverage tools and techniques such as process behavior or control
charts, statistical process control, measurement system analysis,
gage calibration management, and process capability analysis.

Establishing how the critical-to-quality characteristics will be


achieved, controlled, ensured, and managed throughout the lifecycle
of a product/service. Address quality requirements and critical-to-
quality characteristics. Conduct a preventive quality assessment.
Describe how to verify the product/service, verification criteria, and
response to nonconformance. Keep records to demonstrate
conformity.
Analyzing if the performance of the quality plan has achieved the
estimated and desired requirements. Conduct tests against the
quality plan. Assess the results of these tests.

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Examining the quality of organizational processes. Conduct tests.
Collect information and data. Record the results of these tests.
Determine the dispositions of the test results.
Evaluating quality performance through periodic or episodic testing
against the established standards for quality characteristics. For
periodic testing, design a schedule with sufficient time to make any
required adjustments to the process or system to maintain the
desired level of quality. For episodic testing, conduct a test whenever
a known non-conformance or fault occurs, which results in outputs or
outcomes known to be unsatisfactory to performance requirements.

Maintaining and recording the results of Test against the quality plan
[17483] electronically and in standard formats. Assign ownership to a
designated function or role.
Deciding whether to take any additional actions based on the results
of quality tests. Initiate a quarantine disposition and relocated
inventory, scrap workflow item and scrap transaction, rework
operation, net-able and nonnet-able items, and the activity list.
Assessing the significance of the sample. Summarize the results of
the test. Recommend improvement actions. Decide what steps to
take next.
Assessing the significance of the sample chosen for the test in order
to determine whether or not the sample is representative of the
larger output or outcome. Determine if the sample meets or does not
meet the requirements. Identify the conditions for acceptance,
rejection, remediation, and prevention.

Outlining the major facts and figures of the quality test results in
order to provide insights and information. Use charts, tables,
statistical test results, and written findings and conclusions in a
summary of results.

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Recommending measures for improvement. Assess the summarized
results to identify areas which can be improved. Suggest actions to
management for improving the quality plan basis on the results of
the tests.
Selecting the subsequent actions that the organization can adopt for
improving the enterprise quality. Select measures and recommended
actions for managing the enterprise quality.
Handling any nonconformance activities or events. Assess the
potential impact of the nonconformity. Decide the immediate actions
to take. Identify the root causes. Take corrective or preventive action.
Ensure future conformance.
Analyzing any nonconformance events. Determine the need for
corrective and/or preventative action(s). Leverage root-cause
analysis, risk exposure, and other evaluations to properly review and
approve/reject subsequent actions.
Initiating immediate corrective, preventative, or no action based
upon the impact and likelihood of reoccurrence. Consider
cost/benefit, risk exposure, timing, the assignment of responsibility,
and other pertinent factors .
Recognizing the reasons that have triggered the nonconformance
events or activities. Perform a root-cause analysis through
documentary evidence and interviews. Involve the appropriate
individuals. Leverage cause analysis and risk assessment.
Pursuing corrective and preventative activities to eliminate the cause
of a detected nonconformity. Define the nonconformity.
Communicate and assign responsibility. Identify the appropriate
corrective and preventive action. Implement and monitor for
reoccurrence.

Closing nonconformance. Perform all the final processes related to


the nonconformance, including documenting root causes. Document
corrective and preventive actions.

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Establishing and administering the software that manages content
and business processes for quality and compliance across the value
chain. Define the quality strategy. Plan and deploy the EQMS scope,
targets, and goals. Identify core process controls and metric. Develop
EQMS governance. Assess the performance of EQMS. Encourage
improvements in EQMS.

Outlining the strategy for managing enterprise quality. Define and


formalize quality techniques and standards. Assign responsibilities for
achieving the required quality levels. Standardize the quality
maintenance procedure, tools and techniques, recording and
reporting, the timing of quality maintenance activities, and the roles
and responsibilities for the quality management team.

Establishing and effectively deploying the scope, targets, and goals


of EQMS. Define the role of EQMS through
nonconformance/corrective and preventive action, compliance/audit
management, risk management, failure mode and effects analysis,
and statistical process control. Implement EQMS into operational
activities. Define the goals and objectives that are to be achieved by
the EQMS.
Recognizing and implementing the processes, controls, and metrics
for maintenance of EQMS. Define the role of EQMS in failure mode
and effects analysis, complaint handling, and advanced product
quality planning. Establish the role of EQMS in evaluating metrics
such as cost of quality, overall equipment effectiveness, on-time and
complete shipments, percentage of products in compliance, and new
product introductions.

Setting the process limits. Gather required information. Align with


other documents and processes. Define the document structure.
Benchmarking current performance in quality metrics that span
across the value chain. Identify gaps in performance as compared to
industry peers. Identify and implement complementary EQMS
capabilities. Enable a continuous improvement environment.

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Rewarding excellence in quality. Create and maintain quality
partnerships. Maintain talent capabilities and competencies.
Incorporate EQMS messaging into communication channels. Transfer
proven EQMS methods. Consider factors such as EQMS reviews and
gap assessments and the alignment and compatibility of business
processes and quality. Adopt Lean principles.

Provisioning rewards for achieving quality excellence. Provide


monetary and nonmonetary rewards such as compensation,
vacations, gift cards, and reimbursements to employees in in
recognition of their services, efforts, and achievements in quality
excellence.

Establishing and maintaining partnerships with third-party sources to


achieve quality excellence. Source and evaluate third-party sources
both public and private to ensure that the most effective and efficient
partnerships are formed.
Maintaining a common denominator for the competency level within
the organization's talent circle. Conduct training sessions, skill
development activities, and quality excellence activities to ensure
that the resources of the organization are competent enough and
have the capabilities to achieve the required level of quality.

Assimilating all the communication related to the EQMS into the


organization's already established communication channels.
Ensuring EQMS access to the person in charge of the quality
management process. Establish who has the authority to manage the
EQMS. Ensure access of EQMS to only the person(s) in authority.
Recording and transferring the best practices and proven methods
associated with enterprise quality management systems (EQMS) that
can be leveraged in improving the organization's framework. Record
proven methodologies and approaches with the objective of
communicating them for upgrading, refining, and enhancing the
organization's systems.

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Planning, designing, and implementing the change. Ensure
improvement in the change process.
Crafting a plan for implementing change to the organization's
multiple frameworks, systems, and functional areas. Chart a
schematic plan that gives the organization a foundation to shape its
change efforts.
Assessing and choosing methodologies to identify, analyze, and
improve existing processes within an organization to meet new goals
and objective. Assess the various methodologies available such as
process mapping, statistical process control, and simulation. Choose
the most appropriate and effective methodology.

Identifying and communicating with shareholders affected by the


change. Consider internal and external stakeholders that will be
affected by the change. Determine the amount of influence the
change will have on them. Ensure the involvement of these
stakeholders in the change process by effectively communicating
with them.

Determining the level of preparedness of the conditions, attitudes,


and resources at all levels in the organization needed for change to
happen successfully. Define scope of the proposed change. Select
the tools for a change readiness assessment.
Identifying people exhibit an extraordinary interest in the adoption,
implementation, and success of the change. Engage champions in
each division or team. Define the roles and responsibilities for the
change champions. Determine criteria for selecting change
champions. Provide training sessions to champions. Reward and
recognize champions.

Preparing a design team for implementing change throughout the


organization.

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Defining the extent of the area or subject matter that the change
process deals with or to which it is relevant. Establish a set of tools,
processes, skills, and principles for managing the people side of
change to achieve the required outcomes of the change process.
Using graphical and statistical tools such as pareto diagrams, process
flow diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, check sheets, histograms,
run charts, and scatter diagrams.
Determining the state or position that the organization wants to be in
after the implementation of the change. Gather necessary
information about the processes, structures, and cultures. Define
resource requirements.
Looking beyond the immediate consequences of the threat to a
critical asset and placing it in the context of what is important to the
organization. Identify the impact of threats to critical assets. Create
risk evaluation criteria. Evaluate the impact of threats to critical
assets. Incorporate probability into the risk analysis.

Evaluating the culture within the organization. Adopt a quantitative,


multidimensional measurement approach of an organization's culture
and the aspirations for it. Diagnose cultural activities, enhance
leadership sections. Integrate cultures.
Recognizing the impact of threats to critical assets. Determine what
groups are impacted by this impact.
Evaluating the impact of threats to critical assets. Determine what
assets will be impacted by the change.
Identifying and assigning the people accountable for effective change
management. Hold managers accountable for ensuring change
happens systematically and rigorously. Ensure that certain behaviors
are rewarded or reprimanded accordingly.

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Recognizing the circumstances or obstacles that keep the
organization from progressing. Identify who and what are the
resources resisting change. Identify integration failures, threats by
competitive forces, and complexity failures.
Identifying the person(s) or thing(s)responsible for making the
change possible. Consider factors such as interdependence of efforts,
reward to the integrators, sharing of power and responsibility, and
employee understanding of why change is essential.
Recognizing the resource requirements, and developing measures for
change. Identify the financial, material, human, and informational
resources needed to successfully implement the change. Develop
programs, campaigns, etc. for establishing the change within the
organization.

Developing plans for change management, training, communication,


and rewards/incentives. Establish metrics for measuring the change
adoption. Clarify new roles for employees. Identify budgets.
Correlating the change initiative with the other initiatives. Create an
alignment between the goals and objectives of the change process
and that of the other initiatives.
Creating a detailed structure summary for the purposes of managing
the change. Demonstrate the reasons for the change. Define the type
and scope of change. Form a change management team. Create a
communication plan.
Creating a detailed summary of all the actions relevant to teaching a
person a particular skill or type of behavior. Determine who will
deliver the training. Determine when and where the apprentice or
trainee needs to go to receive the structured component of the
training.

Developing a plan for imparting or exchanging information relevant


the to change. Define goals, objectives, and audience. Gather tools
for all communications.

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Utilizing champions that have been trained to carry out needed
changes. Engage champions to communicate roles and
responsibilities for the change.
Creating and designing the plan for rewarding the employees
exhibiting the desired behavior. Specify rewards in recognition of
service, effort, or achievement regarding the change, including
bonuses, compensation, stock options, profit sharing, vacations, and
flexible time.

Establishing a system or standard of measurement for measuring the


adoption of the change. Consider activities such as the number of
people who have adopted the change, how quickly have they
adopted, number of unique adopters, and adopters by
teams/divisions.

Establishing and explaining the new roles to employees. Assign roles


and responsibilities to resources.
Creating a plan of financial outlay for the newly defined roles.
Determine the amount of capital the organization is willing to invest
in effectuating these new roles, how would the roles be financed, and
what would comprise the ROI from these flows. Coordinate personnel
responsible for change management and the finance division.

Effectuating the change within the desired impact areas of the


organization. Ensure adequate commitment from all corners of the
organization for the desired change. Create support structures.
Refashion all processes deemed necessary. Observe the progress.
Kindling an organization wide commitment for effectuating the
change. Effectively communicate the advantages of the desired
change. Personalize the pitch for change.

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Restructuring, redesigning, repurposing, and/or retrofitting existing
business processes, activities, and frameworks in order to effectuate
the desired change. Review pertinent processes from the ground up
by starting with the desired result. (Build on Select a process
improvement methodology [11138] to create business processes that
perfectly fit with the road map for change.)

Supporting the transition of personnel to new roles and the dismissal


of any existing employees, necessitated for the desired change.
Create an on-boarding process for seamlessly transitioning personnel
to new roles. Offer orientation and training. Address any concerns.
Create a structured procedure for the discharge of incumbents from
their positions.

Monitoring activities in the change process in order to assess the


performance of individual agents and the process as a whole.
Oversee the implementation of activities needed for effectuating the
change. Track the pace, impact, enthusiasm, reaction, and feedback
over the change process.

Reporting on the outcome of the change. Document changes and the


impact those changes had on critical assets. Share findings with
those within the target audience: those impacted by the change,
change champions, stakeholders, etc.
Sustaining the impact of the change process in order to enact
continual process improvement. Monitor the performance of re-
engineered business processes. Identify best practices and potential
issues. Effectuate remedial steps.
Monitoring the performance of improved business processes. Track
the key performance indicators of the upgraded processes in order to
gauge its contribution to the desired change. Expedite through the
use of business process management software.

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Documenting and standardizing insights gleaned and the knowledge
acquired from studying the change process already implemented.
Create case studies/best practices guides from the process of
implementing change. Include experienced personnel.
Implement corrective action to adjust the re-engineered processes
for maximizing the desired impact. Adjust business processes and
systems to implement the desired change.
Creating and administering the capability of the organization's
knowledge management function. Develop a strategy for knowledge
management. Assess capabilities of the knowledge management
function.
Creating a plan for managing the organization's knowledge base.
Determine what kind of specialized knowledge the organization
possesses, which elements of this collective knowledge can prove
beneficial, how to capture and maintain this knowledge, how to grant
access to this library of information, and how the organization should
proceed.

Developing a structure for the governance of the organization's


collective knowledge. Gather, maintain, and make accessible the
collective knowledge base. Develop a standard procedure for the
conservation and perpetuation of the organization's knowledge.
Create policies for the usage and maintenance of this knowledge.
Establish specialized roles.

Clearly determining the roles and responsibilities of all personnel


involved in the management of the organization's corpus of
knowledge. Flesh out the roles and responsibilities of the KM core
group, as well as the operational staff involved in the upkeep of the
knowledge management program.

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Analyze the organization's current approach to funding. Learn from
the funding approaches of peer organizations. Evaluate the revenue
potential and costs of those short-list funding models. Select funding
models to implement.
Identifying any links that exist between the strategy for knowledge
management and any other functional areas. Determine any
correlations that exist between the strategic road map for the
knowledge management and any other functional areas. Study each
function's/unit's attributes.

Creating core knowledge management procedures and


methodologies. Initiate developing a strategy, planning, execution,
and improvement.
Determining the IT needs for developing the knowledge management
strategy, and collaborating with the IT function to implement the
strategy. Assess requirements for technologies such as computer
hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, and
telecommunications equipment in order to effectively build and
implement the strategy for knowledge management.

Creating plans for KM training plans and conveying the knowledge


management strategy within the organization. Create training
programs, sessions, and activities in order to familiarize employees
and management with the concept of knowledge management.
Creating approaches for effectively administering the changes in
knowledge management. Design an approach that transforms
individuals, teams, and the organization to a desired future state
represented by the change.
Establishing measures and indicators for evaluating the performance
of the knowledge management function. Define key performance
indicators such as the amount of knowledge assets created and
number of knowledge projects undertaken.

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Assessing the maturity of the existing initiatives in knowledge
management, and evaluating existing KM approaches. Identify the
gaps and needs in order to enhance the existing KM approaches.
Develop and implement new KM approaches.
Evaluating if initiatives are effective or should be discarded. Design a
framework for assessing maturity, typically from Level 1 (undefined),
Level 2 (repeatable), Level 3 (defined), and Level 4 (managed)
through Level 5 (optimized).
Evaluating existing procedures, policies, and guidelines for
knowledge management. Study and examine the organization's
approach against industry best practices by benchmarking,
competitive analysis, etc.
Assessing the KM approach evaluations in order to identify any gaps
or needs. Compare the performance of the KM approach against the
desired or expected performance, as well as against the standard
knowledge management industry approach.
Creating knowledge bases and other repositories to preserve and
develop company expertise, and to train new employees.
Designing new policies, procedures, and guidelines to support
knowledge management.
Creating a model to describe resources and approaches to
organization's knowledge management. Establish standards and
guidelines to be followed.
Implementing new policies, procedures, and guidelines to support
knowledge management.
Using existing technologies to improve organization's knowledge
management processes. Research available third-party offerings.
Develop proprietary solutions. Employ knowledge engineers, data
scientists and other relevant personnel.
Creating metrics that can be used to systematically describe KM
approaches and capabilities. Choose applicable scales, benchmarks
and units of measure. Determine required precision and error rates.

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Developing resources for improved knowledge management and
knowledge engineering.
Leveraging KM evaluations and identified gap to enhance existing
approaches.
Developing awareness about available knowledge bases and
promoting their use to maximize their impact.
Augmenting available resources to better leverage the offerings of
the organization to serve existing clients and to expand the client
base.
Creating and administering a strategy to manage organizational
performance. Benchmark the performance of the internal processes,
as well as the organization as a whole.
Creating and implementing a strategy for administering
organizational performance. This process element calls upon the
organization to create and administer a strategy for measuring,
tracking, streamlining, and improving internal performance. It
encompasses creating a blueprint for the tactical measurement of
internal processes and work force improvement, in alignment with
Employee Metrics Developed and Managed [10526].

Developing a model for organization's management systems.


Develop a high-level measurement system to track performance
across the enterprise or in specific functions or business units.
Determine which processes to measure, which measures to use, how
often to measure, and measurement targets. Review strategic
decisions about how to best measure an organization.

Evaluating the efficiency of the organization's processes. Adapt


evaluation to the activities and business components being
measured. (Unlike process Measure staff productivity [11078],
process Measures outcomes [11076] [e.g., how much of X is
produced within X time period].) Measure a manufacturing process,
for example, according to number of units produced per FTE or
number of "high quality" units produced.

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Measuring the cost effectiveness of the organization's processes.
Track the return on investing in marketing campaigns, new
equipment, and process redefinition. Measure the cost per employee
or cost per cycle for a given process, function, or business unit.
Evaluating the productivity of employees. Measure activities
performed to determine where automation could increase
productivity. Identify differences between the productivity of
employee groups. Evaluate the quality of work.
Measuring how long it takes to perform certain processes or cycles of
action. Select measures of customer response time, invoicing, order
to cash, etc. (Actions taken based on the measurement typically exist
as activities within process group Manage change [11074] or within
the other function specific categories. For example, if measures
indicate that the invoicing cycle is taking too long or is inconsistent,
the resulting actions would take place within process Invoice the
customer [10742].)

Comparing organizational performance internally or externally with


other organizations.
Measuring, researching, and recording the performance of people,
processes, mechanisms, or other areas of the business that the
organization wants to benchmark or track.
Improving an organization's ability to compare its performance
internally or externally, and maintaining benchmarking relationships
with other organizations. Train staff in benchmarking. Develop
technological solutions or other materials to aid benchmarking
efforts. Consult with external entities to gain knowledge or tools to
help benchmark.

Benchmarking internal processes and against external competitors.

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Examining performance against benchmarked organizations or
entities. Determine how much performance needs to change to meet
expectations. Reach strategic goals.
Establishing a need for changing the performance of the
organization. Make use of the gap analysis results in order to define
the need for change.
Assessing process data, measures, and trends in an effort to evaluate
process performance and identify possible improvements.
Designing key measures that analyze and interpret how effectively
the business is achieving its objectives.
Deciding on the appropriate amount of supervisions that are needed
to effectively assess the performance of business plans.
Consolidating acquired metrics and trends. Provide data that can be
benchmarked against historical data.
Measuring the performance of process planning. Quantify the
performance, record results of the performance tests, and report
them to the appropriate authority.
Recognizing the trends in performance. Carefully and strategically
assess the results in order to effectively spot the trends.
Evaluating the gaps between achieved and benchmarked
performance. Analyze how performance differs from the optimal or
expected performance.
Creating reports that systematically record and represent the
performance planning. Construct a detailed report specifying the
performance, and include indicators such as the performance gaps,
performance trends, and analysis.
Using performance indicators to report, analyze, and create a
detailed performance improvement plan to bridge the performance
gaps.
Determining the impacts of environmental health and safety. Create
and implement the EHS program. Train and educate employees of
the EHS function. Oversee and manage the EHS program.

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Determining the impact of EHS offering--and the procedures it
employs to process them--on the environment at large, as well as the
health and safety of employees. Evaluate the environmental impact
of the organization's products, services, and operations. Conduct
health, safety, and environmental audits.

Evaluating the impact of offerings and the auxiliary operations


required to process them on the immediate ecosystem and the
environment at large. Study the lifecycle of the products/services
offered by the organization. Estimate any affect on the environment
through metrics such as a calculation of carbon footprint.

Conducting an inspection to verify that the organization adequately


complies with the environmental, health, and safety standards. Audit
procedures and records regarding responsibility for the environment,
health, and safety.
Identify the requirements for regulation and shareholders. Assess
future risks and opportunities. Develop a policy for the EHS program.
Record and manage EHS program events.
Determining any protocols or standards to comply with, set by
regulatory agencies or the organization's stakeholders. Closely
examine all standards and matters of compliance relating to the
environment, health, and safety.
Evaluating any risks and opportunities that might affect the
environmental, health, and safety of products/services. Leverage
techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, trend extrapolation,
systems analysis, social surveys, historical surveys, historical
analogy, Delphi, conferences, workshops, briefings, hearings,
advisory committees, moot courts, artistic judgment, on-site field
investigation, scaling techniques, and scenario creation.

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Creating a plan for managing the environmental, health, and safety
impact of products/services. Establish minimum requirements for the
organization regarding the environment at large and the health and
safety of employees. Develop policies, written procedures, and
supporting tools to dictate how the organization will meet policy
requirements.

Recording and managing all events and activities associated with


complying with environmental, health and safety standards. Create
event calendars. Assign funds. Educate employees. Conduct events.
Conducting programs such as on-the-job training sessions, group
training workshops, and online training.
Reporting any issues or problems with EHS to the stakeholders. This
includes management, creditors, directors, employees, government
agencies, shareholders, suppliers, and unions. Provide support to
them.
Managing the costs and benefits of EHS. Measure and report the
performance of EHS. Implement plans for emergency response and
pollution prevention. Provide EHS support.
Administering the costs and benefits of EHS management program.
Evaluate program costs to ensure that the benefits of the program
always outweigh its costs.
Using performance techniques and indicators. Utilize number of
audits or inspections performed, safety committee meetings, the
number and types of findings and observations, timely preventive
maintenance tasks performed, etc.
Implementing a program for organizing, coordinating, and directing
available resources to respond to the event. Conduct a risk
assessment to identify potential emergency scenarios in order to
create a program that ensures that resources are on hand--or quickly
available--in case of emergencies.

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Implementing a program that reduces or eliminates the creation of
pollutants through increased efficiency in the use of raw materials,
energy, water, or other resources. Implement a program to inspect
facilities that store, manufacture, or use hazardous, toxic, or polluting
materials.

Supporting employees in light of the organization's environmental,


health, and safety policies and standards. Provide medical insurance,
maternity leave, environmental education, training over safety, etc.
Creating new and improving existing analytical capabilities to
enhance data management pipeline.
Creating theories that explain empirical data. Use the hypotheses to
guide feature selection in the process of data collection.
Gathering and harvesting structured and unstructured data from
disparate sources. Clean and pre-process data. Remove duplicates.
Convert to a uniform format to make records comparable.
Conducting data analysis. Choose statistical algorithms that best
reveal patterns and trends in the data. Compare with hypotheses and
time series forecasts. Determine error rates and significant outliers.
Summarizing and documenting the results of data analysis. Create
graphs and visualizations to illustrate numerical findings to make
them more accessible to readers.
Determining the steps that need to be taken to correct the
shortcomings.

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10002 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy Process Efficiency 101337

10002 1.0 Develop Vision and Strategy Process Efficiency 101339

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100026

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100253

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100256

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100259

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100262

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100267

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100273

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100425

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100427

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100429

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100431

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100447

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100449

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100406

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 100694

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 101558

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 101491

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 101694

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 101764

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 102929

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103115

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Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103139

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103141

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103143

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103687

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103689

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 104006

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103286

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 103368

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 104142

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 104144

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 104146

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105516

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105229

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105230

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105231

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105232

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105233

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105234

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105235

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105236

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105237

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105238

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105239

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105461

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105511

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105512

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105513

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105514

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105515

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105517

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105518

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105519

Copyright 2020 APQC 773 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105520

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105527

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cost Effectiveness 105509

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 100193
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 100379

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 100381

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 100383

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 100656

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 100664

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 100665

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 103464

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 103466

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 103468

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 103476

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 107272

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 107273

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 107274

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Cycle Time 107275

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100236

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100239

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100242

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100184

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100187

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100190

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100275

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100278

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100281

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100284

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100287

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100290

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100198

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100201

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100204

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101353

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101357

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101359

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101387

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100950

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101381

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 100946

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101238

Copyright 2020 APQC 777 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 102308

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 102310

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101754

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101979

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101982

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101985

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 101987

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 105466

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 103123

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 103124

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 103125

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 102407

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 102462

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 102526

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 107264

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 107265

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 107266

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Process Efficiency 107267

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 105510

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 104463

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 102644

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 101378

Copyright 2020 APQC 779 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 101355

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 101350

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 100948

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 100945

Copyright 2020 APQC 780 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Staff Productivity 101384

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 101998
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 101999
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102000
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102001
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102002
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102003
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102458
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102460
Information

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102125
Information

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102126
Information

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102127
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 102128
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 781 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 104141
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 104401
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107254
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107255
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107256
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107257
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107258
Information

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107259
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107260
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107261
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107262
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107263
Information

10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107268
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107269
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 782 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107270
Information
10003 2.0 Develop and Manage Products and Services Supplemental 107271
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 100511
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 107298
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 107299

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 104725
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 104485

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 104486

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 104210

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 101833

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 102289

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Process Efficiency 101918

Copyright 2020 APQC 783 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 101926
Information

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 104733
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 104734
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 104735
Information

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 104736
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 104737
Information

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 104738
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 104739
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102288
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102341
Information

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102343
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102345
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 784 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102347
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102351
Information

10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102353
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 102355
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 101831
Information
10004 3.0 Market and Sell Products and Services Supplemental 107336
Information
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106545

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 107205

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106028

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106029

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106353

Copyright 2020 APQC 785 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106404

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106405

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106406

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106407

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106408

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106464

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106465

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106466

Copyright 2020 APQC 786 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106467

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 106459

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 105357

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 105358

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 105398

Copyright 2020 APQC 787 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 105399

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104721

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104164

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104165

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 103486

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 103487

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 103488

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 103489

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104132

Copyright 2020 APQC 788 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104133

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104135

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104136

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104041

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104042

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 104043

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 103564

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 103566

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 103555

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 100132

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 100195

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 100196

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cost Effectiveness 100197

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Cycle Time 106030

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 106350

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 106351

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 106352

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 106037

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 101272

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 101031

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 105354

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Process Efficiency 105355

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 107206

Copyright 2020 APQC 790 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106733

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106734

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106038
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106031

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106032

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106033

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106034

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 106035

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 100943

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 101335

Copyright 2020 APQC 791 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 101368

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 101416

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 100487

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105390

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105391

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105392

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105393

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105394

Copyright 2020 APQC 792 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105395

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105359

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105360

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105361

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105362

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105363

Copyright 2020 APQC 793 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105364

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105365

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105366

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105367

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105368

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105369

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105370

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105371

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105372

Copyright 2020 APQC 794 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105373

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105374

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105375

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105376

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105377

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105378

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105379

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105380

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105381

Copyright 2020 APQC 795 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105382

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105383

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105384

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105385

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105386

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105387

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105273

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105274

Copyright 2020 APQC 796 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105275

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105276

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105277

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105278

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105279

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105280

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105281

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105282

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105283

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105284

Copyright 2020 APQC 797 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105285

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105286

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105287

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105288

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105289

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105290

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105291

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105292

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105293

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105294

Copyright 2020 APQC 798 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105295

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105296

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105297

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105298

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105299

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105300

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105301

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105302

Copyright 2020 APQC 799 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105303

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105304

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105305

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105306

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105307

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105308

Copyright 2020 APQC 800 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105309

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105311

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105312

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105313

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105314

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105315

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105316

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105317

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105318

Copyright 2020 APQC 801 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105319

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105320

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105321

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105322

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105323

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105324

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105325

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105326

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105327

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105328

Copyright 2020 APQC 802 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105329

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105330

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105331

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105332

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105333

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105334

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105335

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105336

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105337

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105338

Copyright 2020 APQC 803 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105339

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105340

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105341

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105342

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105343

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105344

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105345

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105346

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105347

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105348

Copyright 2020 APQC 804 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105349

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105350

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105351

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Staff Productivity 105352

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101435


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101441


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101963


Information
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101964
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101965


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 805 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101966
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101967


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101968


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101969


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101970


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101971


Information
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 102081
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101873


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101874


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 806 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101875
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101876


Information
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 101877
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 100082


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 100028


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 100043


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 100045


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 100060


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 807 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 100861
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 102330


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 102618


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 102301


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 104154


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 104562


Information
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 104130
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 104114


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 103176


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 105353


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 808 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 105388
Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 105389


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 105356


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 106036


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 106039


Information

10007 7.0 Develop and Manage Human Capital Supplemental 106339


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Cost Effectiveness 106527

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Cost Effectiveness 106528

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Cycle Time 106539

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Cycle Time 106540

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Staff Productivity 106526

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Staff Productivity 106541

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106520


Information

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106529


Information

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106530


Information

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106531


Information

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106532


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106533
Information

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106534


Information

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106535


Information

10012 12.0 Manage External Relationships Supplemental 106538


Information
10017 1.1.1 Assess the external environment Supplemental 101747
Information
10018 1.1.2 Survey market and determine customer needs and Process Efficiency 106127
wants
10061 2.1.1 Manage product and service portfolio Supplemental 105242
Information
10061 2.1.1 Manage product and service portfolio Supplemental 105243
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cost Effectiveness 105526

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cost Effectiveness 103512

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cost Effectiveness 103924

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cost Effectiveness 105531

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cost Effectiveness 105529

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cost Effectiveness 105505

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cost Effectiveness 105507

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cycle Time 105528

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Cycle Time 105530

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Process Efficiency 105504

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Process Efficiency 103119

10062 2.3 Develop products and services Process Efficiency 103120

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10062 2.3 Develop products and services Staff Productivity 105508

10063 2.1.1.1 Evaluate performance of existing Supplemental 105762


products/services against market opportunities Information
10065 2.2.1 Perform discovery research Supplemental 105240
Information
10065 2.2.1 Perform discovery research Supplemental 105241
Information
10067 2.1.2 Manage product and service life cycle Cycle Time 105216

10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities Supplemental 104740


Information

10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities Supplemental 104741


Information

10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities Supplemental 104742


Information

10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities Supplemental 104743


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10101 3.1 Understand markets, customers, and capabilities Supplemental 104744
Information

10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 100479


10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 100480
10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 102525

10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 100810

10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 100813

10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 100816


10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 101660

10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 101928

10102 3.2 Develop marketing strategy Process Efficiency 101929

10103 3.4 Develop sales strategy Cost Effectiveness 100027

10105 3.5 Develop and manage sales plans Cycle Time 104636

10105 3.5 Develop and manage sales plans Process Efficiency 100213

10105 3.5 Develop and manage sales plans Staff Productivity 106145

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10105 3.5 Develop and manage sales plans Supplemental 102530
Information
10106 3.1.1 Perform customer and market intelligence analysis Supplemental 106159
Information
10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities Cost Effectiveness 104751

10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities Cost Effectiveness 104752

10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities Cost Effectiveness 104753

10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities Cost Effectiveness 104754

10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities Cost Effectiveness 104755

10107 3.1.2 Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities Cost Effectiveness 104756

10129 3.4.1 Develop sales forecast Process Efficiency 104838

10129 3.4.1 Develop sales forecast Supplemental 105867


Information
10131 3.4.3 Establish overall sales budgets Cost Effectiveness 105796

10131 3.4.3 Establish overall sales budgets Cost Effectiveness 105797

10131 3.4.3 Establish overall sales budgets Cost Effectiveness 103165

10132 3.4.4 Establish sales goals and measures Process Efficiency 106120
10133 3.4.5 Establish customer management measures Cycle Time 106147

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10148 3.3.1 Establish goals, objectives, and metrics for Cycle Time 106131
products/services by channel/segment
10148 3.3.1 Establish goals, objectives, and metrics for Process Efficiency 106130
products/services by channel/segment
10148 3.3.1 Establish goals, objectives, and metrics for Process Efficiency 106137
products/services by channel/segment
10148 3.3.1 Establish goals, objectives, and metrics for Process Efficiency 106132
products/services by channel/segment

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Cost Effectiveness 100025

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Cost Effectiveness 100859

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105825


Information
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105826
Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105827


Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105828


Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105829


Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105830


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105831
Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105832


Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105833


Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105834


Information
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105835
Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105836


Information
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105837
Information
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105838
Information
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105839
Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105840


Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105841


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105842
Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105843


Information

10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105844


Information
10149 3.3.2 Establish marketing budgets Supplemental 105845
Information
10153 3.3.5 Track customer management measures Process Efficiency 106134

10153 3.3.5 Track customer management measures Process Efficiency 106125

10153 3.3.5 Track customer management measures Supplemental 105791


Information
10153 3.3.5 Track customer management measures Supplemental 104631
Information
10182 3.5.1 Manage leads/opportunities Process Efficiency 105808

10182 3.5.1 Manage leads/opportunities Process Efficiency 105811


10182 3.5.1 Manage leads/opportunities Supplemental 105824
Information
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Process Efficiency 105792

10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 106347


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 105800
Information
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 105801
Information
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 105820
Information
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 105821
Information
10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 105764
Information

10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 105766


Information

10183 3.5.2 Manage customers and accounts Supplemental 104763


Information
10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls Process Efficiency 106133

10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls Process Efficiency 102456

10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls Process Efficiency 102339

10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls Staff Productivity 104769

10184 3.5.1.8 Manage customer sales calls Supplemental 104764


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 821 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101535

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 100505

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101550

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 100134

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 100136

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 100138

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 100126

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 100129

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 102914

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 102947

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 102948

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101688

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 102853

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101485

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101460

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101623

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101639

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101726

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 101661

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103497

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103498

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103520

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103523

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103527

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103532

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103656

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103660

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103664

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103988

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 103276

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 105608

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 105609

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cost Effectiveness 104800

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cycle Time 105605

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cycle Time 105606

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cycle Time 100170

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Cycle Time 100509

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 100731

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102588

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 101799

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 101800

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102101

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 100976

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 101014

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102552

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102560

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102563


10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102566

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102743

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 102827

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 105189

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 104640

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 104195

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 106021

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 106022

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 106023

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 106024

Copyright 2020 APQC 831 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 106025

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 106026

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Process Efficiency 106027

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Staff Productivity 101404

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Staff Productivity 101410

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Staff Productivity 102529

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 101495


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102008


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104802


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104803


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104804
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104805


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104745


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104746


Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104747
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104748


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104749


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104750


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104153


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 833 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102708
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102712


Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104352
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 104527


Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102531
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102533


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102535


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102537


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 834 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102539
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102541


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102543


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102545


Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 100685


Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 100686
Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 100772
Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 100773
Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 101698
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 100675


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 835 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 100676
Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 102568
Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 105607
Information

10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 106129


Information
10185 3.5.4 Manage sales orders Supplemental 106074
Information

10193 3.5.1.8.5 Record outcome of sales process Process Efficiency 106122


10193 3.5.1.8.5 Record outcome of sales process Supplemental 106124
Information
10195 3.5.4.2 Collect and maintain account information Process Efficiency 105569

10196 3.5.4.3 Determine availability Process Efficiency 106157

10197 3.5.4.4 Determine fulfillment process Cycle Time 105795

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10198 3.5.4.5 Enter orders into system Supplemental 105246
Information

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104788

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104794

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104795

Copyright 2020 APQC 837 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104796

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104797

Copyright 2020 APQC 838 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104798

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104799

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104779

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 104785

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 103477

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 100654

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Cost Effectiveness 100788

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Process Efficiency 104194
10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Process Efficiency 104175
10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Staff Productivity 104775

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Staff Productivity 104193

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Staff Productivity 101218

10215 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources Supplemental 100687
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106478

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106479

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106492

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106493

Copyright 2020 APQC 840 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106494

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106495

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106496

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106497

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106498

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106499

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106501

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106123

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 106015

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 100475

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104780

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103993

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103994

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103997

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103998

Copyright 2020 APQC 842 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104002

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104004

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104005

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103387

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104789

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 105457

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 100642


10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 103094

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 103188

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 106474

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 106475

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 106476

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 107252

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Cycle Time 100322

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 101214

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 100385


10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 107315

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 107316

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 106480

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 106490

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 106491

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 104118

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 103199

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102822

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102703

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102705

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102415

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102419

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102422

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102450

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102452

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102454

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102426

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102428

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102430

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 104251

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 101861

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 101768

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Process Efficiency 102648

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Staff Productivity 106018

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Staff Productivity 104139

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Staff Productivity 104117

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Staff Productivity 104129

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 101867


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 100673


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 100774


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102659


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102663


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102665


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102669


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 847 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102671
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102424


Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102432
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102435


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102438


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102441


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102444


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102447


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102404


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102405
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102406


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 104199


Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102716
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102746


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102750


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102754


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102758


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102762


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102766


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 849 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102770
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102774


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102778


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 102804


Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 104724
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 104895
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 104896


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 105166


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 105161


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106340
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 105987


Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106468
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106469
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106470


Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106471
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106472
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106473
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106477
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106483
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 851 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106484
Information
10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106485
Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106486


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106487


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106488


Information

10216 4.2 Procure materials and services Supplemental 106489


Information

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 106366

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 105989

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 104790

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 105247

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 104010

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 104781

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 104786

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 100851

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 101735

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cost Effectiveness 103169


10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cycle Time 100697

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Cycle Time 100690

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 100668

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 100104


10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 101936
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 100821
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 100790

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 104217

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 105249


10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 105250

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 102737

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 104176

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Process Efficiency 103113

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Staff Productivity 104202

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Staff Productivity 105248

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Supplemental 105988


Information
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Supplemental 105616
Information

10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Supplemental 100820


Information
10217 4.3 Produce/Assemble/Test product Supplemental 100860
Information
10218 6.3.4 Service products Cost Effectiveness 100471

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10218 6.3.4 Service products Cost Effectiveness 104787

10218 6.3.4 Service products Cost Effectiveness 104782

10218 6.3.4 Service products Cost Effectiveness 104791

10218 6.3.4 Service products Supplemental 100683


Information

10218 6.3.4 Service products Supplemental 104190


Information

10218 6.3.4 Service products Supplemental 104191


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 855 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 104792

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 104793

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 105154

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 105155

Copyright 2020 APQC 856 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 104783

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 104777

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 104778

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103505

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103506

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103509

Copyright 2020 APQC 857 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103511

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 106502

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cost Effectiveness 107237

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Cycle Time 107232

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 100706

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 100756

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 100759

Copyright 2020 APQC 858 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 100762

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 100765

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 100422


10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 100097
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 106149

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 105541

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103097

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103099

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103101

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103103

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103105

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103107

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103109

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 103111

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 102625

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 102362


10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 105251

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 105153

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101741


10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101221

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101940

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 102645


10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101878

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101880

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101882

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101884

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101886

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101888

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101890

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101892

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101894

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101896

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101898

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 101900

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Process Efficiency 102586

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Staff Productivity 105152

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Supplemental 100744


Information

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Supplemental 100747


Information

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Supplemental 100750


Information

10219 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing Supplemental 100753


Information

10241 4.1.2.7 Measure demand forecast accuracy Process Efficiency 100737

Copyright 2020 APQC 862 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 103644
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 103650
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 102904
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 102908
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 104471
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 104472
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 104473
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 103266
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 103271
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Cost Effectiveness 105173
category management

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Process Efficiency 101008
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Process Efficiency 101011
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Process Efficiency 100666
category management

10277 4.2.1 Provide sourcing governance and perform Staff Productivity 106424
category management

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 106511

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 105177

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 103353

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 103358

Copyright 2020 APQC 864 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 104477

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 104478

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 104479

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 103895

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 103901

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 103025

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Cost Effectiveness 103029

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Process Efficiency 106525

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Process Efficiency 106523

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Process Efficiency 104250

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Process Efficiency 103171

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Process Efficiency 101138

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Staff Productivity 106509

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Supplemental 105194


Information

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Supplemental 106513


Information

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Supplemental 106514


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 866 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Supplemental 106515
Information

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Supplemental 106516


Information

10278 4.2.3 Select suppliers and develop/maintain contracts Supplemental 106519


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 102978

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 102979

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103790

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103791

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103797

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103799

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104474

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104475

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 104476

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103321

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 103323

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 105174

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 105158

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 105159

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 105160

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cost Effectiveness 105167

Copyright 2020 APQC 868 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cycle Time 104915

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cycle Time 104916

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Cycle Time 100639

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Process Efficiency 101071

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Process Efficiency 101074

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Process Efficiency 101455

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Staff Productivity 105162

Copyright 2020 APQC 869 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Staff Productivity 101391

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Staff Productivity 101393

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 105204


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 105206


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104917


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104918


Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104919
Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104920
Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104921
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 870 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 105208
Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 105209


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 105210


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 105211


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 105212


Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104897


Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104898
Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104899
Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104900


Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104901
Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104902


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 871 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104904
Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104905
Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104906
Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104907
Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104908


Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104909
Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104910


Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104912
Information
10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104913
Information

10279 4.2.4 Order materials and services Supplemental 104914


Information

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 105170

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 103224

Copyright 2020 APQC 872 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 103229

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 104480

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 104481

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 104482

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 103568

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 103572

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 102863

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 102867

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cost Effectiveness 100474

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Cycle Time 106128

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Process Efficiency 100102

Copyright 2020 APQC 873 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Process Efficiency 100985

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Process Efficiency 100988

10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Process Efficiency 104840


10280 4.2.5 Manage suppliers Supplemental 105207
Information

10295 4.2.4.4 Create/Distribute purchase orders Staff Productivity 105551

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Cost Effectiveness 105035

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Cost Effectiveness 105036

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Cost Effectiveness 105037

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Cost Effectiveness 105038

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Staff Productivity 105031

Copyright 2020 APQC 874 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Staff Productivity 105032

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Staff Productivity 105033

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Staff Productivity 105034

10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Supplemental 105015


Information
10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Supplemental 105016
Information
10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Supplemental 105017
Information
10297 4.2.4.6 Reconcile purchase orders Supplemental 105018
Information
10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Cycle Time 100854

10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Process Efficiency 100726

10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Process Efficiency 100251

10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Process Efficiency 100076


10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Process Efficiency 100014

10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Process Efficiency 104221


10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Process Efficiency 104225
10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Process Efficiency 103126
10304 4.3.2 Produce/Assemble product Staff Productivity 107253

Copyright 2020 APQC 875 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service Supplemental 105498
failures Information
10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service Supplemental 105499
failures Information
10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service Supplemental 105500
failures Information
10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service Supplemental 105501
failures Information
10335 6.3.4.4.2 Identify incomplete service orders and service Supplemental 105502
failures Information
10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Cost Effectiveness 103241

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Cost Effectiveness 101542

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Cost Effectiveness 101673

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Cost Effectiveness 102880

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Cost Effectiveness 101470

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Cost Effectiveness 103600

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Cost Effectiveness 103606

Copyright 2020 APQC 876 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Process Efficiency 101224

10338 4.4.1 Provide logistics governance Process Efficiency 100648

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103780

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103781

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103784

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103788

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 101710

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 101507

Copyright 2020 APQC 877 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 102975

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 101571

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 103319

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cost Effectiveness 105192

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cycle Time 100677

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Cycle Time 103072

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 100712


10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 100011
10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 101231

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 101445


10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 101450
10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 100781
10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 100792

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 104172


10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Process Efficiency 102628
10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Staff Productivity 100882

Copyright 2020 APQC 878 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Staff Productivity 100888

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Supplemental 101439


Information

10340 4.4.3 Operate warehousing Supplemental 102067


Information
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Additional 107331
Operational
Metrics
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 105193

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 105190


10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 105191

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 103317

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 101569

Copyright 2020 APQC 879 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 100739

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 100742

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 102972

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 101505

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 101708

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 103770

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 103771

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 103774

Copyright 2020 APQC 880 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cost Effectiveness 103778

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Cycle Time 100520

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 100004


10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102357

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102366

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102573


10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102375

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102832


10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 101227

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102082

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102597

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 102600

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 107219

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 107221

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 107222

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Process Efficiency 107223

Copyright 2020 APQC 881 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Staff Productivity 107214

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 101437


Information

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 103081


Information

10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 103083


Information
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 102592
Information
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 107215
Information
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 107216
Information
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 107217
Information
10341 4.4.4 Operate outbound transportation Supplemental 107218
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 882 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10359 4.4.3.7 Manage physical finished goods inventory Cost Effectiveness 106146

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Cost Effectiveness 105027
procedure

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Cost Effectiveness 105028
procedure

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Cost Effectiveness 105029
procedure

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Cost Effectiveness 105030
procedure

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Staff Productivity 105023
procedure

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Staff Productivity 105024
procedure

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Staff Productivity 105025
procedure

10374 4.3.3.2 Perform testing using the standard testing Staff Productivity 105026
procedure

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 103234

Copyright 2020 APQC 883 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 103581

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 103585

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 103589

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 103593

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 101668

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 101465

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 102873

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Cost Effectiveness 101538

Copyright 2020 APQC 884 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Process Efficiency 100992

10378 6.1 Develop customer care/customer service strategy Supplemental 104538


Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 100401

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 100403

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 100409

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 100410

Copyright 2020 APQC 885 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 100411

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 100012

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101756

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101757

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 102946

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101609

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101633

Copyright 2020 APQC 886 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101634

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101635

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101636

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101729

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101730

Copyright 2020 APQC 887 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101523

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101526

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101527

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101640

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101641

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 101642

Copyright 2020 APQC 888 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 103046

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 103047

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 103048

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 103049

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 103050

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 103727

Copyright 2020 APQC 889 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 103931

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 104152

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cost Effectiveness 104502

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cycle Time 103463

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cycle Time 104514

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cycle Time 100124

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Cycle Time 100321

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100320
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100020
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100729
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100389
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100392
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100393
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100394
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100780

Copyright 2020 APQC 890 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 101857

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102100

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 100898

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102603
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102604
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102605
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102103

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102104

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102129
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 101852

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 101859

Copyright 2020 APQC 891 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 101860

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 101910

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 101911

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 104561

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 104192

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 104513

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102792

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102721

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 102722

Copyright 2020 APQC 892 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Process Efficiency 103118

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Staff Productivity 104121

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Staff Productivity 104123

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 101858
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102091
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102092
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102093
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102094
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102095
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102096
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102097
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 893 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102098
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102099
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 101853
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 101854
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 101855
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 101856
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102102
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104542
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104543
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104544
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104545
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104546
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 894 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104532
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104533
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104534
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104535
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104536
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104537
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104520
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104521
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104522
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104523
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104524
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104525
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 895 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 104526
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102105
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102106
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102107
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102108
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102109
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102110
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 102111
Information

10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 105420
Information
10379 6.2 Plan and manage customer service contacts Supplemental 105421
Information
10383 6.1.5 Establish target service level for each customer Process Efficiency 103177
segment
10387 6.2.1 Plan and manage customer service work force Process Efficiency 100735
10387 6.2.1 Plan and manage customer service work force Process Efficiency 100736

Copyright 2020 APQC 896 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 104515
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 104516
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 104517
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 104518
inquiries

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 104519
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 103145
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 103146
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Cycle Time 103147
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104503
inquiries

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104504
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104505
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104506
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104507
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104508
inquiries

Copyright 2020 APQC 897 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104509
inquiries

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104510
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 104511
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Process Efficiency 105780
inquiries
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104528
inquiries Information

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104529
inquiries Information

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104530
inquiries Information

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104531
inquiries Information

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104539
inquiries Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 898 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104540
inquiries Information

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104541
inquiries Information

10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104757
inquiries Information
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104758
inquiries Information
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104759
inquiries Information
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104760
inquiries Information
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104761
inquiries Information
10388 6.2.2 Manage customer service problems, requests, and Supplemental 104762
inquiries Information

10389 6.2.3 Manage customer complaints Process Efficiency 106148

Copyright 2020 APQC 899 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- Process Efficiency 105781
complaint handling and resolution
10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- Process Efficiency 105782
complaint handling and resolution
10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- Process Efficiency 105776
complaint handling and resolution
10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- Process Efficiency 105777
complaint handling and resolution

10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- Process Efficiency 105778
complaint handling and resolution

10402 6.5.2 Measure customer satisfaction with customer- Process Efficiency 105779
complaint handling and resolution

10403 6.5.3 Measure customer satisfaction with products and Process Efficiency 102602
services
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 106239

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 106345

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 106241

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 106242

Copyright 2020 APQC 900 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 106243

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 104060

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 104067

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 104071

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 104093

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 103956

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 103958

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 103877

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cost Effectiveness 103560

Copyright 2020 APQC 901 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cycle Time 100304

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cycle Time 100306

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cycle Time 100565

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Cycle Time 100569

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 101123

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 106236

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 106237

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 106238

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 102613

Copyright 2020 APQC 902 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 100869

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 100801

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 100804

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 100807

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Process Efficiency 104770

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Staff Productivity 106235

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Staff Productivity 101348

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Staff Productivity 100493

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Staff Productivity 105458

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Staff Productivity 105459

Copyright 2020 APQC 903 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Staff Productivity 105460

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101637


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101342


Information
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101344
Information
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101346
Information
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101365
Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101401


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101837


Information
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101801
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 904 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101802
Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101803


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101804


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101805


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101806


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101808


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101809


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 104498


Information
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 104499
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 905 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 104500
Information
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 104565
Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 102297


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 100062


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101821


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 101824


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 100046


Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 100029


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 906 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 100083
Information

10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 106343


Information
10410 7.2 Recruit, source, and select employees Supplemental 106240
Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Additional 107329


Operational
Metrics
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 106208

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 106210

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 106186

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 106187

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 103562

Copyright 2020 APQC 907 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 103894

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 100311

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 100314

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 100317

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 103966

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 104062

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cost Effectiveness 104077

Copyright 2020 APQC 908 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cycle Time 100299

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Cycle Time 100302

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Process Efficiency 100324

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Process Efficiency 101137

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Staff Productivity 106205

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Staff Productivity 106206

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Staff Productivity 106207

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Staff Productivity 106202

Copyright 2020 APQC 909 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Staff Productivity 100492

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101815


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101817


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101818


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101819


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101403


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101367


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 910 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100907
Information
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100909
Information
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101648
Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 106204


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100089


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100033


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 911 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100052
Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101825


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 101822


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100115


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100118


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100121


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100233


Information
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 100074
Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 104603


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 912 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 104628
Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 104629


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 104630


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 106198


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 106199


Information

10412 7.5 Reward and retain employees Supplemental 106200


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 104061

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 104075

Copyright 2020 APQC 913 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 103962

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 103878

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 103561

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 106346

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 106044

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cost Effectiveness 106043

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cycle Time 100301

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Cycle Time 100298

Copyright 2020 APQC 914 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Process Efficiency 101124

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Process Efficiency 106045

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Staff Productivity 106460

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Staff Productivity 101276

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Staff Productivity 100491

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 101654


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 101366


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 101402


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 915 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 102072
Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 102074


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 102076


Information
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 102078
Information
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 101811
Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 101812


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 101813


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 101814


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 916 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 104714
Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 100072


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 100058


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 100041


Information

10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 100095


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 917 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10413 7.6 Redeploy and retire employees Supplemental 106462
Information

10417 7.1.3 Monitor and update strategy, plans, and policies Cost Effectiveness 106052

10417 7.1.3 Monitor and update strategy, plans, and policies Cost Effectiveness 106053

10417 7.1.3 Monitor and update strategy, plans, and policies Process Efficiency 106054

10417 7.1.3 Monitor and update strategy, plans, and policies Supplemental 106251
Information

10426 7.1.2.4 Develop succession plan Cost Effectiveness 106055

10426 7.1.2.4 Develop succession plan Process Efficiency 106056

10426 7.1.2.4 Develop succession plan Process Efficiency 106057

Copyright 2020 APQC 918 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Cycle Time 104723

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Cycle Time 100571

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Process Efficiency 104563

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Process Efficiency 104564

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Process Efficiency 102319

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Process Efficiency 102606

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Process Efficiency 102290

10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Supplemental 101340


Information
10443 7.2.4 Manage new hire/re-hire Supplemental 102326
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 919 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10469 7.3.1 Manage employee orientation and deployment Cost Effectiveness 104566

10469 7.3.1 Manage employee orientation and deployment Cost Effectiveness 104571

10469 7.3.1 Manage employee orientation and deployment Supplemental 104576


Information

10469 7.3.1 Manage employee orientation and deployment Supplemental 106174


Information

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Cost Effectiveness 104572

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Cost Effectiveness 104567

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Cycle Time 104029

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Cycle Time 104031

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Cycle Time 104033

Copyright 2020 APQC 920 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Process Efficiency 102302

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Process Efficiency 102331

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Process Efficiency 102619

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Process Efficiency 106338

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Supplemental 104577


Information

10470 7.3.2 Manage employee performance Supplemental 106175


Information

10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development Cost Effectiveness 104569

10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development Cost Effectiveness 104574

10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development Process Efficiency 106058

Copyright 2020 APQC 921 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development Supplemental 104579
Information

10472 7.3.3 Manage employee development Supplemental 106176


Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 106211

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 106209

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 104575

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 104583

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 104584

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 104570

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 104044

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 104045

Copyright 2020 APQC 922 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cost Effectiveness 100823

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cycle Time 104595

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cycle Time 100326

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cycle Time 100328

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Cycle Time 100330

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 102621

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 103478

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 103480

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 102315

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 104586

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 102304

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 101904

Copyright 2020 APQC 923 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Process Efficiency 101040

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Staff Productivity 106203

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Staff Productivity 100488

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Staff Productivity 104585

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 104580


Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 104591


Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 104592


Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 104593


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 924 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 104594
Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 102245


Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 102250


Information
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 102251
Information
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 102252
Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 100218


Information
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 100224
Information
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 100226
Information
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 100228
Information
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 106191
Information

10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 106192


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 925 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10473 7.3.4 Develop and train employees Supplemental 106177
Information

10483 7.4.1 Manage labor relations Cost Effectiveness 106061

10483 7.4.1 Manage labor relations Process Efficiency 106062

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 106193
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 106194
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 106195
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 106196
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 106197
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102253
management training programs Information
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102254
management training programs Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 926 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102246
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102247
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102248
management training programs Information
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102249
management training programs Information
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 104597
management training programs Information
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 104598
management training programs Information

10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102780
management training programs Information
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102783
management training programs Information
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102786
management training programs Information
10493 7.3.4.5 Develop, conduct, and manage employee and/or Supplemental 102789
management training programs Information
10494 7.5.1 Develop and manage reward, recognition, and Cost Effectiveness 100109
motivation programs
10494 7.5.1 Develop and manage reward, recognition, and Process Efficiency 102292
motivation programs

Copyright 2020 APQC 927 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10494 7.5.1 Develop and manage reward, recognition, and Process Efficiency 102608
motivation programs

10494 7.5.1 Develop and manage reward, recognition, and Process Efficiency 102321
motivation programs

10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll Cost Effectiveness 106063

10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll Cost Effectiveness 104046

10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll Cost Effectiveness 104047

10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll Process Efficiency 106064

10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll Process Efficiency 101082

10497 7.5.4 Administer payroll Staff Productivity 100490

10498 7.5.1.1 Develop salary/compensation structure and plan Cost Effectiveness 106150

10512 7.6.1 Manage promotion and demotion process Staff Productivity 106065

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cost Effectiveness 104036

Copyright 2020 APQC 928 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cost Effectiveness 104147

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cost Effectiveness 104149

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cycle Time 100577

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cycle Time 100579

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cycle Time 100523

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cycle Time 100525

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Cycle Time 100527

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Process Efficiency 100021


10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Process Efficiency 100019
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Process Efficiency 103116

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Process Efficiency 101293

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Process Efficiency 101431

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Process Efficiency 101961

Copyright 2020 APQC 929 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 104125
Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 104718


Information
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102814
Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102818


Information
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102798
Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102800


Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102802


Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102166


Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102168


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 930 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102170
Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102616


Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 102300


Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 106244


Information

10513 7.6.2 Manage separation Supplemental 106245


Information

10520 7.6.7.1 Manage expatriates Cost Effectiveness 106069

10520 7.6.7.1 Manage expatriates Cost Effectiveness 106070

10520 7.6.7.1 Manage expatriates Process Efficiency 106071

Copyright 2020 APQC 931 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10522 7.7.1 Manage reporting processes Process Efficiency 106417

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Cycle Time 100303

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Cycle Time 100325

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Cycle Time 100305

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Process Efficiency 106418

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101400


Information

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101364


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 932 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101787
Information

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101788


Information

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101789


Information

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101791


Information

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101792


Information

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101794


Information

10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101796


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 933 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10523 7.7.2 Manage employee inquiry process Supplemental 101797
Information

10524 7.7.3 Manage and maintain employee data Process Efficiency 106419

10525 7.7.4 Manage human resource information systems Process Efficiency 106420
HRIS

10526 7.7.5 Develop and manage employee metrics Process Efficiency 106421

10527 7.7.6 Develop and manage time and attendance Process Efficiency 106422
systems

10531 7.4.4 Manage employee grievances Cycle Time 100584

Copyright 2020 APQC 934 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 103385

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 103989

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105136

Copyright 2020 APQC 935 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105138

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105142

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105143

Copyright 2020 APQC 936 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105144

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105145

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105146

Copyright 2020 APQC 937 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105148

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105150

Copyright 2020 APQC 938 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 105135

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 101606

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 103065

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 103067

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Cost Effectiveness 103802

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Process Efficiency 106522

Copyright 2020 APQC 939 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Process Efficiency 101089

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Process Efficiency 101172

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Supplemental 102050


Information

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Supplemental 106517


Information

10728 9.1 Perform planning and management accounting Supplemental 106518


Information

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105961

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105962

Copyright 2020 APQC 940 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105963

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105966

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105967

Copyright 2020 APQC 941 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105968

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105973

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105974

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105975

Copyright 2020 APQC 942 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105976

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105977

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105978

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105979

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105980

Copyright 2020 APQC 943 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105981

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106081

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106082

Copyright 2020 APQC 944 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106083

Copyright 2020 APQC 945 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106084

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106085

Copyright 2020 APQC 946 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105930

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105941

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105942

Copyright 2020 APQC 947 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105945

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105946

Copyright 2020 APQC 948 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105949

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105950

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105599

Copyright 2020 APQC 949 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106006

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106271

Copyright 2020 APQC 950 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 106272

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 103514

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Cost Effectiveness 105082

Copyright 2020 APQC 951 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Process Efficiency 107242

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Process Efficiency 106505


10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Process Efficiency 106080

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Process Efficiency 101042

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Process Efficiency 101078

Copyright 2020 APQC 952 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Staff Productivity 105986

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Staff Productivity 105924

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Staff Productivity 105925

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Staff Productivity 105926

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Staff Productivity 105927

Copyright 2020 APQC 953 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Staff Productivity 105928

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Staff Productivity 105929

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Supplemental 102017


Information

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Supplemental 105484


Information

10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Supplemental 106506


Information
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Supplemental 106507
Information
10729 9.2 Perform revenue accounting Supplemental 106273
Information

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 107240

Copyright 2020 APQC 954 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 106318

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 106319

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 106322

Copyright 2020 APQC 955 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 106323

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 104841

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 104842

Copyright 2020 APQC 956 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 103552

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 103554

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 103550

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cost Effectiveness 103551

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Cycle Time 100613

Copyright 2020 APQC 957 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Process Efficiency 107241

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Process Efficiency 100981

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Process Efficiency 104843

10730 9.3 Perform general accounting and reporting Supplemental 102048


Information

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 107281

Copyright 2020 APQC 958 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106268

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106269

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106275

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106276

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106277

Copyright 2020 APQC 959 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106278

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106279

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106280

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Process Efficiency 101161

10731 9.4 Manage fixed-asset project accounting Supplemental 102039


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 960 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 106161

Copyright 2020 APQC 961 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 106162

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 106163

Copyright 2020 APQC 962 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 106164

Copyright 2020 APQC 963 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 106165

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 105617

Copyright 2020 APQC 964 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 105618

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 102720

Copyright 2020 APQC 965 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 102848

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 100464

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 103945

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 103948

Copyright 2020 APQC 966 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 103950

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 103951

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 103952

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 103953

Copyright 2020 APQC 967 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Cost Effectiveness 104501

10732 9.5 Process payroll Cycle Time 100152

10732 9.5 Process payroll Process Efficiency 101184

Copyright 2020 APQC 968 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Process Efficiency 101106

10732 9.5 Process payroll Process Efficiency 105268

10732 9.5 Process payroll Staff Productivity 100920

10732 9.5 Process payroll Staff Productivity 101372

10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 102057


Information

10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105259


Information

10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105260


Information

10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105261


Information

10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105262


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 969 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105263
Information
10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105264
Information
10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105265
Information
10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105266
Information

10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 105267


Information
10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 103379
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 970 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10732 9.5 Process payroll Supplemental 103053
Information

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 105892
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 106403
reimbursements

Copyright 2020 APQC 971 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 103971
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 104825
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 104828
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 104829
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 104830
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 104833
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 104834
reimbursements

Copyright 2020 APQC 972 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Cost Effectiveness 104835
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Process Efficiency 101095
reimbursements

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Supplemental 102018


reimbursements Information

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Supplemental 104823


reimbursements Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 973 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Supplemental 104826
reimbursements Information

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Supplemental 104827


reimbursements Information

10733 9.6 Process accounts payable and expense Supplemental 104831


reimbursements Information

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Cost Effectiveness 104806

Copyright 2020 APQC 974 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Cost Effectiveness 104893

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Cost Effectiveness 104816

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Process Efficiency 103152


10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Process Efficiency 101167

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Staff Productivity 104617

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Staff Productivity 104812

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Staff Productivity 104820

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Supplemental 102045


Information

10734 9.7 Manage treasury operations Supplemental 104776


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 975 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 106281

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 106282

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 106283

Copyright 2020 APQC 976 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 106274

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 104014

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 104015

Copyright 2020 APQC 977 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 104016

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 104019

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 103378

Copyright 2020 APQC 978 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Cost Effectiveness 103051

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Process Efficiency 101163

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Supplemental 102041


Information

10735 9.8 Manage internal controls Supplemental 105545


Information
10736 9.9 Manage taxes Cost Effectiveness 104894

10736 9.9 Manage taxes Cost Effectiveness 104807

10736 9.9 Manage taxes Process Efficiency 101165

10736 9.9 Manage taxes Supplemental 102043


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 979 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 105149

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 105139

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 103330

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 102988

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 102990

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 103811

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 103812

Copyright 2020 APQC 980 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 103813

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cost Effectiveness 101574

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cycle Time 100160


10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cycle Time 100604
10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Cycle Time 100635

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Process Efficiency 101098

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Process Efficiency 100892

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Process Efficiency 101760


10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Process Efficiency 101761
10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Process Efficiency 101762
10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Staff Productivity 105134

10738 9.1.1 Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting Supplemental 102027


Information

10739 9.1.2 Perform cost accounting and control Supplemental 102059


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 981 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10739 9.1.2 Perform cost accounting and control Supplemental 105140
Information
10740 9.1.3 Perform cost management Cost Effectiveness 106138

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 101555

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 102921

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 102923

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 103677

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 103679

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 103282

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 104151

Copyright 2020 APQC 982 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 105137

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cost Effectiveness 105147

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cycle Time 100616

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cycle Time 100617

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Cycle Time 100618

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Process Efficiency 106160

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Process Efficiency 106140

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Process Efficiency 106141

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Process Efficiency 106142

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Process Efficiency 101019

Copyright 2020 APQC 983 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Staff Productivity 106508

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 102009


Information

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 101973


Information

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 101976


Information

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 102831


Information

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 100407


Information

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 101763


Information

10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 100405


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 984 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10741 9.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance Supplemental 100684
Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 105940

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 105960

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 105485

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 105488

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 105480

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 105481

Copyright 2020 APQC 985 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 103343

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 103853

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 103855

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 103857

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 103859

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 103010

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cost Effectiveness 101582

Copyright 2020 APQC 986 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Cycle Time 100561
10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Process Efficiency 101114

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Staff Productivity 100902

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Staff Productivity 105478

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Staff Productivity 100878

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 102034


Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 105472


Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 105948


Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 105944


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 987 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 105965
Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 105959


Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 105939


Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 105972


Information

10742 9.2.1 Process customer credit Supplemental 106075


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 101561

Copyright 2020 APQC 988 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 102933

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 103694

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 103697

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 103699

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 103702

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 103706

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 103709

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 103289

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 105482

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 105483

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 105486

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 105487

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 105952

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cost Effectiveness 105932

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cycle Time 100164

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Cycle Time 100558

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Process Efficiency 101035

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Process Efficiency 102134

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Process Efficiency 102142

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Process Efficiency 102161

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Staff Productivity 101280

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Staff Productivity 101287

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Staff Productivity 105479

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Staff Productivity 105495

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Staff Productivity 105477

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 102010


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 101870
Information
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 106076
Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105964


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105969


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105983


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105947


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105951


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105943
Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105931


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105503


Information
10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 105489
Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 100387


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 100230


Information

10743 9.2.2 Invoice customer Supplemental 102157


Information
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 105938

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 105598

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 105958

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 105567

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103341

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103843

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103844

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103845

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103846

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103850

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103005

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 103007

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cost Effectiveness 101581

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cycle Time 100178


10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Cycle Time 100581

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 101109

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 106143

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 102264

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 102286

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 102152

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 101758

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 101656

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 101950

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 103167

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 102463

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Process Efficiency 105532

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Staff Productivity 105557

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Staff Productivity 101395

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Staff Productivity 100904

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Staff Productivity 100797

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 101278


Information
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 102011
Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 102033


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 103004


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 103340


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105585
Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105586


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105587


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105588


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105589


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105590


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105433
Information
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105566
Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105561


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105937


Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 105957


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 106077
Information

10744 9.2.3 Process accounts receivable (AR) Supplemental 106139


Information
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 105565

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 105956

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 105936

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 102940

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 101563

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 103716

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 103717

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 103718

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 103723

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 103724

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 103293

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 104467

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Cost Effectiveness 105594

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Process Efficiency 105568

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Process Efficiency 106504

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Process Efficiency 105436

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Process Efficiency 104166

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Process Efficiency 102155

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Process Efficiency 101048

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Staff Productivity 100796

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Staff Productivity 104115

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 102013


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 106078


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105955


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105971


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105935


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105560
Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105564


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105593


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105579


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105580


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105581


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105582
Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105583


Information

10745 9.2.4 Manage and process collections Supplemental 105584


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 105954

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 105934

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 105592

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 105595

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 105596

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 105597

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 105563

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 103291

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 103712

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 101562

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cost Effectiveness 102937

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Cycle Time 100628

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Process Efficiency 101043

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Staff Productivity 105985

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Staff Productivity 100880

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 102012


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105923


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105591
Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105559


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105562


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105570


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105571


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105572
Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105573


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105574


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105575


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105576


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105953
Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 106079


Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105982


Information
10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105933
Information

10746 9.2.5 Manage and process adjustments/deductions Supplemental 105970


Information

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Cost Effectiveness 106289

Copyright 2020 APQC 1010 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Cost Effectiveness 101593

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Cost Effectiveness 103055

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Cost Effectiveness 103380

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Cost Effectiveness 103973

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Cost Effectiveness 104844

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Cost Effectiveness 104845

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Process Efficiency 101054

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Supplemental 102015


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Supplemental 106291
Information

10747 9.3.1 Manage policies and procedures Supplemental 104846


Information

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 103976

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 103980

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 103983

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 103381

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 103056

Copyright 2020 APQC 1012 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 103059

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 101596

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 106297

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cost Effectiveness 106298

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cycle Time 100625

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Cycle Time 104615

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Process Efficiency 101096

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Process Efficiency 100848

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Process Efficiency 101765

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Process Efficiency 101753

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Staff Productivity 101330

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Staff Productivity 100875

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 100874


Information
10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 102025
Information

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 104847


Information

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 101827


Information

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 106299


Information

10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 105992


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 105993
Information
10748 9.3.2 Perform general accounting Supplemental 105994
Information

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 107280

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 107285

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 101573

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 100456

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 102986

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 102987

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103518

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103535

Copyright 2020 APQC 1015 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103546

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103547

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103549

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103809

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103810

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103329

Copyright 2020 APQC 1016 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 103223

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cost Effectiveness 104848

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cycle Time 100591

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cycle Time 100592


10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Cycle Time 100593

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Process Efficiency 101091

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Process Efficiency 101162

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Process Efficiency 100307


10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Process Efficiency 100734

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Process Efficiency 101869

Copyright 2020 APQC 1017 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Process Efficiency 101902

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Process Efficiency 101903


10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Staff Productivity 101329

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Staff Productivity 100964

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Staff Productivity 100965

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Supplemental 102040


Information

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Supplemental 102022


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1018 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Supplemental 104849
Information

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Supplemental 105125


Information

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Supplemental 100868


Information
10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Supplemental 100733
Information

10749 9.3.3 Perform fixed-asset accounting Supplemental 107286


Information

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cost Effectiveness 104851

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cost Effectiveness 103984

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cost Effectiveness 103383

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cost Effectiveness 104469

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cost Effectiveness 103061

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cost Effectiveness 101599

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cycle Time 100162

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cycle Time 100552

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cycle Time 100555

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cycle Time 100594

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Cycle Time 100597

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Process Efficiency 101090

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Supplemental 102021


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1020 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Supplemental 104852
Information

10750 9.3.4 Perform financial reporting Supplemental 106309


Information

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cost Effectiveness 100008

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cost Effectiveness 100010

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cost Effectiveness 101603

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cost Effectiveness 103064

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cost Effectiveness 103801

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cost Effectiveness 103325

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cost Effectiveness 105141

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Cycle Time 100586
10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Process Efficiency 101086

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Process Efficiency 100009

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Process Efficiency 105133

10751 9.4.1 Perform capital planning and project approval Supplemental 102019
Information

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Cost Effectiveness 106270

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Cost Effectiveness 103332

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Cost Effectiveness 104470

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Cost Effectiveness 103817

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Cost Effectiveness 103818

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Cost Effectiveness 102993

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Cost Effectiveness 101577

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Process Efficiency 100896

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Process Efficiency 101088

10752 9.4.2 Perform capital project accounting Supplemental 102020


Information

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 106166

Copyright 2020 APQC 1023 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 101604

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 103022

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 103023

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 103887

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 103890

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 103892

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 103351

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 105252

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 105253

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cost Effectiveness 105254

10753 9.5.1 Report time Cycle Time 100540

10753 9.5.1 Report time Process Efficiency 101130

10753 9.5.1 Report time Process Efficiency 101134

10753 9.5.1 Report time Process Efficiency 104487

10753 9.5.1 Report time Process Efficiency 104488

10753 9.5.1 Report time Process Efficiency 102696

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10753 9.5.1 Report time Process Efficiency 102698

10753 9.5.1 Report time Staff Productivity 101422

10753 9.5.1 Report time Supplemental 102037


Information

10753 9.5.1 Report time Supplemental 102389


Information

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 106167

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 105255

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 105256

Copyright 2020 APQC 1026 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 105257

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 103304

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 103736

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 103739

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 103741

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 102956

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 102957

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cost Effectiveness 101602

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cycle Time 100543

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cycle Time 100546

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cycle Time 100549

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cycle Time 100536

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cycle Time 100529

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Cycle Time 100532

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 101057

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 101061

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 102380

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 102383

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 101958

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 101739

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 101429

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Process Efficiency 101373

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Staff Productivity 101334

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Staff Productivity 101370

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Supplemental 102014


Information

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Supplemental 102385


Information

10754 9.5.2 Manage pay Supplemental 100390


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1029 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 106168

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 101605

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 103883

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 103885

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 103019

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 103020

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 103349

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 105269

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 105271

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cost Effectiveness 105272

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Cycle Time 100534

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Process Efficiency 101120

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Process Efficiency 101128

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Supplemental 102007


Information

10755 9.5.3 Manage and process payroll taxes Supplemental 102387


Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105043

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105044

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105045

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105046

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105019

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105020

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105021

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105022

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 104204

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103336

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103338

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 102997

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 102999

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103001

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103825

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103826

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103827

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103828

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103831

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103835

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 103838

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 101580

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 100451

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105893

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105909

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105910

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105911

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105912

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105913

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cost Effectiveness 105921

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cycle Time 100575

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cycle Time 100154

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cycle Time 100632

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cycle Time 100636

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Cycle Time 104923

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 101108

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 107243

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 101738

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 101944

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 101947

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 102146

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 102149

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 102163

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 102164

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 102136

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 102139

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Process Efficiency 104301

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 105908

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 101290

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 101283

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 100917

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 105039

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 105040

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 105041

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Staff Productivity 105042

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 101285


Information
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 102032
Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104612


Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104924


Information
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104925
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104926
Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104927


Information
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104928
Information
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104929
Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104605


Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 103335


Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 102996


Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 105880


Information

10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 104922


Information
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 105434
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10756 9.6.1 Process accounts payable (AP) Supplemental 107207
Information
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 105922

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 105915

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 105916

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 105917

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 105918

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 105919

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 105894

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 101583

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 102850

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103863

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103864

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103865

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103866

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103869

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103873

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103013

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 104606

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 104607

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cost Effectiveness 103345

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Cycle Time 100587

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Process Efficiency 101119

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Process Efficiency 102650

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Process Efficiency 101995

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Process Efficiency 101262

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Staff Productivity 100952

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Staff Productivity 101419

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Supplemental 100955


Information
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Supplemental 102035
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Supplemental 105874
Information

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Supplemental 104608


Information

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Supplemental 104609


Information

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Supplemental 104610


Information

10757 9.6.2 Process expense reimbursements Supplemental 104611


Information

10758 9.7.1 Manage treasury policies and procedures Process Efficiency 106503
10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cost Effectiveness 104814

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cost Effectiveness 104815

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cycle Time 100171

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cycle Time 100175

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cycle Time 105533

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cycle Time 105534

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cycle Time 104809

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Cycle Time 106546

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Process Efficiency 104818

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Process Efficiency 104819

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Staff Productivity 104810

10759 9.7.2 Manage cash Staff Productivity 104811

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Cost Effectiveness 103280
procedures

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Cost Effectiveness 103161
procedures

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Cost Effectiveness 103673
procedures

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Cost Effectiveness 102918
procedures

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Cost Effectiveness 101554
procedures

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Process Efficiency 101018
procedures

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102006


procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102312


procedures Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102313
procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102314


procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102372


procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102373


procedures Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1045 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102374
procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102112


procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102113


procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102114


procedures Information

10762 9.8.1 Establish internal controls, policies, and Supplemental 102115


procedures Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1046 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cost Effectiveness 101568
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cost Effectiveness 102969
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cost Effectiveness 103766
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cost Effectiveness 103315
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cycle Time 100608
internal controls policies and procedures
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cycle Time 100140
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cycle Time 100144
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Cycle Time 100148
internal controls policies and procedures

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Process Efficiency 101070
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Process Efficiency 101375
internal controls policies and procedures
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Process Efficiency 100899
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Process Efficiency 101424
internal controls policies and procedures

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Process Efficiency 102392
internal controls policies and procedures
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Supplemental 102016
internal controls policies and procedures Information

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Supplemental 101912
internal controls policies and procedures Information

10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Supplemental 102398
internal controls policies and procedures Information
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Supplemental 102401
internal controls policies and procedures Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1048 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10763 9.8.2 Operate controls and monitor compliance with Supplemental 103173
internal controls policies and procedures Information
10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Cost Effectiveness 103347

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Cost Effectiveness 103879

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Cost Effectiveness 103016

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Cost Effectiveness 101584

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Process Efficiency 102391

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Process Efficiency 101125

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Supplemental 102036


Information

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Supplemental 101459


Information

10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Supplemental 101533


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1049 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10764 9.8.3 Report on internal controls compliance Supplemental 100770
Information
10766 9.9.2 Process taxes Supplemental 105544
Information
10769 9.10.3 Monitor currency exposure/hedge currency Process Efficiency 107284
10789 9.2.1.1 Establish credit policies Supplemental 105473
Information

10789 9.2.1.1 Establish credit policies Supplemental 105437


Information
10789 9.2.1.1 Establish credit policies Supplemental 105438
Information
10790 9.2.1.2 Analyze/Approve new account applications Supplemental 105474
Information

10791 9.2.1.5 Review existing accounts Supplemental 105475


Information

10792 9.2.1.6 Produce credit/collection reports Supplemental 105476


Information

10794 9.2.2.1 Maintain customer/product master files Staff Productivity 105496

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10794 9.2.2.1 Maintain customer/product master files Staff Productivity 105497

10794 9.2.2.1 Maintain customer/product master files Supplemental 105490


Information

10795 9.2.2.2 Generate customer billing data Supplemental 105491


Information

10796 9.2.2.3 Transmit billing data to customers Supplemental 105492


Information

10797 9.2.2.4 Post receivable entries Supplemental 105493


Information

10798 9.2.2.5 Resolve customer billing inquiries Supplemental 105494


Information

10808 9.2.4.5 Process adjustments/write off balances Supplemental 105555


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1051 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10815 9.3.1.1 Negotiate service-level agreements Supplemental 106292
Information

10816 9.3.1.2 Establish accounting policies Supplemental 106293


Information

10817 9.3.1.4 Set and enforce approval limits Supplemental 106295


Information

10818 9.3.1.5 Establish common financial systems Supplemental 106296


Information

10819 9.3.2.1 Maintain chart of accounts Supplemental 106300


Information

10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries Supplemental 106301


Information

10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries Supplemental 106324


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries Supplemental 106325
Information
10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries Supplemental 106326
Information
10820 9.3.2.2 Process journal entries Supplemental 106327
Information

10821 9.3.2.3 Process allocations Supplemental 106302


Information

10822 9.3.2.4 Process period end adjustments Supplemental 106303


Information

10822 9.3.2.4 Process period end adjustments Supplemental 106332


Information
10822 9.3.2.4 Process period end adjustments Supplemental 106333
Information
10822 9.3.2.4 Process period end adjustments Supplemental 106334
Information
10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions Supplemental 106304
Information

10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions Supplemental 106328


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1053 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions Supplemental 106329
Information
10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions Supplemental 106330
Information
10823 9.3.2.5 Post and reconcile intercompany transactions Supplemental 106331
Information

10824 9.3.2.6 Reconcile general ledger accounts Supplemental 106305


Information

10825 9.3.2.7 Perform consolidations and process eliminations Supplemental 106306


Information

10826 9.3.2.8 Prepare trial balance Supplemental 106307


Information

10827 9.3.2.9 Prepare and post management adjustments Supplemental 106308


Information

10831 9.3.3.4 Process and record fixed-asset adjustments, Process Efficiency 107283
enhancements, revaluations, and transfers

Copyright 2020 APQC 1054 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10837 9.3.4.1 Prepare business unit financial statements Supplemental 106310
Information

10838 9.3.4.2 Prepare consolidated financial statements Supplemental 106311


Information

10839 9.3.4.3 Perform business unit reporting/review Supplemental 106312


management reports Information

10840 9.3.4.4 Perform consolidated reporting/review of cost Supplemental 106313


management reports Information

10841 9.3.4.5 Prepare statements for board review Supplemental 106314


Information

10842 9.3.4.6 Produce quarterly/annual filings and shareholder Supplemental 106315


reports Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1055 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10843 9.3.4.7 Produce regulatory reports Supplemental 106316
Information

10869 9.6.1.1 Verify AP pay file with purchase order vendor Supplemental 105881
master file Information

10870 9.6.1.2 Maintain/Manage electronic commerce Supplemental 105882


Information

10871 9.6.1.3 Audit invoices and key data in AP system Supplemental 105883
Information

10871 9.6.1.3 Audit invoices and key data in AP system Supplemental 105897
Information

10871 9.6.1.3 Audit invoices and key data in AP system Supplemental 105895
Information

10871 9.6.1.3 Audit invoices and key data in AP system Supplemental 105896
Information
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105898
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1056 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105899
Information
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105900
Information
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105901
Information
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105902
Information
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105903
Information
10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105904
Information

10872 9.6.1.4 Approve payments Supplemental 105884


Information

10873 9.6.1.5 Process financial accruals and reversals Supplemental 105885


Information

10874 9.6.1.6 Process payables taxes Supplemental 105886


Information

10875 9.6.1.7 Research/Resolve payable exceptions Cycle Time 105906

Copyright 2020 APQC 1057 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10875 9.6.1.7 Research/Resolve payable exceptions Supplemental 105887
Information

10876 9.6.1.8 Process payments Process Efficiency 105905

10876 9.6.1.8 Process payments Process Efficiency 104604

10876 9.6.1.8 Process payments Supplemental 105888


Information

10877 9.6.1.9 Respond to AP inquiries Staff Productivity 105907

10877 9.6.1.9 Respond to AP inquiries Supplemental 105889


Information

10878 9.6.1.10 Retain records Supplemental 105890


Information

10879 9.6.1.11 Adjust accounting records Supplemental 105891


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1058 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10880 9.6.2.1 Establish and communicate expense Supplemental 105875
reimbursement policies and approval limits Information

10881 9.6.2.2 Capture and report relevant tax data Supplemental 105876
Information

10882 9.6.2.3 Approve reimbursements and advances Supplemental 105877


Information

10883 9.6.2.4 Process reimbursements and advances Supplemental 105878


Information

10884 9.6.2.5 Manage personnel accounts Supplemental 105879


Information

10940 10.4 Dispose of assets Supplemental 106154


Information

10943 10.1.2 Plan facility Cost Effectiveness 106155

Copyright 2020 APQC 1059 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
10955 10.1.1.1 Confirm alignment of property requirements with Cost Effectiveness 106152
business strategy

11013 12.4 Manage legal and ethical issues Cost Effectiveness 106542

11013 12.4 Manage legal and ethical issues Cost Effectiveness 106543

11013 12.4 Manage legal and ethical issues Cost Effectiveness 106544

11013 12.4 Manage legal and ethical issues Supplemental 106537


Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106337
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106092
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106106
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106107
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106108
management (KM) capability

Copyright 2020 APQC 1060 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106109
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106110
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106111
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106112
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106113
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106114
management (KM) capability

Copyright 2020 APQC 1061 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Cost Effectiveness 106104
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Process Efficiency 106105
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Process Efficiency 106086
management (KM) capability
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Process Efficiency 106087
management (KM) capability
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Staff Productivity 106117
management (KM) capability

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106093


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106094


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106095


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106096


management (KM) capability Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1062 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106097
management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106098


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106099


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106100


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106101


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106088


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106089


management (KM) capability Information

11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106090


management (KM) capability Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1063 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11073 13.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge Supplemental 106091
management (KM) capability Information

11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities Process Efficiency 106115

11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities Process Efficiency 106116

11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities Process Efficiency 106102

11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities Process Efficiency 106103

11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities Process Efficiency 106335

11096 13.5.2 Assess KM capabilities Staff Productivity 106336

11168 3.2.1 Define offering and customer value proposition Supplemental 105770
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1064 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11185 11.3 Manage remediation efforts Additional 107321
Operational
Metrics
11208 9.7.5 Monitor and execute risk and hedging transactions Cost Effectiveness 104817

11208 9.7.5 Monitor and execute risk and hedging transactions Staff Productivity 104821

11208 9.7.5 Monitor and execute risk and hedging transactions Staff Productivity 104813

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cost Effectiveness 103295

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cost Effectiveness 102943

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cost Effectiveness 101697

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cost Effectiveness 101622

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cost Effectiveness 101494

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cost Effectiveness 103725

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cost Effectiveness 106427

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cycle Time 103439

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cycle Time 103443

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cycle Time 103447

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cycle Time 103451

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Cycle Time 103455

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Process Efficiency 100831

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Process Efficiency 101318

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Supplemental 102192


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1067 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Supplemental 102733
Information

11216 11.4 Manage business resiliency Supplemental 104558


Information

11740 2.1.4 Manage product and service master data Supplemental 105244
Information
11740 2.1.4 Manage product and service master data Supplemental 105245
Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1068 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
11779 3.5.3 Develop and manage sales proposals, bids, and Process Efficiency 106521
quotes

11779 3.5.3 Develop and manage sales proposals, bids, and Staff Productivity 106524
quotes
11779 3.5.3 Develop and manage sales proposals, bids, and Supplemental 106512
quotes Information

12658 6.3 Service products after sales Cycle Time 104855

12658 6.3 Service products after sales Process Efficiency 104887


12658 6.3 Service products after sales Process Efficiency 104856
12658 6.3 Service products after sales Process Efficiency 104857
12658 6.3 Service products after sales Process Efficiency 104858
12658 6.3 Service products after sales Process Efficiency 104859
12658 6.3 Service products after sales Process Efficiency 104860
12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104861

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104863

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104865

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104867

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104869

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104890

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104891

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 104892

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 105610

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 105612

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cost Effectiveness 105613

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Cycle Time 104870

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104871

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104873

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104874

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104875

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104877

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104878

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104879

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104880

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104881

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104882

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104883

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104884

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 104885

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 105450

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 105451

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 105452

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 105453

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 105455

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Process Efficiency 105611

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Staff Productivity 105614

12669 6.3.2 Process warranty claims Staff Productivity 105615

12672 6.5.4 Evaluate and manage warranty performance Supplemental 104888


Information
14074 9.3.4.8 Perform legal and management consolidation Supplemental 106317
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
16573 3.2.4.1 Establish channel-specific metrics and targets Staff Productivity 106144

16613 3.3.6 Analyze and respond to customer insight Process Efficiency 105805

17043 7.1 Develop and manage human resources planning, Process Efficiency 105601
policies, and strategies
17043 7.1 Develop and manage human resources planning, Process Efficiency 105602
policies, and strategies
17043 7.1 Develop and manage human resources planning, Process Efficiency 105603
policies, and strategies
17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Cost Effectiveness 106372

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Cost Effectiveness 106373

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Cost Effectiveness 106374

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Cost Effectiveness 106354

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Cost Effectiveness 106375

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Process Efficiency 106151


17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Process Efficiency 106355

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Staff Productivity 106359

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Staff Productivity 106356

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Supplemental 106376


Information

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Supplemental 106377


Information

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Supplemental 106378


Information

17052 7.4 Manage employee relations Supplemental 106379


Information

17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics Cost Effectiveness 106380

17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics Process Efficiency 106364

17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics Staff Productivity 106363

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics Staff Productivity 106461

17056 7.7 Manage employee information and analytics Supplemental 106463


Information

17057 7.8 Manage employee communication Cost Effectiveness 106357

17057 7.8 Manage employee communication Process Efficiency 106358

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Cost Effectiveness 104464

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 105083


Information
17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 105084
Information
17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 105085
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 105126
Information

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 105127


Information

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 105128


Information

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 107276


Information

17058 9.0 Manage Financial Resources Supplemental 107277


Information

17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107322


Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107323
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107324
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107325
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107326
Operational
Metrics

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107327
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107328
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107330
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107317
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107318
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107319
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Additional 107320
Operational
Metrics
17060 11.1 Manage enterprise risk Supplemental 106536
Information

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity Cycle Time 105794

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity Process Efficiency 105809

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity Process Efficiency 105810

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity Process Efficiency 105793

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity Staff Productivity 106135

17404 3.5.4.6 Identify/perform cross-sell/up-sell activity Staff Productivity 105822

17682 3.4.3.1 Calculate product market share Process Efficiency 105763

19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development Cost Effectiveness 105521
program

19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development Cost Effectiveness 105214
program

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development Process Efficiency 105213
program

19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development Supplemental 105217


program Information

19696 2.1 Govern and manage product/service development Supplemental 105224


program Information

19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas Cost Effectiveness 105468

19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas Cost Effectiveness 105469

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas Cost Effectiveness 105522

19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas Process Efficiency 105463

19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas Staff Productivity 105506

19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas Supplemental 105225
Information

19698 2.2 Generate and define new product/service ideas Supplemental 105220
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services Cost Effectiveness 105523

19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services Cost Effectiveness 105467

19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services Process Efficiency 105462

19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services Supplemental 105221
Information

19993 2.3.1 Design and prototype products and services Supplemental 105226
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and Cost Effectiveness 105524
services

19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and Cost Effectiveness 105471
services

19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and Process Efficiency 105465
services

19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and Supplemental 105227
services Information

19996 2.3.2 Test market for new or revised products and Supplemental 105222
services Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1083 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery Cost Effectiveness 105525

19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery Cost Effectiveness 105470

19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery Process Efficiency 105464

19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery Supplemental 105223


Information

19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery Supplemental 105228


Information

19997 2.3.3 Prepare for production/service delivery Supplemental 105215


Information
20000 3.2.3 Define and manage channel strategy Supplemental 105767
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20000 3.2.3 Define and manage channel strategy Supplemental 105768
Information

20000 3.2.3 Define and manage channel strategy Supplemental 105769


Information

20004 3.2.3.7 Orchestrate seamless customer experience across Supplemental 105783


supported channels Information
20004 3.2.3.7 Orchestrate seamless customer experience across Supplemental 105784
supported channels Information
20004 3.2.3.7 Orchestrate seamless customer experience across Supplemental 105785
supported channels Information
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Cost Effectiveness 105786

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Cost Effectiveness 105787

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Cost Effectiveness 105788

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Cost Effectiveness 105789

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Cost Effectiveness 105790

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Cycle Time 105806

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105814

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105815
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105816

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105817

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105818
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105819

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105798

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105799

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105772

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105773

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105774

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Process Efficiency 105807

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Supplemental 105771


Information
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Supplemental 105775
Information
20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Supplemental 105812
Information

20006 3.2.4 Analyze and manage channel performance Supplemental 105813


Information
20008 3.3 Develop and manage marketing plans Cycle Time 105823

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20011 3.5.1.6 Manage opportunity pipeline Supplemental 105802
Information
20011 3.5.1.6 Manage opportunity pipeline Supplemental 105803
Information

20011 3.5.1.6 Manage opportunity pipeline Supplemental 105804


Information
20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products Process Efficiency 105991

20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products Staff Productivity 105990


20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products Supplemental 107233
Information
20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products Supplemental 107234
Information
20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products Supplemental 107235
Information

20022 4.0 Deliver Physical Products Supplemental 107282


Information

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Cost Effectiveness 107231

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Cost Effectiveness 105401

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Cost Effectiveness 105415

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20025 5.0 Deliver Services Cost Effectiveness 105418

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Process Efficiency 107228

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Process Efficiency 105402

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Staff Productivity 107226

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Staff Productivity 105403

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Staff Productivity 105404

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Staff Productivity 105408

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Staff Productivity 105409

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105429


Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105430
Information

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105431


Information

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105432


Information

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105416


Information

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105417


Information

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105410


Information
20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105413
Information

20025 5.0 Deliver Services Supplemental 105414


Information

20026 5.1 Establish service delivery governance and Supplemental 107220


strategies Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20040 5.2 Manage service delivery resources Cycle Time 107210

20040 5.2 Manage service delivery resources Supplemental 107209


Information
20059 5.3.1 Initiate service delivery Cycle Time 107212

20059 5.3.1 Initiate service delivery Supplemental 107211


Information
20069 5.3.2 Execute service delivery Process Efficiency 107224
20069 5.3.2 Execute service delivery Supplemental 107213
Information
20077 5.3.3 Complete service delivery Process Efficiency 107227

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Cost Effectiveness 107293


20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Cost Effectiveness 107294

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Cost Effectiveness 107295

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Cost Effectiveness 107307

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Cost Effectiveness 107308

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Cycle Time 107304

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Cycle Time 107305

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107289

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107290

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107291

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107306

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107296

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107297

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107300

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107301

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107302

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 107303

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Process Efficiency 104302

20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Staff Productivity 107287


20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Supplemental 107292
Information
20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Supplemental 107309
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20085 6.0 Manage Customer Service Supplemental 107288
Information

20109 4.4.2.6 Salvage or repair returned products Cost Effectiveness 107229


20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106361
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106212
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106172
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106173
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106184
training

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106185
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106178
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Cost Effectiveness 106179
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Process Efficiency 106171
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Staff Productivity 106170
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Staff Productivity 106201
training

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106180


training Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106181
training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106182


training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106183


training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106188


training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106189


training Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1094 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106190
training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106368


training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106369


training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106370


training Information

20599 7.3 Manage employee on boarding, development, and Supplemental 106371


training Information

20604 9.3.1.3 Publish accounting policies Supplemental 106294


Information

Copyright 2020 APQC 1095 of 1430


Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106450
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106451
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106433
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106434
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106435
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106436
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106437
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106438
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106439
Information
20607 8.0 Manage Information Technology (IT) Supplemental 106447
Information
20608 8.1 Develop and manage IT customer relationships Supplemental 106448
Information
20652 8.2 Develop and manage IT business strategy Supplemental 106449
Information
20706 8.3 Develop and manage IT resilience and risk Supplemental 106452
Information
20765 8.4 Manage information Supplemental 106453
Information
20784 8.5 Develop and manage services/solutions Supplemental 106454
Information

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Process
Element Hierarchy
ID ID Process element Metric Category Metric ID
20824 8.6 Deploy services/solutions Supplemental 106455
Information
20866 8.7 Create and manage support services/solutions Supplemental 106456
Information
20936 4.4.2 Plan and manage inbound material flow Supplemental 107225
Information

20936 4.4.2 Plan and manage inbound material flow Supplemental 107230
Information

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of new businesses launched over the past Number of new businesses/services launched over new businesses
three reporting periods per $1 billion revenue the past three years / (Total business entity
(current reporting period) revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of new businesses launched over the past Number of new businesses/services launched over new businesses
three reporting periods per $100 million R&D the past three years / (Research and development
spend (three reporting periods prior) (R&D) costs (three reporting periods prior) *
0.000000010)
Budget for research and development (R&D) as a (Budget for research and development (R&D) / percent
percentage of revenue Total business entity revenue) * 100.0
Average project cost from the start of the design Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
and develop products/services process through and develop products/services process through
the support product manufacturing or service the support product manufacturing or service
delivery process for existing product/service delivery process for existing product/service
extension projects extension projects

Average project cost from the start of the design Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
and develop products/services process through and develop products/services process through
the support product manufacturing or service the support product manufacturing or service
delivery process for existing product/service delivery process for existing product/service
extension projects per $1,000 revenue extension projects / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.0010)

Average project cost of existing product/service Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
improvements and extensions from start of design and develop products/services process through
and develop product/service process through the support product manufacturing or service
support product manufacturing or service delivery delivery process for existing product/service
process improvement projects

Average project cost from the start of the design Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
and develop products/services process through and develop products/services process through
the support product manufacturing or service the support product manufacturing or service
delivery process for existing product/service delivery process for existing product/service
improvement projects per $1,000 revenue improvement projects / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Average project cost from the start of the design Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
and develop products/services process through and develop products/services process through
the support product manufacturing or service the support product manufacturing or service
delivery process for new product/service delivery process for new product/service
development projects per $1,000 revenue development projects / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

Average project cost of new product/service Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
developments from start of design and develop and develop products/services process through
product/service process through support product the support product manufacturing or service
manufacturing or service delivery process delivery process for new product/service
development projects

Cost of existing product/service extension Cost of new product/service opportunities from dollars
opportunities per $1,000 revenue existing product/service extensions / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Cost of existing product/service extension Cost of new product/service opportunities from dollars
opportunities per product/service extensions existing product/service extensions / Number of
opportunity product/service opportunities that are existing
product/service extensions
Cost of existing product/service improvement Cost of new product/service opportunities from dollars
opportunities per $1,000 revenue existing product/service improvements / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Cost of existing product/service improvement Cost of new product/service opportunities from dollars
opportunities per product/service improvement existing product/service improvements / Number
opportunity of product/service opportunities that are existing
product/service improvements
Cost of new product/service development Cost of new product/service opportunities from dollars
opportunities per $1,000 revenue new product/service developments / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1099 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Cost of new product/service development Cost of new product/service opportunities from dollars
opportunities per new product/service opportunity new product/service developments / Number of
product/service opportunities that are new
product/service developments
Compounded annual growth rate of R&D costs (((Costs of research and development (R&D) / percent
over the past three reporting periods Research and development (R&D) costs (three
reporting periods prior)) ^ 0.3333) - 1) * 100.0
Engineering change order (ECO) costs as a Engineering change-order costs as a percentage of percent
percentage of the total new product development total new product development costs
cost
Outsourced cost to generate new product/service Outsourced cost to generate new product/service dollars
ideas per new product/service opportunity ideas / Total number of product/service
opportunities
Other cost to generate new product/service ideas Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
per new product/service opportunity and outsourced to generate new product/service
ideas / Total number of product/service
opportunities
Overhead cost to generate new product/service Overhead cost to generate new product/service dollars
ideas per new product/service opportunity ideas / Total number of product/service
opportunities
Percentage growth in R&D cost from three ((Costs of research and development (R&D) - percent
reporting periods prior Research and development (R&D) costs (three
reporting periods prior)) / Research and
development (R&D) costs (three reporting periods
prior)) * 100.0

Personnel cost to generate new product/service Personnel cost to generate new product/service dollars
ideas per new product/service opportunity ideas / Total number of product/service
opportunities
Research and development (R&D) budget per R&D Budget for research and development (R&D) / dollars
FTE Number of FTEs who perform research and
development (R&D)

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Metric name Formula Units
Research and development (R&D) cost per $1,000 Costs of research and development (R&D) / (Total dollars
revenue business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Research and development (R&D) cost related to ((Percentage of research and development (R&D) dollars
new product development projects per $1,000 cost related to new product development projects
revenue * 0.010) * Costs of research and development
(R&D)) / (Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Research and development (R&D) cost related to ((Percentage of research and development (R&D) dollars
product improvements and extensions per $1,000 cost related to new product development projects
revenue * -0.01 + 1) * Costs of research and development
(R&D)) / (Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Total cost to generate new product/service ideas Total cost to generate new product/service ideas / dollars
per concept in the pre-design phase that is an Number of concepts in the pre-design phase that
existing product/service improvement or extension are existing product/service improvements and
extensions
Total cost to generate new product/service ideas Total cost to generate new product/service ideas / dollars
per completely new product/service concept Number of concepts in the pre-design phase that
are new product/service developments
Total cost to perform product development per (Total cost to generate new product/service ideas dollars
$1,000 revenue + Total cost to design and develop
products/services + Total cost to test market
products/services + Total cost to support product
manufacturing or service delivery) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Systems cost to generate new product/service Systems cost to generate new product/service dollars
ideas per new product/service opportunity ideas / Total number of product/service
opportunities
Systems cost to support product manufacturing or Systems cost to support product manufacturing or dollars
service delivery per project that exits or completes service delivery / Number of projects that exit or
the test market products/services phase complete the test market products/services phase

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Metric name Formula Units
Total R&D cost as a percentage of revenue (three (Research and development (R&D) costs (three percent
reporting periods prior) reporting periods prior) / Total revenue (three
reporting periods prior)) * 100.0
Total R&D cost per $1,000 revenue (three Research and development (R&D) costs (three dollars
reporting periods prior) reporting periods prior) / (Total revenue (three
reporting periods prior) * 0.0010)
Total R&D cost per business entity employee for Costs of research and development (R&D) / dollars
the current reporting period Number of business entity employees
Outsourced cost to perform the function "develop (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
and manage products and services" per $1,000 development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to outsourced cost) / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)

Equipment cost to perform the function "develop Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
and manage products and services" as a product/service development allocated to
percentage of total cost equipment cost
Material cost to perform the function "develop and Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
manage products and services" as a percentage of product/service development allocated to material
total cost cost
Internal personnel cost to perform the function Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
"develop and manage products and services" as a product/service development allocated to internal
percentage of total cost personnel cost
Internal systems cost to perform the function Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
"develop and manage products and services" as a product/service development allocated to internal
percentage of total cost systems cost
Outsourced cost to perform the function "develop Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
and manage products and services" as a product/service development allocated to
percentage of total cost outsourced cost
Internal overhead cost to perform the function Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
"develop and manage products and services" as a product/service development allocated to internal
percentage of total cost overhead cost

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Metric name Formula Units
Other costs to perform the function "develop and Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
manage products and services" as a percentage of product/service development allocated tocosts
total cost other than equipment, material, personnel,
systems, outsourced, or overhead costs
Fixed cost to perform the function "develop and Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
manage products and services" as a percentage of product/service development allocated to fixed
total cost cost
Variable cost to perform the function "develop and Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
manage products and services" as a percentage of product/service development allocated to variable
total cost cost
Total infrastructure cost for new product/service Total annual infrastructure cost for new dollars
development per $1,000 revenue product/service development / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)
Total annual cost of poor quality per $1,000 Total annual cost of poor quality / (Total business dollars
revenue entity revenue * 0.0010)
Total cost to perform the function "develop and Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
manage products and services" per $1,000 development / (Total business entity revenue *
revenue 0.0010)
Research and development (R&D) cost per newly Costs of research and development (R&D) / (Total dollars
launched product/service number of projects * Percentage of new
product/service development projects that are
commercially launched * 0.01)
Equipment cost to perform the function "develop (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
and manage products and services" per $1,000 development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to equipment cost) / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Material cost to perform the function "develop and (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
manage products and services" per $1,000 development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to material cost) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

Internal personnel cost to perform the function (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
"develop and manage products and services" per development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
$1,000 revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to internal personnel cost) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Internal systems cost to perform the function (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
"develop and manage products and services" per development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
$100,000 revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to internal systems cost) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000010)

Internal overhead cost to perform the function (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
"develop and manage products and services" per development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
$1,000 revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to internal overhead cost) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Other cost to perform the function "develop and (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
manage products and services" per $1,000 development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated tocosts other than equipment, material,
personnel, systems, outsourced, or overhead
costs) / (Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Fixed cost to perform the function "develop and (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
manage products and services" per $1,000 development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to fixed cost) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Variable cost to perform the function "develop and (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
manage products and services" per $1,000 development * 0.01 * Percentage of total annual
revenue cost for new product/service development
allocated to variable cost) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

Total cost to perform the function "develop and Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
manage products and services" per FTE (including development / Number of FTEs who develop and
external) manage products and services
Total cost to perform the function "develop and Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
manage products and services" per newly development / (Total number of projects *
launched product/service Percentage of new product/service development
projects that are commercially launched * 0.01)
Average design cycle time in days for all products Average design cycle time in days for all products days
Average time-to-market in days for all products Average time-to-market in days for all products days
(including product improvements and extensions)
Average time-to-profitability in months for existing Average time-to-profitability in months for existing months
product/service improvement and extension product/service improvement projects
projects
Average time-to-profitability in months for new Average time-to-profitability in months for new months
product/service development projects product/service development projects
Cycle time in days from the start of the design and Cycle time in days from the start of the design and days
develop products/services process through the develop products/services process through the
completion of the test market for completion of the test market for
products/services for existing product/service products/services for existing product/service
extension projects extension projects

Cycle time in days from start of design and Cycle time in days from the start of the design and days
develop product/service through completion of develop products/services process through the
test market product/service for existing completion of the test market products/services
product/service improvement and extension process for existing product/service improvement
projects projects

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Metric name Formula Units
Cycle time in days from start of design and Cycle time in days from the start of the design and days
develop product/service through completion of develop products/services process through the
test market product/service for new completion of the test market products/services
product/service development projects process for new product/service development
projects

Average time-to-market in days for existing Average time-to-market in days from the start of days
product/service extension projects the design and develop products/services process
until the existing product/service extension project
is ready for sale
Time-to-market in days for existing Average time-to-market in days from the start of days
product/service improvement and extension the design and develop products/services process
projects until the existing product/service improvement
project is ready for sale
Average time-to-profitability in months for existing Average time-to-profitability in months for existing months
product/service extension projects product/service extension projects
Time-to-market in days for new product/service Average time-to-market in days from the start of days
development projects the design and develop products/services process
until the new product/service development project
ready for sale
Average design-to-launch time, in months, for Average design-to-launch time, in months, for months
product platforms product platforms
Average design-to-launch time, in months, for Average design-to-launch time, in months, for months
completely new products completely new products
Average design-to-launch time, in months, for new Average design-to-launch time, in months, for new months
product variants product variants
Average design-to-launch time, in months, for new Average design-to-launch time, in months, fornew months
software-enabled features for existing products software-enabled features for existing products
Average percentage variance from budget for Average percentage variance from budget for percent
existing product/service extension projects existing product/service extension projects
Average percentage variance from budget for Average percentage variance from budget for percent
existing product/service improvement projects existing product/service improvement projects

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Metric name Formula Units
Average percentage variance from budget for new Average percentage variance from budget for new percent
product/service development projects product/service development projects
Average design and develop hours for existing Average number of hours to design and develop hours
product/service extension projects products/services for existing product/service
extension projects
Average design and develop hours for existing Average number of hours to design and develop hours
product/service improvement projects products/services for existing product/service
improvement projects
Average design and develop hours for new Average number of hours to design and develop hours
product/service development projects products/services for new product/service
development projects
Average team size in FTEs for existing Average team size in FTEs for existing FTEs
product/service extension projects per $1 billion product/service extension projects / (Total
revenue business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Average team size in FTEs for existing Average team size in FTEs for existing FTEs
product/service extension projects product/service extension projects
Average team size in FTEs for existing Average team size in FTEs for existing FTEs
product/service improvement projects per $1 product/service improvement projects / (Total
billion revenue business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Average team size in FTEs for existing Average team size in FTEs for existing FTEs
product/service improvement projects product/service improvement projects
Average team size in FTEs for new product/service Average team size in FTEs for new product/service FTEs
development projects per $1 billion revenue development projects / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Average team size in FTEs for new product/service Average team size in FTEs for new product/service FTEs
development projects development projects
Average generate new ideas hours for existing Average number of hours to generate new hours
product/service extension projects product/service ideas for existing product/service
extension projects

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Metric name Formula Units
Average generate new ideas hours for existing Average number of hours to generate new hours
product/service improvement projects product/service ideas for existing product/service
improvement projects
Average generate new ideas hours for new Average number of hours to generate new hours
product/service development projects product/service ideas for new product/service
development projects
Number of concepts in the pre-design phase that Number of concepts in the pre-design phase that concepts
are new product/service developments per are new product/service developments / (Total
$100,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.000010)
Number of new product/service development Number of new product/service developments projects
projects per $1 billion revenue projects / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of new product/service opportunities Number of product/service opportunities that are opportunities
generated per $1,000 revenue new product/service developments / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Number of product/service improvements Number of product/service opportunities that are improvements
generated per $1,000 revenue existing product/service improvements / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Number of existing product/service improvement Number of existing product/service improvement projects
and extension projects per $1 billion revenue and extension projects / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of product/service extensions generated Number of product/service opportunities that are extensions
per $1,000 revenue existing product/service extensions / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Number of concepts in the pre-design phase that Number of concepts in the pre-design phase that concepts
are existing product/service improvements and are existing product/service improvements and
extensions per $1,000 revenue extensions / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Number of FTEs for product development phases Number of FTEs who develop and manage FTEs
per $1 billion revenue products and services / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of new product/service development Percentage of new product/service development percent
projects launched on budget projects launched on budget
Percentage of new product/service development Percentage of new product/service development percent
projects launched on time projects launched on time
Percentage of new idea development from internal Percentage of new ideas from internal sources percent
sources
Percentage of existing product/service extension Percentage of existing product/service extension percent
projects launched on budget projects launched on budget
Percentage of existing product/service extension Percentage of existing product/service extension percent
projects launched on time projects launched on time
Percentage of existing product/service Percentage of existing product/service percent
improvement and extension projects launched on improvement projects launched on budget
budget
Percentage of existing product/service Percentage of existing product/service percent
improvement and extension projects launched on improvement projects launched on time
time
Number of FTEs (including external) that perform FTEs performing product/service development FTEs
the function "develop and manage products and processes / (Total business entity revenue *
services" per $1 billion revenue 0.000000001)
Ratio of the number of projects to concepts in the Number of existing product/service improvement projects
pre-design phase for existing product/service and extension projects / Number of concepts in
extensions and improvements the pre-design phase that are existing
product/service improvements and extensions
Ratio of the number of projects to concepts in the Number of new product/service developments projects
pre-design phase for new product/service projects / Number of concepts in the pre-design
developments phase that are new product/service developments
Ratio of the total numbers of projects to pre- Total number of projects / Total number of projects
design concepts product/service concepts in the pre-design phase
Percentage of product/service development Percentage of new product/service development percent
projects launched as commercial products/services projects that are commercially launched
annually

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Metric name Formula Units
Research and development (R&D) FTEs as a (Number of FTEs who perform research and percent
percentage of total business entity FTEs development (R&D) / Number of business entity
FTEs) * 100.0
Percentage of revenue from product/services Percentage of revenue from products/services percent
launched in the past year launched in the last 12-month reporting period
Percentage of revenue from completely new Percentage of revenue from completely new percent
products/services launched in the past year products/services launched in the past year
Percentage of revenue from existing Percentage of revenue from existing percent
product/service improvements launched in the product/service improvements launched in the
past year past year
Percentage of new products, including planned Percentage of new products, including planned percent
variants, launched on time variants, launched on time
Percentage of products, launched with embedded Percentage of products, launched with embedded percent
software, meeting quality targets software, meeting quality targets
Number of newly launched products/services per (Total number of projects * Percentage of new products/services
FTE (including external) that performs the function product/service development projects that are
"develop and manage products and services" commercially launched * 0.01) / Number of FTEs
who develop and manage products and services
Number of research and development (R&D) FTEs Number of FTEs who perform research and FTEs
per $1 billion revenue development (R&D) / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of employees tasked with at least one Percentage of employees tasked with at least one percent
innovation goal innovation goal
Number of product/service extensions generated Number of product/service opportunities that are extensions
per generate new product/service ideas FTE existing product/service extensions / Number of
FTEs who generate new product/service ideas

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of new product/service development Number of new product/service developments projects
projects per FTE involved from the start of the projects / (((Percentage of FTEs who develop and
design and develop products/services process manage products and services who design and
through the support product manufacturing or develop products/services + Percentage of FTEs
service delivery process who develop and manage products and services
who test market products/services + Percentage
of FTEs who develop and manage products and
services who support product manufacturing or
service delivery)*Number of FTEs who develop and
manage products and services)/100)

Number of new product/service development Number of product/service opportunities that are concepts
concepts per FTE that performs the phase new product/service developments / Number of
'generate new product/service ideas' FTEs who generate new product/service ideas
Number of existing product/service improvement Number of existing product/service improvement projects
and extension projects per FTE involved from the and extension projects / (((Percentage of FTEs who
start of the design and develop products/services develop and manage products and services who
process through the support product design and develop products/services +
manufacturing or service delivery process Percentage of FTEs who develop and manage
products and services who test market
products/services + Percentage of FTEs who
develop and manage products and services who
support product manufacturing or service
delivery)*Number of FTEs who develop and
manage products and services)/100)

Number of existing product/service improvement Number of concepts in the pre-design phase that concepts
and extension concepts per generate new are existing product/service improvements and
product/service ideas FTE extensions / ((Number of FTEs who develop and
manage products and services * Percentage of
FTEs who develop and manage products and
services who generate new product/service ideas)
* 0.010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of product/service improvements Number of product/service opportunities that are improvements
generated per generate new product/service ideas existing product/service improvements / Number
FTE of FTEs who generate new product/service ideas
Percentage of external ideas from Percentage of external ideas from percent
clients/customers clients/customers
Percentage of external ideas from competitors Percentage of external ideas from competitors percent

Percentage of external ideas from consultants Percentage of external ideas from consultants percent

Percentage of external ideas from other sources Percentage of external ideas from other sources percent

Percentage of external ideas from partners Percentage of external ideas from partners percent

Percentage of external ideas from suppliers Percentage of external ideas from suppliers percent

Percentage of R&D cost related to new product Percentage of research and development (R&D) percent
development projects cost related to new product development projects
Percentage of R&D cost related to product (100 - Percentage of research and development percent
improvements and extensions (R&D) cost related to new product development
projects)
Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to percent
enhancements to existing enhancements to existing
products/processes/business models products/processes/business models
Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to percent
major extensions to existing major extensions to products/processes/business
products/processes/business models models
Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to percent
new or white space opportunities new or white space opportunities
Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to Percentage of total innovation spend allocated to percent
categories other than enhancements, extensions, other categories
and new or white space opportunities

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Metric name Formula Units
Research and development (R&D) cost as a Research and development (R&D) cost as a percent
percentage of revenue percentage of revenue
Percentage of new ideas from external sources Percentage of new ideas from external sources percent

Average number of components (part numbers) Average number of components (part numbers) components
per product unit per product unit
Percentage of product cost allocated to software Percentage of product cost allocated to software percent

Percentage of product cost allocated to electrical Percentage of product cost allocated to electrical percent
components components
Percentage of product cost allocated to Percentage of product cost allocated to percent
mechanical components mechanical components
Percentage of product cost allocated to costs other Percentage of product cost allocated to costs other percent
than software, electrical components, or than software, electrical components, or
mechanical components mechanical components
Percentage of product development project cost Percentage of product development project cost percent
allocated to software allocated to software
Percentage of product development project cost Percentage of product development project cost percent
allocated to electrical components allocated to electrical components
Percentage of product development project cost Percentage of product development project cost percent
allocated to mechanical components allocated to mechanical components
Percentage of product development project cost Percentage of product development project cost percent
allocated to intellectual property protection allocated to intellectual property protection
Percentage of product cost allocated to costs other Percentage of product cost allocated to costs other percent
than software, electrical components, mechanical than software, electrical components, mechanical
components, or intellectual property protection components, or intellectual property protection

Percentage of total annual revenue from pre- Percentage of total annual revenue from pre- percent
defined variants/SKUs defined variants/SKUs
Percentage of total annual revenue from Percentage of total annual revenue from percent
generating variants in production generating variants in production

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total annual revenue from Percentage of total annual revenue from percent
generating variants in engineering generating variants in engineering
Percentage of component part numbers common Percentage of component part numbers shared or percent
with other products common with other products
Customer retention rate Customer retention rate for all customers percent
Net promoter score measured 12 months ago Net promoter score 12 months ago percent
Percentage change in net promoter score Percentage change in net promoter score over the percent
attributable to AI over the past 12 months past 12 months attributable to AI
Net Promoter Score Net Promoter Score percent
Number of marketing FTEs per $1 billion revenue Number of FTEs who perform the marketing FTEs
function / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of sales FTEs per $1 billion revenue Number of FTEs who perform the sales function / FTEs
(Total business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Value of sales order line items not fulfilled due to Total value of sales order line items lost due to dollars
stockouts per $1 million revenue lack of production capacity/stockouts / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0000010)
Percentage of active customers who transact via Percentage of active customers who transact via percent
an electronic marketplace an electronic marketplace
Marketing, sales, and R&D FTEs as a percentage of ((Number of FTEs who perform the marketing percent
total business entity FTEs function + Number of FTEs who perform the sales
function + Number of FTEs who perform research
and development (R&D)) / Number of business
entity FTEs) * 100.0

Percentage of customer accounts set up for (Customer accounts set up for EDI to submit sales percent
electronic data interchange (EDI) orders / Number of customers in the customer
master file) * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Revenue received from internet orders, WAP ((Revenue received from internet orders + percent
orders, EDI orders, and orders from a direct Revenue received from WAP orders + Revenue
connection to the system as a percentage of total received from EDI orders + Revenue received
business entity revenue from orders through a direct connection to the
system) / Total business entity revenue) * 100.0

Percentage of customers targeted through Percentage of customers targeted through percent


campaigns using the website channel campaigns using the website channel
Percentage of customers targeted through Percentage of customers targeted through percent
campaigns using the mobile application channel campaigns using the mobile application channel
Percentage of customers targeted through Percentage of customers targeted through percent
campaigns using the search engine marketing campaigns using the search engine marketing
channel channel
Percentage of customers targeted through Percentage of customers targeted through percent
campaigns using the social media channel campaigns using the social media channel
Percentage of customers targeted through Percentage of customers targeted through percent
campaigns using the traditional face-to-face campaigns using the traditional face-to-face
contact channel contact channel
Percentage of customers targeted through Percentage of customers targeted through percent
campaigns using the direct mail channel campaigns using the direct mail channel
Percentage of customers targeted through Percentage of customers targeted through percent
campaigns using the indirect marketing channel campaigns using the indirect marketing channel
Marketing FTEs as a percentage of total business (Number of FTEs who perform the marketing percent
entity FTEs function/Number of business entity FTEs)*100
Revenue received from orders through a direct (Revenue received from orders through a direct percent
connection to the system as a percentage of total connection to the system / Total business entity
business entity revenue revenue) * 100.0
Revenue received from EDI orders as a percentage (Revenue received from EDI orders / Total percent
of total business entity revenue business entity revenue) * 100.0
Revenue received from email orders as a (Revenue received from email orders / Total percent
percentage of total business entity revenue business entity revenue) * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Revenue received from fax and mail orders as a (Revenue received from fax and mail orders / Total percent
percentage of total business entity revenue business entity revenue) * 100.0
Revenue received from orders through other (Revenue received from orders through other percent
methods as a percentage of total business entity methods / Total business entity revenue) * 100.0
revenue
Revenue received from telephone orders as a (Revenue received from telephone orders / Total percent
percentage of total business entity revenue business entity revenue) * 100.0
Revenue received from WAP orders as a (Revenue received from WAP orders / Total percent
percentage of total business entity revenue business entity revenue) * 100.0
Percentage of active customers that are profitable Percentage of active customers that are profitable percent

Business entity revenue per sales FTE Total business entity revenue / Number of FTEs dollars
who perform the sales function
Selling, general, and administrative (SGA) costs Total SG&A costs / Number of business entity dollars
per business entity employee employees
Total North American HR shared services center if((Employees served by Center 1)=0,0,(Total in- dollars
cost per employee house operating cost for your HR service center
for North American center + Total of all
outsourcing costs associated with HR service
center for North American center) / (Employees
served by Center 1))

Total cost to perform HR administration activities Total cost to perform HR administration activities / dollars
per $1,000 revenue (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform HR administration activities Total cost to perform HR administration activities / dollars
per business entity employee Number of business entity employees
Total cost to perform the HR function as a (Total cost to perform the function "develop and percent
percentage of selling, general, and administrative manage human capital" / Total SG&A costs) * 100
(SGA) costs

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process groups Personnel cost to perform the process groups dollars
"manage employee communications" and "deliver "manage employee communications" and "deliver
employee communications" per $1,000 revenue employee communications" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)
Systems cost to perform the process groups Systems cost to perform the process groups dollars
"manage employee communications" and "deliver "manage employee communications" and "deliver
employee communications" per $100,000 revenue employee communications" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000010)
Overhead cost to perform the process groups Overhead cost to perform the process groups dollars
"manage employee communications" and "deliver "manage employee communications" and "deliver
employee communications" per $100,000 revenue employee communications" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000010)
Other cost to perform the process groups "manage Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
employee communications" and "deliver employee and outsourced to perform the process groups
communications" per $1,000 revenue "manage employee communications" and "deliver
employee communications" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)

Outsourced cost to perform the process groups Outsourced cost to perform the process groups dollars
"manage employee communications" and "deliver "manage employee communications" and "deliver
employee communications" per $1,000 revenue employee communications" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)
Overhead and other cost of the HR function per Overhead and other cost to perform the function dollars
$1,000 revenue "develop and manage human capital" / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.001)
Overhead and other cost of the HR function per Overhead and other cost to perform the function dollars
function FTE "develop and manage human capital" / Number of
FTEs who perform the function "develop and
manage human capital"
Overhead and other cost of the HR function per Overhead and other cost to perform the function dollars
business entity employee "develop and manage human capital" / Number of
business entity employees

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the HR function per Outsourced cost to perform the function "develop dollars
business entity employee and manage human capital" / Number of business
entity employees
Personnel cost to perform the HR function per Personnel cost to perform the function "develop dollars
function FTE and manage human capital" / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "develop and manage human
capital"
Total cost of the North American HR shared ((Total in-house operating cost for your HR service percent
services center as a percentage of revenue center for North American center + Total of all
outsourcing costs associated with HR service
center for North American center) / Total business
entity revenue) * 100

Total North American HR shared services center if((Employees served by Center 1 + Total retiree dollars
cost per customer (employees + retirees) headcount served by HR shared services
organization)=0,0,(Total in-house operating cost
for your HR service center for North American
center + Total of all outsourcing costs associated
with HR service center for North American
center) / (Employees served by Center 1 + Total
retiree headcount served by HR shared services
organization))

North American HR shared service center in-house if(Total HR shared service transaction volume by dollars
cost per North American center transaction the North American center=0,0,Total in-house
operating cost for your HR service center for North
American center / Total HR shared service
transaction volume by the North American center)

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Metric name Formula Units
North American HR shared service center in-house if(Total HR shared service call/inquiry volume by dollars
cost per North American center call/inquiry the North American center=0,0,Total in-house
operating cost for your HR service center for North
American center / Total HR shared service
call/inquiry volume by the North American center)

Overhead and other cost of the HR function as a (Overhead and other cost to perform the function percent
percentage of total HR function cost "develop and manage human capital" / Total cost
to perform the function "develop and manage
human capital") * 100
Systems cost to perform the HR function per Systems cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
$1,000 revenue manage human capital" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Systems cost to perform the HR function per Systems cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
business entity employee manage human capital" / Number of business
entity employees
Total budget for the HR function per $1,000 Budget to perform the function "develop and dollars
revenue manage human capital" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Total budget for the HR function per business Budget to perform the function "develop and dollars
entity FTE manage human capital" / Number of business
entity FTEs
Budget for the HR function per business entity Budget to perform the function "develop and dollars
employee manage human capital" / Number of business
entity employees
Total business entity personnel cost per $1,000 Personnel cost for all employees / (Total business dollars
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost for the business entity per business Personnel cost for all employees / Number of dollars
entity employee business entity employees

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the HR function per Personnel cost to perform the function "develop dollars
$1,000 revenue and manage human capital" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the HR function per Personnel cost to perform the function "develop dollars
business entity FTE and manage human capital" / Number of business
entity FTEs
Personnel cost to perform the HR function per Personnel cost to perform the function "develop dollars
business entity employee and manage human capital" / Number of business
entity employees
Total cost to perform the HR function per business Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
entity FTE manage human capital" / Number of business
entity FTEs
Internal cost to perform HR administration Internal cost for HR administration / (Total dollars
activities per $1,000 revenue business entity revenue * .001)
Internal cost to perform HR administration Internal cost for HR administration / Number of dollars
activities per business entity employee business entity employees
Total cost to perform the HR function per HR Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
function FTE manage human capital" / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "develop and manage human
capital"
Total cost to perform the HR function per business Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
entity employee manage human capital" / Number of business
entity employees
Total cost to perform the HR function per $1,000 Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
revenue manage human capital" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost of temporary staff/contractor per Personnel cost of temporary staff/contractors / dollars
temporary staff/contractor Number of temporary staff/contractors
Average fully loaded salary for middle Personnel cost for all middle dollars
management or specialists management/specialist employees / Number of
middle management/specialist employees

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Metric name Formula Units
Average fully loaded salary for operational workers Personnel cost for all operational worker/office dollars
or office staff staff employees / Number of operational
worker/office staff employees
Average fully loaded salary for senior Personnel cost for all senior dollars
management or executives management/executive employees / Number of
senior management/executive employees
Average speed to answer in seconds for your HR Average speed to answer in seconds for your HR seconds
service center service center
Senior management/executive satisfaction with Most recent rating of HR satisfaction for senior percent
overall HR services management/executive employees
Middle management/specialist satisfaction with Most recent rating of HR satisfaction for middle percent
overall HR services management/specialist employees
Operational workers/office staff satisfaction with Most recent rating of HR satisfaction for percent
overall HR services operational worker/office staff employees
First contact resolution rate for your HR service First contact resolution rate for your HR service percent
center center
Number of FTEs that perform the HR function per Number of FTEs who perform the function FTEs
$1 billion revenue "develop and manage human capital" / (Total
business entity revenue*.000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform HR administration Number of FTEs who perform HR administrative FTEs
activities per $1 billion revenue activities (exclude the activities for processing and
distributing payments) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Average speed to answer for North American HR Average speed to answer in seconds for your HR seconds
shared services center service center for North American center
First contact resolution for North American HR First contact resolution rate for North American percent
shared services center center
Total employees served by HR shared services if(Total HR headcount for overall HR employees
center per total HR headcount organization=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization / Total
HR headcount for overall HR organization)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total company employees served per payroll if(Payroll services employee headcount=0,0,Total employees
processing employee headcount employee headcount served by HR shared
services organization / Payroll services employee
headcount)
Total company employees served per HR shared if(Payroll CoE headcount=0,0,Total employee employees
services payroll CoE headcount headcount served by HR shared services
organization / Payroll CoE headcount)
Employee satisfaction index Employee satisfaction rate percent
Number of original customer inquiries/calls Number of monthly original customer inquiries/calls
handled by Tier 1 service center employee per inquiries/calls handled by Tier 1 service center
Tier 1 service center employee per month employees / Number of tier 1 service center
employees
Total company employees per employee relations Total employee headcount served by HR shared employees
specialist services organization / Total number of employee
relations specialists
Total company employees per recruiting/staffing Total employee headcount served by HR shared employees
specialist services organization / Total number of
recruiting/staffing specialists
Total company employees per training Total employee headcount served by HR shared employees
administration specialist services organization / Total number of training
administration specialists
Total number of job requisitions handled per Total number of job requisitions handled / Total requisitions
recruiting/staffing specialist number of recruiting/staffing specialists
Number of business entity employees per HR Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
function FTE FTEs who perform the function "develop and
manage human capital"
Number of middle management/specialists Number of middle management/specialist employees
employees per HR function FTE employees / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "develop and manage human capital"

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of operational workers/office staff Number of operational worker/office staff employees
employees per HR function FTE employees / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "develop and manage human capital"
Number of senior management/executive Number of senior management/executive employees
employees per HR function FTE employees / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "develop and manage human capital"
Number of business entity employees per FTE in Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
HR administration FTEs who perform HR administrative activities
(exclude the activities for processing and
distributing payments)
Number of Tier 1 HR shared service organization if(Number of tier 1 service center employees
employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisor managers/supervisors=0,0,Number of tier 1
service center employees / Number of tier 1
service center managers/supervisors)
Tier 1 transaction volume per Tier 1 HR shared if(Number of tier 1 service center transactions
service organization employee employees=0,0,Total HR shared service tier 1
transaction volume / Number of tier 1 service
center employees)
Tier 1 call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 HR shared if(Number of tier 1 service center calls/inquiries
service organization employee employees=0,0,Total HR shared service tier 1
call/inquiry volume / Number of tier 1 service
center employees)
Number of Tier 2 HR shared service organization if(Number of tier 2 service center employees
employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisor managers/supervisors=0,0,Number of tier 2
service center employees / Number of tier 2
service center managers/supervisors)
Tier 2 transaction volume per Tier 2 HR shared if(Number of tier 2 service center transactions
service organization employee employees=0,0,Total HR shared service tier 2
transaction volume / Number of tier 2 service
center employees)

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Metric name Formula Units
Tier 2 call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 HR shared if(Number of tier 2 service center calls/inquiries
service organization employee employees=0,0,Total HR shared service tier 2
call/inquiry volume / Number of tier 2 service
center employees)
Total company employees served per North if(Recruiting/staffing service center specialist employees
American HR shared services center headcount for North American
recruiting/staffing specialist headcount Center=0,0,Employees served by Center 1 /
Recruiting/staffing service center specialist
headcount for North American Center)

Total requisitions per North American HR shared if(Recruiting/staffing service center specialist requisitions
services center recruiting/staffing specialist headcount for North American Center=0,0,Number
headcount of job requisitions handled by North American HR
shared services center / Recruiting/staffing service
center specialist headcount for North American
Center)

Total hires handled per North American HR shared if(Recruiting/staffing service center specialist hires
services center recruiting/staffing specialist headcount for North American Center=0,0,Number
headcount of hires handled by North American HR shared
services center / Recruiting/staffing service center
specialist headcount for North American Center)

Total company employees served per North if(Workforce administration service center employees
American HR shared services center workforce specialist headcount for North American
administration specialist headcount Center=0,0,Employees served by Center 1 /
Workforce administration service center specialist
headcount for North American Center)

Total company employees served per North if(Training administration service center specialist employees
American HR shared services center training headcount for North American
administration specialist headcount Center=0,0,Employees served by Center 1 /
Training administration service center specialist
headcount for North American Center)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total company employees served per North if(Leave of absence administration service center employees
American HR shared services center leave of specialist headcount for North American
absence administration specialist headcount Center=0,0,Employees served by Center 1 / Leave
of absence administration service center specialist
headcount for North American Center)

Total company employees served per North if(Employee relations service center specialist employees
American HR shared services center employee headcount for North American
relations specialist headcount Center=0,0,Employees served by Center 1 /
Employee relations service center specialist
headcount for North American Center)

Self-service transaction volume per employee for if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
Center 1 1=0,0,Self-service transaction volume for Center 1
/ Total employee headcount for Center 1)
Self-service inquiry per employee for Center 1 if(Total employee headcount for Center inquiry
1=0,0,Self-service inquiry volume for Center 1 /
Total employee headcount for Center 1)
Self-service transaction volume per employee for if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
Center 2 2=0,0,Self-service transaction volume for Center 2
/ Total employee headcount for Center 2)
Self-service inquiry per employee for Center 2 if(Total employee headcount for Center inquiry
2=0,0,Self-service inquiry volume for Center 2 /
Total employee headcount for Center 2)
Self-service transaction volume per employee for if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
Center 3 3=0,0,Self-service transaction volume for Center 3
/ Total employee headcount for Center 3)
Self-service inquiry per employee for Center 3 if(Total employee headcount for Center inquiry
3=0,0,Self-service inquiry volume for Center 3 /
Total employee headcount for Center 3)
Self-service transaction volume per employee for if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
Center 4 4=0,0,Self-service transaction volume for Center 4
/ Total employee headcount for Center 4)

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Metric name Formula Units
Self-service inquiry per employee for Center 4 if(Total employee headcount for Center inquiry
4=0,0,Self-service inquiry volume for Center 4 /
Total employee headcount for Center 4)
Self-service transaction volume per employee for if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
Center 5 5=0,0,Self-service transaction volume for Center 5
/ Total employee headcount for Center 5)
Self-service inquiry per employee for Center 5 if(Total employee headcount for Center inquiry
5=0,0,Self-service inquiry volume for Center 5 /
Total employee headcount for Center 5)
Self-service transaction volume per employee for if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
Center 6 6=0,0,Self-service transaction volume for Center 6
/ Total employee headcount for Center 6)
Self-service inquiry per employee for Center 6 if(Total employee headcount for Center inquiry
6=0,0,Self-service inquiry volume for Center 6 /
Total employee headcount for Center 6)
Self-service transaction volume per employee for if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
Center 7 7=0,0,Self-service transaction volume for Center 7
/ Total employee headcount for Center 7)
Self-service inquiry per employee for Center 7 if(Total employee headcount for Center inquiry
7=0,0,Self-service inquiry volume for Center 7 /
Total employee headcount for Center 7)
Total company employees served per HR shared if(HR business partners headcount for overall HR employees
services center HR business partner headcount organization=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization / HR
business partners headcount for overall HR
organization)

Total company employees served per HR shared if(HR generalists headcount for overall HR employees
services center HR generalist headcount organization=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization / HR
generalists headcount for overall HR organization)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total company employees served per HR shared if(HR administrators headcount for overall HR employees
services center HR administrator headcount organization=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization / HR
administrators headcount for overall HR
organization)

Total company employees served per HR shared if(Total field HR headcount for overall HR employees
services center field HR headcount organization=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization / Total
field HR headcount for overall HR organization)
Number of transactions per HR shared service if(Total HR shared service employee transactions
organization employee headcount=0,0,Total HR shared service
transaction volume / Total HR shared service
employee headcount)
Number of calls/inquiries per HR shared service if(Total HR shared service employee calls/inquiries
organization employee headcount=0,0,Total HR shared service
call/inquiry volume / Total HR shared service
employee headcount)
Number of employees served per HR shared if(Total HR shared service employee employees
service organization employee headcount=0,0,Total employee headcount served
by HR shared services organization / Total HR
shared service employee headcount)
Number of retirees served per HR shared service if(Total HR shared service employee retirees
organization employee headcount=0,0,Total retiree headcount served by
HR shared services organization / Total HR shared
service employee headcount)
Number of transactions per Center 1 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
1=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 1 / Total
employee headcount for Center 1)
Number of calls/inquiries per Center 1 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center calls
1=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 1 / Total
employee headcount for Center 1)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of employees served per Center 1 if(Total employee headcount for Center employees
employee 1=0,0,Employees served by Center 1 / Total
employee headcount for Center 1)
Number of retirees served per Center 1 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center retirees
1=0,0,Retirees served by Center 1 / Total
employee headcount for Center 1)
Number of transactions per Center 2 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
2=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 2 / Total
employee headcount for Center 2)
Number of calls/inquiries per Center 2 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center calls
2=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 2 / Total
employee headcount for Center 2)
Number of employees served per Center 2 if(Total employee headcount for Center employees
employee 2=0,0,Employees served by Center 2 / Total
employee headcount for Center 2)
Number of retirees served per Center 2 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center retirees
2=0,0,Retirees served by Center 2 / Total
employee headcount for Center 2)
Number of transactions per Center 3 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
3=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 3 / Total
employee headcount for Center 3)
Number of calls/inquiries per Center 3 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center calls
3=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 3 / Total
employee headcount for Center 3)
Number of employees served per Center 3 if(Total employee headcount for Center employees
employee 3=0,0,Employees served by Center 3 / Total
employee headcount for Center 3)
Number of retirees served per Center 3 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center retirees
3=0,0,Retirees served by Center 3 / Total
employee headcount for Center 3)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of transactions per Center 4 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
4=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 4 / Total
employee headcount for Center 4)
Number of calls/inquiries per Center 4 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center calls
4=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 4 / Total
employee headcount for Center 4)
Number of employees served per Center 4 if(Total employee headcount for Center employees
employee 4=0,0,Employees served by Center 4 / Total
employee headcount for Center 4)
Number of retirees served per Center 4 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center retirees
4=0,0,Retirees served by Center 4 / Total
employee headcount for Center 4)
Number of transactions per Center 5 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
5=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 5 / Total
employee headcount for Center 5)
Number of calls/inquiries per Center 5 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center calls
5=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 5 / Total
employee headcount for Center 5)
Number of employees served per Center 5 if(Total employee headcount for Center employees
employee 5=0,0,Employees served by Center 5 / Total
employee headcount for Center 5)
Number of retirees served per Center 5 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center retirees
5=0,0,Retirees served by Center 5 / Total
employee headcount for Center 5)
Number of transactions per Center 6 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
6=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 6 / Total
employee headcount for Center 6)
Number of calls/inquiries per Center 6 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center calls
6=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 6 / Total
employee headcount for Center 6)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of employees served per Center 6 if(Total employee headcount for Center employees
employee 6=0,0,Employees served by Center 6 / Total
employee headcount for Center 6)
Number of retirees served per Center 6 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center retirees
6=0,0,Retirees served by Center 6 / Total
employee headcount for Center 6)
Number of transactions per Center 7 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center transactions
7=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 7 / Total
employee headcount for Center 7)
Number of calls/inquiries per Center 7 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center calls
7=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 7 / Total
employee headcount for Center 7)
Number of employees served per Center 7 if(Total employee headcount for Center employees
employee 7=0,0,Employees served by Center 7 / Total
employee headcount for Center 7)
Number of retirees served per Center 7 employee if(Total employee headcount for Center retirees
7=0,0,Retirees served by Center 7 / Total
employee headcount for Center 7)
Total company employees served per HR shared if(Number of tier 1 service center employees
services center tier 1 headcount employees=0,0,Total employee headcount served
by HR shared services organization / Number of
tier 1 service center employees)
Total company employees served per HR shared if(Number of tier 2 service center employees
services center tier 2 headcount employees=0,0,Total employee headcount served
by HR shared services organization / Number of
tier 2 service center employees)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total customers (employees + retirees) served by if(Total HR headcount for overall HR customers
HR shared services center per total HR headcount organization=0,0,(Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization + Total
retiree headcount served by HR shared services
organization) / Total HR headcount for overall HR
organization)

Total company employees served per HR shared if(HRIS headcount for overall HR employees
services center HRIS headcount organization=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization / HRIS
headcount for overall HR organization)
Total company employees served per HR shared if(Talent acquisition CoE headcount for entire employees
services center talent acquisition CoE headcount shared services operation=0,0,Total employee
headcount served by HR shared services
organization / Talent acquisition CoE headcount
for entire shared services operation)

Total company employees served per HR shared if(Talent management CoE headcount for entire employees
services center talent management CoE shared services operation=0,0,Total employee
headcount headcount served by HR shared services
organization / Talent management CoE headcount
for entire shared services operation)

Total company employees served per HR shared if(Compensation CoE headcount for entire shared employees
services center compensation CoE headcount services operation=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization /
Compensation CoE headcount for entire shared
services operation)

Total company employees served per HR shared if(Benefits CoE headcount for entire shared employees
services center benefits CoE headcount services operation=0,0,Total employee headcount
served by HR shared services organization /
Benefits CoE headcount for entire shared services
operation)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total company employees served per HR shared if(Employee and labor relations CoE headcount for employees
services center employee and labor relations CoE entire shared services operation=0,0,Total
headcount employee headcount served by HR shared
services organization / Employee and labor
relations CoE headcount for entire shared services
operation)

Tier 1 employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 1 1=0,0,Tier 1 representative headcount for Center
1 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 1)
Transaction volume per Tier 1 employee for if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 1 1=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 1 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 1)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 employee for Center if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center calls
1 1=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 1 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 1)
Tier 1 employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 2 2=0,0,Tier 1 representative headcount for Center
2 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 2)
Transaction volume per Tier 1 employee for if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 2 2=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 2 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 2)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 employee for Center if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center calls
2 2=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 2 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 2)
Tier 1 employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 3 3=0,0,Tier 1 representative headcount for Center
3 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 3)
Transaction volume per Tier 1 employee for if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 3 3=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 3 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 3)

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Metric name Formula Units
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 employee for Center if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center calls
3 3=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 3 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 3)
Tier 1 employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 4 4=0,0,Tier 1 representative headcount for Center
4 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 4)
Transaction volume per Tier 1 employee for if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 4 4=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 4 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 4)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 employee for Center if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center calls
4 4=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 4 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 4)
Tier 1 employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 5 5=0,0,Tier 1 representative headcount for Center
5 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 5)
Transaction volume per Tier 1 employee for if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 5 5=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 5 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 5)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 employee for Center if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center calls
5 5=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 5 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 5)
Tier 1 employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 6 6=0,0,Tier 1 representative headcount for Center
6 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 6)
Transaction volume per Tier 1 employee for if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 6 6=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 6 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 6)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 employee for Center if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center calls
6 6=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 6 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 6)

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Metric name Formula Units
Tier 1 employees per Tier 1 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 7 7=0,0,Tier 1 representative headcount for Center
7 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 7)
Transaction volume per Tier 1 employee for if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 7 7=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 7 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 7)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 1 employee for Center if(Tier 1 representative headcount for Center calls
7 7=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 7 / Tier 1
representative headcount for Center 7)
Tier 2 employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 1 1=0,0,Tier 2 representative headcount for Center
1 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 1)
Transaction volume per Tier 2 employee for if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 1 1=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 1 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 1)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 employee for Center if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center calls
1 1=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 1 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 1)
Tier 2 employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 2 2=0,0,Tier 2 representative headcount for Center
2 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 2)
Transaction volume per Tier 2 employee for if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 2 2=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 2 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 2)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 employee for Center if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center calls
2 2=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 2 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 2)
Tier 2 employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 3 3=0,0,Tier 2 representative headcount for Center
3 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 3)

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Metric name Formula Units
Transaction volume per Tier 2 employee for if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 3 3=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 3 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 3)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 employee for Center if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center calls
3 3=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 3 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 3)
Tier 2 employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 4 4=0,0,Tier 2 representative headcount for Center
4 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 4)
Transaction volume per Tier 2 employee for if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 4 4=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 4 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 4)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 employee for Center if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center calls
4 4=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 4 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 4)
Tier 2 employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 5 5=0,0,Tier 2 representative headcount for Center
5 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 5)
Transaction volume per Tier 2 employee for if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 5 5=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 5 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 5)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 employee for Center if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center calls
5 5=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 5 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 5)
Tier 2 employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 6 6=0,0,Tier 2 representative headcount for Center
6 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 6)
Transaction volume per Tier 2 employee for if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 6 6=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 6 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 6)

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Metric name Formula Units
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 employee for Center if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center calls
6 6=0,0,Call/inquiry volume for Center 6 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 6)
Tier 2 employees per Tier 2 manager/supervisors if(Manager/supervisor headcount for Center employees
for Center 7 7=0,0,Tier 2 representative headcount for Center
7 / Manager/supervisor headcount for Center 7)
Transaction volume per Tier 2 employee for if(Tier 2 representative headcount for Center transactions
Center 7 7=0,0,Transaction volume for Center 7 / Tier 2
representative headcount for Center 7)
Call/inquiry volume per Tier 2 employee for Center if(Transaction volume for Center 7=0,0,Call/inquiry calls
7 volume for Center 7 / Transaction volume for
Center 7)
Total cost for the learning management system as ((Hardware costs associated with ownership for percent
a percentage of the total cost to perform the HR your LMS + Software costs associated with
function ownership for your LMS + Upgrade and
maintenance costs associated with ownership for
your LMS + Consultancy/third-party costs
associated with ownership for your LMS) / Total
cost to perform the function "develop and manage
human capital") * 100.0

Operational workers/office staff as a percentage of (Number of operational worker/office staff percent


total business entity employees employees / Number of business entity
employees) * 100
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees greater than 60 years old / percent
60 years old or greater Number of business entity employees) * 100.0
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees between 25 and 30 years percent
at least 25 but less than 30 years old old / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees between 30 and 35 years percent
at least 30 but less than 35 years old old / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees between 35 and 40 years percent
at least 35 but less than 40 years old old / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees between 40 and 45 years percent
at least 40 but less than 45 years old old / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees between 45 and 50 years percent
at least 45 but less than 50 years old old / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees between 50 and 55 years percent
at least 50 but less than 55 years old old / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees between 55 and 60 years percent
at least 55 but less than 60 years old old / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Percentage of business entity employees who are (Number of employees less than 25 years old / percent
less than 25 years old Number of business entity employees) * 100.0
Percentage of FTEs who perform the HR function Percentage of FTEs who perform the function percent
that do not directly report to the HR organization "develop and manage human capital" that do not
directly report to the HR organization
Percentage of business entity employees with 15 ((Number of employees employed between 15 and percent
years of tenure or more 20 years + Number of employees employed
between 20 and 25 years + Number of employees
employed greater than 25 years) / Number of
business entity employees) * 100.0

Percentage of business entity employees with 20 ((Number of employees employed between 20 and percent
years of tenure or more 25 years + Number of employees employed
greater than 25 years) / Number of business entity
employees) * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of business entity employees with 25 (Number of employees employed greater than 25 percent
years or more of tenure years / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Percentage of business entity employees with less (Number of employees employed less than 1 percent
than 1 year of tenure year / Number of business entity employees) *
Percentage of business entity employees with less 100.0
((Number of employees employed less than 1 year percent
than 5 years of tenure + Number of employees employed between 1 and
5 years) / Number of business entity employees) *
100.0
Systems cost to perform the HR function as a (Systems cost to perform the function "develop percent
percentage of total HR function cost and manage human capital" / Total cost to
perform the function "develop and manage human
capital") * 100
Other cost to perform the HR function as a Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
percentage of the total cost to perform the and outsourced to perform the function "develop
function and manage human capital" / Total cost to
perform the function "develop and manage human
capital" * 100

Outsourced cost to perform the HR function as a (Outsourced cost to perform the function "develop percent
percentage of total HR function cost and manage human capital" / Total cost to
perform the function "develop and manage human
capital") * 100
Overhead cost to perform the HR function as a Overhead cost to perform the function "develop percent
percentage of the total cost to perform the and manage human capital"/Total cost to perform
function the function "develop and manage human
capital"*100
Personnel cost to perform the HR function as a (Personnel cost to perform the function "develop percent
percentage of total HR function cost and manage human capital" / Total cost to
perform the function "develop and manage human
capital") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Middle management/specialists as a percentage of (Number of middle management/specialist percent
total business entity employees employees / Number of business entity
employees) * 100
Percentage of operational workers/office staff that (Number of female operational worker/office staff percent
are female employees / Number of operational worker/office
staff employees) * 100
Percentage of senior management/executives that (Number of female senior management/executive percent
are female employees / Number of senior
management/executive employees) * 100.0
Percentage of middle management/specialists that (Number of female middle management/specialist percent
are female employees / Number of middle
management/specialist employees) * 100.0
Personnel cost for senior management or (Personnel cost for all senior percent
executive employees as a percentage of total management/executive employees / Personnel
business entity personnel cost cost for all employees) * 100
Percentage of total employees who are remote Percentage of total employees who are remote percent
employees employees
Personnel cost for operational workers or office (Personnel cost for all operational worker/office percent
staff as a percentage of total business entity staff employees / Personnel cost for all employees)
personnel cost * 100
Personnel cost for middle management or (Personnel cost for all middle percent
specialist as a percentage of total business entity management/specialist employees / Personnel
personnel cost cost for all employees) * 100.0
Senior management/executives as a percentage of (Number of senior management/executive percent
total business entity employees employees / Number of business entity
employees) * 100
HR service center employee turnover for North HR service center employee turnover rate for percent
American shared services center North American center

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Metric name Formula Units
Self-service transaction volume per HR shared if(Total HR shared service employee transactions
service organization employee headcount=0,0,Total HR shared service self-
service transaction volume / Total HR shared
service employee headcount)
Self-service inquiry volume per HR shared service if(Total HR shared service employee inquiries
organization employee headcount=0,0,Total HR shared service self-
service inquiry volume / Total HR shared service
employee headcount)
Portal hits per 1,000 employees for North if((Employees served by Center 1 * portal hits
American HR shared services center 0.001)=0,0,Number of portal hits for North
American HR shared services center / (Employees
served by Center 1 * 0.001))
Total number of HR service center portal hits per Number of portal hits for your HR service center / portal hits
1,000 company employees (Total employee headcount served by HR shared
services organization * .001)
Employees who perform the function "develop and (Number of employees who perform the function percent
manage human capital" as a percentage of total "develop and manage human capital" / Number of
business entity employees business entity employees) * 100
Average span of control for the HR function (Average span of control for the first level in the direct reports
HR function + Average span of control for the
second level in the HR function + Average span of
control for the third level in the HR function +
Average span of control for the fourth level in the
HR function + Average span of control for the fifth
level in the HR function + Average span of control
for the sixth level in the HR function + Average
span of control for the seventh level in the HR
function) / Number of levels for the HR function

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the legal services function as (Total cost of the legal services function /Total percent
a percentage of selling, general, and SG&A costs) * 100
administrative cost (SG&A)
Total cost to perform the legal services function as (Total cost of the legal services function /Total percent
a percentage of revenue business entity revenue) * 100
Cycle time in days for a legal services FTE to Average cycle time in days for a legal services FTE days
complete contract preparation to complete contract preparation
Cycle time in days for a legal services FTE to Average cycle time in days for a legal services FTE days
complete contract review to complete contract review
Total number of legal services FTEs per $1 billion Number of FTEs dedicated to the legal services FTEs
revenue function / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Customer satisfaction rate for legal services Most recent customer satisfaction rating of the percent
legal services function
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform "other contracts management function function FTEs dedicated to other processes
processes”
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "conduct board activities" FTEs dedicated to the process "conduct board
activities"
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "manage regulatory activities" FTEs dedicated to the process "manage regulatory
activities"
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
processes "manage, prepare, and review FTEs dedicated to the process "manage, prepare,
contracts" and review contracts"
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "manage litigation and dispute resolution" FTEs dedicated to the process "manage litigation
and dispute resolution"

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "manage outside counsel" FTEs dedicated to the process "manage outside
counsel"
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "protect intellectual property" FTEs dedicated to the process "protect intellectual
property"
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "oversee corporate governance" FTEs dedicated to the process "oversee corporate
governance"
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
other legal services processes FTEs dedicated to other processes
Percentage of your organization's revenue growth Percentage of your organization's revenue growth percent
over the past three years due to acquisitions over the past three years due to acquisitions
Actual Open-to-buy retail inventory as a Actual Open-to-buy inventory as a percentage of percent
percentage of planned retail inventory planned inventory
Growth or decline of the count of active finished Growth or decline in the count of active finished percent
products/SKUs over the past three years products/SKUs over the past three years
Growth or decline of the count of active raw Growth or decline in the count of active raw percent
products/SKUs over the past three years material products/SKUs over the past three years

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "develop (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
products and services" per FTE (including development * (Percentage of total annual cost
external) for new product/service development allocated to
designing, building, and testing products/services
+ Percentage of total annual cost for new
product/service development allocated to test
marketing products/services + Percentage of total
annual cost for new product/service development
allocated to preparing for production or service
delivery) * 0.01) / (Number of FTEs who develop
and manage products and services * (Percentage
of FTEs performing product/service development
are allocated to designing, building, and testing
products/services + Percentage of FTEs
performing product/service development are
allocated to test marketing products/services +
Percentage of FTEs performing product/service
development are allocated to preparing for
production or service delivery) * 0.01)

Total cost to develop and manage products and (Total cost to generate new product/service ideas dollars
services per project that exits or completes the + Total cost to design and develop
test market products/services phase products/services + Total cost to test market
products/services + Total cost to support product
manufacturing or service delivery) / Number of
projects that exit or complete the test market
products/services phase

Total cost to support product manufacturing or Total cost to support product manufacturing or dollars
service delivery per project that exits or completes service delivery / Number of projects that exit or
the test market products/services phase complete the test market products/services phase

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Metric name Formula Units
Average project cost of new product/service Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
developments from the start and finish of the and develop products/services process through
process group "develop products and services" the support product manufacturing or service
delivery process for new product/service
development projects

Average project cost of existing product/service Average project cost from the start of the design dollars
improvements and extensions from the start and and develop products/services process through
finish of the process group "develop products and the support product manufacturing or service
services" delivery process for existing product/service
improvement projects

Total cost to perform the process group "develop (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
products and services" per $1,000 revenue development * (Percentage of total annual cost
for new product/service development allocated to
designing, building, and testing products/services
+ Percentage of total annual cost for new
product/service development allocated to test
marketing products/services + Percentage of total
annual cost for new product/service development
allocated to preparing for production or service
delivery) * 0.01) / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)

Total cost to perform the process group "develop (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
products and services" per product/service project development * (Percentage of total annual cost
for new product/service development allocated to
designing, building, and testing products/services
+ Percentage of total annual cost for new
product/service development allocated to test
marketing products/services + Percentage of total
annual cost for new product/service development
allocated to preparing for production or service
delivery) * 0.01) / Total number of projects

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Metric name Formula Units
Cycle time in days for existing product/service Cycle time in days from the start of the design and days
improvement and extension projects from the develop products/services process through the
start of the process "design and prototype completion of the test market products/services
products and services" to the end of the process process for existing product/service improvement
"test market for new or revised products and projects
services"

Cycle time in days for new product/service Cycle time in days from the start of the design and days
development projects from the start of the process develop products/services process through the
"design and prototype products and services" to completion of the test market products/services
the end of the process "test market for new or process for new product/service development
revised products and services" projects

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform (FTEs performing product/service development FTEs
the process group "develop products and services" processes * (Percentage of FTEs performing
per $1 billion revenue product/service development are allocated to
designing, building, and testing products/services
+ Percentage of FTEs performing product/service
development are allocated to test marketing
products/services + Percentage of FTEs
performing product/service development are
allocated to preparing for production or service
delivery) * 0.01) / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)

Ratio of projects that enter the design and develop Number of projects that enter the design and projects
products/services phase to projects that enter the develop products/services phase / Number of
test market products/services phase projects that enter the test market
products/services phase
Ratio of projects that enter the test market Number of projects that enter the test market projects
products/services phase to projects that exit or products/services phase / Number of projects that
complete the test market products/services phase exit or complete the test market products/services
phase

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of product/service projects per FTE Total number of projects / (Number of FTEs who projects
(including external) that performs the process develop and manage products and services *
group "develop products and services" (Percentage of FTEs performing product/service
development are allocated to designing, building,
and testing products/services + Percentage of
FTEs performing product/service development are
allocated to test marketing products/services +
Percentage of FTEs performing product/service
development are allocated to preparing for
production or service delivery) * 0.01)

Market opportunity for the telecommunications Market opportunity currency value dollars
business entity in US Dollars
Percentage of products that are based on common Percentage of products are based on common percent
development platforms development platforms
Percentage of parts that are common across major Percentage of parts that are common across major percent
product lines product lines
Average lead time in months between subsequent Average lead time in months between subsequent days
product generations for primary products product generations
Percentage of customers using your business Percentage of your customers uses your website percent
entity's website for information gathering on your (your company name.com) for information
business entity's products/services gathering or research on your products/services
Percentage of customers using social media for Percentage of your customers uses social media percent
information gathering on your business entity's (interactions via social platforms external to your
products/services company website) for information gathering or
research on your products/services
Percentage of customers using mobile applications Percentage of your customers uses mobile percent
for information gathering on your business entity's applications for information gathering or research
products/services on your products/services
Percentage of customers using traditional face-to- Percentage of your customers uses traditional percent
face contact for information gathering on your face-to-face contact for information gathering or
business entity's products/services research on your products/services

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of customers using indirect marketing Percentage of your customers uses indirect percent
for information gathering on your business entity's marketing such as billboards, print, broadcasting
products/services (radio/TV) for information gathering or research on
your products/services
Customer wallet share Customer wallet share percent
Market share Market share percent
Percentage of revenue attributed to customers Percentage of revenue from customers making percent
who made first purchase of the brand their first purchase of the brand in the last 12-
month reporting period
Key customer growth Percentage of revenue growth for the top 20 percent
percent of customers
Key customer profitability Percentage of profitability change for the top 20 percent
percent of customers
Key customer retention rate Key customer retention rate percent
Relative change in brand performance over the Relative change in brand performance over the percent
past three years past three years
Percentage of customers who can name brand in Percentage of customers who can name your percent
unaided recall test business entity's brand in an unaided recall test
Percentage of customers who would recommend Percentage of customers who would recommend percent
product/service to family/friends your business entity's product/service to
family/friends
Budget for sales as a percentage of revenue (Budget for sales / Total business entity revenue) * percent
100
Average sales cycle time in calendar days from Cycle time in days from when a sales days
the time the lead/opportunity is identified and the lead/opportunity is identified to when it is closed
sale is closed
Average monthly sales forecast error within a Average monthly product family sales forecast percent
product family error
Average daily retail shoppers to brick-and-mortar Shoppers to retail store staff ratio
retail store staff ratio

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Metric name Formula Units
Sales FTEs as a percentage of total business entity (Number of FTEs who perform the sales percent
FTEs function/Number of business entity FTEs)*100
Customer lifetime value Customer lifetime value (CLV) for your retail dollars
operation
Average return on investment on website channel Average return on investment for marketing/sales percent
marketing/sales campaigns campaigns for the website channel
Average return on investment on mobile Average return on investment for marketing/sales percent
application channel marketing/sales campaigns campaigns for the mobile application channel
Average return on investment on search engine Average return on investment for marketing/sales percent
marketing channel marketing/sales campaigns campaigns for the search engine marketing
Average return on investment on social media channel
Average return on investment for marketing/sales percent
marketing channel marketing/sales campaigns campaigns for the social media channel
Average return on investment on traditional face- Average return on investment for marketing/sales percent
to-face channel marketing/sales campaigns campaigns for the face-to-face channel
Average return on investment on indirect Average return on investment for marketing/sales percent
marketing (billboards, print, broadcasting campaigns for the indirect marketing channel
(radio/TV)) channel marketing/sales campaigns
Average monthly national/global forecast error S25320470QN0001 percent
measured by the mean absolute percentage error
(MAPE)
Percentage of all of retail store units sold at full Percentage of all of retail store units sold at full percent
price in the past year price in the past year
Average cost to acquire a telecommunications Average cost to acquire a customer dollars
customer
Average cost to retain a telecommunications Average cost to retain a customer dollars
customer
Sales budget per sales FTE Budget for sales / Number of FTEs who perform dollars
the sales function
Like for Like (LFL) retail sales growth Like for Like (LFL) retail sales growth (SKUs) percent
Average time in minutes from queue to till in Average retail customer wait time in minutes from minutes
brick-and-mortar retail stores queue time to till

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Metric name Formula Units
Average time in minutes a user spends on the Average time in minutes that a user spends on the minutes
retail website business entity website
Number of unique visits to the retail website per Total unique visits to the business entity website / visits
$1 billion revenue (Total business entity revenue * .000000001)
Click through rate for the retail website Click through rate for the business entity website percent

Retail website bounce rate Average percentage of visitors to the business percent
entity website who navigate away from the site
after viewing only one page
Budget for marketing as a percentage of revenue (Budget for marketing / Total business entity percent
revenue) * 100
Marketing budget per marketing FTE Budget for marketing / Number of FTEs who dollars
perform the marketing function
Percentage of total annual marketing budget that Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
is personnel related (compensation and benefits) personnel (compensation-related)
Percentage of total annual marketing budget that Percentage of marketing budget allocated to non- percent
is not related to personnel (compensation and personnel
benefits)
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - website design, digital marketing - website design, management,
management, and optimization and optimization
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - mobile app design, digital marketing - mobile app design,
management, and optimization management, and optimization
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - digital content digital marketing - digital content creation (e.g.,
creation (e.g., videos, games) videos, games)
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - virtual events (e.g., digital marketing - virtual events (e.g., webinars)
webinars)

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - search engine digital marketing - search engine optimization
optimization (seo) and paid search / pay per click (seo) and paid search / pay per click (ppc)
(ppc)
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - online advertising digital marketing - online advertising (banners,
(banners, pop-up ads, ads on external websites) pop-up ads, ads on external websites)
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - mobile marketing digital marketing - mobile marketing other than
other than apps (e.g., text/multimedia messages) apps (e.g., text/multimedia messages)
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - email marketing digital marketing - email marketing
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - social media digital marketing - social media engagement
engagement
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to digital marketing - other digital marketing - other
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to non- percent
allocated to non-digital content creation digital content creation
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to physical events (e.g., trade shows) physical events (e.g., trade shows)
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to traditional media advertising and traditional media advertising and sponsorships -
sponsorships - print media print media
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to traditional media advertising and traditional media advertising and sponsorships -
sponsorships - television/radio media television/radio media
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to traditional media advertising and traditional media advertising and sponsorships -
sponsorships - other media (e.g., billboards) other media (e.g., billboards)

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to non- percent
allocated to non-digital direct marketing - direct digital direct marketing - direct postal mail
postal mail
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to non- percent
allocated to non-digital direct marketing - digital direct marketing - telemarketing
telemarketing
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to percent
allocated to allocated overhead allocated overhead
Percentage of total annual marketing budget Percentage of marketing budget allocated to other percent
allocated to other categories
Retail shopping cart abandonment rate Shopping cart abandonment for the business percent
entity website
Annual percentage change in retail customer Annual percentage change in retail customer percent
purchase frequency purchase frequency
Telecommunications customer churn rate Customer churn rate (all types) for retail store percent
transactions
Percentage of business entity's growth in Percentage of revenue growth for the top 20 percent
revenues from the top twenty percent of percent of customers
customers
Percentage of inbound calls to the Percentage of inbound calls to the telecom call percent
telecommunications call center that are turned center turned into potential revenue opportunities
into potential revenue opportunities
Cart abandonment rate for telecommunications Cart abandonment rate percent
Percentage of customers who are inactive Percentage of customers that have been inactive percent
customers for longer than 12 months
Success rate of keeping customers who try to Percentage of customers who try to cancel their percent
cancel telecommunications service telecommunications service that wind up keeping
it
Number of subscribers (end users) per Total number of subscribers/end users subscribers
telecommunications account (telecommunications provider) / Total number of
accounts (telecommunications provider)

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of inbound contacts that are business Percentage of inbound contacts that are B2B percent
to business (B2B) for telecommunications
Percentage of inbound contacts that are consumer Percentage of inbound contacts that are C2B percent
to business (C2B) for telecommunications
Customer retention rate for customers attempting Percentage of customers that try to cancel their percent
service cancellation service that are kept
Percentage of customers opting out of receiving Percentage of customers that opt out of receiving percent
marketing messages from the organization marketing messages from the organization
Total number of telecommunications subscribers Total number of subscribers/end users subscribers
(end users) per $1 billion revenue (telecommunications provider) / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Percentage of telecommunications subscribers Percentage of total number of subscribers/end percent
that are prepaid customers users that are prepaid customers
(telecommunications provider)
Percentage of active customers who are repeat Percentage of active customers who are repeat percent
customers customers
E-commerce sales conversion rate for the retail E-commerce conversion rate for the business percent
website entity website
Percentage of qualified leads where the sale is Percentage of qualified leads where the sale is percent
closed closed
Percentage of order inquiry contacts received Percentage of order inquiry contacts received percent
through new (such as digital/electric) channels through new (such as digital/electric) channels
Number of active customers per sales FTE Number of active customers in customer master customers
file/Number of FTEs who perform the sales
function
Percentage of annual net sales revenue Percentage of net sales revenue attributable to percent
attributable to repeat customers repeat customers

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost of the customer order ((Outsourced cost to perform the process group percent
management function as a percentage of the total "develop customer care/customer service
cost of the function strategy" + Outsourced cost to perform the
process "manage sales orders" + Outsourced cost
to perform the process "service customers" +
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage
returns; manage reverse logistics") / (Total cost to
perform the process group "develop customer
care/customer service strategy" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage sales orders" +
Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics")) *
100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Combined personnel and systems costs of the ((Personnel cost to perform the process group percent
customer order management function as a "develop customer care/customer service
percentage of the total cost the function strategy" + Systems cost to perform the process
group "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" + Personnel cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders" + Systems cost to perform
the process "manage sales orders" + Personnel
cost to perform the process "service customers" +
Systems cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Personnel cost to perform the
process "manage returns; manage reverse
logistics" + Systems cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics") /
(Total cost to perform the process group "develop
customer care/customer service strategy" + Total
cost to perform the process "manage sales orders"
+ Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics")) *
100.0

Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of total cost to perform the process dollars
sales orders" per $1,000 revenue "Manage sales orders" allocated to external cost *
Total cost to perform the process "manage sales
orders" * .01) / (Total business entity revenue * .
001)

Average cost to resolve a service-after-sales Average cost to resolve a service-after-sales dollars


request for contact centers or similar remote request for contact centers or similar remote
assistance channel assistance channel
Average cost to resolve a service-after-sales Average cost to resolve a service-after-sales dollars
request for the customer self-service channel request for the customer self-service channel
Average cost to resolve a service-after-sales Average cost to resolve a service-after-sales dollars
request for on-site visits request for on-site visits

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Metric name Formula Units
Average cost per sales order for orders received Average cost per sales order received through dollars
through new channels new (such as digital/electric) channels
Average cost per sales order for orders received Average cost per sales order received through dollars
through traditional channels traditional channels
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of total cost of the process "Manage dollars
sales orders" per $1,000 revenue sales orders" allocated to internal cost *
Percentage of internal cost of the process
"Manage sales orders" allocated to personnel cost
* Total cost to perform the process "manage sales
orders" * .0001) / (Total business entity revenue
* .001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage percent
sales orders" as a percentage of the total cost to sales orders" / Total cost to perform the process
perform the process "manage sales orders") * 100.0
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
sales orders" per process FTE sales orders" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage sales orders"
Overhead cost to perform the process "manage Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
sales orders" per $1,000 revenue sales orders" / (Total business entity revenue * .
001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost of the customer order management ((Personnel cost to perform the process group percent
function as a percentage of the total cost of the "develop customer care/customer service
function strategy" + Personnel cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders" + Personnel cost to
perform the process "service customers" +
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage
returns; manage reverse logistics") / (Total cost to
perform the process group "develop customer
care/customer service strategy" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage sales orders" +
Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics")) *
100.0

Other cost to perform the process "manage sales Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
orders" per $1,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "manage
sales orders" / (Total business entity revenue * .
001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Other cost of the customer order management ((Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
function as a percentage of the total cost of the and outsourced to perform the process group
function "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" + Costs other than personnel, systems,
overhead, and outsourced to perform the process
"manage sales orders" + Costs other than
personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "service customers" + Costs
other than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "manage
returns; manage reverse logistics") / (Total cost to
perform the process group "develop customer
care/customer service strategy" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage sales orders" +
Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics")) *
100.0

Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage percent
sales orders" as a percentage of the total cost to sales orders" / Total cost to perform the process
perform the process "manage sales orders") * 100.0
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage dollars
sales orders", "manage customer sales orders" + Outsourced cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per call contact requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / Number of inbound calls received
through a live agent

Overhead cost to perform the processes "manage (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
sales orders", "manage customer service sales orders" + Overhead cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per inbound contact requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / Total number of inbound contacts

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead cost of the customer order management ((Overhead cost to perform the process group percent
function as a percentage of the total cost of the "develop customer care/customer service
function strategy" + Overhead cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders" + Overhead cost to
perform the process "service customers" +
Overhead cost to perform the process "manage
returns; manage reverse logistics") / (Total cost to
perform the process group "develop customer
care/customer service strategy" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage sales orders" +
Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics")) *
100.0

Total cost to perform the processes "manage sales (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
orders", "manage customer service orders" + Total cost to perform the processes
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
complaints" per active customer "manage customer complaints") / Number of
active customers in customer master file

Total cost to perform the processes "manage sales (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
orders", "manage customer service orders" + Total cost to perform the processes
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
complaints" per inbound contact "manage customer complaints") / Total number of
inbound contacts

Total cost to perform the customer order (Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
management function per $1,000 revenue customer care/customer service strategy" + Total
cost to perform the process "manage sales orders"
+ Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)

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Total cost of the customer order management (Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
function per function FTE customer care/customer service strategy" + Total
cost to perform the process "manage sales orders"
+ Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics") /
(Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"develop customer care/customer service
strategy" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage sales orders" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "service customers" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
returns; manage reverse logistics")

Total cost of the customer order management (Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
function per sales order customer care/customer service strategy" + Total
cost to perform the process "manage sales orders"
+ Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics") /
Number of sales orders placed

Total cost of the customer order management (Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
function per sales order line item customer care/customer service strategy" + Total
cost to perform the process "manage sales orders"
+ Total cost to perform the process "service
customers" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics") /
Number of sales order line items

Total cost to perform the process "manage sales Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
orders" per process FTE orders" / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"manage sales orders"

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Total cost to perform the process "manage sales Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
orders" per $1,000 revenue orders" / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage sales Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
orders" per sales order placed orders" / Number of sales orders placed
Total cost to perform the process "manage sales Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
orders" per sales order line item orders" / Number of sales order line items
Systems cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of total cost of the process "Manage dollars
sales orders" per $100,000 revenue sales orders" allocated to internal cost *
Percentage of internal cost of the process
"Manage sales orders" allocated to systems cost *
Total cost to perform the process "manage sales
orders" * .0001) / (Total business entity revenue
* .00001)
Annual personnel cost savings through sales order Annual personnel cost savings from automation of dollars
processing automation for the process "manage sales order processing / ( Total business entity
sales orders" per $1 billion revenue revenue * .000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage sales (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales percent
orders" as percentage of selling, general, and orders" / Total SG&A costs) * 100
administration costs
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Percentage of total cost of the process "Manage dollars
"manage sales orders" per $100,000 revenue sales orders" allocated to internal cost *
Percentage of internal cost of the process
"Manage sales orders" allocated to overhead and
other costs * Total cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders" * .0001) / (Total business
entity revenue * .00001)

Cycle time in hours before automation from the Cycle time in hours before automation from the hours
time a sales order is received until the time time a sales order is received until the time
manufacturing/logistics is notified manufacturing/logistics is notified
Cycle time in hours after automation from the time Cycle time in hours after automation from the time hours
a sales order is received until the time a sales order is received until the time
manufacturing/logistics is notified manufacturing/logistics is notified

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Cycle time in hours from the time a sales order is Cycle time in hours from the time a sales order is hours
received until the time manufacturing/logistics is received until the time manufacturing/logistics is
notified notified
Cycle time in hours from receipt of customer order Cycle time in hours from receiving a customer's hours
to completing order preparation order to completing the order's preparation
First contact resolution rate for inquiries on First contact resolution rate for inquiries on percent
existing orders and service-after-sales requests existing orders and service-after-sales requests
Percentage of sales orders requiring no human Percentage of sales orders requiring no manual percent
intervention to create, modify, or fulfill intervention to create, modify, or fulfill
Number of FTEs who perform order entry/order (Number of agent FTEs who perform the process percent
processing as a percentage of total FTEs for the "manage sales orders" who perform order
"manage sales orders" process entry/order processing / Number of agent FTEs
that perform the process "manage sales orders") *
100.0

Number of FTEs who perform order inquiry as a (Number of agent FTEs who perform the process percent
percentage of total FTEs for the "manage sales "manage sales orders" who perform order inquiry /
orders" process Number of agent FTEs that perform the process
"manage sales orders") * 100.0
Inbound calls for the process "manage sales (Number of inbound calls for the process "manage percent
orders" as a percentage of total inbound calls sales orders" / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0
Number of FTEs that perform the customer order (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
management function per $1 billion revenue "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage sales orders" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "service customers" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
returns; manage reverse logistics") / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage FTEs
sales orders" per $1 billion revenue sales orders" / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

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Percentage of sales order line items delivered on (Sales order line items delivered on time as percent
time scheduled / Number of sales order line items) *
100.0
Percentage of sales order line items requiring no Percentage of sales order line items requiring no percent
human intervention to create, modify, or fulfill manual intervention to create, modify, or fulfill
Percentage of sales orders transacted via a portal Percentage of sales orders transacted via portal percent
Percentage of sales orders received through new Percentage of sales orders received through new percent
(such as digital/electronic) channels (such as digital/electric) channels
Percentage of sales order line items placed (Number of sales order line items received by EDI / percent
through EDI Number of sales order line items) * 100
Percentage of sales orders delivered on time Percentage of sales orders delivered on time percent
(three reporting periods prior) (three reporting periods prior)
Percentage of sales orders received through non- Percentage of sales orders received through percent
digital channels (such as face-to-face, phone calls, traditional channels
fax, post)
Cross-sell/up-sell close rate Percentage of inbound contacts that completed an percent
additional cross-sell or up-sell
Value of sales order line items not fulfilled due to Value of sales order line items not fulfilled due to percent
production capacity or stockouts as a percentage production capacity or stockouts as a percentage
of revenue of revenue
Percentage of sales order line items placed over (Number of sales order line items received over percent
the internet the internet / Number of sales order line items) *
100
Percentage of sales order line items placed (Number of sales order line items received by WAP percent
through WAP / Number of sales order line items) * 100
Percentage of sales order line items placed (Number of sales order line items received by percent
through direct connection to system direct connection to system / Number of sales
order line items) * 100
Percentage of sales order line items placed (Number of sales order line items received by e- percent
through e-mail mail / Number of sales order line items) * 100

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Percentage of sales order line items placed (Number of sales order line items received percent
through fax and mail through fax and mail / Number of sales order line
items) * 100
Percentage of sales order line items placed (Number of sales order line items received by percent
through telephone telephone / Number of sales order line items) *
100
Percentage of sales order line items placed (Sales order line items received through other percent
through other methods methods / Number of sales order line items) * 100
Number of sales order line items per FTE that Number of sales order line items / Number of FTEs sales order line
performs the process "manage sales orders" who perform the process "manage sales orders" items

Number of sales orders placed per FTE that Number of sales orders placed / Number of FTEs sales orders
performs the process "manage sales orders" who perform the process "manage sales orders"
Percentage of sales force that made their Percentage of the sales force that made their percent
quotas/targets in the last 12-month reporting quotas/targets in the last 12-month reporting
period period
Other cost to perform the process "manage sales (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
orders" as a percentage of total process cost and outsourced to perform the process "manage
sales orders" / Total cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders") * 100.0
Percentage of finance function FTEs allocated to (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
the process "manage sales orders" "manage sales orders" / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Personnel cost of the process "Manage sales (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage percent
orders" as a percentage of total process cost sales orders" / Total cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders") * 100
Systems cost of the process "Manage sales orders" (Systems cost to perform the process "manage percent
as a percentage of total process cost sales orders" / Total cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders") * 100

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Overhead and other cost to perform the process ((Overhead cost to perform the process "manage percent
"manage sales orders" as a percentage of total sales orders" + Costs other than personnel,
process cost systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "manage sales orders") / Total cost to
perform the process "manage sales orders") *
100.0

Outsourced cost of the process "Manage sales (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage percent
orders" as a percentage of total process cost sales orders" / Total cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders") * 100
Percentage of total annual sales revenue Percentage of total annual sales revenue percent
attributable to sales completed on your business attributable to your website channel
entity's website
Percentage of total annual sales revenue Percentage of total annual sales revenue percent
attributable to sales completed on social media attributable to social media
Percentage of total annual sales revenue Percentage of total annual sales revenue percent
attributable to sales completed on mobile attributable to mobile applications
applications
Percentage of total annual sales revenue Percentage of total annual sales revenue percent
attributable to sales completed through traditional attributable to the face-to-face channel
face-to-face channels
Percentage of total annual sales revenue Percentage of total annual sales revenue percent
attributable to sales completed through human- attributable to a human-assisted sales method
assisted channels other than face-to-face contact other than face-to-face contact
Percentage of total annual sales revenue Percentage of total annual sales revenue percent
attributable to sales completed through digital attributable to a digital channel other than your
channels other than social media, website, or website, social media, or mobile applications
mobile applications
Total revenue per sales order Total business entity revenue / Number of sales dollars
orders placed

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Percentage of total sales order line items not (Number of sales orders line items not fulfilled due percent
fulfilled due to lack of production to lack of production capacity/stockouts / Number
capacity/stockouts of sales order line items) * 100.0
Percentage of sales orders not fulfilled due to lack Percentage of sales orders not fulfilled due to lack percent
of production capacity/stockouts of production capacity/stockouts
Percentage of sales order line items changed by (Number of sales order line items changed by the percent
the customer following initial order entry customer after the initial order placement /
Number of sales order line items) * 100.0
Inbound contacts for the process "manage sales Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
orders" as a percentage of total inbound contacts related to the process "manage sales orders"
Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through direct connection initial order placement through direct connection
to the system to the system / Number of sales order line items
changed by the customer after the initial order
placement) * 100.0

Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through electronic data initial order placement through EDI / Number of
interchange (EDI) sales order line items changed by the customer
after the initial order placement) * 100.0
Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through e-mail initial order placement through e-mail / Number of
sales order line items changed by the customer
after the initial order placement) * 100.0
Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through fax and mail initial order placement through fax and mail /
Number of sales order line items changed by the
customer after the initial order placement) * 100.0

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Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through other methods initial order changed through methods other than
the internet, WAP, EDI, direct connection to the
system, e-mail, fax and mail, and the telephone /
Number of sales order line items changed by the
customer after the initial order placement) * 100.0

Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through telephone initial order placement through telephone /
Number of sales order line items changed by the
customer after the initial order placement) * 100.0
Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through the internet initial order placement through the internet /
Number of sales order line items changed by the
customer after the initial order placement) * 100.0
Percentage of sales order line items changed after (Number of sales order line items changed after percent
initial order placement through WAP initial order placement through WAP / Number of
sales order line items changed by the customer
after the initial order placement) * 100.0
Percentage of revenue attributed to e-commerce Percentage of revenue attributed to e-commerce percent
for the current period for the current period
Percentage of revenue attributed to e-commerce Percentage of revenue attributed to e-commerce percent
three reporting periods ago (three reporting periods prior)
Percentage of revenue attributed to indirect Percentage of revenue attributed to indirect percent
sources three reporting periods ago sources (three reporting periods prior)
Percentage of revenue attributed to indirect Percentage of revenue attributed to indirect percent
sources for the current period sources for the current period
Overhead cost to perform the process "manage (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage percent
sales orders" as a percentage of total process cost sales orders" / Total cost to perform the process
"manage sales orders") * 100.0
Percentage of revenue attributed to direct sources Percentage of revenue attributed to direct sources percent
for the current period for the current period

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Percentage of revenue attributed to direct sources Percentage of revenue attributed to direct sources percent
three reporting periods ago (three reporting periods prior)
Percentage of sales orders changed by the Percentage of sales orders changed by the percent
customer after the initial order placement customer after the initial order placement
Percentage effect of sales order processing Percentage effect on overall profitability through percent
automation on overall profitability implementation of sales order management
automation
E-commerce sales as a percentage of retail sales E-commerce sales as a percentage of retail sales percent

Total cost to perform the process "manage sales (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales percent
orders" as a percentage of total order-to-cash orders" / (Total cost to perform the process
process cost "manage sales orders" + Total cost to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Total cost to
perform the process "invoice customer" + Total
cost to perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)" + Total cost to perform the
process "manage and process collections" + Total
cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions")) * 100

Retail sell through rate Retail sell through rate percent


Annual percentage change in average retail Annual percentage change in average retail percent
basket size basket size
Percentage of customer accounts set up for Percentage of customer accounts set up for percent
automatic cash application automatic cash application
Retail on-shelf/in-stock availability rate On shelf availability/In-stock rate for both online percent
and store operations
Average time in days to move a Average number of days to move a customer from days
telecommunications customer from acquisition to acquisition to activation
activation

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Percentage of total annual revenue that is Percentage of revenue generated from cross- percent
generated from up-sell/cross-selling services selling and up-selling services associated with
associated with product purchases product purchase
Total cost to perform the process group "plan for (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
and align supply chain resources" per $1 billion Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * .01) / (Total business
entity revenue * .000000001)

Total cost to perform the process group "Plan for (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
and align supply chain resources" per process Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
group FTE chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * .01) / Number of FTEs
who perform the process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources"

Personnel cost to perform the process group "Plan (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
for and align supply chain resources" per process Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
group FTE chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * Percentage of total cost
of the process group "plan for and align supply
chain resources" allocated to internal cost *
Percentage of internal cost of the process group
"plan for and align supply chain resources"
allocated to personnel cost * .000001) / Number of
FTEs who perform the process group "plan for and
align supply chain resources"

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Personnel cost to perform the process group "plan (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
for and align supply chain resources" per $1,000 Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * Percentage of total cost
of the process group "plan for and align supply
chain resources" allocated to internal cost *
Percentage of internal cost of the process group
"plan for and align supply chain resources"
allocated to personnel cost * .000001) / (Total
business entity revenue * .001)

Systems cost to perform the process group "plan (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
for and align supply chain resources" per Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
$100,000 revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * Percentage of total cost
of the process group "plan for and align supply
chain resources" allocated to internal cost *
Percentage of internal cost of the process group
"plan for and align supply chain resources"
allocated to systems cost * .000001) / (Total
business entity revenue * .00001)

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Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
group "plan for and align supply chain resources" Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
per $100,000 revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * Percentage of total cost
of the process group "plan for and align supply
chain resources" allocated to internal cost *
Percentage of internal cost of the process group
"plan for and align supply chain resources"
allocated to overhead/other costs * .000001) /
(Total business entity revenue * .00001)

Outsourced cost to perform the process group (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
"plan for and align supply chain resources" per Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
$1,000 revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * Percentage of total cost
of the process group "plan for and align supply
chain resources" allocated to external cost * .
0001) / (Total business entity revenue * .001)

Percentage of the total cost of the supply chain Percentage of total cost to perform the supply percent
function allocated to the process group "Plan for chain function "deliver products and services"
and align supply chain resources" allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources"
Total cost to perform the process group "plan for (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
and align supply chain resources" per $1,000 Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "plan for and align
supply chain resources" * .01) / (Total business
entity revenue * .001)

Total cost of quality per $100,000 revenue Total cost of quality / (Total business entity dollars
revenue * 0.000010)

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Demand/supply planning costs per $1,000 Demand/Supply planning cost / (Total business dollars
revenue entity revenue * 0.0010)
Inventory carrying cost per $1,000 revenue Value of inventory carrying costs / (Total business dollars
entity revenue * 0.0010)
Forecast accuracy as a percentage of value Forecast accuracy as a percentage of value percent
shipped accuracy as a percentage of units
Forecast shipped accuracy as a percentage of units
Forecast percent
shipped
Number of products (SKUs) per FTE that performs shipped
Number of products (SKUs) supported/managed / products (SKUs)
the process group "plan for and align supply chain Number of FTEs who perform the process group
resources" "plan for and align supply chain resources"
Value added productivity per employee Value added productivity per employee in revenue dollars
value
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"plan for and align supply chain resources" per $1 "plan for and align supply chain resources" / (Total
billion revenue business entity revenue * .000000001)
Employee retention rate Employee retention rate percent

Total annual cost takeout savings obtained on Total annual cost takeout savings obtained on dollars
purchased goods and services purchased goods and services
Total annual cost avoidance savings obtained on Total annual cost avoidance savings obtained on dollars
purchased goods and services purchased goods and services
Total annual personnel cost to perform the (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
procurement process group per $1,000 revenue materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to personnel cost * .
01) / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Total annual systems cost to perform the (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
procurement process group per $100,000 revenue materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to systems cost * .
01) / (Total business entity revenue * .00001)

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Total annual overhead cost to perform the (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
procurement process group per $1,000 revenue materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to overhead cost * .01)
/ (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Total annual outsourced cost to perform the (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
procurement process group per $1,000 revenue materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to outsourced cost * .
01) / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Total annual other cost to perform the (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
procurement process group per $1,000 revenue materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to other cost * .01) /
(Total business entity revenue * .001)
Personnel cost to perform the procurement (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
process group per process group FTE materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to personnel cost * .
01) / Number of FTEs who perform the process
group "procure materials and services"

Systems cost to perform the procurement process (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
group per process group FTE materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to systems cost * .
01) / Number of FTEs who perform the process
group "procure materials and services"

Total annual overhead cost to perform the (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
procurement process group per process group FTE materials and services" * Percentage of total
procurement cost allocated to overhead cost * .01)
/ Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"procure materials and services"

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Total annual other cost to perform the (Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
procurement process group per procurement materials and services" * Percentage of total
process group FTE procurement cost allocated to other cost * .01) /
Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"procure materials and services"

Annual percentage change in savings in Goods Not Annual percentage change in savings in Goods Not percent
For Resale (GNFR) For Resale (GNFR)
Total cost to perform the process group "procure Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
materials and services" per business entity materials and services" / Number of business
employee entity employees
Cost to source per $1,000 total revenue Total cost to source / (Total business entity dollars
revenue * 0.0010)
Percentage of the total cost of the supply chain Percentage of total cost to perform the supply percent
function allocated to the process group "Procure chain function "deliver products and services"
materials and services" allocated to process group "procure materials and
services"
Total cost to perform the procurement process (Total cost to perform the process group "procure percent
group as a percentage of cost of goods sold materials and services" / Cost of goods sold
(COGS) (COGS)) * 100
Total cost to perform the process group "procure (Total cost to perform the process group "procure percent
materials and services" as a percentage of materials and services" / Total business entity
revenue revenue) * 100
Total cost to perform the process group "procure Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 revenue materials and services" / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process group "procure Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 purchases materials and services" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * .001)

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Total cost to perform the procurement process Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
group per process group FTE materials and services" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process group "procure materials and
services"
Total cost to perform the procurement process Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
group per purchase order materials and services" / Number of purchase
orders placed
Total cost to perform the procurement process Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
group per purchase order line item materials and services" / Number of purchase
order line items processed
Systems cost of the procurement process group as ((Systems cost to perform the process "develop percent
a percentage of total cost of the process group sourcing strategies" + Systems cost to perform
the process "select suppliers and
develop/maintain contracts" + Systems cost to
perform the process "order materials and
services" + Systems cost to perform the process
"manage suppliers") / (Total cost to perform the
process "develop sourcing strategies" + Total cost
to perform the process "select suppliers and
develop/maintain contracts" + Total cost to
perform the process "order materials and
services" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage suppliers")) * 100.0

Total cost to perform the process group "procure Total cost to perform the process group "procure dollars
materials and services" per $1 billion revenue materials and services" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Average procure-to-pay cycle time in days for Average procure-to-pay cycle time in days for days
services services
Days payable Days payable outstanding days
Average procure-to-pay cycle time in days Average procure-to-pay cycle time in days for days
goods

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Source Cycle Time (Average supplier lead time on purchased days
materials * 24 + Cycle time in hours from the
receipt of a purchase requisition line item to the
purchase order's transmission to the
vendor/contractor + Dock-to-stock cycle time for
supplier deliveries in hours) / 24

Average cycle time in days for sourcing events for Average cycle time in days for sourcing events for days
the procurement process group the procurement process group
Average cycle time in days to establish a contract Average cycle time in days to establish a contract days
with a supplier with a supplier
Average cycle time in days to set up a supplier in Average cycle time in days to set up a supplier in days
the procurement system the procurement system
Average procure-to-pay cycle time in days for Average procure-to-pay cycle time in days for days
goods goods
Average supplier lead time in days on purchased Average supplier lead time on purchased days
materials materials
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Percentage of FTEs performing procurement FTEs
"procure materials and services" per $1 billion processes dedicated to ordering materials and
purchases services / (Value of all materials and services
purchased * .000000001)
Transaction amount per purchase order Average transaction amount per purchase order dollars
Total annual cost takeout savings per $500 million Total annual cost takeout savings obtained on dollars
purchases purchased goods and services / (Value of all
materials and services purchased * 0.000000002)
Total annual cost avoidance savings per $500 Total annual cost avoidance savings obtained on dollars
million purchases purchased goods and services / (Value of all
materials and services purchased * 0.000000002)
Net Promoter Score (NPS) of the procurement Net Promoter Score (NPS) of the procurement percent
function stakeholders function stakeholders
Manual transmission rate for direct materials and Percentage of purchase orders for direct materials percent
services purchase orders and services transmitted to the vendor manually.

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Manual transmission rate for indirect materials Percentage of purchase orders for indirect percent
and services purchase orders materials and services transmitted to the vendor
manually.
Number of active vendors in the master file per $1 Number of active unique suppliers in vendor active vendors
million purchases master file / (Value of all materials and services
purchased * .000001)
Strategic suppliers as a percentage of all active (Number of active suppliers considered strategic percent
suppliers suppliers / Number of active unique suppliers in
vendor master file) * 100.0
Percentage of total purchases procured via Percentage of total purchase value procured via percent
maverick buying maverick buying
Percentage of total number of goods receipts (Number of goods receipts received without item percent
received without item and quantity verification and quantity verification / Number of parts and
materials receipts received) * 100
Percentage of total number of items purchased (Number of items received that fail inspection / percent
and received failing inspection (incoming material Number of items received) * 100.0
quality)
Percentage of purchase order line items received Percentage of purchase order line items received percent
complete with all items complete
Percentage of purchase order line items received (Purchase order line items received damage free / percent
damage free Number of purchase order line items processed) *
100.0
Percentage of purchase order line items Percentage of purchase order line items percent
transacted using e-procurement enabled transacted using e-procurement enabled
catalogue suppliers catalogue suppliers
Percentage of purchase value transacted via an (Percentage of purchases by currency volume percent
electronic marketplace transacted electronically via private online trade
exchange + Percentage of purchases by currency
volume transacted electronically via public online
trade exchange)

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Percentage of purchase value transacted via a Percentage of purchases by currency volume percent
private electronic marketplace transacted electronically via private online trade
exchange
Percentage of purchase value transacted via a Percentage of purchases by currency volume percent
public electronic marketplace transacted electronically via public online trade
exchange
Percentage of purchase orders approved Percentage of purchase orders approved percent
electronically electronically
Percentage of purchase orders received complete Percentage of purchase orders received with all percent
items complete
Percentage of purchase orders received damage (Number of purchase orders received with all percent
free items damage free / Number of purchase orders
placed) * 100
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"procure materials and services" per $1 billion "procure materials and services" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of purchase value from certified Percentage of purchase value from certified percent
vendors vendors
Percentage of total value of goods and services Percentage of the total value of goods and percent
purchased from top ten suppliers services purchased from your top 10 suppliers
Percentage of supplier orders received by original Percentage of supplier orders delivered by original percent
request date (on time) request date
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / (Number of employees
performs the process group "procure materials FTEs who perform the process "develop sourcing
and services" strategies" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "select suppliers and develop/maintain
contracts" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "order materials and services" + Number
of FTEs who perform the process "manage
suppliers")

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Total purchase value (spend, in thousands of (Value of all materials and services purchased / dollars
dollars) per FTE that performs the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"procure materials and services" "procure materials and services") * .001
Number of active suppliers in vendor master file Number of active unique suppliers in vendor active suppliers
per procurement process group FTE master file / Number of FTEs who perform the
process group "procure materials and services"
Number of purchase orders processed per FTE that Number of purchase orders placed / Number of purchase orders
performs the process group "procure materials FTEs who perform the process group "procure
and services" materials and services"
Percentage of value of purchased material that is Percentage of value of purchased materials from percent
received from vendors that participate in vendor- vendors that participate in vendor-managed
managed inventory programs programs
Direct materials and services value as a (Value of all direct materials and services percent
percentage of total value of purchases purchased / Value of all materials and services
purchased) * 100
Indirect materials and services value as a (Value of all indirect materials and services percent
percentage of total value of purchases purchased / Value of all materials and services
purchased) * 100
Percentage of the total value of purchases (Value of purchases placed by procurement cards / percent
allocated among the following purchase Value of all materials and services purchased) *
arrangement type: procurement cards 100.0
Percentage of the total value of purchases (Value of purchases placed by individual purchase percent
allocated among the following purchase orders / Value of all materials and services
arrangement type: individual purchase orders purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of the total value of purchases (Value of purchases placed by blanket/contract percent
allocated among the following purchase orders / Value of all materials and services
arrangement type: blanket/contract orders purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of the total value of purchases (Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
allocated among the following submission method: other methods / Value of all materials and services
other purchased) * 100.0

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Percentage of the total value of purchases placed ((Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
by non-traditional submission methods (without a internet + Value of purchase order line items
buyer or purchasing agent being involved to submitted by WAP + Value of purchase order line
process the transaction) items submitted by EDI) / Value of all materials
and services purchased) * 100.0

Percentage of purchase order line items Percentage of purchase order line items percent
transacted via a portal transacted via portal
Percentage of purchase requisition line items (Number of purchase requisition line items by percent
allocated among the following request method: electronic request direct to internal purchasing
electronic request direct to internal purchasing department / Number of purchase requisition line
department items processed) * 100.0
Percentage of purchase requisition line items (Number of purchase requisition line items by percent
allocated among the following request method: other request methods / Number of purchase
other requisition line items processed) * 100.0
Percentage of purchase requisition line items (Number of purchase requisition line items by percent
allocated among the following request method: paper request / Number of purchase requisition
paper line items processed) * 100.0
Percentage of purchase requisition line items (Number of purchase requisition line items by percent
allocated among the following request method: telephone request direct to internal purchasing
telephone request direct to internal purchasing department / Number of purchase requisition line
department items processed) * 100.0
Percentage of purchase requisition line items (Number of purchase requisition line items by percent
allocated among the following request method: telephone request direct to vendor / Number of
telephone request direct to vendor purchase requisition line items processed) * 100.0
Percentage of purchase requisition line items (Number of purchase requisition line items by percent
allocated among the following request method: electronic request direct to vendor / Number of
electronic request direct to vendor purchase requisition line items processed) * 100.0
Percentage of procurement process group staff Percentage of procurement department staff with percent
with formal training in negotiations formal training in negotiations

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Percentage of procurement process group staff Percentage of procurement department staff with percent
with over three years of purchasing operations over three years of purchasing operations
experience experience
Percentage of procurement process group staff Percentage of procurement department staff with percent
with over three years of strategic over three years of strategic sourcing/commodity
sourcing/commodity management experience management experience
Value of materials and services per $1,000 Value of all materials and services purchased / dollars
revenue (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Percentage of total value of materials and services Percentage of materials and services purchase percent
purchases included in total cost of ownership value that is included in a TCO model
model
Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchases placed by other methods / percent
among the following purchase arrangement type: Value of all materials and services purchased) *
other 100.0
Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchases placed by percent
among the following purchase arrangement type: replenishment/vendor managed inventory / Value
replenishment/vendor management inventor of all materials and services purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
among the following submission method: EDI / Value of all materials and services
electronic data interchange purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
among the following submission method: fax fax / Value of all materials and services
purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
among the following submission method: internet internet / Value of all materials and services
purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
among the following submission method: mail mail / Value of all materials and services
purchased) * 100.0

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Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
among the following submission method: telephone / Value of all materials and services
telephone purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of total value of purchases allocated (Value of purchase order line items submitted by percent
among the following submission method: wireless WAP / Value of all materials and services
application protocol purchased) * 100.0
Percentage of total value of direct materials and Percentage of total value of direct materials and percent
services purchased outside of country services purchased that is sourced outside of the
country
Percentage of value of supplier certified purchased Percentage of total value of purchased material percent
material that is supplier certified
Ratio of purchases to revenue (Value of all materials and services percent
purchased/Total business entity revenue)*100
Percentage of spend that is processed by the Percentage of spend processed by EPC or EPCM Percent
business entity’s EPC (Engineering, Procurement, partners
and Construction) or EPCM (Engineering,
Procurement, and Construction Management)
partners

Percentage of transactions that are processed by Percentage of transactions processed by EPC or Percent
the business entity’s EPC (Engineering, EPCM partners
Procurement, and Construction) or EPCM
(Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
Management) partners

Percentage of unique suppliers who are active (Number of active unique suppliers in vendor percent
suppliers master file / Number of unique suppliers in vendor
master file) * 100
Number of items received by the business entity Number of items received / Number of FTEs who items
per procurement process group FTE perform the process group "procure materials and
services"

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Average span of control for the procurement (Average span of control for the first level in the direct reports
function Procurement function + Average span of control
for the second level in the Procurement function +
Average span of control for the third level in the
Procurement function + Average span of control
for the fourth level in the Procurement function +
Average span of control for the fifth level in the
Procurement function + Average span of control
for the sixth level in the Procurement function +
Average span of control for the seventh level in
the Procurement function) / Number of levels for
the Procurement function

Direct materials and services value as a (Value of all direct materials and services percent
percentage of cost of goods sold purchased / Cost of goods sold (COGS)) * 100
Typical savings goal of the procurement process Percentage of savings goal that the procurement percent
group set to deliver on sourcing events/projects organization delivers on sourcing events/projects
Typical achieved savings of the procurement Percentage of achieved savings that the percent
process group set to deliver on sourcing procurement organization delivers on sourcing
events/projects events/projects
Percentage of procurement process group FTEs Percentage of procurement process group FTEs percent
associated with direct materials and services associated with direct materials and services
Percentage of procurement process group FTEs Percentage of procurement process group FTEs percent
associated with indirect materials and services associated with indirect materials and services
Percentage of purchase orders associated with Percentage of purchase orders associated with percent
direct materials and services direct materials and services
Percentage of purchase orders associated with Percentage of purchase orders associated with percent
indirect materials and services indirect materials and services
Average payment days for negotiated payment Average payment days for negotiated payment days
terms terms
Percentage of procurement costs allocated to Percentage of procurement costs allocated to percent
direct materials and services purchases direct materials and services purchases

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Percentage of procurement costs allocated to Percentage of procurement costs allocated to percent
indirect materials and services purchases indirect materials and services purchases
Total annual personnel cost to perform the Percentage of total procurement cost allocated to percent
procurement process group as a percentage of the personnel cost
total process group cost
Total annual systems cost to perform the Percentage of total procurement cost allocated to percent
procurement process group as a percentage of the systems cost
total process group cost
Total annual overhead cost to perform the Percentage of total procurement cost allocated to percent
procurement process group as a percentage of the overhead cost
total process group cost
Total annual outsourced cost to perform the Percentage of total procurement cost allocated to percent
procurement process group as a percentage of the outsourced cost
total process group cost
Total annual other cost to perform the Percentage of total procurement cost allocated to percent
procurement process group as a percentage of the other cost
total process group cost
Total cost of manufacturing (without materials) as ((Total cost to manufacture - (Material cost as a percent
a percentage of revenue percentage of cost of goods sold * Cost of goods
sold (COGS) * .01)) / Total business entity
revenue) * 100
Total cost of manufacturing as a percentage of Total cost of manufacturing as a percentage of percent
revenue revenue
Total cost to perform the process group (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
"produce/manufacture/deliver product" per $1 Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
billion revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group
"produce/manufacture/deliver product" * .01) /
(Total business entity revenue * .000000001)

Scrap and rework costs as a percentage of cost of The business entity's scrap and rework costs as a percent
goods sold percentage of cost of goods sold

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Total cost to manufacture per $1,000 revenue Total cost to manufacture / (Total business entity dollars
revenue * 0.0010)
Percentage of the total cost of the supply chain Percentage of total cost to perform the supply percent
function allocated to the process group chain function "deliver products and services"
"Produce/Manufacture/Deliver product" allocated to process group
"produce/manufacture/deliver product"
Total cost to perform the process group (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
"produce/manufacture/deliver product" per $1,000 Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
revenue chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group
"produce/manufacture/deliver product" * .01) /
(Total business entity revenue * .001)

Manufacturing controllable cost as a percentage of (Manufacturing controllable costs / Total business percent
revenue entity revenue) * 100.0
Overhead costs as a percentage of cost of goods Overhead cost as a percentage of cost of goods percent
sold sold
Scrap and rework costs as a percentage of sales Scrap and rework costs as a percentage of sales percent
Engineering change order (ECO) cycle time in days Engineering change-order cycle time in days days

Maximum elapsed time in hours to engineer, Maximum elapsed time it takes to engineer, hours
select, and negotiate with suppliers and order select, and negotiate with suppliers and order
materials for customized configuration of non- materials for customized configuration of non-
standard items (capability model engineer-to- standard items (capability model engineer-to-
order only) order only)

Direct labor availability for manufacturing Percentage of direct labor in manufacturing that is percent
available for manufacturing activities
Asset turns Total asset turn rate turns
Percentage of defective parts per million Percentage of defective parts per million percent
Turnover rate for manufacturing personnel Turnover rate for manufacturing personnel percent
Inventory obsolescence as a percentage of total Value of inventory obsolescence as a percentage percent
inventory of total inventory value

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Warranty costs (repair and replacement) as a Warranty costs as a percentage of sales percent
percentage of sales
Average defective number of parts per million Percentage of defective parts per million parts per million
Value of plant shipments per manufacturing Total annual cost of plant shipments per dollars
employee manufacturing employee
Percentage of total labor used in manufacturing Percentage of total labor used in manufacturing percent
classified as direct labor classified as direct labor
Unplanned machine downtime as a percentage of Unplanned machine downtime as a percentage of percent
scheduled run time scheduled run time
Costs of production material handling damage as a Costs of production material handling damage as a percent
percentage of total material costs percentage of total material costs
Value of plant shipments per business entity Most recent fiscal year's approximate currency dollars
employee value of plant shipments per business entity
employee
Percentage of manufacturing workforce that has Percentage of manufacturing workforce that has percent
completed Six Sigma training completed Six Sigma training
Percentage of total revenue from outsourced Percentage of total revenue produced by third percent
manufacturing parties
Conversion costs as a percentage of cost of goods Labor cost as a percentage of cost of goods sold + percent
sold Overhead cost as a percentage of cost of goods
sold
Labor costs as a percentage of cost of goods sold Labor cost as a percentage of cost of goods sold percent

Material costs as a percentage of cost of goods Material cost as a percentage of cost of goods sold percent
sold
Cost to deliver per $1,000 total revenue Total cost to deliver / (Total business entity dollars
revenue * 0.0010)

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Total cost to perform the process group "deliver (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
service to customer" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "deliver service to
customer" * .01) / (Total business entity revenue
* .001)

Percentage of the total cost of the supply chain Percentage of total cost to perform the supply percent
function allocated to the process group "Deliver chain function "deliver products and services"
service to customer" allocated to process group "deliver service to
customer"
Total cost to perform the process group "deliver (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
service to customer" per $1 billion revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "deliver service to
customer" * .01) / (Total business entity revenue
* .000000001)

Downside Supply Chain Adaptability Maximum percentage reduction in quantities percent


ordered sustainable at 30 days prior to deliver
with no inventory or cost penalties (downside
supply chain adaptability)
Upside Supply Chain Adaptability Maximum sustainable percentage increase in percent
quantity delivered that can be achieved in 30 days
(upside supply chain adaptability)
Upside Supply Chain Flexibility Number of days required to achieve an unplanned days
sustainable 20 percentage increase in quantities
delivered (upside supply chain flexibility)

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Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
logistics and warehousing" per $1 billion revenue outbound transportation" + Total cost to perform
the process "operate warehousing" + Total cost to
perform the process "plan and manage inbound
material flow" + Total cost to perform the process
"define logistics strategy") / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)

Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the supply chain function * dollars
logistics and warehousing" per sales order placed Percentage of total cost to perform the supply
chain function "deliver products and services"
allocated to process group "manage logistics and
warehousing" * .01) / Number of sales orders
placed

Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process group "manage percent
logistics and warehousing" as a percentage of the logistics and warehousing"/Total costs of
cost of continuing operations continuing operations)*100
Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "define logistics dollars
logistics and warehousing" per process group FTE strategy" + Total cost to perform the process
"plan and manage inbound material flow" + Total
cost to perform the process "operate
warehousing" + Total cost to perform the process
"operate outbound transportation") / (Number of
FTEs who perform the process "define logistics
strategy" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "plan and manage inbound material flow"
+ Number of FTEs who perform the process
"operate warehousing" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "operate outbound
transportation")

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Percentage of the total cost of the supply chain Percentage of total cost to perform the supply percent
function allocated to the process group "Manage chain function "deliver products and services"
logistics and warehousing" allocated to process group "manage logistics and
warehousing"
Total transportation cost per $1,000 revenue Transportation cost / (Total business entity dollars
revenue * .001)
Percentage of the total cost of the supply chain (Transportation cost / Total cost to perform the percent
function allocated to transportation supply chain function) * 100
Total cost to perform the process group "manage ((Total cost to perform the process "define percent
logistics and warehousing" as a percentage of logistics strategy" + Total cost to perform the
costs of goods sold process "plan and manage inbound material flow"
+ Total cost to perform the process "operate
warehousing" + Total cost to perform the process
"operate outbound transportation") / Cost of goods
sold (COGS)) * 100.0

Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
logistics and warehousing" per $1,000 revenue outbound transportation" + Total cost to perform
the process "operate warehousing" + Total cost to
perform the process "plan and manage inbound
material flow" + Total cost to perform the process
"define logistics strategy") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
logistics and warehousing" per FTE that performs logistics and warehousing" /(Number of FTEs who
the processes "define logistics strategy", "plan and perform the process "operate outbound
manage inbound material flow", "operate transportation" + Number of FTEs who perform
warehousing", and "operate outbound the process "operate warehousing" + Number of
transportation" FTEs who perform the process "plan and manage
inbound material flow" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "define logistics strategy")

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Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
logistics and warehousing" per sales order fulfilled outbound transportation" + Total cost to perform
the process "operate warehousing" + Total cost to
perform the process "plan and manage inbound
material flow" + Total cost to perform the process
"define logistics strategy") / Number of sales
orders fulfilled

Total cost to perform the process group "manage ((Total cost to perform the process "define percent
logistics and warehousing" as a percentage of logistics strategy" + Total cost to perform the
revenue process "plan and manage inbound material flow"
+ Total cost to perform the process "operate
warehousing" + Total cost to perform the process
"operate outbound transportation") / Total
business entity revenue) * 100

Total transportation cost a percentage of revenue Total annual transportation cost as a percentage percent
of revenue
Average cycle time in calendar days from delivery Average cycle time in calendar days for successful days
order to successful completion of delivery and completion of delivery and disposal of back-hauled
disposal of back-hauled goods goods
Expedited costs as a percentage of total cost of Percentage of total logistics costs that are percent
the logistics process group "manage logistics and expedited
warehousing"
Gross value of on-hand balance for typical (Gross value of on-hand balance for typical percent
products that have sales or usage of 0 units as a products that have zero sales or usage / Total
percentage of total gross typical parts inventory gross value of on-hand balance for all typical
value products) * 100.0
Gross value of on-hand balance for typical Percentage of on-hand balance value for SKUs percent
products that have sales or usage between 101 with sales between 101 and 1000
and 1,000 units as a percentage of total gross
typical parts inventory value

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Gross value of on-hand balance for typical (Gross value of on-hand balance for typical percent
products that have sales or usage between 1 and products that have sales or usage between 1 and
100 units as a percentage of total gross typical 100 units / Total gross value of on-hand balance
parts inventory value for all typical products) * 100.0
Gross value of on-hand balance for typical Percentage of on-hand balance value for SKUs percent
products that have sales or usage of more than with sales greater than 1000
1,000 units as a percentage of total gross typical
parts inventory value
Cost of damaged product as a percentage of sales Cost of damaged product as a percentage of sales percent
Turnover rate for logistics personnel Turnover rate for logistics personnel percent
Percentage of online retail orders delivered Percentage of online orders delivered complete percent
complete and on time and on time
Direct labor availability for logistics Percentage of direct labor in logistics that is percent
available for logistics activities
Number of SKUs for service/repair parts that have (Number of SKUs for service/repair parts that have percent
zero sales as a percentage of the total number of zero sales / Total number of SKUs for
SKUs for service/repair parts service/repair parts) * 100.0
Number of SKUs for typical products that have Percentage of SKUs for typical products with zero percent
zero sales as a percentage of the total number of sales
SKUs for typical products
Number of SKUs for typical products that have (Number of SKUs for typical products that have percent
sales between 101 and 1,000 as a percentage of sales between 101 and 1,000 / Total number of
the total number of SKUs for typical products SKUs for typical products) * 100.0
Number of SKUs for typical products that have Percentage of SKUs for typical products with sales percent
sales between 1 and 100 as a percentage of the between 1 and 100
total number of SKUs for typical products
Number of SKUs for typical products that have (Number of SKUs for typical products that have percent
sales greater than 1,000 as a percentage of the sales greater than 1,000 / Total number of SKUs
total number of SKUs for typical products for typical products) * 100.0

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Number of SKUs for service/repair parts that have Percentage of total parts with sales between 101 percent
sales between 101 and 1,000 as a percentage of and 1000
the total number of SKUs for service/repair parts
Number of SKUs for service/repair parts that have (Number of SKUs for service/repair parts that have percent
sales between 1 and 100 as a percentage of the sales between 1 and 100 / Total number of SKUs
total number of SKUs for service/repair parts for service/repair parts) * 100.0
Number of SKUs for service/repair parts that have Percentage of total parts with sales greater than percent
sales greater than 1,000 as a percentage of the 1000
total number of SKUs for service/repair parts
Percentage of ship from stock orders delivered in Percentage of ship from stock orders delivered in percent
full within 24 hours of order receipt full within 24 hours of order receipt
Percentage of orders expedited Percentage of sales orders considered expedited percent
Value of inventory shrinkage as a percentage of The business entity's inventory shrinkage as a percent
cost of goods sold (COGS) percentage of cost of goods sold
Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process "define FTEs
"manage logistics and warehousing" per $1 billion logistics strategy" + Number of FTEs who perform
revenue the process "plan and manage inbound material
flow" + Number of FTEs who perform the process
"operate warehousing" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "operate outbound
transportation") / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

Perfect order performance Perfect order performance percent


Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
"manage logistics and warehousing" excluding "operate outbound transportation" + Number of
"manage returns; manage reverse logistics" per FTEs who perform the process "operate
$1 billion revenue warehousing" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "plan and manage inbound material flow"
+ Number of FTEs who perform the process
"define logistics strategy") / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)

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Direct labor as a percentage of total labor used in Percentage of labor used in process group percent
the process group "manage logistics and "manage logistics and warehousing" that is direct
warehousing" labor
Percentage of supplier on-time delivery Percentage of supplier on-time delivery percent
Percentage of business entity's total number of Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
expedited orders caused by: documentation errors documentation error

Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from inaccurate demand forecasts inaccurate demand forecasts
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from information technology/system failure information technology/system failure
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from late percent
from late delivery/loss in transit delivery/loss in transit
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from manufacturing equipment failure manufacturing equipment failure
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from network stock re-balances network stock re-balances
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from other issues other issues
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from poor transportation planning poor transportation planning
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from production schedule changes production schedule changes
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from raw percent
from raw material shortages material shortages
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from unavailable transport equipment unavailable transport equipment
Percentage of annual expedited orders resulting Percentage of expedited orders resulting from percent
from transportation equipment failure transportation equipment failure
Percentage of sales orders filled completely from Percentage of sales orders completely filled from percent
the primary sourcing location primary sourcing location

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process group ((Number of FTEs who perform the process "define percent
"manage logistics and warehousing" as a logistics strategy" + Number of FTEs who perform
percentage of total business entity FTEs the process "plan and manage inbound material
flow" + Number of FTEs who perform the process
"operate warehousing" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "operate outbound
transportation" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "manage returns; manage reverse
logistics")/Number of business entity FTEs)*100

Gross value of on-hand balance for service/repair (Gross value of on-hand balance for service/repair percent
parts that have sales or usage of 0 units as a parts for products with zero sales or usage / Total
percentage of total gross service/repair parts gross value of on-hand balance for all products'
inventory value service/repair parts) * 100.0
Gross value of on-hand balance for service/repair Percentage of on-hand balance for parts with sales percent
parts that have sales or usage between 101 and between 101 and 1000
1,000 units as a percentage of total gross
service/repair parts inventory value
Gross value of on-hand balance for service/repair (Gross value of on-hand balance for service/repair percent
parts that have sales or usage between 1 and 100 parts for products with sales or usage between 1
units as a percentage of total gross service/repair and 100 units / Total gross value of on-hand
parts inventory value balance for all products' service/repair parts) *
100.0

Gross value of on-hand balance for service/repair Percentage of on-hand balance for parts with sales percent
parts that have sales or usage of more than 1,000 greater than 1000
units as a percentage of total gross service/repair
parts inventory value
Forecast accuracy one planning period prior to Forecast accuracy one planning period prior to percent
production run production run

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Total cost to perform the process "develop Total cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $1,000 purchases sourcing strategies" / (Value of all materials and
services purchased * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "develop Total cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $1,000 revenue sourcing strategies" / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "develop Personnel cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $1,000 revenue sourcing strategies" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "develop Personnel cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $1,000 purchases sourcing strategies" / (Value of all materials and
services purchased * 0.0010)
Overhead cost to perform the process "develop Overhead cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $1,000 revenue sourcing strategies"/(Total business entity
revenue*0.0010)
Other cost to perform the process "develop Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
sourcing strategies" per $1,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "develop
sourcing strategies"/(Total business entity
revenue*0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "develop Outsourced cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $1,000 revenue sourcing strategies"/(Total business entity
revenue*0.0010)
Systems cost to perform the process "develop Systems cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $100,000 revenue sourcing strategies" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000010)
Systems cost to perform the process "develop Systems cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per $100,000 purchases sourcing strategies" / (Value of all materials and
services purchased * 0.000010)
Total cost to perform the process "develop Total cost to perform the process "develop dollars
sourcing strategies" per process FTE sourcing strategies" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "develop sourcing strategies"

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process "develop (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
sourcing strategies" per $1 billion purchases "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to providing sourcing governance and performing
category management * .01) / (Value of all
materials and services purchased * .000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "develop (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
sourcing strategies" per $1 billion revenue "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to providing sourcing governance and performing
category management * .01) / (Total business
entity revenue * .000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "develop Percentage of FTEs performing procurement percent
sourcing strategies" as a percentage of processes dedicated to providing sourcing
procurement process group FTEs governance and performing category
management
Number of FTEs dedicated to retail buying and Number of FTEs employed for buying and FTEs
merchandising activities per $1 billion revenue purchasing activities / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Total cost to perform the contracts management (Total cost of the contracts management percent
function as a percentage of revenue function /Total business entity revenue) * 100
Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers dollars
and develop/maintain contracts" per process FTE and develop/maintain contracts" / Number of FTEs
who perform the process "select suppliers and
develop/maintain contracts"
Systems cost to perform the process "select Systems cost to perform the process "select dollars
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" / (Value
$100,000 purchases of all materials and services purchased *
0.000010)
Systems cost to perform the process "select Systems cost to perform the process "select dollars
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" / (Total
$100,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.000010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead cost to perform the process "select Overhead cost to perform the process "select dollars
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per suppliers and develop/maintain contracts"/(Total
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue*0.0010)
Other cost to perform the process "select suppliers Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
and develop/maintain contracts" per $1,000 and outsourced to perform the process "select
revenue suppliers and develop/maintain contracts"/(Total
business entity revenue*0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "select Outsourced cost to perform the process "select dollars
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per suppliers and develop/maintain contracts"/(Total
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue*0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers dollars
and develop/maintain contracts" per $1,000 and develop/maintain contracts" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers dollars
and develop/maintain contracts" per $1,000 and develop/maintain contracts" / (Value of all
purchases materials and services purchased * .001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "select Personnel cost to perform the process "select dollars
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" / (Value
$1,000 purchases of all materials and services purchased * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "select Personnel cost to perform the process "select dollars
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" / (Total
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Number of new projects managed per contracts Total number of new projects managed / Number projects
management FTE of FTEs dedicated to the contracts management
function
Number of supplier/service provider/subcontractor Total number of supplier/service contracts
contracts managed per contracts management provider/subcontractor contracts managed /
FTE Number of FTEs dedicated to the contracts
management function

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process "select (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per $1 "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
billion revenue FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to selecting suppliers and developing/maintaining
contracts * .01)/ (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "select Percentage of FTEs performing procurement percent
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" as a processes dedicated to selecting suppliers and
percentage of procurement process group FTEs developing/maintaining contracts
Number of FTEs that perform the process "select (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
suppliers and develop/maintain contracts" per $1 "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
billion purchases FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to selecting suppliers and developing/maintaining
contracts * .01) / (Value of all materials and
services purchased * .000000001)

Total number of contracts management FTEs per Number of FTEs dedicated to the contracts FTEs
$1 billion revenue management function / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "develop (Total cost to perform the process "develop percent
sourcing strategies" as a percentage of total sourcing strategies" / Total cost to perform the
procurement process group cost process group "procure materials and services") *
100
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the processes "draft, negotiate, and function FTEs dedicated to the process "draft,
execute contracts and perform project and project negotiate, and execute contracts and perform
team initiation" project and project team initiation"
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the processes "manage and monitor function FTEs dedicated to the process "manage
contract administration” and monitor contract administration"

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the processes "manage, monitor, and function FTEs dedicated to the process "manage,
report on contract compliance” monitor, and report on contract compliance"
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the processes "develop, maintain, and function FTEs dedicated to the process "develop,
monitor the corporate contract management maintain, and monitor the corporate contract
system" management system"
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the process "perform project closing function FTEs dedicated to the process "perform
activities" project closing activities"
Personnel cost to perform the process "order Personnel cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 revenue materials and services" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "order Personnel cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 purchases materials and services" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials dollars
and services" per $1,000 revenue and services" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials dollars
and services" per $1,000 purchases and services" / (Value of all materials and services
purchased * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials dollars
and services" per purchase order and services" / Number of purchase orders placed
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials dollars
and services" per purchase order line item and services" / Number of purchase order line
items processed
Overhead cost to perform the process "order Overhead cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 revenue materials and services"/(Total business entity
revenue*0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Other cost to perform the process "order materials Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
and services" per $1,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "order
materials and services" / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "order Outsourced cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 revenue materials and services"/(Total business entity
revenue*0.0010)
Systems cost to perform the process "order Systems cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $100,000 revenue materials and services" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000010)
Systems cost to perform the process "order Systems cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $100,000 purchases materials and services" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * .00001)
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials dollars
and services" per process FTE and services" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "order materials and services"
Overhead cost to perform the process "order Overhead cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 purchases materials and services" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * .001)
Other cost to perform the process "order materials Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
and services" per $1,000 purchases and outsourced to perform the process "order
materials and services" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * .001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "order Outsourced cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per $1,000 purchases materials and services" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * .001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "order Personnel cost to perform the process "order dollars
materials and services" per process FTE materials and services" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "order materials and
services"

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Metric name Formula Units
Average cycle time (in calendar days) from Cycle time from requisition creation to requisition Days
requisition creation to requisition approval approval
Average cycle time (in calendar days) from Cycle time from requisition approval to purchase Days
requisition approval date of purchase order order approval
approval date
Cycle time in hours to place a purchase order Cycle time in hours from the receipt of a purchase hours
requisition line item to the purchase order's
transmission to the vendor/contractor
Number of FTEs that perform the process "order (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
materials and services" per $1 billion purchases "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to ordering materials and services * .01) / (Value
of all materials and services purchased * .
000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "order (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
materials and services" per $1 billion revenue "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to ordering materials and services * .01) / (Total
business entity revenue * .000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "order Percentage of FTEs performing procurement percent
materials and services" as a percentage of processes dedicated to ordering materials and
procurement process group FTEs services
Number of purchase requisition line items Number of purchase requisition line items purchase
processed per "order materials/services" FTE processed / (Number of FTEs who perform the requisition line
process group "procure materials and services" * items
Percentage of FTEs performing procurement
processes dedicated to ordering materials and
services * .01)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of purchase order line items processed Number of purchase order line items processed / purchase order line
per FTE that performs the process "order materials (Number of FTEs who perform the process group items
and services" "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to ordering materials and services * .01)

Number of purchase orders processed per FTE that Number of purchase orders placed / (Number of purchase orders
performs the process "order materials and FTEs who perform the process group "procure
services" materials and services" * Percentage of FTEs
performing procurement processes dedicated to
ordering materials and services * .01)

Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers (Total cost to perform the process "select suppliers percent
and develop/maintain contracts" as a percentage and develop/maintain contracts" / Total cost to
of total procurement process group cost perform the process group "procure materials and
services") * 100
Total cost to perform the process "order materials (Total cost to perform the process "order materials percent
and services" as a percentage of total and services" / Total cost to perform the process
procurement process group cost group "procure materials and services") * 100

Percentage of purchase orders that go through a Percentage of purchase orders that go through a Percent
formal notification/acceptance process with formal notification/acceptance process with
supplier supplier
Value of materials purchases as a percentage of Value of materials purchases as a percentage of Percent
total purchases total purchases
Value of services purchases as a percentage of Value of services purchases as a percentage of Percent
total purchases total purchases
Value of EPC or EPCM purchases as a percentage Value of EPC or EPCM purchases as a percentage Percent
of total purchases of total purchases
Value of other purchases as a percentage of total Value of other purchases as a percentage of total Percent
purchases purchases

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "order (Personnel cost to perform the process "order percent
materials and services" as a percentage of total materials and services" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "order materials and services") * 100
Systems cost to perform the process "order (Systems cost to perform the process "order percent
materials and services" as a percentage of total materials and services" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "order materials and services") * 100
Overhead cost to perform the process "order (Overhead cost to perform the process "order percent
materials and services" as a percentage of total materials and services" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "order materials and services") * 100
Other cost to perform the process "order materials (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
and services" as a percentage of total process cost and outsourced to perform the process "order
materials and services" / Total cost to perform the
process "order materials and services") * 100
Outsourced cost to perform the process "order (Outsourced cost to perform the process "order percent
materials and services" as a percentage of total materials and services" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "order materials and services") * 100
Purchases made through P-card as a percentage Purchases made through P-card as a percentage Percent
of total purchase value of total purchase value
Purchases made through T&E card as a Purchases made through T&E card as a Percent
percentage of total purchase value percentage of total purchase value
Purchases made through invoice only (non- Purchases made through invoice only (non-PO) as Percent
purchase order) as a percentage of total purchase a percentage of total purchase value
value
Purchases made through purchase order - internal Purchases made through purchase order - internal Percent
catalog as a percentage of total purchase value catalog as a percentage of total purchase value
Purchases made through purchase order - external Purchases made through purchase order - Percent
catalog as a percentage of total purchase value external/punch-out catalog as a percentage of
total purchase value
Purchases made through purchase order - "hands Purchases made through purchase order - "Hands Percent
on" as a percentage of total purchase value On" as a percentage of total purchase value

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Metric name Formula Units
Purchases made through other channels as a Purchases made through other channels as a Percent
percentage of total purchase value percentage of total purchase value
Purchases made through P-card as a percentage Purchases made through P-card as a percentage Percent
of total invoice volume of total invoice volume
Purchases made through T&E card as a Purchases made through T&E card as a Percent
percentage of total invoice volume percentage of total invoice volume
Purchases made through invoice only (non- Purchases made through invoice only (non-PO) as Percent
purchase order) as a percentage of total invoice a percentage of total invoice volume
volume
Purchases made through purchase order - internal Purchases made through purchase order - internal Percent
catalog as a percentage of total invoice volume catalog as a percentage of total invoice volume
Purchases made through purchase order - external Purchases made through purchase order - Percent
catalog as a percentage of total invoice volume external/punch-out catalog as a percentage of
total invoice volume
Purchases made through purchase order - "hands Purchases made through purchase order - "Hands Percent
on" as a percentage of total invoice volume On" as a percentage of total invoice volume
Purchases made through other channels as a Purchases made through other channels as a Percent
percentage of total invoice volume percentage of total invoice volume
Percentage of purchase orders that link directly to Percentage of purchase orders linked directly to Percent
a contracted price loaded in the company's system contracted price in company's system or external
or external catalog catalog
Percentage of purchase order line items that are Percentage of purchase order line items Percent
systematically created with no manual systematically created
involvement or intervention by a buyer
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per process FTE suppliers" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage suppliers"
Systems cost to perform the process "manage Systems cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $100,000 purchases suppliers" / (Value of all materials and services
purchased * 0.000010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "manage Systems cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $100,000 revenue suppliers" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000010)
Overhead cost to perform the process "manage Systems cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $1,000 revenue suppliers"/(Total business entity revenue*0.0010)
Other cost to perform the process "manage Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $1,000 revenue suppliers"/(Total business entity revenue*0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
suppliers" per $1,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "manage
suppliers"/(Total business entity revenue*0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $1,000 purchases suppliers" / (Value of all materials and services
purchased * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $1,000 revenue suppliers" / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $1,000 purchases suppliers" / (Value of all materials and services
purchased * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
suppliers" per $1,000 revenue suppliers" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Cost to return to supplier per $1,000 total revenue Total cost to return to supplier / (Total business dollars
entity revenue * 0.0010)
Average time in days to resolve retail supply Average time spent to resolve supply related days
related issues with quality quality issues
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Percentage of FTEs performing procurement percent
suppliers" as a percentage of procurement process processes dedicated to managing suppliers
group FTEs

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
suppliers" per $1 billion purchases "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to managing suppliers * .01) / (Value of all
materials and services purchased * .000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
suppliers" per $1 billion revenue "procure materials and services" * Percentage of
FTEs performing procurement processes dedicated
to managing suppliers * .01) / (Total business
entity revenue * .000000001)

Supplier first-pass quality yield S25320472QN0001 percent


Total cost to perform the process "manage (Total cost to perform the process "manage percent
suppliers" as a percentage of total procurement suppliers" / Total cost to perform the process
process group cost group "procure materials and services") * 100
Total number of purchase orders placed per Number of purchase orders placed / Number of Purchase Orders
finance shared services center employee FTEs who perform the process "order
responsible for creating/distributing purchase materials/services" who create/distribute purchase
orders orders
Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Dollars
of goods" per thousand barrel of oil equivalent of goods" / (Average oil and gas net production
(BOE) net production (BOE/day) * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Dollars
of goods" per gross operated producing well of goods" / Total operated producing well count
Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Dollars
of goods" per mile of pipe of goods" / Total number of miles of pipeline in
service
Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Total cost to perform the process "record receipt Dollars
of goods" per thousand barrels throughput of goods" / (Average refining throughput * .001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "record Number of business entity FTEs who perform the FTEs
receipt of goods" per million barrel of oil process "record receipt of goods" / (Average oil
equivalent (BOE) and gas net production (BOE/day) * .000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs who perform the process "record Number of business entity FTEs who perform the FTEs
receipt of goods" per thousand gross operated process "record receipt of goods" / (Total operated
producing wells producing well count * .001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "record Number of business entity FTEs who perform the FTEs
receipt of goods" per thousand miles of pipe process "record receipt of goods" / (Total number
of miles of pipeline in service * .001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "record Number of business entity FTEs who perform the FTEs
receipt of goods" per thousand barrels throughput process "record receipt of goods" / (Average
refining throughput * .001)
Percentage of purchase orders with receipt of Percentage of purchase orders with receipt of Percent
goods or services goods or services
Percentage of goods purchases with receipts Percentage of goods purchases with receipts Percent
performed after the invoice was received performed after the invoice was received
Percentage of services purchases with receipts Percentage of services purchases with receipts Percent
performed after the invoice was received performed after the invoice was received
Percentage of invoices blocked due to goods Percentage of invoices blocked due to goods Percent
receipt issues or price/quantity discrepancies receipt issues or price/quantity discrepancies
Primary product manufacturing cycle time in hours Primary product manufacturing cycle time in hours hours

Finished-product first-pass quality yield for Finished-product first-pass quality yield for percent
primary products primary products
Production schedule attainment during a primary Production schedule attainment during a primary percent
products planning period products planning period
Raw material inventory turns Raw material inventory turn rate turns
Actual production rate as a percentage of the Actual production rate as a percentage of the percent
maximum capable production rate maximum for primary products
Work-in-process (WIP) inventory days of supply 365 / WIP inventory turn rate in turns days
Work-in-process (WIP) inventory turns WIP inventory turn rate in turns turns
Raw material inventory days of supply 365 / Raw material inventory turn rate days
Number of units produced per year Number of units produced per year units

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of manual sales order interventions Percentage of manual sales order interventions percent
caused by contract issues caused by contract issues
Percentage of manual sales order interventions Percentage of manual sales order interventions percent
caused by pricing issues caused by pricing issues
Percentage of manual sales order interventions Percentage of manual sales order interventions percent
caused by invoicing issues caused by invoicing issues
Percentage of manual sales order interventions Percentage of manual sales order interventions percent
caused by incorrect customer master data caused by incorrect customer master data
Percentage of manual sales order interventions Percentage of manual sales order interventions percent
caused by other causes caused by other causes
Systems cost to perform the process "define Systems cost to perform the process "define dollars
logistics strategy" per $100,000 revenue logistics strategy" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.000010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "define Outsourced cost to perform the process "define dollars
logistics strategy" per $1,000 revenue logistics strategy" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.0010)
Overhead cost to perform the process "define Overhead cost to perform the process "define dollars
logistics strategy" per $1,000 revenue logistics strategy" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "define Personnel cost to perform the process "define dollars
logistics strategy" per $1,000 revenue logistics strategy" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.0010)
Other cost to perform the process "define logistics Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
strategy" per $1,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "define
logistics strategy" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process "define logistics Total cost to perform the process "define logistics dollars
strategy" per process FTE strategy" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "define logistics strategy"
Total cost to perform the process "define logistics Total cost to perform the process "define logistics dollars
strategy" per $1,000 revenue strategy" / (Total business entity revenue * .001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process "define Number of FTEs who perform the process "define FTEs
logistics strategy" per $1 billion revenue logistics strategy" / (Total business entity
revenue*.000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform the process "define (Number of FTEs who perform the process "define percent
logistics strategy" as a percentage of FTEs that logistics strategy" / (Number of FTEs who perform
perform the process group "manage logistics and the process "define logistics strategy" + Number
warehousing" (excluding "manage returns; of FTEs who perform the process "plan and
manage reverse logistics) manage inbound material flow" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "operate warehousing" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "operate
outbound transportation")) *100

Total cost to perform the process "operate (Total cost to perform the process "operate percent
warehousing" as a percentage of cost of goods warehousing" / Cost of goods sold (COGS)) * 100.0
sold
Total cost to perform the process "operate Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per process FTE warehousing" /Number of FTEs who perform the
process "operate warehousing"
Total cost to perform the process "operate Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per $1,000 revenue warehousing" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process "operate Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per sales order fulfilled warehousing" / Number of sales orders fulfilled
Overhead cost to perform the process "operate Overhead cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per $1,000 revenue warehousing" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Other cost to perform the process "operate Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
warehousing" per $1,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "operate
warehousing" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "operate Personnel cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per $1,000 revenue warehousing" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "operate Outsourced cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per $1,000 revenue warehousing" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Systems cost to perform the process "operate Systems cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per $100,000 revenue warehousing" / (Total business entity revenue * .
00001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "operate Personnel cost to perform the process "operate dollars
warehousing" per process FTE warehousing" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "operate warehousing"
Dock-to-stock cycle time in hours for supplier Dock-to-stock cycle time for supplier deliveries in hours
deliveries hours
Pick-to-ship cycle time in hours for customer Pick-to-ship cycle time in hours for customer hours
orders orders
Field finished goods inventory days of supply Field finished goods inventory days of supply days
Warehouse slot utilization Warehouse slot utilization percent
Number of FTEs that perform the process "operate Number of FTEs who perform the process "operate FTEs
warehousing" per $1 billion revenue warehousing" / (Total business entity
revenue*.000000001)
Order fill rate Order fill rate percent
Order line fill rate Order line fill rate percent
Inventory accuracy Inventory accuracy percent
Inventory value per $1,000 total revenue Gross value of inventory / (Total business entity dollars
revenue * .001)
Unit fill rate Unit fill rate percent
Percentage of SKUs tracked by radio frequency Percentage of SKUs tracked by radio frequency percent
Number of sales order line items filled per FTE that Number of sales order line items / Number of FTEs sales order line
performs the process "operate warehousing" who perform the process "operate warehousing" items

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of annual sales orders filled per FTE that Number of sales orders fulfilled / Number of FTEs sales orders
performs the process "operate warehousing" who perform the process "operate warehousing"
Number of FTEs that perform the process "operate (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
warehousing" as a percentage of FTEs that "operate warehousing" / (Number of FTEs who
perform the process group "manage logistics and perform the process "define logistics strategy" +
warehousing" (excluding "manage returns; Number of FTEs who perform the process "plan
manage reverse logistics) and manage inbound material flow" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "operate
warehousing" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "operate outbound transportation")) *100

Percentage of finished goods inventory requiring Percentage of finished goods inventory requiring percent
special handling or storage special handling or storage
Truck customer waiting time in minutes Truck customer waiting time in minutes minutes

Personnel cost to perform the process "operate Personnel cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per process FTE outbound transportation" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "operate outbound
transportation"
Transportation cost per mile Transportation cost per mile dollars
Personnel cost to perform the process "plan and Personnel cost to perform the process "plan and dollars
manage inbound material flow" per process FTE manage inbound material flow" / Number of FTEs
who perform the process "plan and manage
inbound material flow"
Systems cost to perform the process "operate Systems cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per $100,000 revenue outbound transportation" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "operate Outsourced cost (excluding freight) to perform the dollars
outbound transportation" per $1,000 revenue process "operate outbound transportation" /(Total
business entity revenue * .001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Freight cost to perform the process "operate (Freight cost to perform the process "operate percent
outbound transportation" as a percentage of the outbound transportation" / (Total cost to perform
total logistics process group "manage logistics and the process "define logistics strategy" + Total cost
warehousing" excluding "manage returns; manage to perform the process "plan and manage inbound
reverse logistics" cost material flow" + Total cost to perform the process
"operate warehousing" + Total cost to perform the
process "operate outbound transportation")) *
100.0

Freight cost to perform the process "operate Freight cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per $1,000 revenue outbound transportation" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "operate Personnel cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per $1,000 revenue outbound transportation" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Other cost to perform the process "operate Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
outbound transportation" per $1,000 revenue outsourced and freight to perform the process
"operate outbound transportation" /(Total business
entity revenue * .001)
Overhead cost to perform the process "operate Overhead cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per $1,000 revenue outbound transportation" /(Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "operate (Total cost to perform the process "operate percent
outbound transportation" as a percentage of cost outbound transportation" / Cost of goods sold
of goods sold (COGS)) * 100.0
Total cost to perform the process "operate Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per process FTE outbound transportation" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "operate outbound
transportation"
Total cost to perform the process "operate Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per $1,000 revenue outbound transportation" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "operate Total cost to perform the process "operate dollars
outbound transportation" per sales order fulfilled outbound transportation" /Number of sales orders
fulfilled
Customer shipment to delivery cycle time in days Customer shipment to delivery cycle time in hours days
/ 24
Sales order accurate documentation rate Accurate documentation rate percent
Percentage of orders delivered complete and on Percentage of sales orders delivered complete and percent
time on time
Percentage of orders shipped complete and on Percentage of sales orders shipped complete and percent
time on time
Percentage of sales orders delivered on time Percentage of sales orders delivered on time percent
Percentage of outbound transport containers with Percentage of outbound transport containers with percent
multiple-customer orders multiple-customer orders
Perfect condition rate Perfect condition rate percent
Number of FTEs that perform the process "operate Number of FTEs who perform the process "operate FTEs
outbound transportation" per $1 billion revenue outbound transportation" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Full trailer-load or full container-load capacity Full trailer load or full container load capacity percent
utilization utilization
Percentage of sales orders shipped as part of full- Percentage of sales orders shipped in full-load percent
load shipments shipments
Percentage of sales orders shipped on core Percentage of sales orders shipped on core percent
carriers carriers
Percentage of large/bulky deliveries completed Percentage of large/bulky deliveries completed percent
within the window provided to the consumer within the window provided to the consumer
Average number of delivery attempts required to Average number of delivery attempts required to attempts
complete large/bulky deliveries complete large/bulky deliveries
Percentage of large/bulky deliveries considered Percentage of large/bulky deliveries considered percent
exception deliveries exception deliveries
Percentage of large/bulky deliveries including Percentage of large/bulky deliveries including percent
products that are damaged or dead on arrival products that are damaged or dead-on-arrival

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of large/bulky deliveries completed per Number of large/bulky deliveries completed in the deliveries
delivery/service area square mile past 12 months / Consumer delivery/service area
in square miles
Number of FTEs that perform the process "operate (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
outbound transportation" as a percentage of FTEs "operate outbound transportation" / (Number of
that perform the process group "manage logistics FTEs who perform the process "define logistics
and warehousing" (excluding "manage returns; strategy" + Number of FTEs who perform the
manage reverse logistics) process "plan and manage inbound material flow"
+ Number of FTEs who perform the process
"operate warehousing" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "operate outbound
transportation")) *100

Approved preferred/core carriers for primary (Number of approved preferred/core carriers for percent
transportation as a percentage of total carriers primary transportation mode / Number of carriers
used for primary transportation used for primary transportation mode in the last
twelve months) * 100.0
Premium freight charges as a percentage of total Premium freight charges as a percentage of total percent
freight charges freight
Percentage of sales orders scheduled to customer Percentage of sales orders scheduled according to percent
request customer request
Average weight, in pounds, of large/bulky Average weight of large/bulky deliveries pounds
deliveries completed completed
Average volume, in cubic feet, of large/bulky Average volume of large/bulky deliveries cubic feet
deliveries completed completed
Average number of items included in a large/bulky Average number of items included in a large/bulky items
delivery delivery
Total annual value of large/bulky products Total annual value of large/bulky products dollars
delivered by the organization per delivery/service delivered by the organization / Consumer
area square mile delivery/service area in square miles

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Metric name Formula Units
Annual value of damaged or expired retails Product wastage (Damage and expiry) rate percent
products as percentage of average annual retail
inventory value
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials Dollars
and services" per thousand barrel of oil equivalent and services" / (Average oil and gas net
(BOE) production (BOE/day) * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials Dollars
and services" per gross operated producing well and services" / Total operated producing well
count
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials Dollars
and services" per mile of pipe and services" / Total number of miles of pipeline in
service
Total cost to perform the process "order materials Total cost to perform the process "order materials Dollars
and services" per thousand barrels throughput and services" / (Average refining throughput * .
001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "order Number of FTEs who perform the process "order FTEs
materials and services" per million barrel of oil materials and services" / (Average oil and gas net
equivalent (BOE) production (BOE/day) * .000001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "order Number of FTEs who perform the process "order FTEs
materials and services" per thousand gross materials and services" / (Total operated
operated producing wells producing well count * .001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "order Number of FTEs who perform the process "order FTEs
materials and services" per thousand miles of pipe materials and services" / (Total number of miles of
pipeline in service * .001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "order Number of FTEs who perform the process "order FTEs
materials and services" per thousand barrels materials and services" / (Average refining
throughput throughput * .001)
Systems cost to perform the process group Systems cost to perform the process group dollars
"develop customer care/customer service "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" per $100,000 revenue strategy" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "develop Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
customer care/customer service strategy" per customer care/customer service strategy" /
process FTE Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"develop customer care/customer service
strategy"

Total cost to perform the process group "develop Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
customer care/customer service strategy" per customer care/customer service strategy" / (Total
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process group "develop Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
customer care/customer service strategy" per customer care/customer service strategy" /
sales order Number of sales orders fulfilled
Total cost to perform the process group "develop Total cost to perform the process group "develop dollars
customer care/customer service strategy" per customer care/customer service strategy" /
sales order line item Number of sales order line items
Overhead cost to perform the process group Overhead cost to perform the process group dollars
"develop customer care/customer service "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" per $1,000 revenue strategy" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Other cost to perform the process group "develop Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
customer care/customer service strategy" per and outsourced to perform the process group
$1,000 revenue "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)

Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"develop customer care/customer service "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" per $1,000 revenue strategy" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process group Outsourced cost to perform the process group dollars
"develop customer care/customer service "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" per $1,000 revenue strategy" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"develop customer care/customer service "develop customer care/customer service
strategy" per $1 billion revenue strategy" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of languages supported at the business Number of languages supported languages
entity
Centrally managed systems cost to perform the (Centrally managed systems cost to perform the dollars
processes "manage sales orders", "manage process "manage sales orders" + Centrally
customer service requests/inquiries", and managed systems cost to perform the processes
"manage customer complaints" per $1,000 "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
revenue "manage customer complaints") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)

Centrally managed systems cost to perform the (Centrally managed systems cost to perform the dollars
processes "manage sales orders", "manage process "manage sales orders" + Centrally
customer service requests/inquiries", and managed systems cost to perform the processes
"manage customer complaints" per active "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
customer "manage customer complaints") / Number of
active customers in customer master file

Contact center systems cost to perform the (Contact center systems cost to perform the dollars
processes "manage sales orders", "manage process "manage sales orders" + Contact center
customer service requests/inquiries", and systems cost to perform the processes "manage
"manage customer complaints" per inbound customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
contact customer complaints") / Total number of inbound
contacts

Contact center systems cost to perform the (Contact center systems cost to perform the dollars
processes "manage sales orders", "manage process "manage sales orders" + Contact center
customer service requests/inquiries", and systems cost to perform the processes "manage
"manage customer complaints" per $1,000 customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
revenue customer complaints") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1216 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Contact center systems cost to perform the (Contact center systems cost to perform the dollars
processes "manage sales orders", "manage process "manage sales orders" + Contact center
customer service requests/inquiries", and systems cost to perform the processes "manage
"manage customer complaints" per active customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer customer complaints") / Number of active
customers in customer master file

Centrally managed systems cost to perform the (Centrally managed systems cost to perform the dollars
processes "manage sales orders", "manage process "manage sales orders" + Centrally
customer service requests/inquiries", and managed systems cost to perform the processes
"manage customer complaints" per inbound "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
contact "manage customer complaints") / Total number of
inbound contacts

Business to business inbound contacts as a Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
percentage of total inbound contacts considered "business to business"
Business to consumer inbound contacts as a Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
percentage of total inbound contacts considered "business to consumer"
Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage dollars
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" per customer service FTE customer complaints" / Number of FTEs who
perform the customer service function
Outsourced cost to perform the processes Outsourced cost to perform the processes dollars
"manage customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
"manage customer complaints" per $1,000 "manage customer complaints" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the processes (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage dollars
"manage sales orders", "manage customer service sales orders" + Outsourced cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per $1,000 revenue requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1217 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the processes (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage dollars
"manage sales orders", "manage customer service sales orders" + Outsourced cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per active customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / Number of active customers in
customer master file

Outsourced cost to perform the processes (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage dollars
"manage sales orders", "manage customer service sales orders" + Outsourced cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per inbound contact requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / Total number of inbound contacts

Outsourced cost to perform the processes (Outsourced cost to perform the processes percent
"manage customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
"manage customer complaints" as a percentage of "manage customer complaints" / Total cost to
the total cost of the processes perform the processes "manage customer service
requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") * 100.0

Overhead cost to perform the processes "manage (Overhead cost to perform the processes "manage percent
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" as a percentage of the total customer complaints" / Total cost to perform the
cost to perform the processes processes "manage customer service
requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") * 100.0

Overhead cost to perform the processes "manage Overhead cost to perform the processes "manage dollars
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" per $1,000 revenue customer complaints" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1218 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Other cost to perform the processes "manage (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
sales orders", "manage customer service and outsourced to perform the process "manage
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer sales orders" + Costs other than personnel,
complaints" per inbound contact systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
processes "manage customer service
requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / Total number of inbound contacts

Other cost to perform the processes "manage (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage and outsourced to perform the processes "manage
customer complaints" as a percentage of the total customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
cost to perform the processes customer complaints" / Total cost to perform the
processes "manage customer service
requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") * 100.0

Other cost to perform the processes "manage Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage and outsourced to perform the processes "manage
customer complaints" per $1,000 revenue customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)

Outsourced cost to perform the processes Outsourced cost to perform the processes dollars
"manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
"manage customer complaints" per inbound call "manage customer complaints" / Number of
received through IVR DTMF inbound calls received through IVR DTMF
Outsourced cost to perform the processes Outsourced cost to perform the processes dollars
"manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
"manage customer complaints" per call received "manage customer complaints" / Number of
through IVR speech inbound calls received through IVR speech
Outsourced cost to perform the processes Outsourced cost to perform the processes dollars
"manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
"manage customer complaints" per web "manage customer complaints" / Number of
transactions contact inbound contacts through web transactions

Copyright 2020 APQC 1219 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
sales orders", "manage customer service sales orders" + Personnel cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per $1,000 revenue requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)

Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
sales orders", "manage customer service sales orders" + Personnel cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per active customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / Number of active customers in
customer master file

Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
sales orders", "manage customer service sales orders" + Personnel cost to perform the
requests/inquiries", and "manage customer processes "manage customer service
complaints" per inbound contact requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") / Total number of inbound contacts

Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage (Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage percent
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" as a percentage of the total customer complaints" / Total cost to perform the
cost to perform the processes processes "manage customer service
requests/inquiries" and "manage customer
complaints") * 100.0

Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage Personnel cost to perform the processes "manage dollars
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" per $1,000 revenue customer complaints" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Total cost to perform the processes "manage Total cost to perform the processes "manage dollars
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" per customer service FTE customer complaints" / Number of FTEs who
perform the customer service function

Copyright 2020 APQC 1220 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the processes "manage Total cost to perform the processes "manage dollars
customer requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage
customer complaints" per $1,000 revenue customer complaints" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Total revenue per inbound contact Total business entity revenue / Total number of dollars
inbound contacts
Outsourced cost to perform the processes Outsourced cost to perform the processes dollars
"manage customer service requests/inquiries" and "manage customer service requests/inquiries" and
"manage customer complaints" per web self- "manage customer complaints" / Inbound contacts
service contact received through web self-service
Average time in seconds to inbound calls Average time in seconds to inbound calls seconds
abandoned abandoned
Average contact handling time in seconds Average contact handling time in seconds, seconds
including after-contact work
Average call handling time in seconds (Average after-call work time in seconds + seconds
Average talk time in seconds)
Average speed of answer in seconds for agent Average speed of answer in seconds for agent seconds
queue calls queue calls
Average seat utilization Average seat utilization percent
Agent schedule adherence Average agent schedule adherence percent
First call resolution rate First call resolution rate percent
Bridge rate Bridge rate percent
Call agent availability rate Call agent availability rate percent
Call agent occupancy rate Call agent occupancy rate percent
Call agent utilization rate Call agent utilization rate percent
IVR speech recognition rate IVR speech recognition rate percent

Copyright 2020 APQC 1221 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of web chat or instant messaging (Inbound contacts received through web chat or percent
contacts outsourced to a third-party provider instant messaging, including virtual agents, from
all outsourced providers / 100 percent sum of
inbound contacts outsourced to a third-party for
live agent calls, IVR speech, IVR DTMF, fax, postal
mail, web transactions, online chats, and other
receipts) * 100.0

Percentage of inbound calls monitored by QAM Percentage of inbound calls monitored by QAM percent
and scored by supervisors and scored by supervisors
Average number of contact center seats per Number of seats / Number of contact centers seats
contact center included
DTMF IVR self-service resolution rate DTMF IVR self-service resolution rate percent
IVR speech self-service resolution rate IVR speech self-service resolution rate percent
Web transactions self-service resolution rate Web transactions self-service resolution rate percent
Calls routed to a live agent as a percentage of Calls routed to a live agent as a percentage of percent
total inbound calls total inbound calls
Calls abandoned in the agent queue as a Calls abandoned in the agent queue as a percent
percentage of total inbound calls percentage of total inbound calls
Caller authentication rate for IVR Caller authentication rate for IVR percent
Percentage of inbound email contacts outsourced (Number of total inbound contacts outsourced to a percent
to a third-party provider third-party for contacts received through email /
100 percent sum of inbound contacts outsourced
to a third-party for live agent calls, IVR speech,
IVR DTMF, fax, postal mail, web transactions,
online chats, and other receipts) * 100.0

Percentage of inbound postal mail contacts (Percentage of inbound contacts outsourced to percent
outsourced to a third-party provider third-party for postal mail / 100 percent sum of
inbound contacts outsourced to a third-party for
live agent calls, IVR speech, IVR DTMF, fax, postal
mail, web transactions, online chats, and other
receipts) * 100.0

Copyright 2020 APQC 1222 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of inbound web transaction contacts (Inbound contacts received through web self- percent
outsourced to a third-party provider service from all outsourced providers / 100
percent sum of inbound contacts outsourced to a
third-party for live agent calls, IVR speech, IVR
DTMF, fax, postal mail, web transactions, online
chats, and other receipts) * 100.0

Percentage of contacts with CTI that have Percentage of contacts with CTI that have percent
information pop up on the agent's desktop information pop up on the agent’s desktop
Percentage of active customers with service level Percentage of active customers with service level percent
based on customer segmentation based on customer segmentation
Number of agent FTEs per direct supervisor FTE Number of agent FTEs / (Number of general agent FTEs
service FTEs employed to manage agents +
Number of vital service FTEs employed to manage
agents)
Agent FTEs evaluated using sliding/interdependent Agent FTEs evaluated using sliding/interdependent percent
agent targets as a percentage of all agent FTEs agent targets as a percentage of all agent FTEs
Percentage of inbound phone contacts outsourced (Inbound contacts received through telephone percent
to a third-party provider channels from all outsourced providers / 100
percent sum of inbound contacts outsourced to a
third-party for live agent calls, IVR speech, IVR
DTMF, fax, postal mail, web transactions, online
chats, and other receipts) * 100.0

Percentage of transferred calls that are Percentage of transferred calls that are percent
misdirected misdirected
Percentage of active customers with active web Percentage of active customers with active web percent
accounts accounts
Transferred calls as a percentage of total inbound Transferred calls as a percentage of total inbound percent
calls calls

Copyright 2020 APQC 1223 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Direct supervisors per agent FTE (Number of general service FTEs employed to direct supervisors
manage agents + Number of vital service FTEs
employed to manage agents) / Number of agent
FTEs
Inbound live agent calls per agent FTE Number of inbound calls received through a live calls
agent / Number of agent FTEs
Inbound contacts per agent FTE Total number of inbound contacts / Number of contacts
agent FTEs
Percentage of inbound contacts through "other" (Inbound contacts received through channels percent
channels outsourced to a third-party provider other than phone, email, web self-service, web
chat or instant messaging (including virtual
agents), a dedicated mobile application, SMS,
social media, or postal mail, from all outsourced
providers / 100 percent sum of inbound contacts
outsourced to a third-party for live agent calls,
IVR speech, IVR DTMF, fax, postal mail, web
transactions, online chats, and other receipts) *
100.0
Number of inbound calls received through a live (Number of inbound calls received through a live percent
agent as a percentage of total inbound calls agent / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0
Number of inbound calls received through IVR (Number of inbound calls received through IVR percent
speech as a percentage of total inbound calls speech / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0
Number of inbound calls received through IVR (Number of inbound calls received through IVR percent
DTMF as a percentage of total inbound calls DTMF / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0
Inbound calls related to billing as a percentage of (Number of inbound calls for billing / Number of percent
total inbound calls inbound calls) * 100.0
Inbound calls related to complaints as a (Number of inbound calls for complaints / Number percent
percentage of total inbound calls of inbound calls) * 100.0
Inbound calls related to new orders as a (Number of inbound calls for new orders / Number percent
percentage of total inbound calls of inbound calls) * 100.0
Inbound calls related to order modification or (Number of inbound calls for order modification or percent
inquiry as a percentage of total inbound calls inquiry / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of inbound calls for requirements other Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
than new orders, order modifications or inquiry, related to matters other than new orders, order
billing, complaints, or technical support as a modification or inquiry, billing, complaints, or
percentage of total inbound calls technical support
Inbound contacts related to technical support as a Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
percentage of total inbound contacts related to technical support
Percentage of inbound fax contacts outsourced to Percentage of inbound contacts outsourced to percent
a third-party provider third-party for fax
Percentage of inbound IVR DTMF contacts Percentage of inbound contacts outsourced to percent
outsourced to a third-party provider third-party for IVR DTMF
Percentage of inbound IVR speech contacts Percentage of inbound contacts outsourced to percent
outsourced to a third-party provider third-party for IVR speech
Percentage of inbound live agent call contacts Percentage of inbound contacts outsourced to percent
outsourced to third-party provider third-party for live agent calls
Number of inbound calls for the customer service (Number of inbound calls for the customer service percent
function as a percentage of total inbound calls function / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0

South Asia contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in South percent
percentage of total contact center employees Asia/Number of contact center employees )*100
Southeast Asia contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in percent
percentage of total contact center employees Southeast Asia/Number of contact center
employees )*100
Southern Europe contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in percent
percentage of total contact center employees Southern Europe/Number of contact center
employees )*100
US and Canadian contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in the percent
percentage of total contact center employees United States or Canada/Number of contact center
employees )*100
Western Europe contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in Western percent
percentage of total contact center employees Europe/Number of contact center employees )*100

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Metric name Formula Units
Inbound contacts related to billing as a percentage Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
of total inbound contacts related to billing
Inbound contacts related to complaints as a Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
percentage of total inbound contacts related to complaints
Inbound contacts related to new orders as a Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
percentage of total inbound contacts related to new orders
Inbound contacts related to order modification or Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
inquiry as a percentage of total inbound contacts related to order modification or inquiry
Middle East contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in the percent
percentage of total contact center employees Middle East/Number of contact center employees )
*100
Nordic countries contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in Nordic percent
percentage of total contact center employees countries/Number of contact center employees )
*100
Africa contact center employees as a percentage ( Number of contact center employees in percent
of total contact center employees Africa/Number of contact center employees )*100
Australia and New Zealand contact center ( Number of contact center employees in Australia percent
employees as a percentage of total contact center or New Zealand/Number of contact center
employees employees )*100
Central Europe contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in Central percent
percentage of total contact center employees Europe/Number of contact center employees )*100

Central/South America contact center employees ( Number of contact center employees in Central percent
as a percentage of total contact center employees or South America/Number of contact center
employees )*100
China, Russia, and Central Asia contact center ( Number of contact center employees in China, percent
employees as a percentage of total contact center Russia, or Central Asia/Number of contact center
employees employees )*100
East Asia contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in East percent
percentage of total contact center employees Asia/Number of contact center employees )*100

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Eastern Europe contact center employees as a ( Number of contact center employees in Eastern percent
percentage of total contact center employees Europe/Number of contact center employees )*100

Inbound contacts received via phone as a (Number of inbound contacts through calls / Total percent
percentage of total inbound contacts number of inbound contacts) * 100.0
Inbound contacts received via email as a (Number of inbound contacts through email / Total percent
percentage of total inbound contacts number of inbound contacts) * 100.0
Inbound contacts received via fax as a percentage (Number of inbound contacts through fax / Total percent
of total inbound contacts number of inbound contacts) * 100.0
Inbound contacts received via web chat or instant (Number of inbound contacts through online chat / percent
messaging as a percentage of total inbound Total number of inbound contacts) * 100.0
contacts
Number of inbound contacts through channels (Inbound contacts received through channels percent
other than phone, email, web self-service, web other than phone, email, web self-service, web
chat or instant messaging, dedicated mobile apps, chat or instant messaging (including virtual
SMS, social media, or postal mail as a percentage agents), a dedicated mobile application, SMS,
of total inbound contacts social media, or postal mail / Total number of
inbound contacts) * 100.0

Inbound contacts received via postal mail as a (Number of inbound contacts through postal mail / percent
percentage of total inbound contacts Total number of inbound contacts) * 100.0
Inbound contacts received via web self-service as (Inbound contacts received through web self- percent
a percentage of total inbound contacts service / Total number of inbound contacts) *
100.0
Business to business inbound calls as a (Number of inbound calls that are business to percent
percentage of total inbound calls business / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0
Business to consumer inbound calls as a (Number of inbound calls that are business to percent
percentage of total inbound calls consumer / Number of inbound calls) * 100.0
Call service level Service level seconds

Forecast accuracy for long-term planning Long-term forecast accuracy percent


Forecast accuracy for short-term planning Short-term forecast accuracy percent

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Metric name Formula Units
Response time in minutes for inbound requests Response time in minutes for contacts received minutes
coming from call backs through call backs
Response time in minutes for inbound requests Response time in minutes for contacts received minutes
coming from SMS through SMS
Response time in minutes for inbound requests Response time in minutes for contacts received minutes
coming from social media through social media
Response time in minutes for inbound requests Response time in minutes for contacts received minutes
coming from web chat or instant messaging through web chat or instant messaging
including virtual agents
Average talk time in seconds, including agent hold Average talk time in seconds seconds
time
Response time in minutes for inbound requests Response time in minutes for contacts received minutes
coming from e-mail through email
Response time in minutes for inbound requests Response time in minutes for contacts received minutes
coming from fax through fax
Response time in minutes for inbound requests Response time in minutes for contacts received minutes
coming from postal mail through postal mail
First contact resolution rate for contacts received First contact resolution rate for contacts from percent
through "other" channels channels other than phone, email, web self-
service, web chat or instant messaging, dedicated
mobile apps, SMS social media, or postal mail
First contact resolution rate for dedicated mobile First contact resolution rate for a dedicated mobile percent
applications ("apps") application ("app")
First contact resolution rate for email contacts First contact resolution rate for email contacts percent

First contact resolution rate for phone contacts First contact resolution rate for phone contacts percent

First contact resolution rate for postal mail First contact resolution rate for postal mail percent

First contact resolution rate for SMS First contact resolution rate for SMS (mobile phone percent
short message service) contacts

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Metric name Formula Units
First contact resolution rate for social media First contact resolution rate for social media percent
channels such as Twitter, Facebook, or discussion
forums
First contact resolution rate for web chat or instant First contact resolution rate for web chat or instant percent
messaging including virtual agents messaging including virtual agents
First contact resolution rate for web self-service First contact resolution rate for web self-service percent
contacts contacts
Average customer satisfaction with technical Customer satisfaction with technical support. percent
support for telecommunications
Inbound contacts for the process "manage Percentage of inbound contacts from all channels percent
customer service" as a percentage of total related to the process "manage customer service"
inbound contacts
Inbound contacts received via dedicated mobile (Inbound contacts received through a dedicated percent
app as a percentage of total inbound contacts mobile application / Total number of inbound
contacts) * 100.0
Inbound contacts received via SMS as a (Total number of inbound contacts received percent
percentage of total inbound contacts through SMS / Total number of inbound contacts) *
100.0
Inbound contacts received via social media as a (Total number of inbound contacts received percent
percentage of total inbound contacts through social media / Total number of inbound
contacts) * 100.0
Percentage of inbound dedicated mobile app (Inbound contacts received through a dedicated percent
contacts outsourced to a third-party provider mobile application from all outsourced providers /
100 percent sum of inbound contacts outsourced
to a third-party for live agent calls, IVR speech,
IVR DTMF, fax, postal mail, web transactions,
online chats, and other receipts) * 100.0

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Percentage of inbound SMS contacts outsourced to (Inbound contacts received through SMS (exclude percent
a third-party provider mobile messaging other than SMS) from all
outsourced providers / 100 percent sum of
inbound contacts outsourced to a third-party for
live agent calls, IVR speech, IVR DTMF, fax, postal
mail, web transactions, online chats, and other
receipts) * 100.0

Percentage of inbound social media contacts (Inbound contacts received through social media percent
outsourced to a third-party provider (including discussion forums, Facebook, Twitter,
etc.) from all outsourced providers / 100 percent
sum of inbound contacts outsourced to a third-
party for live agent calls, IVR speech, IVR DTMF,
fax, postal mail, web transactions, online chats,
and other receipts) * 100.0

Percentage of employee time spent servicing Percentage of employee time spent working in the percent
customers via social media channels social media channel servicing customers
Percentage of employee time spent servicing Percentage of employee time spent working in the percent
customers via website channel website channel servicing customers
Percentage of employee time spent servicing Percentage of employee time spent working in the percent
customers via social media channel social media channel servicing customers
Percentage of employee time spent servicing Percentage of employee time spent working in the percent
customers via traditional face-to-face channel face-to-face channel servicing customers
Percentage of employee time spent servicing Percentage of employee time spent working in percent
customers via contact center channel the contact center channel servicing customers
Percentage of employee time spent servicing Percentage of employee time spent working in percent
customers via business-to-business channel B2B channels other than website, mobile
applications, social media, face-to-face contact, or
contact centers channel servicing customers
Annual percentage change in number of retail Annual percentage change in number of percent
customer complaints complaints

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Metric name Formula Units
Average customer satisfaction with billing and Customer satisfaction with billing and payment. percent
payment for telecommunications
Average customer satisfaction with the selection Customer satisfaction with the selection and percent
and purchasing process for telecommunications purchasing process.
Telecommunications organization's Brand/relational NPS score percent
brand/relational Net Promoter Score
Net Promoter Score for telecommunications NPS for clients in awareness, selection, an buying percent
customers in the awareness, selection and buying stage
stage of the customer lifecycle
Net Promoter Score for telecommunications NPS for clients who are using the service, percent
customers in the using stage of the customer receiving support, or paying
lifecycle
Net Promoter Score for telecommunications NPS for clients in renewal stage percent
customers in the renewal stage of the customer
lifecycle
Percentage of customers claiming to be satisfied Percentage of customers claiming to be satisfied percent

Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, percent
source, and select employees" as a percentage of source, and select employees" / Total SG&A costs
selling, general, and administrative (SGA) costs * 100
Outsourced cost to perform the process group Outsourced cost to perform the process group dollars
"recruit, source, and select" per $1,000 revenue "recruit, source, and select" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, dollars
source, and select employees" per senior source, and select employees" / (Total number of
management/executive new hire new hires * Senior management/executive new
hires percentage * 0.01)
Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, dollars
source, and select employees" per middle source, and select employees" / (Total number of
management/specialist new hire new hires * Middle management/specialist new
hires percentage * 0.01)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, dollars
source, and select employees" per operational source, and select employees" / (Total number of
workers/office staff new hire new hires * Operational workers/office workers
new hires percentage * 0.01)
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform process group "recruit, dollars
"recruit, source, and select employees" per $1,000 source, and select employees" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform process group "recruit, dollars
"recruit, source, and select employees" per new source, and select employees" / Total number of
hire new hires
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform process group "recruit, dollars
"recruit, source, and select employees" per source, and select employees" / Number of
business entity employee business entity employees
Systems cost to perform the process group Systems cost to perform process group "recruit, dollars
"recruit, source, and select employees" per $1,000 source, and select employees" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, dollars
source, and select employees" per business entity source, and select employees" / Number of
employee business entity employees
Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, dollars
source, and select employees" per new hire source, and select employees" / Total number of
new hires
Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, Total cost to perform the process group "recruit, dollars
source, and select employees" per $1,000 revenue source, and select employees" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the HR function per FTE that Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
performs the process group "recruit, source, and manage human capital" / Number of FTEs who
select employees" perform the process group "recruit, source, and
select employees"

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Metric name Formula Units
Response time in hours for non-routine "recruit, Response time in hours for a non-routine inquiry hours
source, and select employees" inquiries for the process group "recruit, source, and select
employees"
Response time in hours for routine "recruit, Response time in hours for a routine inquiry for hours
source, and select employees" inquiries the process group "recruit, source, and select
employees"
Cycle time in days from approval of job requisition Cycle time in days from approval of job requisition days
to acceptance of job offer to acceptance of job offer
Cycle time in days from identifying the need to Cycle time in days from identifying the need to days
hire a new employee to approval of the job hire a new employee to approval of job requisition
requisition
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"recruit, source, and select employees" per $1 "recruit, source, and select employees" / (Total
billion revenue business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of interviews conducted for each senior Number of interviews conducted for each senior interviews
management/executive filled vacancy per FTE that management/executive vacancy filled / Number of
performs the process group "recruit, source, and FTEs who perform the process group "recruit,
select employees" source, and select employees"
Number of interviews conducted for each middle Number of interviews conducted for each middle interviews
management/specialist filled vacancy per FTE that management/specialist vacancy filled / Number of
performs the process group "recruit, source, and FTEs who perform the process group "recruit,
select employees" source, and select employees"
Number of interviews conducted for each Number of interviews conducted for each interviews
operational worker/office staff filled vacancy per operational worker/office staff vacancy filled /
FTE that performs the process group "recruit, Number of FTEs who perform the process group
source, and select employees" "recruit, source, and select employees"
Percentage of senior management/executive Percentage of management positions filled by percent
positions filled by internal promotion for the past 3 internal promotion versus external recruitment for
years senior management/executive employees for the
past three years

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Metric name Formula Units
New hire satisfaction rate for the recruiting Latest captured satisfaction rate of new hires with percent
process the recruiting experience
Job offer acceptance rate for middle Job offer acceptance rate for middle percent
management/specialists management/specialist employees
Job offer acceptance rate for operational Job offer acceptance rate for operational percent
workers/office staff worker/office staff employees
Job offer acceptance rate for senior Job offer acceptance rate for senior percent
management/executives management/executive employees
Percentage of new hire retention after 12 months (Percentage of middle management/specialist percent
employees who joined in the past 12 months that
are still within your business entity + Percentage
of operational worker/office staff employees who
joined in the past 12 months who are still within
your business entity + Percentage of senior
management/executive employees who joined in
the past 12 months that are still within your
business entity) / 3

Total number of job applications received per FTE Number of job applications received / Number of applications
that performs the process group "recruit, source, FTEs who perform the process group "recruit,
and select employees" source, and select employees"
Number of new hires per FTE that performs the Total number of new hires / Number of FTEs who new hires
process group "recruit, source, and select perform the process group "recruit, source, and
employees" select employees"
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs the process group "recruit, source, and FTEs who perform the process group "recruit,
select employees" source, and select employees"
Number of hours invested by hiring decision Number of hours invested by hiring decision hours
makers per senior management/executive new makers per senior management/executive new
hire hire
Number of hours invested by hiring decision Number of hours invested by hiring decision hours
makers per middle management/specialist new makers per middle management/specialist new
hire hire

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of hours invested by hiring decision Number of hours invested by hiring decision hours
makers per operational worker/office staff new makers per operational worker/office staff new
hire hire
Outsourced cost of the process group "recruit, Outsourced cost to perform the process group percent
source, and select employees" as a percentage of "recruit, source, and select" / Total cost to perform
the total cost to perform the process group the process group "recruit, source, and select
employees" * 100
Middle management/specialists new hires as a Middle management/specialist new hires percent
percentage of total new hires percentage
Operational workers/office staff new hires as a Operational workers/office workers new hires percent
percentage of total new hires percentage
Senior management/executives new hires as a Senior management/executive new hires percent
percentage of total new hires percentage
Number of monthly non-routine "recruit, source, Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly inquiries
and select employees" inquiries per business for the process group "recruit, source, and select
entity employee employees" / Number of business entity
employees
Number of monthly routine "recruit, source, and Number of routine inquiries received monthly for inquiries
select employees" inquiries per business entity the process group "recruit, source, and select
employee employees" / Number of business entity
employees
Percentage of new hires that originated from Percentage of new hires from internal employee percent
employee referrals referrals
Percentage of "recruit, source, and select (Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly percent
employees" inquiries received that are non-routine for the process group "recruit, source, and select
employees" / (Number of routine inquiries
received monthly for the process group "recruit,
source, and select employees" + Number of non-
routine inquiries received monthly for the process
group "recruit, source, and select employees")) *
100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of "recruit, source, and select Number of routine inquiries received monthly for percent
employees" inquiries received that are routine the process group "recruit, source, and select
employees"/(Number of routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "recruit, source,
and select employees"+Number of non-routine
inquiries received monthly for the process group
"recruit, source, and select employees")*100

Percentage of "recruit, source, and select Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
employees" inquiries received via digital group "recruit, source and select employees"
communication channels through digital communication channels
Percentage of "recruit, source, and select Percentage of the total inquiries received monthly percent
employees" inquiries received via e-mail for the process group "recruit, source, and select
employees" via e-mail
Percentage of "recruit, source, and select Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
employees" inquiries received via channels other process group "recruit, source, and select
than e-mail, phone, and face-to-face employees" via channels other than e-mail, phone,
and face-to-face interaction
Percentage of "recruit, source, and select Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
employees" inquiries received via face-to-face process group "recruit, source, and select
employees" via face-to-face interaction
Percentage of "recruit, source, and select Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
employees" inquiries received via non-digital group "recruit, source and select employees"
communication channels through non-digital communication channels
Percentage of "recruit, source, and select Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
employees" inquiries received via phone process group "recruit, source, and select
employees" via phone
Permanent full-time new hires as a percentage of Permanent full-time positions as a percentage of percent
total new hires total new hires
Permanent part-time new hires as a percentage of Permanent part-time positions as a percentage of percent
total new hires total new hires

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Metric name Formula Units
Contingent new hires as a percentage of total new Contingent positions as a percentage of total new percent
hires hires
Overhead and other costs of the process group (Overhead and other cost for the process group percent
"Recruit, source, and select employees" as a "recruit, source, and select employees" / Total cost
percentage of the total cost to perform the to perform the process group "recruit, source, and
process group select employees") * 100
Percentage of middle management/specialist Percentage of management positions filled by percent
positions filled by internal promotion for the past 3 internal promotion versus external recruitment for
years middle management/specialist employees for the
past three years
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform process group "recruit, percent
"recruit, source, and select employees" as a source, and select employees" / Total cost to
percentage of the total cost to perform the perform the process group "recruit, source, and
process group select employees") * 100
Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
inquiries received via digital communication group "reward and retain employees" through
channels digital communication channels
Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
inquiries received via non-digital communication group "reward and retain employees" through
channels non-digital communication channels
Overhead cost to perform the process group (Overhead cost to perform process group "recruit, percent
"recruit, source, and select employees" as a source, and select employees" / Total cost to
percentage of the total cost to perform the perform the process group "recruit, source, and
process group select employees") * 100.0
Other cost to perform the process group "recruit, (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
source, and select employees" as a percentage of and outsourced to perform process group "recruit,
total cost to perform the process source, and select employees" / Total cost to
perform the process group "recruit, source, and
select employees") * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform process group "recruit, percent
"recruit, source, and select employees" as a source, and select employees" / Total cost to
percentage of the total cost to perform the perform the process group "recruit, source, and
process group select employees") * 100
Number of job applications per approved job Number of job applications received / Annual applications
requisition number of job requisitions
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
"recruit, source, and select employees" as a "recruit, source, and select employees" / Number
percentage of business entity FTEs of business entity FTEs * 100
Top performer employee retention Top performer employee retention percent

Total cost to perform the process group "reward Total cost to perform the process group "reward dollars
and retain employees" per process group FTE and retain employees" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process group "reward and retain
employees"
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"reward and retain employees" per process group "reward and retain employees" / Number of FTEs
FTE who perform the process group "reward and retain
employees"
Total cost to perform the process group "reward (Total cost to perform the process group "reward percent
and retain employees" as a percentage of selling, and retain employees" / Total SG&A costs) * 100
general, and administrative (SGA) costs
Total personnel cost per business entity FTE Personnel cost of business entity FTEs / Number of dollars
business entity FTEs
Total cost to perform the HR function per FTE that Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
performs the process group "reward and retain manage human capital" / Number of FTEs who
employees" perform the process group "reward and retain
employees"

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "reward Total cost to perform the process group "reward dollars
and retain employees" per $1,000 revenue and retain employees" / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Average salary including base, overtime, and (Total base pay for middle management/specialist dollars
variable pay for middle management or specialists employees + Total overtime pay for middle
management/specialist employees + Total
variable pay for middle management/specialist
employees) / Number of middle
management/specialist employees

Average salary including base, overtime, and (Total base pay for operational worker/office staff dollars
variable pay for operational workers or office staff employees + Total overtime pay for operational
worker/office staff employees + Total variable pay
for operational worker/office staff employees) /
Number of operational worker/office staff
employees

Average salary including base, overtime, and (Total base pay for senior management/executive dollars
variable pay for senior management or executives employees + Total overtime pay for senior
management/executive employees + Total
variable pay for senior management/executive
employees) / Number of senior
management/executive employees

Total cost to perform the process group "reward Total cost to perform the process group "reward dollars
and retain employees" per business entity and retain employees" / Number of business entity
employee employees
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"reward and retain employees" per business entity "reward and retain employees" / Number of
employee business entity employees
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"reward and retain employees" per $1,000 "reward and retain employees" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Response time in hours for non-routine "reward Response time in hours for a non-routine inquiry hours
and retain employees" inquiries for the process group "reward and retain
employees"
Response time in hours for routine "reward and Response time in hours for a routine inquiry for hours
retain employees" inquiries the process group "reward and retain employees"
Average tenure in months for business entity Average tenure in months for business entity months
agents agents
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"reward and retain employees" per $1 billion "reward and retain employees" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .000000001)
Number of monthly routine "reward and retain Number of routine inquiries received monthly for inquiries
employees" inquiries per process group FTE the process group "reward and retain employees"
/ Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"reward and retain employees"
Number of monthly non-routine "reward and retain Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly inquiries
employees" inquiries per process group FTE for the process group "reward and retain
employees" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process group "reward and retain employees"
Number of total monthly "reward and retain (Number of routine inquiries received monthly for inquiries
employees" inquiries per process group FTE the process group "reward and retain employees"
+ Number of non-routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "reward and retain
employees") / Number of FTEs who perform the
process group "reward and retain employees"

Number of remote business entity employees per (Percentage of total employees who are remote employees
FTE that performs the process group "reward and employees * Number of business entity employees
retain employees" * 0.01) / Number of FTEs who perform the process
group "reward and retain employees"

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs the process group "reward and retain FTEs who perform the process group "reward and
employees" retain employees"
Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via face-to-face process group "reward and retain employees" via
face-to-face interaction
Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly percent
inquiries received that are non-routine for the process group "reward and retain
employees"/(Number of routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "reward and retain
employees"+Number of non-routine inquiries
received monthly for the process group "reward
and retain employees")*100

Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Number of routine inquiries received monthly for percent
inquiries received that are routine the process group "reward and retain
employees" / (Number of routine inquiries
received monthly for the process group "reward
and retain employees" + Number of non-routine
inquiries received monthly for the process group
"reward and retain employees") * 100

Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via channels other than e-mail, process group "reward and retain employees" via
phone, and face-to-face channels other than e-mail, phone, and face-to-
face interaction
Number of monthly routine "reward and retain Number of routine inquiries received monthly for inquiries
employees" inquiries per business entity the process group "reward and retain
employee employees" / Number of business entity
employees
Number of monthly non-routine "reward and retain Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly inquiries
employees" inquiries per business entity for the process group "reward and retain
employee employees" / Number of business entity
employees

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Number of days absent per employee excluding Number of days absent due to sickness excluding days
maternity and paternity leave maternity and paternity leave per employee
Number of days absent per employee including Number of days absent due to sickness, maternity, days
maternity and paternity leave and paternity leave per employee
Outsourced cost of the process group "reward and Outsourced cost to perform the process group percent
retain employees" as a percentage of the total "reward and retain employees"/Total cost to
cost to perform the process group perform the process group "reward and retain
employees"*100
Number of total monthly "reward and retain (Number of routine inquiries received monthly for inquiries
employees" inquiries per business entity the process group "reward and retain employees"
employee + Number of non-routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "reward and retain
employees") / Number of business entity
employees

Systems cost to perform the process group (Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
"reward and retain employees" as a percentage of process group "reward and retain employees"
the total cost to perform the process group allocated to systems*Internal cost to perform the
process group "reward and retain
employees")/Total cost to perform the process
group "reward and retain employees"

Other cost to perform the process group "reward (Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
and retain employees" as a percentage of total process group "reward and retain employees"
cost to perform the process allocated to costs other than personnel, systems,
and overhead*Internal cost to perform the process
group "reward and retain employees")/Total cost
to perform the process group "reward and retain
employees"

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead cost to perform the process group (Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
"reward and retain employees" as a percentage of process group "reward and retain employees"
the total cost to perform the process group allocated to overhead*Internal cost to perform the
process group "reward and retain
employees")/Total cost to perform the process
group "reward and retain employees"

Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via phone process group "reward and retain employees" via
phone
Percentage of "reward and retain employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via e-mail process group "reward and retain employees" via
e-mail
Base pay per middle management or specialist Total base pay for middle management/specialist dollars
employee employees / Number of middle
management/specialist employees
Base pay per operational worker or office staff Total base pay for operational worker/office staff dollars
employee employees / Number of operational worker/office
staff employees
Base pay per senior management or executive Total base pay for senior management/executive dollars
employee employees / Number of senior
management/executive employees
Number of vacation days per year per employee Number of vacation days per year per employee days

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process group percent
"reward and retain employees" as a percentage of "reward and retain employees" / Total cost to
the total cost to perform the process group perform the process group "reward and retain
employees") * 100
Overhead and other costs of the process group (Internal overhead and other cost to perform the percent
"reward and retain employees" as a percentage of process group "reward and retain employees" /
the total cost to perform the process group Total cost to perform the process group "reward
and retain employees") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Senior management or executive overtime pay as (Total overtime pay for senior percent
a percentage of total pay (including cost of management/executive employees/Total pay for
benefits) senior management/executive employees)*100
Middle management or specialist overtime pay as (Total overtime pay for middle percent
a percentage of total pay (including cost of management/specialist employees/Total pay for
benefits) middle management/specialist employees)*100
Operational workers or office staff overtime pay as (Total overtime pay for operational worker/office percent
a percentage of total pay (including cost of staff employees/Total pay for operational
benefits) worker/office staff employees)*100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of senior management/executive FTEs percent
"reward and retain employees" that are senior who perform the process group "reward and retain
management / executive level employees" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process group "reward and retain employees") *
100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of middle management/specialist FTEs percent
"reward and retain employees" that are middle who perform the process group "reward and retain
management/specialists employees" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process group "reward and retain employees") *
100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of operational worker/office staff FTEs percent
"reward and retain employees" that are who perform the process group "reward and retain
operational workers/office staff employees" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process group "reward and retain employees") *
100

Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"redeploy and retire employees" per $1,000 "redeploy and retire employees" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"redeploy and retire employees" per business "redeploy and retire employees" / Number of
entity employee business entity employees

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "redeploy Total cost to perform the process group "redeploy dollars
and retire employees" per business entity and retire employees" / Number of business entity
employee employees
Total cost to perform the process group "redeploy Total cost to perform the process group "redeploy dollars
and retire employees" per $1,000 revenue and retire employees" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the HR function per FTE that Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
performs the process group "redeploy and retire manage human capital" / Number of FTEs who
employees" perform the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"
Outsourced cost to perform the process group Outsourced cost to perform the process group dollars
"redeploy and retire employees" per $1,000 "redeploy and retire employees" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform mobility management (Total cost to perform the process "relocate dollars
processes per process FTE employees and manage assignments" + Total cost
to perform the process "manage expatriates") /
(Number of FTEs that perform the process
"relocate employees and manage assignments" +
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage
expatriates")

Total cost to perform mobility management (Total cost to perform the process "relocate dollars
processes per $1,000 revenue employees and manage assignments" + Total cost
to perform the process "manage expatriates") /
(Total business entity revenue * .001)
Response time in hours for routine "redeploy and Response time in hours for a routine inquiry for hours
retire employees" inquiries the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"
Response time in hours for non-routine "redeploy Response time in hours for a non-routine inquiry hours
and retire employees" inquiries for the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"redeploy and retire employees" per $1 billion "redeploy and retire employees" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform mobility (Number of FTEs that perform the process FTEs
management processes per $1 billion revenue "relocate employees and manage assignments" +
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage
expatriates") / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

Number of remote business entity employees per (Percentage of total employees who are remote employees
FTE that performs the process group "redeploy employees * Number of business entity employees
and retire employees" * 0.01) / Number of FTEs who perform the process
group "redeploy and retire employees"

Number of internal hires per "redeploy and retire Number of vacancies filled by internal candidates / internal hires
employees" FTE Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"redeploy and retire employees"
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs the process group "redeploy and retire FTEs who perform the process group "redeploy
employees" and retire employees"
Outsourced cost of the process group "redeploy Outsourced cost to perform the process group percent
and retire employees" as a percentage of the total "redeploy and retire employees"/Total cost to
cost to perform the process group perform the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"*100
Number of monthly non-routine "redeploy and Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly inquiries
retire employees" inquiries per business entity for the process group "redeploy and retire
employee employees" / Number of business entity
employees
Number of monthly routine "redeploy and retire Number of routine inquiries received monthly for inquiries
employees" inquiries per business entity the process group "redeploy and retire
employee employees" / Number of business entity
employees

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via face-to-face process group "redeploy and retire" via face-to-
face interaction
Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
process inquiries received via channels other than process group "redeploy and retire" via channels
e-mail, phone, and face-to-face other than e-mail, phone, and face-to-face
interaction
Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
process inquiries received via e-mail process group "redeploy and retire" via e-mail
Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
process inquiries received via phone process group "redeploy and retire" via phone
Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
inquiries received via digital communication group "redeploy and retire employees"
channels employees" through digital communication
channels
Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
inquiries received via non-digital communication group "redeploy and retire employees"
channels employees" through non-digital communication
channels
Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly percent
inquiries received that are non-routine for the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"/(Number of routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"+Number of non-routine inquiries
received monthly for the process group "redeploy
and retire employees")*100

Percentage of "redeploy and retire employees" Number of routine inquiries received monthly for percent
inquiries received that are routine the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"/(Number of routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"+Number of non-routine inquiries
received monthly for the process group "redeploy
and retire employees")*100

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other cost to perform the process (Percentage of total cost to perform the process percent
group "Redeploy and retire employees" as a group "redeploy and retire employees" allocated
percentage of the total cost to perform the to internal costs * Percentage of internal cost to
process group perform the process group "redeploy and retire
employees" allocated to overhead and other costs)
/ 100

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
"redeploy and retire employees" as a percentage process group "redeploy and retire employees"
of the total cost to perform the process group allocated to personnel*Internal cost to perform the
process group "redeploy and retire
employees")/Total cost to perform the process
group "redeploy and retire employees"

Overhead cost to perform the process group (Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
"redeploy and retire employees" as a percentage process group "redeploy and retire employees"
of the total cost to perform the process group allocated to overhead*Internal cost to perform the
process group "redeploy and retire
employees")/Total cost to perform the process
group "redeploy and retire employees"

Other cost to perform the process group "redeploy (Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
and retire employees" as a percentage of the total process group "redeploy and retire employees"
cost to perform the process group allocated to costs other than personnel, systems,
and overhead*Internal cost to perform the process
group "redeploy and retire employees")/Total cost
to perform the process group "redeploy and retire
employees"

Systems cost to perform the process group (Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
"redeploy and retire employees" as a percentage process group "redeploy and retire employees"
of the total cost to perform the process group allocated to systems*Internal cost to perform the
process group "redeploy and retire
employees")/Total cost to perform the process
group "redeploy and retire employees"

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs of the process group (Internal overhead and other cost (direct and/or percent
"redeploy and retire employees" as a percentage allocated to the business entity) to perform the
of total process group cost process group "redeploy and retire employees" /
Total cost to perform the process group "redeploy
and retire employees") * 100

Total cost to perform the process "monitor and Total cost to perform the process "monitor and dollars
update plans" per $1,000 revenue update plans" / (Total business entity revenue * .
001)
Total cost to perform the process "monitor and Total cost to perform the process "monitor and dollars
update plans" per process FTE update plans" / Number of FTEs that perform the
process "monitor and update plans"
Number of FTEs that perform the process "monitor (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
and update plans" per $1 billion revenue "develop and manage human resources (HR)
planning, policies, and strategies" * Percentage of
FTEs who perform the process group "develop and
manage human resources (HR) planning, policies,
and strategies" who perform the process "monitor
and update plans" * 0.01) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)

Percentage of FTEs who perform the process Percentage of FTEs who perform the process percent
group "develop and manage human resources group "develop and manage human resources
(HR) planning, policies, and strategies" who (HR) planning, policies, and strategies" who
perform the process "monitor and update plans" perform the process "monitor and update plans"
Total cost to perform the activity "develop Total cost to perform the activity "develop dollars
succession plan" per $1,000 revenue succession plan" / (Total business entity revenue *
.001)
Number of formally planned successors around Number of formally planned successors around successors
key positions key positions
Number of FTEs that perform the activity "develop Number of FTEs that perform the activity "develop FTEs
succession plan" per $1 billion revenue succession plan" / (Total business entity revenue *
.000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Cycle time in days from identifying the need to Cycle time in days from identifying the need to days
hire a new employee until new hire begins in the hire a new employee to approval of job requisition
agreed position + Cycle time in days from approval of job
requisition to acceptance of job offer + Cycle time
in days from job offer acceptance until new hire
begins in the agreed position, including time for
orientation and initial set-up

Cycle time in days from job acceptance until new Cycle time in days from job offer acceptance until days
hire begins in the agreed position new hire begins in the agreed position, including
time for orientation and initial set-up
Number of approved job requisitions per FTE that Annual number of job requisitions / Number of job requisitions
performs the process group "recruit, source, and FTEs who perform the process group "recruit,
select employees" source, and select employees"
Number of new hires as a percentage of approved (Total number of new hires / Annual number of job percent
job requisitions requisitions) * 100
Percentage of operational worker/office staff new Percentage of operational worker/office staff percent
hire retention after 12 months employees who joined in the past 12 months who
are still within your business entity
Percentage of senior management/executive new Percentage of senior management/executive percent
hire retention after 12 months employees who joined in the past 12 months that
are still within your business entity
Percentage of middle management/specialist new Percentage of middle management/specialist percent
hire retention after 12 months employees who joined in the past 12 months that
are still within your business entity
New employees as a percentage of total business (Total number of new hires / Number of business percent
entity employees entity employees) * 100
Percentage of operational workers/office staff Percentage of management positions filled by percent
positions filled by internal promotion for the past 3 internal promotion versus external recruitment for
years operational worker/office staff employees for the
past three years

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
employee orientation and deployment" per $1,000 employee orientation and deployment" / (Total
revenue business entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
employee orientation and deployment" per employee orientation and deployment" / Number
business entity employee of business entity employees
Cost to perform the process "manage employee Percentage of total cost to perform the process percent
orientation and deployment" as a percentage of group "develop and counsel employees" allocated
the total cost to perform the process group to the process "manage employee orientation and
"develop and counsel employees" deployment"
Percentage of total cost to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "manage percent
group "manage employee on-boarding, employee orientation and deployment" / Total cost
development, and training" allocated to the to perform the process group "manage employee
process "manage employee orientation and on-boarding, development, and training") * 100
deployment"

Total cost to perform the process "manage Total annual cost to perform the process "manage dollars
employee performance" per business entity employee performance" / Number of business
employee entity employees
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total annual cost to perform the process "manage dollars
employee performance" per $1,000 revenue employee performance" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Cycle time in days for the formal performance Cycle time in days from start to finish for a formal days
review process from start to finish for middle performance review for a middle
management/specialists management/specialist employee
Cycle time in days for the formal performance Cycle time in days from start to finish for a formal days
review process from start to finish for Operational performance review for an operational
workers/office staff worker/office staff employee
Cycle time in days for the formal performance Cycle time in days from start to finish for a formal days
review process from start to finish for senior performance review for a senior
management/executives management/executive employee

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of middle management/specialists that Percentage of middle management/specialist percent
receive a formal performance review employees who receive a formal performance
review
Percentage of operational workers/office staff that Percentage of operational worker/office staff percent
receive a formal performance review employees who receive a formal performance
review
Percentage of senior management/executives that Percentage of senior management/executive percent
receive a formal performance review employees who receive a formal performance
review
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage FTEs
employee performance" per $1 billion revenue employee performance" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Cost to perform the process "manage employee Percentage of total cost to perform the process percent
performance" as a percentage of the total cost to group "develop and counsel employees" allocated
perform the process group "develop and counsel to the process "manage employee performance"
employees"
Percentage of total cost to perform the process (Total annual cost to perform the process "manage percent
group "manage employee on-boarding, employee performance" / Total cost to perform the
development, and training" allocated to the process group "manage employee on-boarding,
process "manage employee performance" development, and training") * 100
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
employee development" per $1,000 revenue employee development" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
employee development" per business entity employee development" / Number of business
employee entity employees
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage FTEs
employee development" per $1 billion revenue employee development" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Cost to perform the process "manage employee Percentage of total cost to perform the process percent
development" as a percentage of the total cost to group "develop and counsel employees" allocated
perform the process group "develop and counsel to the process "manage employee development"
employees"
Percentage of total cost to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "manage percent
group "manage employee on-boarding, employee development" / Total cost to perform
development, and training" allocated to the the process group "manage employee on-
process "manage employee development" boarding, development, and training") * 100
Personnel cost to perform the process "develop Internal personnel cost to perform the process dollars
and train employees" per process FTE "develop and train employees" / Number of FTEs
that perform the process "develop and train
employees"
Total cost to perform the process "develop and Total cost to perform the process "Develop and dollars
train employees" per process FTE train employees" / Number of FTEs that perform
the process "develop and train employees"
Total cost to perform the process "develop and Total cost to perform the process "Develop and dollars
train employees" per business entity employee train employees" / Number of business entity
employees
Personnel cost to perform the process "develop Internal personnel cost to perform the process dollars
and train employees" per $1,000 revenue "develop and train employees" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "develop Internal personnel cost to perform the process dollars
and train employees" per business entity "develop and train employees" / Number of
employee business entity employees
Total cost to perform the process "develop and Total cost to perform the process "Develop and dollars
train employees" per $1,000 revenue train employees" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.001)
Internal cost to perform learning administration Internal cost for learning administration / (Total dollars
activities per $1,000 revenue business entity revenue *.001)
Internal cost to perform learning administration Internal cost for learning administration / Number dollars
activities per business entity employee of business entity employees

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Metric name Formula Units
Learning budget per business entity employee Budget for learning/Number of business entity dollars
employees
Average time in days to close an identified skill or Number of calendar days per employee to close an days
capability gap through training for an employee identified skill or capability gap through training
Average time in days to close an identified skill or Cycle time in days to close an identified skill or days
capability gap through training for an operational capability gap through training for an operational
workers/office staff employee worker/office staff employee
Average time in days to close an identified skill or Cycle time in days to close an identified skill or days
capability gap through training for a middle capability gap through training for a middle
management/specialists employee management/specialist employee
Average time in days to close an identified skill or Cycle time in days to close an identified skill or days
capability gap through training for a senior capability gap through training for a senior
management/executives employee management/executive
Percentage of senior management/executives who Percentage of senior management/executives who percent
attend management development programs attend management development programs
Hours spent developing new classroom training Number of hours for developing classroom training hours
content per trainee / Number of employees who attend classroom
training
Hours spent developing new e-learning training Number of hours for developing e-learning training hours
content per trainee / Number of employees who attend e-learning
training
Percentage of operational staff/office staff who Percentage of operational worker/office staff who percent
attended management development programs attend management development programs
Number of FTEs that perform the process "develop Number of FTEs that perform the process "develop FTEs
and train employees" per $1 billion revenue and train employees" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Percentage of middle management/specialists who Percentage of middle management/specialists who percent
attended management development programs attend management development programs
Percentage of CEO and senior leadership time Percentage of CEO and senior leadership time put percent
spent on leadership development toward leadership development

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform learning Number of FTEs who perform learning FTEs
administration activities per $1 billion revenue administrative activities (exclude the activities for
processing and distributing payments) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of remote business entity employees per (Percentage of total employees who are remote employees
FTE that performs the process "develop and train employees * Number of business entity employees
employees" * 0.01) / Number of FTEs that perform the process
"develop and train employees"
Number of business entity employees per FTE in Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
learning administration FTEs who perform learning administrative
activities (exclude the activities for processing and
distributing payments)
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs the process "develop and train FTEs that perform the process "develop and train
employees" employees"
Cost to perform the process "develop and train Percentage of total cost to perform the process percent
employees" as a percentage of the total cost to group "develop and counsel employees" allocated
perform the process group "develop and counsel to the process "develop and train employees"
employees"
Personnel cost to perform the process "Develop (Internal personnel cost to perform the process percent
and train employees" as a percentage of the total "develop and train employees" / Total cost to
cost to perform the process perform the process "Develop and train
employees" ) * 100
Systems cost to perform the process "Develop and (Internal systems cost to perform the process percent
train employees" as a percentage of the total cost "develop and train employees" / Total cost to
to perform the process perform the process "Develop and train
employees" ) * 100
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Internal overhead and other cost to perform the percent
"Develop and train employees" as a percentage of process "develop and train employees" / Total cost
the total cost to perform the process to perform the process "Develop and train
employees" ) * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost of the process "Develop and train (Outsourced (i.e. external) cost to perform the percent
employees" as a percentage of the total cost to process "develop and train employees" / Total cost
perform the process to perform the process "Develop and train
employees" ) * 100
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of learning days delivered through percent
classroom instruction provided by your classroom instruction provided by your
organization organization
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of learning days delivered through percent
external classroom instruction external classroom instruction
Percentage of learning days delivered using on- Percentage of learning days delivered through on- percent
the-job training the-job training
Percentage of learning days delivered using other Percentage of learning days delivered through percent
methods training methods other than computer based
training, correspondence courses, virtual
instructor led courses, internal and external
classroom instruction, and on-the-job training

Number of learning days per employee Number of days dedicated to formal learning per days
employee
Number of learning days per middle Number of days dedicated to formal learning per days
management/specialists employee middle management/specialist employee
Number of learning days per operational Number of days dedicated to formal learning per days
workers/office staff employee operational worker/office staff employee
Number of learning days per senior Number of days dedicated to formal learning per days
management/executive employee senior management/executive employee
Percentage of time spent by FTEs performing the Percentage of time spent by FTEs performing the percent
process "develop and train employees" to process "develop and train employees" to
developing learning content developing learning content
Percentage of time spent by FTEs performing the Percentage of time spent by FTEs performing the percent
process "develop and train employees" to process "develop and train employees" to
deploying/delivering learning content deploying/delivering learning content

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total cost to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "Develop and percent
group "manage employee on-boarding, train employees" / Total cost to perform the
development, and training" allocated to the process group "manage employee on-boarding,
process "develop and train employees" development, and training") * 100
Total cost to perform the activity "manage labor Total cost to perform the activity "manage labor dollars
relations" per $1,000 revenue relations" / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Number of FTEs that perform the activity "manage Number of FTEs that perform the activity "manage FTEs
labor relations" per $1 billion revenue labor relations" / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)
Percentage of learning days delivered through the Percentage of per-employee learning days for the percent
use of external partners such as vendors and business entity delivered by external partners
universities (e.g. vendors, universities etc.)
Percentage of computer based training content Percentage of computer based training (training percent
developed via mobile devices primarily conducted by the employee on a
computer with no live in-person component)
content developed via mobile devices
Percentage of computer based training content Percentage of computer based training (training percent
delivered via mobile devices primarily conducted by the employee on a
computer with no live in-person component)
content delivered via mobile devices
Percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom- Percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom- percent
based training content developed via mobile based training content developed via mobile
devices devices
Percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom- Percentage of virtual, instructor-led classroom- percent
based training content delivered via mobile based training content is delivered via mobile
devices devices
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of learning days delivered through percent
streaming video streaming video
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of learning days delivered through a percent
virtual, classroom-based training delivered online virtual or classroom-based training online

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of learning days delivered through percent
computer-based training (self-instruction) installed computer-based training (self-instruction) installed
from CD-ROM from CD-ROM
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of learning days delivered through a percent
computer-based training (self-instruction) computer-based training (self-instruction) over the
delivered over the Web (either directly or web (either directly or downloaded)
downloaded)
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of learning days delivered through percent
correspondence courses correspondence courses
Percentage of learning days delivered using e- Percentage of learning days delivered through e- percent
learning (interactive) learning (interactive)
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of per-employee learning days percent
computer based training delivered using computer based training
Percentage of learning days delivered using Percentage of per-employee learning days percent
correspondence courses and virtual, instructor-led delivered using correspondence courses and or
classroom-based training delivered online virtual, instructor-led classroom-based training
delivered online
Percentage of training programs developed Percentage of training programs developed percent
externally externally
Percentage of training programs developed Percentage of training programs developed percent
internally internally
Percentage of training programs developed Percentage of training programs developed percent
through other channels through other channels
Percentage of training programs developed Percentage of training programs developed percent
through partnerships with external specialists through partnerships with external specialists
Average agent salary Average agent salary dollars

Percentage of middle management/specialist Percentage of salaries for all middle percent


salary that is performance-related pay management/specialist employees that is
performance-related pay

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of senior management/executive Percentage of salaries for all senior percent
salary that is performance-related pay management/executive employees that is
performance-related pay
Percentage of operational workers/office staff Percentage of salaries for all operational percent
salary that is performance-related pay worker/office staff employees that is performance-
related pay
Total cost to perform the process "administer Total cost to perform the process "administer dollars
payroll" per $1,000 revenue payroll" / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Internal cost to perform payroll administration Internal cost for payroll administration / (Total dollars
activities per $1,000 revenue business entity revenue * .001)
Internal cost to perform payroll administration Internal cost for payroll administration / Number of dollars
activities per business entity employee business entity employees
Number of FTEs that perform the process Number of FTEs that perform the process FTEs
"administer payroll" per $1 billion revenue "administer payroll" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform payroll Number of FTEs who perform payroll FTEs
administration activities per $1 billion revenue administrative activities (exclude the activities for
processing and distributing payments) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs payroll administration activities FTEs who perform payroll administrative activities
(exclude the activities for processing and
distributing payments)
Personnel cost (for store, inventory transportation, Total personnel cost for employees in retail stores, dollars
and inventory warehousing retail employees) to retail inventory transportation, and retail inventory
net sales revenue ratio warehousing / Total business entity revenue
Percentage of business entity employees who (Number of business entity employees promoted percent
have been promoted internally within the past internally during past 12 months / Number of
year business entity employees) * 100
Total expatriation cost as a percentage of total (Total expenditure for expatriation / Total costs of percent
cost of continuing operations continuing operations)*100

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Metric name Formula Units
Total relocation expenses as a percentage of total (Total cost of relocation expenses paid to percent
cost of continuing operations employees / Total costs of continuing
operations)*100
Total expenditure for repatriation as a percentage (Total expenditure for repatriation / Total costs of percent
of total cost of continuing operations continuing operations)*100
Cycle time in days from receipt of leave of Cycle time in days from request for leave of days
absence request to confirmation of approval/non- absence to confirmation of absence to employee
approval issued to employee
Cycle time in days from request for internal Cycle time in days for the internal transfer process days
transfer to completion of transfer
Cycle time in days for processing an employee's Cycle time in days to process an employee's days
retirement retirement
Cycle time in days from identification of need for Cycle time in days to process an expatriation from days
expatriation to date of transfer identification of need for expatriation to date of
transfer
Cycle time in days from identification of need for Cycle time in days to process a repatriation from days
repatriation to date of transfer identification of need for repatriation to date of
transfer
Agent voluntary attrition rate Agent voluntary attrition rate percent
Agent involuntary attrition rate Agent involuntary attrition rate percent
Employee turnover rate ((Number of voluntary employee percent
terminations+Number of involuntary employee
terminations)/Number of business entity
employees)*100
Involuntary terminations as a percentage of total (Number of involuntary employee terminations / percent
business entity employees Number of business entity employees) * 100
Voluntary terminations as a percentage of total (Number of voluntary employee percent
business entity employees terminations/Number of business entity
employees)*100
Percentage of business entity employees that Percentage of employees redeployed for reasons percent
were redeployed for reasons other than filling a other than filling a vacancy
vacancy

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Metric name Formula Units
Employees relocated within a country as a (Number of employees relocated within your percent
percentage of total business entity employees country / Number of business entity
employees)*100
Percentage of total vacancies filled by internal Percentage of vacancies at your business entity percent
candidates that are filled by internal candidates
Percentage of total voluntary terminations that are (Number of voluntary employee terminations for percent
operational workers/office staff operational worker/office staff employees /
Number of voluntary employee terminations)*100
Percentage of the work force that are expatriates Percentage of business entity's work force that are percent
expatriates
Percentage of vacancies filled by internal (Number of middle management/specialist percent
candidates for middle management/specialists employee vacancies filled by internal candidates /
Number of vacancies filled by internal
candidates)*100
Percentage of vacancies filled by internal (Number of operational worker/office staff percent
candidates for operational workers/office staff employee vacancies filled by internal candidates /
Number of vacancies filled by internal
candidates)*100
Percentage of vacancies filled by internal Percentage of senior management/executive percent
candidates for senior management/executives vacancies at your business entity that are filled by
internal candidates
Percentage of total involuntary terminations that (Number of involuntary employee terminations for percent
are middle management/specialists middle management/specialist employees /
Number of involuntary employee
terminations)*100
Percentage of total involuntary terminations that (Number of involuntary employee terminations for percent
are operational workers/office staff operational worker/office staff employees /
Number of involuntary employee
terminations)*100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total involuntary terminations that (Number of involuntary senior percent
are senior management/executives management/executive employee terminations /
Number of involuntary employee
terminations)*100
Percentage of total voluntary terminations that are (Number of voluntary senior percent
senior management/executives management/executive employee terminations /
Number of voluntary employee terminations)*100
Percentage of total voluntary terminations that are (Number of voluntary employee terminations for percent
middle management/specialists middle management/specialist employees /
Number of voluntary employee terminations)*100
Voluntary terminations as a percentage of total (Number of voluntary employee terminations / percent
business entity employee turnover (Number of voluntary employee terminations +
Number of involuntary employee terminations)) *
100
Involuntary terminations as a percentage of total (Number of involuntary employee terminations / percent
business entity employee turnover (Number of voluntary employee terminations +
Number of involuntary employee terminations)) *
100
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
expatriates" per $1,000 revenue expatriates" / (Total business entity revenue * .
001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
expatriates" per process FTE expatriates" / Number of FTEs that perform the
process "manage expatriates"
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage FTEs
expatriates" per $1 billion revenue expatriates" / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage (Percentage of process group "manage employee FTEs
reporting processes" per $1 billion revenue information" FTEs who perform the process
"manage reporting processes" * Number of FTEs
who perform the process group "manage
employee information" * 0.01) / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Response time in hours for non-routine "manage Response time in hours for a non-routine inquiry hours
employee information" inquiries for the process group "manage employee
information"
Average time in days to fulfill an ad hoc Cycle time in days for the function "develop and days
information request manage human capital" to fulfill an ad hoc
information request
Response time in hours for routine "manage Response time in hours for a routine inquiry for hours
employee information" inquiries the process group "manage employee
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage information"
(Percentage of process group "manage employee FTEs
employee inquiry process" per $1 billion revenue information" FTEs who perform the process
"manage employee inquiry process" * Number of
FTEs who perform the process group "manage
employee information" * 0.01) / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Number of monthly routine "manage employee Number of routine inquiries received monthly for inquiries
information" inquiries per business entity the process group "manage employee
employee information" / Number of business entity
employees
Number of monthly non-routine "manage Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly inquiries
employee information" inquiries per business for the process group "manage employee
entity employee information" / Number of business entity
employees

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of "manage employee information" Number of non-routine inquiries received monthly percent
inquiries received that are non-routine for the process group "manage employee
information"/(Number of routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "manage employee
information"+Number of non-routine inquiries
received monthly for the process group "manage
employee information")*100

Percentage of "manage employee information" Number of routine inquiries received monthly for percent
inquiries received that are routine the process group "manage employee
information"/(Number of routine inquiries received
monthly for the process group "manage employee
information"+Number of non-routine inquiries
received monthly for the process group "manage
employee information")*100

Percentage of "manage employee information" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via channels other than e-mail, process group "manage employee information" via
phone, and face-to-face channels other than e-mail, phone, and face-to-
face interaction
Percentage of "manage employee information" Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
inquiries received via digital communication group "manage employee information"
channels employees" through digital communication
channels
Percentage of "manage employee information" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via e-mail process group "manage employee information" via
e-mail
Percentage of "manage employee information" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via face-to-face process group "manage employee information" via
face-to-face interaction
Percentage of "manage employee information" Percentage of inquiries received for the process percent
inquiries received via non-digital communication group "manage employee information"
channels employees" through non-digital communication
channels

Copyright 2020 APQC 1264 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of "manage employee information" Percentage of inquiries received monthly for the percent
inquiries received via phone process group "manage employee information" via
phone
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage (Percentage of process group "manage employee FTEs
and maintain employee data" per $1 billion information" FTEs who perform the process
revenue "manage and maintain employee data" * Number
of FTEs who perform the process group "manage
employee information" * 0.01) / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage (Percentage of process group "manage employee FTEs
human resource information systems (HRIS)" per information" FTEs who perform the process
$1 billion revenue "manage human resource information systems
(HRIS)" * Number of FTEs who perform the process
group "manage employee information" * 0.01) /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "develop (Percentage of process group "manage employee FTEs
and manage employee metrics" per $1 billion information" FTEs who perform the process
revenue "develop and manage employee metrics" *
Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"manage employee information" * 0.01) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process "develop (Percentage of process group "manage employee FTEs
and manage time and attendance" per $1 billion information" FTEs who perform the process
revenue "develop and manage time and attendance" *
Number of FTEs who perform the process group
"manage employee information" * 0.01) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Cycle time in days required to resolve an Cycle time in days to resolve an employee days
employee grievance grievance

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the processes "perform Systems cost to perform the processes "perform dollars
cost accounting and control" and "perform cost cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" per $100,000 revenue management" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.00001)
Total cost to perform the processes "perform cost Total cost to perform the processes "perform cost dollars
accounting and control" and "perform cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" per process FTE management" / Number of FTEs who perform the
processes "perform cost accounting and control"
and "perform cost management"

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "perform dollars
group "perform planning and management planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Costs other
accounting" per $100,000 revenue than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Overhead cost
to perform the processes "perform cost accounting
and control" and "perform cost management" +
Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead,
and outsourced to perform the processes "perform
cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" + Overhead cost to perform the
process "evaluate and manage financial
performance" + Costs other than personnel,
systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "evaluate and manage financial
performance") / (Total business entity revenue * .
00001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1266 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the processes "perform dollars
"perform cost accounting and control" and cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
"perform cost management" per $100,000 management" + Costs other than personnel,
revenue systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
processes "perform cost accounting and control"
and "perform cost management" ) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.00001)

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
"perform planning and management accounting" and manage financial performance" + Personnel
per $1,000 revenue cost to perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Personnel cost
to perform the processes "perform cost accounting
and control" and "perform cost management") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
"perform planning and management accounting" and manage financial performance" + Personnel
per process group FTE cost to perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Personnel cost
to perform the processes "perform cost accounting
and control" and "perform cost management") /
(Number of FTEs who perform the process
"perform planning/budgeting/forecasting" +
Number of FTEs who perform the processes
"perform cost accounting and control" and
"perform cost management" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "evaluate and manage
financial performance")

Copyright 2020 APQC 1267 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
"perform planning and management accounting" and manage financial performance" + Systems
per $100,000 revenue cost to perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Systems cost to
perform the processes "perform cost accounting
and control" and "perform cost management") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.00001)

Total cost to perform the process group "perform (Total cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning and management accounting" per planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Total cost to
$1,000 revenue perform the processes "perform cost accounting
and control" and "perform cost management" +
Total cost to perform the process "evaluate and
manage financial performance") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process group "perform (Total cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning and management accounting" per planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Total cost to
process group FTE perform the processes "perform cost accounting
and control" and "perform cost management" +
Total cost to perform the process "evaluate and
manage financial performance") / (Number of FTEs
who perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Number of FTEs
who perform the processes "perform cost
accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "evaluate and manage financial
performance")

Copyright 2020 APQC 1268 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total internal cost to perform the process "perform (Percentage of total cost of the process "perform dollars
cost accounting and control" and "perform cost cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" per process FTE management" allocated to internal costs * .01 *
Total cost to perform the processes "perform cost
accounting and control" and "perform cost
management") / Number of FTEs who perform the
processes "perform cost accounting and control"
and "perform cost management"

Total internal cost to perform the process group ((Percentage of total cost of the process "planning, dollars
"perform planning and management accounting" budgeting, and forecasting" allocated to internal
per process group FTE costs * .01 * Total cost to perform the process
"perform planning/budgeting/forecasting") +
(Percentage of total cost of the process "perform
cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" allocated to internal costs * .01 *
Total cost to perform the processes "perform cost
accounting and control" and "perform cost
management") + (Percentage of total cost of the
process "evaluate and manage financial
performance" allocated to internal costs * .01 *
Total cost to perform the process "evaluate and
manage financial performance")) / (Number of
FTEs who perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Number of FTEs
who perform the processes "perform cost
accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "evaluate and manage financial
performance")

Copyright 2020 APQC 1269 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process group (Outsourced cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
"perform planning and management accounting" and manage financial performance" + Outsourced
per $1,000 revenue cost to perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Outsourced
cost to perform the processes "perform cost
accounting and control" and "perform cost
management") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)

Outsourced cost to perform the processes Outsourced cost to perform the processes dollars
"perform cost accounting and control" and "perform cost accounting and control" and
"perform cost management" per $1,000 revenue "perform cost management" / (Total business
entity revenue *.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the processes "perform Personnel cost to perform the processes "perform dollars
cost accounting and control" and "perform cost cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" per process FTE management" / Number of FTEs who perform the
processes "perform cost accounting and control"
and "perform cost management"

Personnel cost to perform the processes "perform Personnel cost to perform the processes "perform dollars
cost accounting and control" and "perform cost cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" per $1,000 revenue management" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)
Total cost to perform the processes "perform cost Total cost to perform the processes "perform cost dollars
accounting and control" and "perform cost accounting and control" and "perform cost
management" per $1,000 revenue management" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)
Number of contracts managed per contracts Total number of contracts managed / Number of contracts
management FTE FTEs dedicated to the contracts management
function

Copyright 2020 APQC 1270 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the processes Number of FTEs who perform the processes FTEs
"perform cost accounting and control" and "perform cost accounting and control" and
"perform cost management" per $1 billion "perform cost management" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"perform planning and management accounting" "perform planning and management
per $1 billion revenue accounting") / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "perform planning and "perform planning and management accounting" /
management accounting" Number of FTEs who perform the function
"manage financial resources") * 100
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the process "negotiate supplier/service function FTEs dedicated to the process "negotiate
provider/subcontractor contracts" supplier/service provider/subcontractor contracts"

Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the process "capture project employee function FTEs dedicated to the process "capture
timesheets" project employee timesheets"
Overhead cost to perform the processes "process (Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Overhead cost to
collections", and "manage and process perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" per $100,000 revenue collections" + Overhead cost to perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .00001)

Personnel cost to perform the order to invoice (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
processes per $1,000 revenue sales orders" + Personnel cost to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Personnel
cost to perform the process "invoice customer") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1271 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the order to invoice (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
processes per process FTE sales orders" + Personnel cost to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Personnel
cost to perform the process "invoice customer") /
(Number of FTEs who perform the process
"manage sales orders" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer")

Personnel cost to perform the processes "process (Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Personnel cost to
collections", and "manage and process perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 revenue collections" + Personnel cost to perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)

Personnel cost to perform the processes "process (Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Personnel cost to
collections", and "manage and process perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" per process FTE collections" + Personnel cost to perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Number of FTEs who perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions")

Copyright 2020 APQC 1272 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the order to invoice (Systems cost to perform the process "manage dollars
processes per $100,000 revenue sales orders" + Systems cost to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Systems cost
to perform the process "invoice customer") / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.001)

Systems cost to perform the processes "process (Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Systems cost to
collections", and "manage and process perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" per $100,000 revenue collections" + Systems cost to perform the process
"manage and process adjustments/deductions") /
(Total business entity revenue * .00001)

Total cost to perform the order to invoice (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
processes per invoice line item processed orders" + Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit" + Total cost to perform
the process "invoice customer") / Number of
billed/invoiced line items paid to your business
entity

Total cost to perform the order to invoice (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
processes per invoice processed orders" + Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit" + Total cost to perform
the process "invoice customer") / Number of
invoices billed to customer

Copyright 2020 APQC 1273 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the order to invoice (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
processes per process FTE orders" + Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit" + Total cost to perform
the process "invoice customer") / (Number of FTEs
who perform the process "manage sales orders" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
customer credit" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "invoice customer")

Total cost to perform the order to invoice (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
processes per sales order line item orders" + Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit" + Total cost to perform
the process "invoice customer") / Number of sales
order line items

Total cost to perform the order to invoice (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
processes per sales order placed orders" + Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit" + Total cost to perform
the process "invoice customer") / Number of sales
orders placed

Total cost to perform the processes "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Total cost to perform
collections", and "manage and process the process "manage and process collections" +
adjustments/deductions" per Total cost to perform the process "manage and
adjustment/deduction process adjustments/deductions") / Number of
adjustments/deductions

Total cost to perform the processes "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Total cost to perform
collections", and "manage and process the process "manage and process collections" +
adjustments/deductions" per customer receipt Total cost to perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") / Number of
receipts processed

Copyright 2020 APQC 1274 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the processes "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Total cost to perform
collections", and "manage and process the process "manage and process collections" +
adjustments/deductions" per process FTE Total cost to perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") / (Number of
FTEs who perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "manage and process collections" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process adjustments/deductions")

Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
"perform revenue accounting" per $100,000 customer credit" + Systems cost to perform the
revenue process "invoice customer" + Systems cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Systems cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Systems cost
to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Overhead cost to perform the process group (Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
"perform revenue accounting" per $100,000 customer credit" + Overhead cost to perform the
revenue process "invoice customer" + Overhead cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Overhead cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Overhead
cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1275 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
group "perform revenue accounting" per $100,000 customer credit" + Overhead cost to perform the
revenue process "invoice customer" + Overhead cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Overhead cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Overhead
cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" + Costs other than
personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead,
and outsourced to perform the process "invoice
customer" + Costs other than personnel, systems,
overhead, and outsourced to perform the process
"process accounts receivable (AR)" + Costs other
than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "manage and
process collections" + Costs other than personnel,
systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1276 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Other cost to perform the process group "perform (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
revenue accounting" per $100,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "process
customer credit" + Costs other than personnel,
systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "invoice customer" + Costs other than
personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Costs other than personnel, systems,
overhead, and outsourced to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Costs other
than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.00001)

Outsourced cost to perform the process group (Outsourced cost to perform the process "process dollars
"perform revenue accounting" per $1,000 revenue customer credit" + Outsourced cost to perform the
process "invoice customer" + Outsourced cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Outsourced cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Outsourced
cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1277 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Other cost to perform the order to invoice (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
processes per $100,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "manage
sales orders" + Costs other than personnel,
systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Costs other
than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "invoice
customer") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.00001)

Other cost to perform the processes "process (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process and outsourced to perform the process "process
collections", and "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Costs other than
adjustments/deductions" per $100,000 revenue personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "manage and process
collections" + Costs other than personnel,
systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .00001)

Outsourced cost to perform the order to invoice (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage dollars
processes per $1,000 revenue sales orders" + Outsourced cost to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Outsourced
cost to perform the process "invoice customer") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1278 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the processes (Outsourced cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and accounts receivable (AR)" + Outsourced cost to
process collections", and "manage and process perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 revenue collections" + Outsourced cost to perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)

Overhead and other costs to perform the order to (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
invoice processes per $100,000 revenue sales orders" + Costs other than personnel,
systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "manage sales orders" + Overhead cost
to perform the process "process customer credit"
+ Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead,
and outsourced to perform the process "process
customer credit" + Overhead cost to perform the
process "invoice customer" + Costs other than
personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "invoice customer") / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.00001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1279 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs to perform the (Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
processes "process accounts receivable (AR)", accounts receivable (AR)" + Costs other than
"manage and process collections", and "manage personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
and process adjustments/deductions" per perform the process "process accounts receivable
$100,000 revenue (AR)" + Overhead cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Costs other
than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "manage and
process collections" + Overhead cost to perform
the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" + Costs other than
personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .00001)

Overhead cost to perform the order to invoice (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
processes per $100,000 revenue sales orders" + Overhead cost to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Overhead
cost to perform the process "invoice customer") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.00001)

Total cost to perform the processes "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Total cost to perform
collections", and "manage and process the process "manage and process collections" +
adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 revenue Total cost to perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") / (Total business
entity revenue * .001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1280 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
"perform revenue accounting" per $1,000 revenue customer credit" + Personnel cost to perform the
process "invoice customer" + Personnel cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Personnel cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Personnel
cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" ) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
"perform revenue accounting" per process group customer credit" + Personnel cost to perform the
FTE process "invoice customer" + Personnel cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Personnel cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections" + Personnel
cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts receivable (AR)" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process collections" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions")

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "perform (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
revenue accounting" per process group FTE customer credit" + Total cost to perform the
process "invoice customer" + Total cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Total cost to perform the process "manage
and process collections" + Total cost to perform
the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts receivable (AR)" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process collections" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions")

Total cost to perform the order to invoice (Total cost to perform the process "manage sales dollars
processes per $1,000 revenue orders" + Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit" + Total cost to perform
the process "invoice customer") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process group "perform (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
revenue accounting" per $1,000 revenue customer credit" + Total cost to perform the
process "invoice customer" + Total cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Total cost to perform the process "manage
and process collections" + Total cost to perform
the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1282 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Days sales outstanding in intercompany accounts Days sales outstanding in intercompany accounts days
receivable (AR) receivable (AR)
Percentage of invoices paid in full the first time Percentage of invoices paid in full the first time percent
Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
"perform revenue accounting" per $1 billion "process customer credit" + Number of FTEs who
revenue perform the process "invoice customer" + Number
of FTEs who perform the process "process
accounts receivable (AR)" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
collections" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the processes (Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
"process accounts receivable (AR)", "manage and "process accounts receivable (AR)" + Number of
process collections", and "manage and process FTEs who perform the process "manage and
adjustments/deductions" per $1 billion revenue process collections" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the order to invoice (Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
processes per $1 billion revenue "manage sales orders" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer") / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1283 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Value of customer adjustments/deductions per FTE Total value of adjustments/deductions / (Number dollars
that performs the processes "process accounts of FTEs who perform the process "process
receivable (AR)", "manage and process accounts receivable (AR)" + Number of FTEs who
collections", and "manage and process perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" collections" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions")

Number of adjustments/deductions per FTE that Number of adjustments/deductions / (Number of adjustments/deduc


performs the processes "process accounts FTEs who perform the process "process accounts tions
receivable (AR)", "manage and process receivable (AR)" + Number of FTEs who perform
collections", and "manage and process the process "manage and process collections" +
adjustments/deductions" Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process adjustments/deductions")

Number of invoice line items processed per FTE Number of billed/invoiced line items paid to your invoice line items
that performs the order to invoice processes business entity / (Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage sales orders" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "process customer
credit" + Number of FTEs who perform the process
"invoice customer")

Number of invoices processed per FTE that Number of invoices billed to customer / (Number invoices
performs the order to invoice processes of FTEs who perform the process "manage sales
orders" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process customer credit" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "invoice customer")

Number of receipts processed per FTE that Number of receipts processed / (Number of FTEs receipts
performs the processes "process accounts who perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)", "manage and process receivable (AR)" + Number of FTEs who perform
collections", and "manage and process the process "manage and process collections" +
adjustments/deductions" Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process adjustments/deductions")

Copyright 2020 APQC 1284 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Number of sales order line items per FTE that Number of sales order line items / (Number of sales order line
performs the order to invoice processes FTEs who perform the process "manage sales items
orders" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process customer credit" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "invoice customer")

Number of sales orders per FTE that performs the Number of sales orders placed / (Number of FTEs sales orders
order to invoice processes who perform the process "manage sales orders" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
customer credit" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "invoice customer")

Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated ((Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the processes "manage sales orders", "process "manage sales orders" + Number of FTEs who
customer credit", and "invoice customer" perform the process "process customer credit" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer") / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "manage financial resources") * 100

Percentage of customer accounts that are active (Number of active customers in customer master percent
customers file / Number of customers in the customer master
file) * 100.0
Percentage of the total annual value of invoices Percentage of total annual value of invoices paid percent
paid in full the first time in full the first time
Percentage of invoices processed first time error Percentage of invoices processed first time error percent
free free
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "perform revenue "perform revenue accounting" / Number of FTEs
accounting" who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100.0
Average monthly intercompany payables accrual Average monthly intercompany payables accrual percent
as a percentage of monthly revenue as a percentage of monthly revenue

Copyright 2020 APQC 1285 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "perform ((Total cost to perform the process "manage percent
general accounting and reporting" (excluding fixed policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
assets) as a percentage of total selling, general, the process "perform general accounting" + Total
and administration (SG&A) costs cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting") / Total SG&A costs) * 100

Total cost to perform the process group "perform (Total cost to perform the process "manage Dollars
general accounting and reporting" per $1,000 policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
revenue the process "perform general accounting" + Total
cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting" + Total cost to perform the process
"perform fixed-asset accounting") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process group "perform (Total cost to perform the process "manage Dollars
general accounting and reporting" per process policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
group FTE the process "perform general accounting" + Total
cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting" + Total cost to perform the process
"perform fixed-asset accounting") / (Number of
FTEs who perform the process "manage policies
and procedures" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform general accounting" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
financial reporting" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform fixed-asset
accounting")

Copyright 2020 APQC 1286 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "perform ((Total cost to perform the process "manage percent
general accounting and reporting" as a percentage policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
of total selling, general, and administration (SG&A) the process "perform general accounting" + Total
costs cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting" + Total cost to perform the process
"perform fixed-asset accounting") / Total SG&A
costs) * 100

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
"perform general accounting and reporting" per policies and procedures" + Personnel cost to
process FTE perform the process "perform financial reporting"
+ Personnel cost to perform the process "perform
fixed-asset accounting" + Personnel cost to
perform the process "perform general
accounting") / (Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage policies and procedures" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
financial reporting" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform fixed-asset
accounting" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform general accounting")

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
"perform general accounting and reporting" per policies and procedures" + Personnel cost to
$1,000 revenue perform the process "perform general accounting"
+ Personnel cost to perform the process "perform
fixed-asset accounting" + Personnel cost to
perform the process "perform financial reporting" )
/ (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1287 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "Perform (Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
general accounting and reporting" (excluding fixed policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
assets) per $1 billion revenue the process "perform general accounting" + Total
cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting") / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

Total cost to perform the process group "Perform (Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
general accounting and reporting" (excluding fixed policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
assets) per process group FTE the process "perform general accounting" + Total
cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting") / (Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage policies and procedures" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
general accounting" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform financial reporting")

Total cost to perform the process group "perform (Total cost to perform the process "manage dollars
general accounting and reporting" (excluding fixed policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
assets) per $1,000 revenue the process "perform general accounting" + Total
cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)

Total cost to perform the process group "perform ((Total cost to perform the process "manage percent
general accounting and reporting" (excluding fixed policies and procedures" + Total cost to perform
assets) as a percentage of revenue the process "perform general accounting" + Total
cost to perform the process "perform financial
reporting") / Total business entity revenue) * 100

Cycle time in days to perform annual close at the Cycle time in calendar days between running trial days
site level balance to completing the consolidated financial
statements

Copyright 2020 APQC 1288 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of entities' intercompany balances Percentage of entities' intercompany balances percent
reconciling to zero after the first round of reconciling to zero after the first round of
consolidations and eliminations consolidations and eliminations
Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
"perform general accounting and reporting" "manage policies and procedures" + Number of
(excluding fixed assets) per $1 billion revenue FTEs who perform the process "perform general
accounting" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform financial reporting") / (Total
business entity revenue * .000000001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
"perform general accounting and reporting" per $1 "manage policies and procedures" + Number of
billion revenue FTEs who perform the process "perform general
accounting" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform fixed-asset accounting" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
financial reporting") / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)

Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated ((Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "perform general accounting "perform general accounting and reporting" -
and reporting" (excluding fixed asset accounting) Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
fixed-asset accounting") / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost for the process group "manage fixed dollars
fixed asset project accounting" per $1 billion asset project accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue revenue * .000000001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1289 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
"manage fixed-asset project accounting" per capital planning and project approval" + Personnel
process group FTE cost to perform the process "perform capital
project accounting") / (Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform capital planning and
project approval" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform capital project accounting")

Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost for the process group "manage fixed dollars
fixed-asset project accounting" per process group asset project accounting" / (Number of FTEs who
FTE perform the process "perform capital planning and
project approval" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform capital project accounting")

Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
fixed-asset project accounting" per $1,000 planning and project approval" + Total cost to
revenue perform the process "perform capital project
accounting") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
"manage fixed-asset project accounting" per capital planning and project approval" + Personnel
$1,000 revenue cost to perform the process "perform capital
project accounting") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Outsourced cost to perform the process group (Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform dollars
"manage fixed-asset project accounting" per capital planning and project approval" +
$1,000 revenue Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform
capital project accounting") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1290 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
"manage fixed-asset project accounting" per capital planning and project approval" + Systems
$100,000 revenue cost to perform the process "perform capital
project accounting") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Overhead cost to perform the process group (Overhead cost to perform the process "perform dollars
"manage fixed-asset project accounting" per capital planning and project approval" + Overhead
$100,000 revenue cost to perform the process "perform capital
project accounting") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Other cost to perform the process group "manage (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
fixed-asset project accounting" per $100,000 and outsourced to perform the process "perform
revenue capital planning and project approval" + Costs
other than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "perform
capital project accounting") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"manage fixed-asset project accounting" per $1 "manage fixed-asset project accounting") / (Total
billion revenue business entity revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated ((Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process group "manage fixed asset project "perform capital planning and project approval"+
accounting" Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
capital project accounting") / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

Copyright 2020 APQC 1291 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group ((Percentage of internal costs of the process dollars
"process payroll" per employee paid "report time" allocated to personnel costs *
Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 *
Total cost to perform the process "report time") +
(Percentage of internal costs of the process
"manage pay" allocated to personnel costs *
Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "manage pay") +
(Percentage of internal costs of the process
"process payroll taxes" allocated to personnel
costs * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes")) / Total number of
employees paid

Copyright 2020 APQC 1292 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs to perform the process ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
group "process payroll" per employee paid Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process "report
time" allocated to overhead and other costs * .
0001) + (Total cost to perform the process
"manage pay" * Percentage of total cost of the
process "manage pay" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process
"manage pay" allocated to overhead and other
costs * .0001) + (Total cost to perform the process
"process payroll taxes" * Percentage of total cost
to perform the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to internal costs * Percentage of internal
costs of the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to overhead and other costs * .0001)) /
Total number of employees paid

Outsourced cost to perform the process group ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
"process payroll" per employee paid Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to external costs * .01) +
(Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" *
Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"manage pay" allocated to external costs * .01) +
(Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
external costs * .01)) / Total number of employees
paid

Copyright 2020 APQC 1293 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process group ((Percentage of internal cost to perform the dollars
"process payroll" per $100,000 revenue process "report time" allocated to systems costs *
Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 *
Total cost to perform the process "report time") +
(Percentage of internal cost to perform the
process "manage pay" allocated to systems costs
* Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "manage pay") +
(Percentage of internal cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
systems costs * Percentage of total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes")) /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.00001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1294 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs to perform the process ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
group "process payroll" per $100,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process "report
time" allocated to overhead and other costs * .
0001) + (Total cost to perform the process
"manage pay" * Percentage of total cost of the
process "manage pay" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process
"manage pay" allocated to overhead and other
costs * .0001) + (Total cost to perform the process
"process payroll taxes" * Percentage of total cost
to perform the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to internal costs * Percentage of internal
costs of the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to overhead and other costs * .0001)) /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.00001)

Outsourced cost to perform the process group ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
"process payroll" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to external costs * .01) +
(Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" *
Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"manage pay" allocated to external costs * .01) +
(Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
external costs * .01)) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1295 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process group ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
"process payroll" per employee paid Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to systems costs * 0.0001)
+ (Total cost to perform the process "manage
pay" * Percentage of total cost of the process
"manage pay" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost to perform the process
"manage pay" allocated to systems costs *
0.0001) + (Total cost to perform the process
"process payroll taxes" * Percentage of total cost
to perform the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to internal costs * Percentage of internal
cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes" allocated to systems costs * 0.0001)) / Total
number of employees paid

Total cost the process group "process payroll" as a ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" + percent
percentage of cost of continuing operations Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes") / Total costs of continuing operations) *
100

Copyright 2020 APQC 1296 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
"process payroll" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process "report
time" allocated to personnel costs * 0.0001) +
(Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" *
Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * Percentage of
internal costs of the process "manage pay"
allocated to personnel costs * 0.0001) + (Total
cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * Percentage of internal costs of the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
personnel costs * 0.0001)) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process group "process ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" + percent
payroll" as a percentage of revenue Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes") / Total business entity revenue) * 100

Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "report time" + dollars
payroll" per $1,000 revenue Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes") / (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "report dollars
payroll" per disbursement time"+Total cost to perform the process "manage
pay"+Total cost to perform the process "process
payroll taxes")/Number of payroll disbursements

Copyright 2020 APQC 1297 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "report time" + dollars
payroll" per employee paid Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes") / Total number of employees paid
Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "report time" + dollars
payroll" per manual check/payment Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes") / (Number of payroll disbursements *
Percentage of payroll disbursements that were
manual cheques * .01)

Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "report time" + dollars
payroll" per process group FTE Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes") / (Number of FTEs who perform the
process "report time" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage pay" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "process payroll
taxes")

Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "report time" + dollars
payroll" per payroll inquiry Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes") / Number of payroll inquiries received

Copyright 2020 APQC 1298 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group ((Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
"process payroll" per process group FTE Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process "report
time" allocated to personnel costs * 0.0001) +
(Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" *
Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * Percentage of
internal costs of the process "manage pay"
allocated to personnel costs * 0.0001) + (Total
cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * Percentage of internal costs of the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
personnel costs * 0.0001)) / (Number of FTEs who
perform the process "report time" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "manage pay" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
payroll taxes")

Cycle time in business days to process the payroll Cycle time in business days to process payroll days
from HR/benefits system cut-off to payroll transmit
date
Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process "report FTEs
"process payroll" per 1,000 employees paid time" + Number of FTEs who perform the process
"manage pay" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process payroll taxes") / (Total number of
employees paid * 0.001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1299 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process "report FTEs
"process payroll" per $1 billion revenue time" + Number of FTEs who perform the process
"manage pay" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process payroll taxes") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000000001)

First contact resolution rate for payroll inquiries Percentage of payroll inquiries resolved during the percent
initial contact
Number of employees paid per FTE that performs Total number of employees paid / (Number of FTEs employees
the process group "process payroll" who perform the process "report time" + Number
of FTEs who perform the process "manage pay" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
payroll taxes")

Number of payroll inquiries per FTE that performs Number of payroll inquiries received / (Number of payroll inquiries
the process group "process payroll" FTEs who perform the process "report time" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
pay" + Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process payroll taxes")

Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "process payroll" "process payroll" / Number of FTEs who perform
the function "manage financial resources") * 100
Percentage of paid employees that are exempt (Number of employees paid that are salaried percent
employees (exempt) employees / Total number of employees
paid) * 100
Percentage of paid employees that are non- (Number of employees paid that are hourly (non- percent
exempt employees exempt) employees / Total number of employees
paid) * 100
Percentage of paid employees that are retired (Number of employees paid that are retired percent
employees employees receiving payments from payroll / Total
number of employees paid) * 100
Percentage of paid employees that are paid (Number of employees paid weekly / Total number percent
weekly of employees paid) * 100

Copyright 2020 APQC 1300 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of paid employees that are paid bi- (Number of employees paid every two weeks / percent
weekly Total number of employees paid) * 100
Percentage of paid employees that are paid semi- (Number of employees paid twice per month / percent
monthly Total number of employees paid) * 100
Percentage of paid employees that are paid (Number of employees paid monthly / Total percent
monthly number of employees paid) * 100
Percentage of paid employees that are paid other (Number of employees paid other than weekly, percent
than monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly every two weeks, twice per month, or monthly /
Total number of employees paid) * 100
Percentage of payroll disbursements that include Percentage of payroll disbursements which percent
garnished wages included garnished wages
Systems cost to perform the process group (((Percentage of internal cost to perform the percent
"process payroll" as a percentage of the total process "report time" allocated to systems costs *
process group cost Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 *
Total cost to perform the process "report time") +
(Percentage of internal cost to perform the
process "manage pay" allocated to systems costs
* Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "manage pay") +
(Percentage of internal cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
systems costs * Percentage of total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes")) /
(Total cost to perform the process "report time" +
Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" +
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll
taxes")) * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group (((Percentage of internal costs of the process percent
"process payroll" as a percentage of the total "report time" allocated to personnel costs *
process group cost Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 *
Total cost to perform the process "report time") +
(Percentage of internal costs of the process
"manage pay" allocated to personnel costs *
Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "manage pay") +
(Percentage of internal costs of the process
"process payroll taxes" allocated to personnel
costs * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes")) / (Total cost to
perform the process "report time" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage pay" + Total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes")) *
100

Total cost to perform the process group "process ((Total cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts payable and expense reimbursements" accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
as a percentage of selling, general, and process "process expense reimbursements") /
administrative (SGA) costs Total SG&A costs ) * 100
Total cost to perform the process groups "manage Total cost to perform the process groups "manage dollars
employee communications" and "deliver employee employee communications" and "deliver employee
communications" per $1,000 revenue communications" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable and expense reimbursements" accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
per $1,000 revenue process "process expense reimbursements") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process group (Outsourced cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process accounts payable and expense expense reimbursements" + Outsourced cost to
reimbursements" per $1,000 revenue perform the process "process accounts payable") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process accounts payable and expense accounts payable" + Personnel cost to perform the
reimbursements" per $1,000 revenue process "process expense reimbursements") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process accounts payable and expense accounts payable" + Personnel cost to perform the
reimbursements" per process group FTE process "process expense reimbursements") /
(Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process accounts payable (AP)" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "process expense
reimbursements")

Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process accounts payable and expense accounts payable" + Systems cost to perform the
reimbursements" per $100,000 revenue process "process expense reimbursements") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.00001)
Total cost to perform the process group "process ((Total cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts payable and expense reimbursements" accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
as a percentage of revenue process "process expense reimbursements") /
Total business entity revenue ) * 100
Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable and expense reimbursements" accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
per $1 billion revenue process "process expense reimbursements") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable and expense reimbursements" accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
per process FTE process "process expense reimbursements") /
(Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process accounts payable (AP)" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "process expense
reimbursements")

Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"process accounts payable and expense "process accounts payable and expense
reimbursements" per $1 billion revenue reimbursements" / (Total business entity revenue
* .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "perform accounts payable "process accounts payable and expense
and expense reimbursements" reimbursements" / Number of FTEs who perform
the function "manage financial resources") * 100
Outsourced cost to perform the process group [(Outsourced cost to perform the process "process percent
"process accounts payable and expense expense reimbursements" + Outsourced cost to
reimbursements" as a percentage of total process perform the process "process accounts payable") /
group cost (Total cost to perform the process "process
accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
process "process expense reimbursements")] *
100

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other cost to perform the process ((Overhead cost to perform the process "process percent
group "process accounts payable and expense accounts payable" + Costs other than personnel,
reimbursements" as a percentage of the total cost systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
of the process group process "process accounts payable" + Overhead
cost to perform the process "process expense
reimbursements" + Costs other than personnel,
systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "process expense reimbursements") /
(Total cost to perform the process "process
accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
process "process expense reimbursements")) *
100

Personnel cost to perform the process group ((Personnel cost to perform the process "process percent
"process accounts payable and expense accounts payable" + Personnel cost to perform the
reimbursements" as a percentage of the total cost process "process expense reimbursements") /
of the process group (Total cost to perform the process "process
accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
process "process expense reimbursements")) *
100

Systems cost to perform the process group ((Systems cost to perform the process "process percent
"process accounts payable and expense accounts payable" + Systems cost to perform the
reimbursements" as a percentage of the total cost process "process expense reimbursements") /
of the process group (Total cost to perform the process "process
accounts payable (AP)" + Total cost to perform the
process "process expense reimbursements")) *
100

Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
treasury operations" per $1 billion revenue treasury operations" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
treasury operations" per $1,000 revenue treasury operations" / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Total cost of the process group "Manage treasury Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
operations" per global legal entity supported treasury operations" / Number of global legal
entities supported by treasury management
operation
Return on invested capital Return on invested capital percent
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"manage treasury operations" per $1 billion "manage treasury operations" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .000000001)
Number of bank accounts per FTE that performs Number of corporate bank accounts managed by bank accounts
the process group "manage treasury operations" this finance SSC / Number of FTEs who perform
the process group "manage treasury operations"
Number of global legal entities supported per FTE Number of global legal entities supported by entities
that performs the process group "Manage treasury treasury management operation / Number of FTEs
operations" who perform the process group "manage treasury
operations"
Number of global legal entities supported by the Number of global legal entities supported by entities
treasury management operation per $1 billion treasury management operation / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "manage treasury "manage treasury operations" / Number of FTEs
operations" who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Return on working capital Return on working capital percent

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process group (Outsourced cost to perform the process "establish dollars
"manage internal controls" per $1,000 revenue internal controls, policies, and procedures" +
Outsourced cost to perform the process "operate
controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" + Outsourced
cost to perform the process "report on internal
controls compliance") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Overhead cost to perform the process group (Overhead cost to perform the process "establish dollars
"manage internal controls" per $100,000 revenue internal controls, policies, and procedures" +
Overhead cost to perform the process "operate
controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" + Overhead cost
to perform the process "report on internal controls
compliance") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.00001)

Other cost to perform the process group "manage (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
internal controls" per $100,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "establish
internal controls, policies, and procedures" +
Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead,
and outsourced to perform the process "operate
controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" + Costs other
than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "report on
internal controls compliance") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.00001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1307 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "establish dollars
"manage internal controls" per process group FTE internal controls, policies, and procedures" +
Personnel cost to perform the process "operate
controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" + Personnel cost
to perform the process "report on internal controls
compliance") / (Number of FTEs who perform the
process "establish internal controls, policies, and
procedures" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "operate controls and monitor compliance
with internal controls policies and procedures" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "report
on internal controls compliance")

Total cost to perform the process group "manage ((Total cost to perform the process "establish percent
internal controls" as a percentage of revenue internal controls, policies, and procedures" + Total
cost to perform the process "operate controls and
monitor compliance with internal controls policies
and procedures" + Total cost to perform the
process "report on internal controls compliance") /
Total business entity revenue) * 100.0

Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "establish dollars
internal controls" per $1 billion revenue internal controls, policies, and procedures" + Total
cost to perform the process "operate controls and
monitor compliance with internal controls policies
and procedures" + Total cost to perform the
process "report on internal controls compliance") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Copyright 2020 APQC 1308 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "establish dollars
internal controls" per $1,000 revenue internal controls, policies, and procedures" + Total
cost to perform the process "operate controls and
monitor compliance with internal controls policies
and procedures" + Total cost to perform the
process "report on internal controls compliance") /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process "establish dollars
internal controls" per process FTE internal controls, policies, and procedures" + Total
cost to perform the process "operate controls and
monitor compliance with internal controls policies
and procedures" + Total cost to perform the
process "report on internal controls compliance") /
(Number of FTEs who perform the process
"establish internal controls, policies, and
procedures" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "operate controls and monitor compliance
with internal controls policies and procedures" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "report
on internal controls compliance")

Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform the process "establish dollars
"manage internal controls" per $100,000 revenue internal controls, policies, and procedures" +
Systems cost to perform the process "operate
controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" + Systems cost
to perform the process "report on internal controls
compliance") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process "establish dollars
"manage internal controls" per $1,000 revenue internal controls, policies, and procedures" +
Personnel cost to perform the process "operate
controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" + Personnel cost
to perform the process "report on internal controls
compliance") / (Total business entity revenue *
0.0010)

Number of FTEs that perform the process group (Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"manage internal controls" per $1 billion revenue "manage internal controls") / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "manage internal controls" "manage internal controls" / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Percentage of internal controls staff that is Centralized internal controls staff percentage Percent
centralized at the finance shared services center
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
taxes" per $1,000 revenue taxes" / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
taxes" per $1 billion revenue taxes" / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"manage taxes" per $1 billion revenue "manage taxes" / (Total business entity revenue
* .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
to the process group "manage taxes" "manage taxes" / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "manage financial resources") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Total internal cost to perform the process "perform (Percentage of total cost of the process "planning, dollars
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per process FTE budgeting, and forecasting" allocated to internal
costs * .01 * Total cost to perform the process
"perform planning/budgeting/forecasting") /
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting"

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "perform dollars
"perform planning/budgeting/forecasting" per planning/budgeting/forecasting" + Costs other
$100,000 revenue than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.00001)

Systems cost to perform the process "perform Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per $100,000 planning/budgeting/forecasting" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.00001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per process FTE planning/budgeting/forecasting" / Number of FTEs
who perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting"
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per $1,000 planning/budgeting/forecasting" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "perform (Total cost to perform the process "perform percent
planning/budgeting/forecasting" as a percentage planning/budgeting/forecasting" / Total business
of revenue entity revenue) * 100
Total cost to perform the process "perform Total cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per process FTE planning/budgeting/forecasting" / Number of FTEs
who perform the process "perform
planning/budgeting/forecasting"

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "perform Total cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per $1,000 planning/budgeting/forecasting" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform dollars
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per $1,000 planning/budgeting/forecasting" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue *.0010)
Cycle time in days to complete the annual budget Cycle time in days to complete the budget days
Cycle time in days to prepare the financial Cycle time in days to prepare the financial days
forecast
Cycle time in days to update/revise the rolling forecast
Cycle time in days to update/revise the rolling days
forecast forecast
Number of FTEs that perform the process "perform Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform FTEs
planning/budgeting/forecasting" per $1 billion planning/budgeting/forecasting" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .000000001)
Number of budget versions produced before final Number of budget versions produced before final budget versions
approval approval
Percentage error for the inventory cost forecast Percentage error for the inventory cost forecast percent
Percentage error for the personnel cost forecast Percentage error for the personnel cost forecast percent
Percentage error for the total sales forecast Percentage error for the total sales forecast percent
Number of budget line items per FTE that Number of line items budgeted for the complete line items
performs the process "perform budget / Number of FTEs who perform the process
planning/budgeting/forecasting" "perform planning/budgeting/forecasting"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "perform planning/ budgeting/ "perform planning/budgeting/forecasting" /
forecasting" Number of FTEs who perform the function
"manage financial resources") * 100
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the processes percent
to the processes "perform cost accounting and "perform cost accounting and control" and
control" and "perform cost management" "perform cost management" / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of cost base accounted for by activity- Percentage of costs base from activity-based percent
based costing costing
Average cost per click for an online retail ad Average cost per click for a business entity's dollars
online advertisement
Outsourced cost to perform the process "evaluate Outsourced cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
and manage financial performance" per $1,000 and manage financial performance" / (Total
revenue business entity revenue *.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "evaluate Personnel cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
and manage financial performance" per process and manage financial performance" / Number of
FTE FTEs who perform the process "evaluate and
manage financial performance"
Personnel cost to perform the process "evaluate Personnel cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
and manage financial performance" per $1,000 and manage financial performance" / (Total
revenue business entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "evaluate and Total cost to perform the process "evaluate and dollars
manage financial performance" per process FTE manage financial performance" / Number of FTEs
who perform the process "evaluate and manage
financial performance"
Total cost to perform the process "evaluate and Total cost to perform the process "evaluate and dollars
manage financial performance" per $1,000 manage financial performance" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Systems cost to perform the process "evaluate Systems cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
and manage financial performance" per $100,000 and manage financial performance" / (Total
revenue business entity revenue * 0.00001)
Total revenue per active customer Total business entity revenue / Number of active dollars
customers in customer master file

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "evaluate dollars
"evaluate and manage financial performance" per and manage financial performance" + Costs other
$100,000 revenue than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "evaluate and
manage financial performance") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.00001)

Total internal cost to perform the process (Percentage of total cost of the process "evaluate dollars
"evaluate and manage financial performance" per and manage financial performance" allocated to
process FTE internal costs * .01 * Total cost to perform the
process "evaluate and manage financial
performance") / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "evaluate and manage financial
performance"

Cycle time in days to perform financial evaluation Cycle time in days to perform financial evaluation days
of new customers of new customers
Cycle time in days to perform financial evaluation Cycle time in days to perform financial evaluation days
of new markets of new markets
Cycle time in days to perform financial evaluation Cycle time in days to perform financial evaluation days
of new products of new products
Gross margin return on investment (GMROI) Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI) for percent
the business entity
Average gross profitability for brick-and-mortar Store profitability for the physical retail store percent
retail stores
Like for Like (LFL) brick-and-mortar retail sales Like for Like (LFL) retail sales growth for retail percent
growth stores
Average annual in-store sales per square foot of Average in-store sales per square foot of selling dollars
brick-and-mortar retail selling space space
Number of FTEs that perform the process Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
"evaluate and manage financial performance" per "evaluate and manage financial performance" /
$1 billion revenue (Total business entity revenue * .000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Business entity revenue per business entity FTE Total business entity revenue / Number of dollars
business entity FTEs
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "evaluate and manage financial "evaluate and manage financial performance" /
performance" Number of FTEs who perform the function
"manage financial resources") * 100
Percentage of employees with compensations (Number of employees with compensation percent
affected by profit affected by profit / Number of business entity
employees) * 100.0
Percentage of employees with compensations (Number of employees with compensation percent
affected by budget versus actual variances affected by budget versus actual variances /
Number of business entity employees) * 100.0
Revenue growth from three reporting periods prior ((Total business entity revenue - Total revenue percent
(three reporting periods prior)) / Total revenue
(three reporting periods prior)) * 100
Compounded annual growth rate of revenue over (((Total business entity revenue / Total revenue percent
the past three reporting periods (three reporting periods prior)) ^ 0.3333) - 1) *
100
Percentage growth in EBITDA from three reporting ((Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and percent
periods prior amortization (EBITDA) for the current 12-month
period - Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (three
reporting periods prior)) / Earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
(three reporting periods prior)) * 100

Compounded annual growth rate in earnings (((Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation percent
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization and amortization (EBITDA) for the current 12-
over the past three reporting periods month period / Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (three
reporting periods prior)) ^ 0.3333) - 1) * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
EBITDA margin (current reporting period) (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and percent
amortization (EBITDA) for the current 12-month
period / Total business entity revenue) * 100
Other cost to perform the process "process Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
customer credit" per $100,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "process
customer credit" / (Total business entity revenue *
.00001)
Overhead cost to perform the process "process Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
customer credit" per $100,000 revenue customer credit" / (Total business entity revenue *
.00001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of total cost of the process "process dollars
customer credit" per process FTE customer credit" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process
"process customer credit" allocated to personnel
cost * 0.0001 * Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit") / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit"

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process customer credit" per $100,000 revenue customer credit" * Percentage of total cost of the
process "process customer credit" allocated to
internal costs * Percentage of internal costs of the
process "process customer credit" allocated to
overhead and other costs * 0.0001) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.00001)

Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
customer credit" per active customer customer credit" / Number of active customers in
customer master file
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
customer credit" per customer account customer credit" / Number of customers in the
customer master file

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of total cost of the process "process dollars
customer credit" per $100,000 revenue customer credit" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost of the process "Process
customer credit" allocated to systems costs *
0.0001 * Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
customer credit" as a percentage of revenue customer credit" / Total business entity revenue) *
100
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
customer credit" per process FTE customer credit" / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "process customer credit"
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
customer credit" per $1 billion revenue customer credit" / (Total business entity revenue *
.000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
customer credit" per $1,000 revenue customer credit" / (Total business entity revenue *
.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of total cost of the process "process dollars
customer credit" per $1,000 revenue customer credit" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process
"process customer credit" allocated to personnel
cost * 0.0001 * Total cost to perform the process
"process customer credit") / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Outsourced cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
customer credit" per $1,000 revenue customer credit" * Percentage of total cost to
perform the process "process customer credit"
allocated to external costs * 0.01) / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Cycle time in days for credit approval Cycle time in days for credit approval days
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
customer credit" per $1 billion revenue customer credit" / (Total business entity revenue *
.000000001)
Number of credit reviews per FTE that performs Credit reviews performed at account level by credit reviews
the process "process customer credit" credit staff / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process customer credit"
Number of customer accounts per FTE that Number of customers in the customer master file / customer accounts
performs the process "process customer credit" Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
customer credit"
Number of active customers per FTE that performs Number of active customers in customer master active customers
the process "process customer credit" file / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process customer credit"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "process customer credit" "process customer credit" / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process customer credit" who perform "process customer credit" who perform
management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit") *
100.0

Overhead and other cost to perform the process ((Overhead cost to perform the process "process percent
"process customer credit" as a percentage of total customer credit" + Costs other than personnel,
process cost systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "process customer credit") / Total cost to
perform the process "process customer credit") *
100.0

Outsourced cost to perform the process "process (Outsourced cost to perform the process "process percent
customer credit" as a percentage of total process customer credit" / Total cost to perform the
cost process "process customer credit") * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Personnel cost to perform the process "process percent
customer credit" as a percentage of total process customer credit" / Total cost to perform the
cost process "process customer credit") * 100.0
Overhead cost to perform the process "process (Overhead cost to perform the process "process percent
customer credit" as a percentage of total process customer credit" / Total cost to perform the
cost process "process customer credit") * 100.0
Other cost to perform the process "process (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
customer credit" as a percentage of total process and outsourced to perform the process "process
cost customer credit" / Total cost to perform the
process "process customer credit") * 100.0
Systems cost to perform the process "process (Systems cost to perform the process "process percent
customer credit" as a percentage of total process customer credit" / Total cost to perform the
cost process "process customer credit") * 100.0
Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
customer credit" as a percentage of total order-to- customer credit" / (Total cost to perform the
cash process cost process "manage sales orders" + Total cost to
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Total cost to perform the process "invoice
customer" + Total cost to perform the process
"process accounts receivable (AR)" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage and process
collections" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage and process adjustments/deductions")) *
100

Outsourced cost to perform the process "invoice (Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per $1,000 revenue customer" * Percentage of total cost to perform
the process "invoice customer" allocated to
external costs * 0.01) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "invoice (Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per $1,000 revenue customer" * Percentage of total cost of the process
"invoice customer" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process
"invoice customer" allocated to personnel cost *
0.0001) / (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process "invoice (Total cost to perform the process "invoice percent
customer" as a percentage of revenue customer" / Total business entity revenue) * 100.0
Total cost to perform the process "invoice Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per process FTE customer" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "invoice customer"
Total cost to perform the process "invoice Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per $1 billion revenue customer" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "invoice Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per $1,000 revenue customer" / (Total business entity revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "invoice Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per invoice line item processed customer" / Number of billed/invoiced line items
paid to your business entity
Total cost to perform the process "invoice Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per invoice processed customer" / Number of invoices billed to customer

Systems cost to perform the process "invoice (Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per $100,000 revenue customer" * Percentage of total cost of the process
"invoice customer" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost of the process "Invoice
customer" allocated to systems costs * 0.0001) /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.00001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "invoice Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per active customer customer" / Number of active customers in
customer master file
Total cost to perform the process "invoice Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per customer account customer" / Number of customers in the customer
master file
Personnel cost to perform the process "invoice (Percentage of total cost of the process "invoice dollars
customer" per process FTE customer" allocated to internal costs * Percentage
of internal costs of the process "invoice customer"
allocated to personnel cost * 0.0001 * Total cost to
perform the process "invoice customer") / Number
of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer"

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
"invoice customers" per $100,000 revenue customer" * Percentage of total cost of the process
"invoice customer" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost to perform the process
"invoice customer" allocated to overhead and
other costs * 0.0001) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

Overhead cost to perform the process "invoice Overhead cost to perform the process "invoice dollars
customer" per $100,000 revenue customer" / (Total business entity revenue * .
00001)
Other cost to perform the process "invoice Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
customer" per $100,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "invoice
customer" / (Total business entity revenue * .
00001)
Cycle time in days to generate complete and Cycle time in days to generate complete and days
correct billing data correct billing data

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Metric name Formula Units
Cycle time in days between transmission of Cycle time in calendar days from the transmission days
invoice and shipment of goods or delivery of of an invoice/bill to shipping/providing the
services good/service
Number of FTEs that perform the process "invoice Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice FTEs
customer" per $1 billion revenue customer" / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)
Percentage of invoice line items invoiced using Percentage of invoice line items invoiced using percent
electronic or automatic methods electronic or automatic methods
Percentage of invoice line items processed error Percentage of invoice line items processed error percent
free the first time free the first time
Percentage of invoices automatically generated Percentage of invoices automatically generated percent
based on event triggers based on event triggers
Number of invoice line items processed per FTE Number of billed/invoiced line items paid to your invoice line items
that performs the process "invoice customer" business entity / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "invoice customer"
Number of invoices processed per FTE that Number of invoices billed to customer / Number of invoices
performs the process "invoice customer" FTEs who perform the process "invoice customer"

Number of customer accounts per FTE that Number of customers in the customer master file / customer accounts
performs the process "invoice customer" Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer"
Number of updates to the customer master file per Number of updates to customer master file / updates
FTE that performs the process "invoice customer" Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer"
Number of active customers per FTE that performs Number of active customers in customer master active customers
the process "invoice customer" file / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"invoice customer"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice percent
to the process "invoice customer" customer" / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "manage financial resources") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of billed/invoiced line items offering a Percentage of invoice line items received that percent
discount offer a discount
Total cost to perform the process "invoice (Total cost to perform the process "invoice percent
customers" as a percentage of total order-to-cash customer" / (Total cost to perform the process
process cost "manage sales orders" + Total cost to perform the
process "process customer credit" + Total cost to
perform the process "invoice customer" + Total
cost to perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)" + Total cost to perform the
process "manage and process collections" + Total
cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions")) * 100

Personnel cost to perform the process "invoice (Personnel cost to perform the process "invoice percent
customer" as a percentage of total process cost customer" / Total cost to perform the process
"invoice customer") * 100
Systems cost to perform the process "invoice (Systems cost to perform the process "invoice percent
customer" as a percentage of total process cost customer" / Total cost to perform the process
"invoice customer") * 100
Value per invoice line item that is paid in full the Value of billed/invoiced line items paid in full the dollars
first time first time / (Number of billed/invoiced line items
paid to your business entity * Percentage of
billed/invoiced line items paid in full the first time
* 0.01)

Overhead and other cost to perform the process ((Overhead cost to perform the process "invoice percent
"invoice customer" as a percentage of total customer" + Costs other than personnel, systems,
process cost overhead, and outsourced to perform the process
"invoice customer") / Total cost to perform the
process "invoice customer") * 100.0

Overhead cost to perform the process "invoice (Overhead cost to perform the process "invoice percent
customer" as a percentage of total process cost customer" / Total cost to perform the process
"invoice customer") * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "invoice (Outsourced cost to perform the process "invoice percent
customer" as a percentage of total process cost customer" / Total cost to perform the process
"invoice customer") * 100.0
Other cost to perform the process "invoice (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
customer" as a percentage of total process cost and outsourced to perform the process "invoice
customer" / Total cost to perform the process
"invoice customer") * 100.0
Percentage of billed/invoiced line items offering a Percentage of line items billed/invoiced offering a percent
discount for which the discount is taken discount for which the discount is taken
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice percent
"invoice customer" who perform management customer" who perform management activities /
activities Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer") * 100.0
Average value per line item billed Total value of line items billed/invoiced / Number dollars
of billed/invoiced line items paid to your business
entity
Average number of line items per invoice Number of billed/invoiced line items paid to your invoice line items
business entity / Number of invoices billed to
customer
Percentage of invoice line items that are Percentage of invoice line items denominated in a percent
denominated in a foreign currency foreign currency
Other cost to perform the process "process Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per $100,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "process
accounts receivable (AR)" / (Total business entity
revenue * .00001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per active customer accounts receivable (AR)" / Number of active
customers in customer master file
Overhead cost to perform the process "process Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per $100,000 revenue accounts receivable (AR)" / (Total business entity
revenue * .00001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process accounts receivable (AR)" per $100,000 accounts receivable (AR)" + Costs other than
revenue personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)") / (Total business entity revenue * .00001)

Systems cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of internal cost of the process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per $100,000 revenue "process accounts receivable (AR)" allocated to
systems costs * Percentage of total cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)") / (Total business entity revenue *
.00001)

Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts receivable (AR)" as a percentage of accounts receivable (AR)" / Total business entity
revenue revenue) * 100
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per process FTE accounts receivable (AR)" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)"
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per $1 billion revenue accounts receivable (AR)" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per $1,000 revenue accounts receivable (AR)" / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per customer receipt accounts receivable (AR)" / Number of receipts
processed

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of internal costs to perform the dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per process FTE process "process accounts receivable (AR)"
allocated to personnel costs * Percentage of total
cost to perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)" allocated to internal costs *
0.0001 * Total cost to perform the process
"process accounts receivable (AR)") / Number of
FTEs who perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)"

Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of internal costs to perform the dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per $1,000 revenue process "process accounts receivable (AR)"
allocated to personnel costs * Percentage of total
cost to perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)" allocated to internal costs *
0.0001 * Total cost to perform the process
"process accounts receivable (AR)") / (Total
business entity revenue * .001)

Outsourced cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts receivable (AR)" per $1,000 revenue accounts receivable (AR)" * Percentage of total
cost to perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)" allocated to external costs * .01) /
(Total business entity revenue * .001)

Days sales outstanding Days sales outstanding in accounts receivable days


Cycle time in days from transmission of invoice to Cycle time in calendar days from invoicing a days
receipt of payment customer to the receipt of payment
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
accounts receivable (AR)" per $1 billion revenue accounts receivable (AR)" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Average annual sales order value for a brick-and- Average sales order value for orders placed athe dollars
mortar retail store the retail store

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of billed/invoiced line items paid on Percentage of billed/invoiced line items that are percent
time to the business entity paid on time to your business entity
Percentage of receipts received manually (Number of receipts processed that are received percent
manually / Number of receipts processed) * 100
Percentage of invoice line items paid in full the Percentage of billed/invoiced line items paid in full percent
first time the first time
Percentage of total receipts that are processed (Number of receipts processed error-free first time percent
error free the first time / Number of receipts processed) * 100
Outstanding payment days as a proportion of Days sales outstanding in accounts receivable / days
standard payment days Standard payment terms in calendar days for
accounts receivable
Percentage of receipts received electronically or Percentage of receipts received electronically or percent
automatically automatically
Accounts receivable per $1,000 revenue Value of accounts receivable outstanding / (Total dollars
business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Percentage of receipts automatically matched to Percentage of receipts that are automatically percent
open items in the accounts receivable sub ledger matched to open items in the accounts receivable
sub ledger
Percentage of line items billed/invoiced that is Percentage of line items billed/invoiced into the percent
entered into the general ledger through an system through an automated method
automated method
Number of active customers managed per FTE Number of active customers in customer master customers
that performs the process "process accounts file / Number of FTEs who perform the process
receivable (AR)" "process accounts receivable (AR)"
Number of receipts processed per FTE that Number of receipts processed / Number of FTEs receipts
performs the process "process accounts receivable who perform the process "process accounts
(AR)" receivable (AR)"
Number of customer accounts per FTE that Number of customers in the customer master file / customer accounts
performs the process "process accounts receivable Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
(AR)" accounts receivable (AR)"

Copyright 2020 APQC 1327 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Number of invoices processed per FTE that Number of invoices billed to customer / Number of invoices
performs the process "process accounts receivable FTEs who perform the process "process accounts
(AR)" receivable (AR)"
Number of invoice line items per receipt Number of billed/invoiced line items paid to your invoice line items
business entity / Number of receipts processed
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated ((Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the processes "process accounts receivable "process accounts receivable (AR)" + Number of
(AR)," "manage and process collections," and FTEs who perform the process "manage and
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" process collections" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "process accounts receivable (AR)" "process accounts receivable (AR)" / Number of
FTEs who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Personnel cost to perform the process "process Percentage of internal costs to perform the percent
accounts receivable (AR)" as a percentage of the process "process accounts receivable (AR)"
total process cost allocated to personnel costs * Percentage of total
cost to perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)" allocated to internal costs * 0.01

Systems cost to perform the process "process Percentage of internal cost of the process "process percent
accounts receivable (AR)" as a percentage of total accounts receivable (AR)" allocated to systems
process cost costs * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process accounts receivable (AR)"
allocated to internal costs * 0.01

Copyright 2020 APQC 1328 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts receivable (AR)" that perform "process accounts receivable (AR)" who perform
management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts receivable (AR)" that perform "process accounts receivable (AR)" who apply cash
the activity "apply cash remittances" remittances / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts receivable (AR)") *
100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts receivable (AR)" that perform "process accounts receivable (AR)" who establish
the activity "establish accounts receivable accounts receivable policies / Number of FTEs who
policies" perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts receivable (AR)" that perform "process accounts receivable (AR)" who post
the activity "post accounts receivable activity to accounts receivable activity to the general ledger /
the general ledger" Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
accounts receivable (AR)") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts receivable (AR)" that perform "process accounts receivable (AR)" who prepare
the activity "prepare accounts receivable reports" accounts receivable reports / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts receivable (AR)" that perform "process accounts receivable (AR)" who
the activity "receive/deposit customer payments" receive/deposit customer payments / Number of
FTEs who perform the process "process accounts
receivable (AR)") * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of receipts processed per $1,000 of Number of receipts processed / (Total business receipts
revenue entity revenue * .001)
Overhead and other costs to perform the process ((Overhead cost to perform the process "process percent
"process accounts receivable (AR)" as a accounts receivable (AR)" + Costs other than
percentage of total process cost personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)") / Total cost to perform the process "process
accounts receivable (AR)") * 100.0

Outsourced cost to perform the process "process (Outsourced cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts receivable (AR)" as a percentage of total accounts receivable (AR)" / Total cost to perform
process cost the process "process accounts receivable (AR)") *
100.0
Other cost to perform the process "process (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
accounts receivable (AR)" as a percentage of total and outsourced to perform the process "process
process cost accounts receivable (AR)" / Total cost to perform
the process "process accounts receivable (AR)") *
100.0

Overhead cost to perform the process "process (Overhead cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts receivable (AR)" as a percentage of total accounts receivable (AR)" / Total cost to perform
process cost the process "process accounts receivable (AR)") *
100.0

Copyright 2020 APQC 1330 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts receivable (AR)" as a percentage of total accounts receivable (AR)" / (Total cost to perform
order-to-cash process cost the process "manage sales orders" + Total cost to
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Total cost to perform the process "invoice
customer" + Total cost to perform the process
"process accounts receivable (AR)" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage and process
collections" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage and process adjustments/deductions")) *
100

Average value of a retail e-commerce order Average value of e-commerce orders dollars

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
"manage and process collections" per $1,000 and process collections" + Costs other than
revenue personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "manage and process
collections") / (Total business entity revenue * .
001)

Overhead cost to perform the process "manage Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
and process collections" per $100,000 revenue and process collections" / (Total business entity
revenue * .00001)
Other cost to perform the process "manage and Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
process collections" per $100,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "manage
and process collections" / (Total business entity
revenue * .00001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of internal costs of the process dollars
and process collections" per $1,000 revenue "manage and process collections" allocated to
personnel cost * Percentage of total cost of the
process "manage and process collections"
allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to
perform the process "manage and process
collections") / (Total business entity revenue * .
001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
and process collections" per $1,000 revenue process collections" * Percentage of total cost to
perform the process "manage and process
collections" allocated to external costs * 0.01) /
(Total business entity revenue * .001)

Total cost to perform the process "manage and (Total cost to perform the process "manage and percent
process collections" as a percentage of revenue process collections" / Total business entity
revenue) * 100
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process collections" per $1 billion revenue process collections" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process collections" per $1,000 revenue process collections" / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process collections" per active customer process collections" / Number of active customers
in customer master file
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process collections" per process FTE process collections" / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "manage and process collections"

Copyright 2020 APQC 1332 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "manage and (Percentage of internal cost of the process dollars
process collections" per $100,000 revenue "Manage and process collections" allocated to
systems costs * Percentage of total cost of the
process "manage and process collections"
allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to
perform the process "manage and process
collections") / (Total business entity revenue * .
00001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process collections" per customer receipt process collections" / Number of receipts
processed
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
and process collections" per process FTE and process collections" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
collections"
Percentage of active customers that are Percentage of active customers that are percent
delinquent at any time during the year delinquent
Percentage of invoices that is adjusted by the Percentage of invoices adjusted by the customer percent
customer prior to payment prior to payment
Percentage of invoices billed to customers that Percentage of invoices billed with credit terms percent
have credit terms
Total uncollectable balances as a percentage of (Total value of uncollectable balances / Total percent
revenue business entity revenue) * 100
Percentage of invoice line items that is adjusted Percentage of billed/invoiced line items that are percent
by the customer prior to payment adjusted prior to paying
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage FTEs
and process collections" per $1 billion revenue and process collections" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Total number of invoices billed to customers Number of invoices billed to customer / Number of invoices
(current and delinquent) per FTE that performs the FTEs who perform the process "manage and
process "manage and process collections" process collections"

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of active customers managed per FTE Number of active customers in customer master customers
that performs the process "manage and process file / Number of FTEs who perform the process
collections" "manage and process collections"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "manage and process collections" "manage and process collections" / Number of
FTEs who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Total cost to perform the process "manage and (Total cost to perform the process "manage and percent
process collections" as a percentage of total order- process collections" / (Total cost to perform the
to-cash process cost process "manage sales orders" + Total cost to
perform the process "process customer credit" +
Total cost to perform the process "invoice
customer" + Total cost to perform the process
"process accounts receivable (AR)" + Total cost to
perform the process "manage and process
collections" + Total cost to perform the process
"manage and process adjustments/deductions")) *
100

Overhead cost to perform the process "manage (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage percent
and process collections" as a percentage of total and process collections" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "manage and process collections") * 100.0

Systems cost to perform the process "manage and (Systems cost to perform the process "manage percent
process collections" as a percentage of total and process collections" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "manage and process collections") * 100.0

Other cost to perform the process "manage and (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
process collections" as a percentage of total and outsourced to perform the process "manage
process cost and process collections" / Total cost to perform the
process "manage and process collections") * 100.0

Copyright 2020 APQC 1334 of 1430


Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage percent
and process collections" as a percentage of total and process collections" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "manage and process collections") * 100.0

Overhead and other costs to perform the process ((Overhead cost to perform the process "manage percent
"manage and process collections" as a percentage and process collections" + Costs other than
of total process cost personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "manage and process
collections") / Total cost to perform the process
"manage and process collections") * 100.0

Personnel cost to perform the process "manage (Personnel cost to perform the process "manage percent
and process collections" as a percentage of total and process collections" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "manage and process collections") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process collections" that perform "manage and process collections" who perform
management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
collections") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process collections" that perform the "manage and process collections" who analyze
activity "analyze delinquent account balances" delinquent account balances / Number of FTEs
who perform the process "manage and process
collections") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process collections" that perform the "manage and process collections" who
activity "correspond/negotiate with delinquent correspond/negotiate with delinquent accounts /
accounts" Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process collections") * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process collections" that perform the "manage and process collections" who discuss
activity "discuss account resolution with internal account resolution with internal parties / Number
parties" of FTEs who perform the process "manage and
process collections") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process collections" that perform the "manage and process collections" who establish
activity "establish policies/procedures for policies/procedures for delinquent accounts /
delinquent accounts" Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process collections") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process collections" that perform the "manage and process collections" who process
activity "process adjustments/write off adjustments/write off uncollectable balances /
uncollectible balances" Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process collections") * 100.0

Overhead cost to perform the process "manage Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
and process adjustments/deductions" per and process adjustments/deductions" / (Total
$100,000 revenue business entity revenue * .00001)
Other cost to perform the process "manage and Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
process adjustments/deductions" per $100,000 and outsourced to perform the process "manage
revenue and process adjustments/deductions" / (Total
business entity revenue * .00001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
and process adjustments/deductions" per process and process adjustments/deductions" / Number of
FTE FTEs who perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions"
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process adjustments/deductions" per active process adjustments/deductions" / Number of
customer active customers in customer master file

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process adjustments/deductions" per process adjustments/deductions" / Number of
adjustment/deduction adjustments/deductions
Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process adjustments/deductions" per process FTE process adjustments/deductions" / Number of FTEs
who perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions"
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage dollars
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" and process adjustments/deductions" + Costs
per $1,000 revenue other than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") / (Total business
entity revenue * .001)

Systems cost to perform the process "manage and (Percentage of internal cost of the process dollars
process adjustments/deductions" per $100,000 "Manage and process adjustments/deductions"
revenue allocated to systems costs * Percentage of total
cost of the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" allocated to internal
costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to perform the process
"manage and process adjustments/deductions") /
(Total business entity revenue * .00001)

Total cost to perform the process "manage and Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
process adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 process adjustments/deductions" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * .001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Total cost to perform the process "manage and dollars
and process adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 process adjustments/deductions" * Percentage of
revenue total cost to perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions" allocated to
external costs * 0.01) / (Total business entity
revenue * .001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of internal costs of the process dollars
and process adjustments/deductions" per $1,000 "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
revenue allocated to personnel cost * Percentage of total
cost of the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" allocated to internal
costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to perform the process
"manage and process adjustments/deductions") /
(Total business entity revenue * .001)

Cycle time in days to resolve adjustments Cycle time in calendar days from identifying an days
adjustment to fully resolving and reflecting it in
the accounting records
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage FTEs
and process adjustments/deductions" per $1 and process adjustments/deductions" / (Total
billion revenue business entity revenue * .000000001)
Value of customer adjustments/deductions per FTE Total value of adjustments/deductions / Number of dollars
that performs the process "manage and process FTEs who perform the process "manage and
adjustments/deductions" process adjustments/deductions"
Number of adjustments/deductions per FTE that Number of adjustments/deductions / Number of adjustments/deduc
performs the process "manage and process FTEs who perform the process "manage and tions
adjustments/deductions" process adjustments/deductions"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "manage and process "manage and process adjustments/deductions" /
adjustments/deductions" Number of FTEs who perform the function
"manage financial resources") * 100
Maximum value of customer adjustment/deduction Highest value of customer adjustment/deduction dollars
that can be made without approval that can be made without approval

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage Percentage of total cost of the process "manage percent
and process adjustments/deductions" as a and process adjustments/deductions" allocated to
percentage of total process cost internal costs * Percentage of internal costs of the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions" allocated to personnel
cost * 0.01

Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage Percentage of total cost to perform the process percent
and process adjustments/deductions" as a "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
percentage of total process cost allocated to external costs
Overhead and other costs to perform the process ((Overhead cost to perform the process "manage percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" as and process adjustments/deductions" + Costs
a percentage of total process cost other than personnel, systems, overhead, and
outsourced to perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") / Total cost to
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
that perform management activities who perform management activities / Number of
FTEs who perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
that perform the activity "analyze adjustments" who analyze adjustments / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
that perform the activity "correspond/negotiate who correspond/negotiate with customers /
with customer" Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
that perform the activity "discuss resolution with who discuss resolution with internal parties /
internal parties" Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage
and process adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
that perform the activity "establish who establish policies/procedures for
policies/procedures for adjustments" adjustments / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
that perform the activity "prepare chargeback who prepare chargeback invoices / Number of
invoices" FTEs who perform the process "manage and
process adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage and process adjustments/deductions" "manage and process adjustments/deductions"
that perform the activity "process related entries" who process related entries / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Overhead cost to perform the process "manage (Overhead cost to perform the process "manage percent
and process adjustments/deductions" as a and process adjustments/deductions" / Total cost
percentage of total process cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") * 100.0
Total cost to perform the process "manage and (Total cost to perform the process "manage and percent
the process adjustments/deductions" as a process adjustments/deductions" / (Total cost to
percentage of total order-to-cash process cost perform the process "manage sales orders" +
Total cost to perform the process "process
customer credit" + Total cost to perform the
process "invoice customer" + Total cost to
perform the process "process accounts receivable
(AR)" + Total cost to perform the process "manage
and process collections" + Total cost to perform
the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions")) * 100

Value per adjustment/deduction processed Total value of adjustments/deductions / Number of dollars


adjustments/deductions
Other cost to perform the process "manage and (Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, percent
process adjustments/deductions" as a percentage and outsourced to perform the process "manage
of total process cost and process adjustments/deductions" / Total cost
to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") * 100.0

Systems cost to perform the process "manage and (Systems cost to perform the process "manage percent
process adjustments/deductions" as a percentage and process adjustments/deductions" / Total cost
of total process cost to perform the process "manage and process
adjustments/deductions") * 100.0
Overhead cost to perform the process "manage Overhead cost to perform the process "manage Dollars
financial policies and procedures" per $1,000 policies and procedures" / (Total business entity
revenue revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage dollars
policies and procedures" per $1,000 revenue policies and procedures" / (Total business entity
revenue *.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
financial policies and procedures" per $1,000 policies and procedures" / (Total business entity
revenue revenue * 0.001)
Systems cost to perform the process "manage Systems cost to perform the process "manage dollars
financial policies and procedures" per $100,000 policies and procedures" / (Total business entity
revenue revenue * 0.00001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process "manage policies dollars
financial policies and procedures" per $1,000 and procedures" / (Total business entity revenue *
revenue 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "Manage policies Total cost to perform the process "manage policies dollars
and procedures" per process FTE and procedures" / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "manage policies and procedures"

Personnel cost to perform the process "Manage Personnel cost to perform the process "manage dollars
policies and procedures" per process FTE policies and procedures" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage policies and
procedures"
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage FTEs
financial policies and procedures" per $1 billion policies and procedures" / (Total business entity
revenue revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "manage policies and procedures" "manage policies and procedures" / Number of
FTEs who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage financial policies and procedures" that "manage policies and procedures" who perform
perform management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage policies and
procedures") * 100

Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
group "Perform general accounting and reporting" "manage policies and procedures" * 100) /
allocated to the process "Manage policies and (Number of FTEs who perform the process
procedures" "manage policies and procedures" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "perform general
accounting" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform fixed-asset accounting" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
financial reporting")

Total cost to perform the process "perform general Total cost to perform the process "perform general dollars
accounting" per $1,000 revenue accounting" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "perform general Total cost to perform the process "perform general dollars
accounting" per journal entry line item accounting" / Number of journal entry line items
processed
Total cost to perform the process "perform general Total cost to perform the process "perform general dollars
accounting" per process FTE accounting" / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform general accounting"
Systems cost to perform the process "perform Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
general accounting" per $100,000 revenue general accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
general accounting" per $1,000 revenue general accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
general accounting" per process FTE general accounting" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform general accounting"
Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform dollars
general accounting" per $1,000 revenue general accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue *.0010)
Overhead cost to perform the process "perform Overhead cost to perform the process "perform Dollars
general accounting" per $1,000 revenue general accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Other cost to perform the process "perform Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
general accounting" per $1,000 revenue and outsourced to perform the process "perform
general accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Cycle time in days to produce period-end Cycle time in calendar days from running the days
management reports initial trial balance to completing the period-end
management report
Cycle time in days for finance shared services Cycle time in days to complete monthly financial days
center to complete the monthly financial close close
Number of FTEs that perform the process "perform Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform FTEs
general accounting" per $1 billion revenue general accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Manual journal entry line item percentage Percentage of journal entry line items from a percent
manual recurring source + Percentage of journal
entry line items from a manual non-recurring
source
Percentage of journal entry line items processed Percentage of journal entry line items processed percent
error free the first time error free the first time
Percentage change in business entity's gross Percentage change in business entity's gross percent
margin over the past three years margin over the past three years

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of journal entry line items per FTE that Number of journal entry line items processed / journal entry line
performs the process "perform general Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform items
accounting" general accounting"
Number of accounts per FTE that performs the Number of accounts in the chart of accounts / accounts
process "perform general accounting" Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
general accounting"
Number of accounts in the chart of accounts Number of accounts in the chart of accounts accounts

Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "perform general accounting" "perform general accounting" / Number of FTEs
who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
group "Perform general accounting and reporting" "perform general accounting" * 100) / (Number of
allocated to the process "Perform general FTEs who perform the process "manage policies
accounting" and procedures" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform general accounting" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
fixed-asset accounting" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform financial reporting")

Percentage of accounts that are standard with the (Number of standard accounts in chart of accounts percent
business units reporting to your site / Number of accounts in the chart of accounts) *
100.0
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform "perform general accounting" who perform
management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform general
accounting") * 100

Percentage of journal entry line items directly Percentage of journal entry line items directly percent
linked from an internal/external system linked from an internal/external system

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of journal entry line items that are Percentage of journal entry line items from an percent
automated and recurring automated recurring source
Percentage of journal entry line items sourced Percentage of journal entry line items from other percent
through methods other than manual, direct link, or sources
automated entry
Total cost to perform the process "perform fixed- Total cost to perform the process "perform fixed- dollars
asset accounting" per process FTE asset accounting" / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform fixed-asset accounting"
Overhead and other costs to perform the process Overhead and other cost to perform the process dollars
"perform fixed-asset accounting" per $1,000 "perform fixed-asset accounting" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform dollars
fixed-asset accounting" per $1,000 revenue fixed-asset accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue *.0010)
Total cost to perform the fixed assets cycle per (Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
$1,000 revenue planning and project approval" + Total cost to
perform the process "perform capital project
accounting" + Total cost to perform the process
"perform fixed-asset accounting") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)

Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
fixed-asset accounting" per $1,000 revenue fixed-asset accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
fixed-asset accounting" per fixed asset transaction fixed-asset accounting" / Number of fixed asset
transactions
Total cost of repair and maintenance per $1,000 Cost to repair and maintain fixed assets / (Gross dollars
gross value of fixed assets value of fixed assets * 0.0010)
Total cost of the depreciation expense per $1,000 Depreciation expense for fixed assets / (Total dollars
revenue business entity revenue * 0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the fixed assets cycle as ((Total cost to perform the process "perform percent
percentage of revenue capital planning and project approval" + Total cost
to perform the process "perform capital project
accounting" + Total cost to perform the process
"perform fixed-asset accounting") / Total business
entity revenue) * 100.0

Total cost to perform the fixed assets cycle per $1 (Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
billion revenue planning and project approval" + Total cost to
perform the process "perform capital project
accounting" + Total cost to perform the process
"perform fixed-asset accounting") / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.000000001)

Total cost to perform the fixed assets cycle per (Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
fixed assets cycle FTE planning and project approval" + Total cost to
perform the process "perform capital project
accounting" + Total cost to perform the process
"perform fixed-asset accounting") / (Number of
FTEs who perform the process "perform capital
planning and project approval" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "perform capital project
accounting" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform fixed-asset accounting")

Total cost to perform the process "perform fixed- Total cost to perform the process "perform fixed- dollars
asset accounting" per $1,000 revenue asset accounting" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "perform fixed- Total cost to perform the process "perform fixed- dollars
asset accounting" per fixed asset transaction asset accounting" / Number of fixed asset
transactions
Systems cost to perform the process "perform Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
fixed-asset accounting" per $100,000 revenue fixed-asset accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the fixed assets cycle per (Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
$100,000 revenue capital planning and project approval" + Systems
cost to perform the process "perform capital
project accounting" + Systems cost to perform the
process "perform fixed-asset accounting") / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000010)

Personnel cost to perform the process "Perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
fixed-asset accounting" per process FTE fixed-asset accounting" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform fixed-asset
accounting"
Cycle time in days to capitalize a fixed asset Cycle time in calendar days to capitalize a fixed days
purchase asset purchase
Cycle time in days to close a capital project Cycle time in days to close a capital project days
Cycle time in days to complete an approved Cycle time in days to complete an approved days
capital expenditure plan capital expenditure plan
Number of FTEs that perform the process "perform Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform FTEs
fixed-asset accounting" per $1 billion revenue fixed-asset accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform the fixed assets (Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
cycle per $1 billion revenue "perform fixed-asset accounting" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "perform capital
planning and project approval" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "perform capital project
accounting") / (Total business entity revenue * .
000000001)

Return on fixed assets Return on fixed assets percent


Fixed asset turnover Total business entity revenue / Net book value of percent
fixed assets
Percentage of approved capital projects Percentage of approved capital projects percent
considered within or on budget for spending considered within or on budget for spending

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of capital projects budgeted and ((Number of capital projects approved in the past percent
approved in the capital expenditure plan 12 months - Approved and non-budgeted capital
projects) / Number of capital projects approved in
the past 12 months) * 100.0
Percentage of capital projects completed on time Percentage of capital projects completed on time percent
Number of journal entry line items for fixed asset Number of journal entry line items processed to journal entry line
transactions per fixed asset accounting FTE record fixed asset transactions / Number of FTEs items
who perform the process "perform fixed-asset
accounting"
Number of fixed assets managed per FTE that Number of fixed assets managed / Number of FTEs fixed assets
performs the process "perform fixed-asset who perform the process "perform fixed-asset
accounting" accounting"
Number of fixed assets transactions per FTE that Number of fixed asset transactions / Number of fixed asset
performs the process "perform fixed-asset FTEs who perform the process "perform fixed- transactions
accounting" asset accounting"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated ((Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the fixed assets cycle "perform fixed-asset accounting" + Number of
FTEs who perform the process "perform capital
planning and project approval" + Number of FTEs
who perform the process "perform capital project
accounting") / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "manage financial resources") * 100.0

Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "perform fixed asset accounting" "perform fixed-asset accounting" / Number of FTEs
who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
group "Perform general accounting and reporting" "perform fixed-asset accounting" * 100) / (Number
allocated to the process "Perform fixed-asset of FTEs who perform the process "manage policies
accounting" and procedures" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform general accounting" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
fixed-asset accounting" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform financial reporting")

Total value of Assets Under Management per Total value of Assets Under Management for the dollars
$1,000 revenue overall organization / (Total annual revenue for
retail banking operation * .001)
Net value of fixed assets as a percentage of gross (Net book value of fixed assets / Gross value of percent
value of fixed assets fixed assets) * 100.0
Fixed asset transactions resulting from physical (Number of fixed asset transactions from physical percent
inventories as a percentage of total fixed asset inventories / Number of fixed asset transactions) *
transactions 100.0
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead and other cost to perform the process percent
"perform fixed-asset accounting" as a percentage "perform fixed-asset accounting" / Total cost to
of total process cost perform the process "perform fixed-asset
accounting") * 100
Personnel cost to perform the process "Perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
financial reporting" per process FTE financial reporting" / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform financial reporting"
Total cost to perform the process "perform Total cost to perform the process "perform dollars
financial reporting" per $1,000 revenue financial reporting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Systems cost to perform the process "perform Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
financial reporting" per $100,000 revenue financial reporting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "perform Total cost to perform the process "perform dollars
financial reporting" per process FTE financial reporting" / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform financial reporting"
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
financial reporting" per $1,000 revenue financial reporting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform dollars
financial reporting" per $1,000 revenue financial reporting" / (Total business entity
revenue *.0010)
Cycle time in days to complete the monthly Cycle time in days to complete the monthly days
consolidated financial statements consolidated financial statements
Cycle time in days between completion of annual Cycle time in days between completion of days
consolidated financial statements and the release consolidated financial statements and the release
of earnings of earnings
Cycle time in days between completion of Cycle time in days between completion of days
quarterly consolidated financial statements and quarterly consolidated financial statements and
the release of earnings the release of earnings
Cycle time in days from producing annual flash Cycle time in calendar days from producing flash days
reports to completing consolidated annual reports and completing the consolidated financial
financial statements statements
Cycle time in calendar days from producing Cycle time in calendar days from producing days
monthly flash reports to completing the monthly monthly flash reports and completing the monthly
consolidated financial statements consolidated financial statements
Number of FTEs that perform the process "perform Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform FTEs
financial reporting" per $1 billion revenue financial reporting" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "perform financial reporting" "perform financial reporting" / Number of FTEs
who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
group "Perform general accounting and reporting" "perform financial reporting" * 100) / (Number of
allocated to the process "Perform financial FTEs who perform the process "manage policies
reporting" and procedures" + Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform general accounting" +
Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
fixed-asset accounting" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform financial reporting")

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform "perform financial reporting" who perform
management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform financial reporting")
* 100

Actual capital expenditure as a percentage of (Actual capital spending one year prior / Capital percent
budgeted capital expenditures for one year prior expenditure budget one year prior) * 100.0
Actual capital expenditure as a percentage of (Actual capital spending two years prior / Capital percent
budgeted capital expenditures for two years prior expenditure budget two years prior) * 100.0
Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital planning and project approval" per $1,000 capital planning and project approval" / (Total
revenue business entity revenue *.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital planning and project approval" per $1,000 capital planning and project approval" / (Total
revenue business entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "perform capital Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
planning and project approval" per $1,000 planning and project approval" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.0010)
Systems cost to perform the process "perform Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital planning and project approval" per capital planning and project approval" / (Total
$100,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.000010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital planning and project approval" per process capital planning and project approval" / Number of
FTE FTEs who perform the process "perform capital
planning and project approval"
Cycle time in days to approve a capital project Cycle time in days to approve a capital project days
Number of FTEs that perform the process "perform Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform FTEs
capital planning and project approval" per $1 capital planning and project approval" / (Total
billion revenue business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Actual capital expenditure as a percentage of (Actual capital spending for most recent year / percent
budgeted capital expenditures for the most recent Capital expenditure budget for most recent year) *
year 100.0
Number of approved capital projects per FTE that Number of capital projects approved in the past 12 approved projects
performs the process "perform capital planning months / Number of FTEs who perform the process
and project approval" "perform capital planning and project approval"

Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "perform capital planning and "perform capital planning and project approval" /
project approval" Number of FTEs who perform the function
"manage financial resources") * 100.0
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital project accounting" per process FTE capital project accounting" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform capital project
accounting"
Systems cost to perform the process "perform Systems cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital project accounting" per $100,000 revenue capital project accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000010)
Total cost to perform the process "perform capital (Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
project accounting" per process FTE project accounting"/Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform capital project accounting")

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "perform capital Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
project accounting" per $1,000 revenue project accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Total cost of the process "perform capital project Total cost to perform the process "perform capital dollars
accounting" per approved capital project project accounting" / Number of capital projects
approved in the past 12 months
Personnel cost to perform the process "perform Personnel cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital project accounting" per $1,000 revenue capital project accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform Outsourced cost to perform the process "perform dollars
capital project accounting" per $1,000 revenue capital project accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue *.0010)
Number of capital projects not budgeted as a (Approved and non-budgeted capital projects / percent
percentage of approved projects Number of capital projects approved in the past 12
months) * 100.0
Number of FTEs that perform the process "perform Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform FTEs
capital project accounting" per $1 billion revenue capital project accounting" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "perform capital project "perform capital project accounting" / Number of
accounting" FTEs who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Systems cost to perform the process "report time" (Percentage of internal cost to perform the dollars
per $100,000 revenue process "report time" allocated to systems costs *
Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 *
Total cost to perform the process "report time") /
(Total business entity revenue * .00001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "report (Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
time" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to external costs *
.01)/(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "report (Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
time" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process "report
time" allocated to personnel costs * 0.0001) /
(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Personnel cost to perform the process "report (Percentage of internal costs of the process dollars
time" per employee paid "report time" allocated to personnel costs *
Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 *
Total cost to perform the process "report time") /
Total number of employees paid

Total cost to perform the process "report time" per Total cost to perform the process "report time" / dollars
$1,000 revenue (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "report time" per Total cost to perform the process "report time" / dollars
employee paid Total number of employees paid
Total cost to perform the process "report time" per Total cost to perform the process "report time" / dollars
time record processed Number of time records processed
Systems cost to perform the process "report time" (Percentage of internal cost to perform the dollars
per employee paid process "report time" allocated to systems costs *
Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 *
Total cost to perform the process "report time") /
Total number of employees paid

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "report (Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
time" per employee paid Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to external costs * .01) /
Total number of employees paid
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
"report time" per employee paid Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process "report
time" allocated to overhead and other costs * .
0001)/Total number of employees paid

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "report time" * dollars
"report time" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"report time" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal costs of the process "report
time" allocated to overhead and other costs * .
0001)/(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

Cycle time in business days to process time record Cycle time in business days from receiving the days
data and enter into payroll system time record from the employee and entering the
data into the payroll system
Number of FTEs that perform the process "report Number of FTEs who perform the process "report FTEs
time" per $1 billion revenue time" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform the process "report Number of FTEs who perform the process "report FTEs
time" per 1,000 employees paid time" / (Total number of employees paid * 0.001)

Percentage of time records that are submitted Percentage of time records submitted percent
electronically electronically
Percentage of time records that are entered Percentage of time records entered manually percent
manually into the payroll system
Percentage of time records that are processed first Percentage of time records processed error-free percent
time error free the first time

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of time records that are returned to Percentage of time records returned to the the percent
the employee/field for validation and/or correction field for validation and/or correction
Number of time records processed per FTE that Number of time records processed / Number of time records
performs the process "report time" FTEs who perform the process "report time"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process "report percent
to the process "report time" time" / Number of FTEs who perform the function
"manage financial resources") * 100
Percentage of total FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process "report percent
group "process payroll" that perform the process time" /(Number of FTEs who perform the process
"report time" "report time"+Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage pay"+Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process payroll taxes") ) *
100

Systems cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of internal cost to perform the dollars
pay" per $100,000 revenue process "manage pay" allocated to systems costs
* Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "manage pay" ) /
(Total business entity revenue * .00001)

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" * dollars
"manage pay" per employee paid Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * Percentage of
internal costs of the process "manage pay"
allocated to overhead and other costs * .
0001)/Total number of employees paid

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" * dollars
"manage pay" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * Percentage of
internal costs of the process "manage pay"
allocated to overhead and other costs *
.0001)/(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" * dollars
pay" per employee paid Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"manage pay" allocated to external costs * .
01)/Total number of employees paid
Systems cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of internal cost to perform the dollars
pay" per employee paid process "manage pay" allocated to systems costs
* Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "manage pay" ) / Total
number of employees paid

Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" / dollars
per $1,000 revenue (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" / dollars
per employee paid Total number of employees paid
Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" / dollars
per payroll disbursement Number of payroll disbursements
Personnel cost to perform the process "manage (Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" * dollars
pay" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * Percentage of
internal costs of the process "manage pay"
allocated to personnel costs * 0.0001) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.001)

Personnel cost to perform the process "manage (Percentage of internal costs of the process dollars
pay" per employee paid "manage pay" allocated to personnel costs *
Percentage of total cost of the process "manage
pay" allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total
cost to perform the process "manage pay" ) / Total
number of employees paid

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "manage (Total cost to perform the process "manage pay" * dollars
pay" per $1,000 revenue Percentage of total cost to perform the process
"manage pay" allocated to external costs *
.01)/(Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Cycle time in business days to reflect a new Cycle time in business days from the effective days
employee in the payroll system date of hire for a new employee until they are
included in the payroll system
Cycle time in business days to remove a Cycle time in business days from the effective days
terminated employee from the payroll system date that an employee is terminated until they are
removed from the payroll system
Cycle time in business days to resolve a payroll Cycle time in business days from when an error is days
error identified/reported to when it is fully resolved and
reflected in the accounting records
Cycle time in business days from the payroll Cycle time in business days from the payroll days
system cut-off date until payroll transmit date system cut-off date until payroll transmit date
Cycle time in business days between the time Cycle time in business days between the time days
period cut-off for employees and the payroll period cut-off for employees and the payroll
transmit date transmit date
Cycle time in business days from HR/benefits Cycle time in business days from HR/benefits days
system cut-off until payroll system cut-off date system cut-off until payroll system cut-off date
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage FTEs
pay" per $1 billion revenue pay" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform the process "manage Number of FTEs who perform the process "manage FTEs
pay" per 1,000 employees paid pay" / (Total number of employees paid * 0.001)

Percentage of payroll disbursements that are Percentage of payroll disbursements that were percent
manual checks/payments manual cheques
Percentage of payroll disbursements that include Percentage of payroll disbursements that were or percent
retroactive pay adjustments included retroactive pay adjustments

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of employees receiving payroll Percentage of employees receiving payroll percent
disbursements via direct deposit disbursements via direct deposit
Payment errors as a percentage of total payroll Percentage of payroll disbursements with errors percent
disbursements identified after distribution
Number of voided checks/payments as a (Number of checks/payments voided during the percent
percentage of payroll disbursements year / Number of payroll disbursements) * 100
Number of payroll-related inquiries as a (Number of payroll inquiries received / Number of percent
percentage of payroll disbursements payroll disbursements) * 100
Number of manual checks/payments per FTE that (Number of payroll disbursements * Percentage of manual checks
performs the process group "process payroll" payroll disbursements that were manual cheques *
.01) / (Number of FTEs who perform the process
"report time" + Number of FTEs who perform the
process "manage pay" + Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process payroll taxes")

Number of payroll disbursements processed per Number of payroll disbursements / Number of FTEs disbursements
FTE that performs the process "manage pay" who perform the process "manage pay"
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "manage pay" "manage pay" / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "manage financial resources") * 100
Percentage of total FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
group "process payroll" that perform the process "manage pay" / (Number of FTEs who perform the
"manage pay" process "report time"+Number of FTEs who
perform the process "manage pay"+Number of
FTEs who perform the process "process payroll
taxes")) * 100

Business days the HR/Benefits system is open for Number of business days HR/Benefit system is days
employee data changes, new hires and open for employee data changes, new hires, and
termination during payroll period terminations during payroll period

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of internal cost to perform the dollars
payroll taxes" per $100,000 revenue process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
systems costs * Percentage of total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes") /
(Total business entity revenue * .00001)

Outsourced cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process payroll dollars
payroll taxes" per $1,000 revenue taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
external costs * .01)/(Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process "process payroll Total cost to perform the process "process payroll dollars
taxes" per $1,000 revenue taxes" / (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "process payroll Total cost to perform the process "process payroll dollars
taxes" per employee paid taxes" / Total number of employees paid
Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process payroll dollars
payroll taxes" per $1,000 revenue taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * Percentage of internal costs of the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
personnel costs * 0.0001) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of internal costs of the process dollars
payroll taxes" per employee paid "process payroll taxes" allocated to personnel
costs * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes") / Total number of
employees paid

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of internal cost to perform the dollars
payroll taxes" per employee paid process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
systems costs * Percentage of total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes"
allocated to internal costs * 0.0001 * Total cost to
perform the process "process payroll taxes") /
Total number of employees paid

Outsourced cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process payroll dollars
payroll taxes" per employee paid taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
external costs * .01)/Total number of employees
paid

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "process payroll dollars
"process payroll taxes" per employee paid taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * Percentage of internal costs of the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
overhead and other costs * .0001)/Total number of
employees paid

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Total cost to perform the process "process payroll dollars
"process payroll taxes" per $1,000 revenue taxes" * Percentage of total cost to perform the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
internal costs * Percentage of internal costs of the
process "process payroll taxes" allocated to
overhead and other costs * .0001)/(Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)

Cycle time in business days from notification of Cycle time in business days from notification of days
required garnishment to the time the garnishment required garnishment to the time the garnishment
is processed in the payroll system and scheduled is processed in the payroll system and scheduled
for withholding for withholding

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
payroll taxes" per $1 billion revenue payroll taxes" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
payroll taxes" per 1,000 employees paid payroll taxes" / (Total number of employees paid *
0.001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "process payroll taxes" "process payroll taxes" / Number of FTEs who
perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Percentage of total FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
group "process payroll" that perform the process "process payroll taxes" / (Number of FTEs who
"process payroll taxes" perform the process "report time"+Number of
FTEs who perform the process "manage
pay"+Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process payroll taxes")) * 100

Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process Dollars
accounts payable" per thousand barrel of oil accounts payable (AP)" / (Average oil and gas net
equivalent (BOE) production (BOE/day) * .001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process Dollars
accounts payable" per gross operated producing accounts payable (AP)" / Total operated producing
well well count
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process Dollars
accounts payable" per mile of pipe accounts payable (AP)" / Total number of miles of
pipeline in service
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process Dollars
accounts payable" per thousand barrels accounts payable (AP)" / (Average refining
throughput throughput * .001)
Total value of purchases per net barrel of oil Value of all materials and services purchased / Dollars
equivalent (BOE) Average oil and gas net production (BOE/day)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total value (in millions) of purchases per gross (Value of all materials and services purchased * . Dollars
operated producing well 000001) / Total operated producing well count
Total value (in millions) of purchases per mile of (Value of all materials and services purchased * . Dollars
pipe 000001) / Total number of miles of pipeline in
service
Total value of purchases per barrel throughput Value of all materials and services purchased / Dollars
Average refining throughput
Value of purchases (in millions) per FTE that Value of all materials and services purchased / dollars
performs the process "process accounts payable (Number of FTEs who perform the process
(AP)" "process accounts payable (AP)" * 1000000)
Systems cost to perform the process "process Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per $100,000 purchases accounts payable" / (Value of all materials and
services purchased * 0.00001)
Systems cost to perform the process "process Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per $100,000 revenue accounts payable" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.00001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "process Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per process FTE accounts payable" / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "process accounts payable (AP)"
Personnel cost to perform the process "process Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per $1,000 purchases accounts payable" / (Value of all materials and
services purchased * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "process Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per $1,000 revenue accounts payable" / (Total business entity revenue
* 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts payable (AP)" as a percentage of accounts payable (AP)" / Total business entity
revenue revenue) * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per process FTE accounts payable (AP)" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts payable
(AP)"
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per $1 billion revenue accounts payable (AP)" / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable" per $1,000 purchases accounts payable (AP)" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per $1,000 revenue accounts payable (AP)" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per disbursement/payment accounts payable (AP)" / Total number of
disbursements excluding T&E disbursements
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per invoice line item accounts payable (AP)" / Number of invoice line
processed items processed
Outsourced cost to perform the process "process Outsourced cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per $1,000 revenue accounts payable" / (Total business entity revenue
*0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per invoice processed accounts payable (AP)" / Number of invoices
processed
Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts payable (AP)" as percentage of selling, accounts payable (AP)" / Total SG&A costs ) * 100
general, and administrative (SGA) costs
Personnel cost to perform the process "process Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per invoice processed accounts payable" / Number of invoices processed

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "process Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per invoice processed accounts payable" / Number of invoices processed
Overhead cost to perform the process "process Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per invoice processed accounts payable" / Number of invoices processed
Outsourced cost to perform the process "process Outsourced cost to perform the process "process dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per invoice processed accounts payable" / Number of invoices processed
Other cost to perform the process "process Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
accounts payable (AP)" per invoice processed and outsourced to perform the process "process
accounts payable" / Number of invoices processed
Overhead and other cost to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process accounts payable (AP)" per invoice accounts payable" + Costs other than personnel,
processed systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "process accounts payable") / Number of
invoices processed

Cycle time in days from receipt of invoice until Cycle time in calendar days from receipt of an days
payment is transmitted invoice until payment is transmitted
Cycle time in days from receipt of invoice until Cycle time in calendar days from the receipt of an days
approved and scheduled for payment invoice to when it is approved and scheduled
Cycle time in days to resolve an invoice error Cycle time in calendar days from discovering an days
invoice error to its resolution
Cycle time in hours to enter invoice data into the Cycle time in hours from the receipt of an invoice hours
system to its entry into the accounts payable/invoicing
system
Average cycle time (in calendar days) from the Average cycle time from the first time an invoice Days
first time an invoice is blocked/parked to the final is blocked/parked until it is unblocked/unparked
time the invoice in unblocked/unparked
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
accounts payable (AP)" per $1 billion revenue accounts payable (AP)" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Days payables outstanding in intercompany Days payables outstanding in intercompany days
accounts payable (AP) accounts payable (AP)

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Metric name Formula Units
Payables outstanding per $1,000 revenue Value of accounts payable / (Total business entity dollars
revenue * 0.0010)
Percentage of disbursements that are first time Percentage of disbursements that is processed percent
error free error-free the first time
Percentage of discounts available that are taken (Number of invoice line items that are paid within percent
the discount period / Number of invoice line items
received that offer a discount) * 100
Percentage of invoice line items received Percentage of invoice line items received percent
electronically electronically
Percentage of invoice line items that are matched Percentage of invoice line items that is matched percent
the first time the first time
Percentage of invoices paid within the discount (Number of invoices paid within discount period / percent
period Number of invoices processed) * 100
Percentage of invoice line items which are Percentage of invoice line items that is entered percent
manually keyed into the financial system into the financial system by manual keying
Percentage of invoice line items matched with a Percentage of invoice line items that is matched percent
purchase order with a purchase order
Percentage of invoice line items paid on time by Percentage of invoice line items your business percent
the business entity entity pays on time
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
accounts payable (AP)" per $1 billion purchases accounts payable (AP)" / (Value of all materials
and services purchased * 0.000000001)
Total annual number of updates to the vendor Number of updates made to the vendor master updates
master file per FTE that performs the process file / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process accounts payable" "process accounts payable (AP)"
Number of invoices processed per FTE that Number of invoices processed / Number of FTEs invoices
performs the process "process accounts payable who perform the process "process accounts
(AP)" payable (AP)"
Number of invoice line items processed per FTE Number of invoice line items processed / Number invoice line items
that performs the process "process accounts of FTEs who perform the process "process
payable (AP)" accounts payable (AP)"

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of disbursements per FTE that performs Total number of disbursements excluding T&E disbursements
the process "process accounts payable (AP)" disbursements / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts payable (AP)"
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
accounts payable" per million barrel of oil accounts payable (AP)" / (Average oil and gas net
equivalent (BOE) net production production (BOE/day) * .000001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
accounts payable" per thousand gross operated accounts payable (AP)" / (Total operated
producing wells producing well count * .001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
accounts payable" per thousand miles of pipe accounts payable (AP)" / (Total number of miles of
pipeline in service * .001)
Number of FTEs who perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
accounts payable" per thousand barrels accounts payable (AP)" / (Average refining
throughput throughput * .001)
Number of invoiced line items per $1,000 Number of invoice line items processed / (Value of invoice line items
purchases all materials and services purchased * 0.001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "process accounts payable" "process accounts payable (AP)" / Number of FTEs
who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Outsourced cost to perform the process "Process (Outsourced cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts payable" as a percentage of the total accounts payable" / Total cost to perform the
cost of the process process "process accounts payable (AP)") * 100

Percentage of invoices processed through self- Percentage of invoices processed through self- Percent
invoicing invoicing
Payments sent to vendors through electronic Number of payments sent through electronic Percent
funds transfer (EFT) as a percentage of the total funds transfer (EFT) as a percentage of total
number of payments sent payments sent

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Metric name Formula Units
Payments sent to vendors through automated Number of payments sent through automated Percent
clearing house (ACH) as a percentage of the total clearing house (ACH) as a percentage of total
number of payments sent payments sent
Payments sent to vendors through paper check as Number of payments sent through paper check as Percent
a percentage of the total number of payments a percentage of total payments sent
sent
Payments sent to vendors through e-Payable as a Number of payments sent through ePayable as a Percent
percentage of the total number of payments sent percentage of total payments sent
Payments sent to vendors through other methods Number of payments sent through electronic Percent
as a percentage of the total number of payments funds transfer (EFT) as a percentage of total
sent payments sent
Overhead and other cost to perform the process [(Overhead cost to perform the process "process percent
"Process accounts payable" as a percentage of the accounts payable" + Costs other than personnel,
total cost of the process systems, overhead, and outsourced to perform the
process "process accounts payable") / Total cost to
perform the process "process accounts payable
(AP)"] * 100

Systems cost to perform the process "process (Systems cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts payable" as a percentage of the total accounts payable" / Total cost to perform the
cost of the process process "process accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Personnel cost to perform the process "Process (Personnel cost to perform the process "process percent
accounts payable" as a percentage of total accounts payable" / Total cost to perform the
process cost process "process accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform "process accounts payable" who perform
management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts payable
(AP)") * 100

Percentage of invoices paid on time Percentage of invoices paid on time Percent

Number of invoices processed per $1,000 of Number of invoices processed / (Value of all invoices
purchases materials and services purchased * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of payables invoices processed per $1 Number of invoices processed/(Total business invoices processed
million revenue entity revenue*0.000001)
Overhead and other cost to perform the process (Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
"process expense reimbursements" per T&E expense reimbursements" + Costs other than
disbursement personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "process expense
reimbursements") / Number of T&E disbursements

Personnel cost of the process "process expense Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
reimbursements" per T&E disbursement expense reimbursements" / Number of T&E
disbursements
Systems cost of the process "process expense Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
reimbursements" per T&E disbursement expense reimbursements" / Number of T&E
disbursements
Overhead cost of the process "process expense Overhead cost to perform the process "process dollars
reimbursements" per T&E disbursement expense reimbursements" / Number of T&E
disbursements
Outsourced cost of the process "process expense Outsourced cost to perform the process "process dollars
reimbursements" per T&E disbursement expense reimbursements" / Number of T&E
disbursements
Other cost of the process "process expense Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
reimbursements" per T&E disbursement and outsourced to perform the process "process
expense reimbursements" / Number of T&E
disbursements
Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
expense reimbursements" as percentage of expense reimbursements" / Total SG&A costs ) *
selling, general, and administrative (SGA) costs 100
Outsourced cost to perform the process "process Outsourced cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per $1,000 revenue expense reimbursements" / (Total business entity
revenue *0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Personnel cost to perform the process "process Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per process FTE expense reimbursements" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process expense
reimbursements"
Total cost to perform the process "process (Total cost to perform the process "process percent
expense reimbursements" as a percentage of expense reimbursements" / Total business entity
revenue revenue ) * 100
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per process FTE expense reimbursements" / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process expense
reimbursements"
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per $1 billion revenue expense reimbursements" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Total cost to perform the process "Process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per $1,000 of T&E expense reimbursements" / (Total value of T&E
expenditures expenditures * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per $1,000 revenue expense reimbursements" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process "process Total cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per T&E disbursement expense reimbursements" / Number of T&E
disbursements
Personnel cost to perform the process "process Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per $1,000 revenue expense reimbursements" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost of the process "process expense Personnel cost to perform the process "process dollars
reimbursements" per $100,000 of T&E expense reimbursements" / (Total value of T&E
expenditures expenditures * 0.00001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost of the process "process expense Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
reimbursements" per $100,000 of T&E expense reimbursements" / (Total value of T&E
expenditures expenditures * 0.00001)
Systems cost to perform the process "process Systems cost to perform the process "process dollars
expense reimbursements" per $100,000 revenue expense reimbursements" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.00001)
Cycle time in days to approve and schedule T&E Cycle time in calendar days from the receipt of an days
reimbursements expense report to its approval and scheduling for
payment
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
expense reimbursements" per $1 billion revenue expense reimbursements" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Percentage of total T&E expenditures made using (Total value of cash advances / Total value of T&E percent
cash advances expenditures) * 100.0
Percentage of expense report exception line items (Number of expense report line items with percent
exceptions / Expense report line items) * 100
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who perform the process "process FTEs
expense reimbursements" per $1 million T&E expense reimbursements" / (Total value of T&E
expenditures expenditures * 0.000001)
Number of expense report line items per FTE that Expense report line items / Number of FTEs who expense report
performs the process "process expense perform the process "process expense line items
reimbursements" reimbursements"
Number of T&E disbursements per "process Number of T&E disbursements / Number of FTEs disbursements
expense reimbursements" FTE who perform the process "process expense
reimbursements"
Number of expense report line items per $1,000 Expense report line items / (Total value of T&E expense report
T&E expenditure expenditures * 0.001) line items
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "process expense reimbursements" "process expense reimbursements" / Number of
FTEs who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process expense reimbursements" that perform "process expense reimbursements" who perform
management activities management activities / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process expense
reimbursements") * 100

Personnel cost of the process "Process expense (Personnel cost to perform the process "process percent
reimbursements" as a percentage of total cost for expense reimbursements" / Total cost to perform
the process the process "process expense reimbursements") *
100
Systems cost to perform the process "Process (Systems cost to perform the process "process percent
expense reimbursements" as a percentage of the expense reimbursements" / Total cost to perform
total cost of the process the process "process expense reimbursements") *
100
Overhead and other cost to perform the process [(Overhead cost to perform the process "process percent
"Process expense reimbursements" as a expense reimbursements" + Costs other than
percentage of the total cost of the process personnel, systems, overhead, and outsourced to
perform the process "process expense
reimbursements") / Total cost to perform the
process "process expense reimbursements"] * 100

Outsourced cost to perform the process "Process (Outsourced cost to perform the process "process percent
expense reimbursements" as a percentage of the expense reimbursements" / Total cost to perform
total cost of the process the process "process expense reimbursements") *
100
Days cash on hand Days cash on hand days
Total cost of the process group "manage treasury Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
operations" per bank used in cash collection treasury operations" / Number of banks used in
network organization's cash collection network
Total cost of the process group "Manage treasury Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
operations" per bank used in cash disbursement treasury operations" / Number of banks used in
network organization's cash disbursement network

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Metric name Formula Units
Cycle time in hours to initiate, approve, and Cycle time in hours to initiate, approve, and hours
dispatch a wire transfer dispatch a wire transfer
Cycle time in hours to reconcile a single bank Cycle time in hours to reconcile a single bank hours
account account from bank account statement receipt
through ending book balance reconciliation
Average cycle time in hours to develop a short- Cycle time in hours to develop a short-term cash hours
term cash flow forecast flow forecast
Average cycle time in hours for the organization to Cycle time in hours to concentrate/physically pool hours
concentrate/physically pool cash and establish a cash and establish a daily cash position
daily cash position
Cycle time in days to refresh the cash flow Cycle time in calendar days to refresh cash flow days
forecast forecast
Average cycle time in minutes for the organization Cycle time in hours to concentrate/physically pool minutes
to concentrate/physically pool cash and establish a cash and establish a daily cash position * 60
daily cash position
Number of banks used in cash collection network Number of banks used in organization's cash banks
per $1 billion revenue collection network / (Total business entity revenue
* .000000001)
Number of banks used in cash disbursement Number of banks used in organization's cash banks
network per $1 billion revenue disbursement network / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Number of banks used in cash collection network Number of banks used in organization's cash banks
per FTE that performs the process group "manage collection network / Number of FTEs who perform
treasury operations" the process group "manage treasury operations"

Number of banks used in cash disbursement Number of banks used in organization's cash banks
network per FTE that performs the process group disbursement network / Number of FTEs who
"Manage treasury operations" perform the process group "manage treasury
operations"

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "establish Systems cost to perform the process "establish dollars
internal controls, policies, and procedures" per internal controls, policies, and procedures" / (Total
$100,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.000010)
Risk assessment cost as a percentage of total cost Percentage of cost to perform the process percent
to perform the process "establish internal controls, "establish internal controls, policies, and
policies, and procedures" procedures" allocated to risk assessment
Total cost to perform the process "establish Total cost to perform the process "establish dollars
internal controls, policies, and procedures" per internal controls, policies, and procedures" / (Total
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "establish Personnel cost to perform the process "establish dollars
internal controls, policies, and procedures" per internal controls, policies, and procedures" / (Total
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "establish Outsourced cost to perform the process "establish dollars
internal controls, policies, and procedures" per internal controls, policies, and procedures" / (Total
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue *.0010)

Number of FTEs that perform the process Number of FTEs who perform the process FTEs
"establish internal controls, policies, and "establish internal controls, policies, and
procedures" per $1 billion revenue procedures" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "establish internal controls, policies, "establish internal controls, policies, and
and procedures" procedures" / Number of FTEs who perform the
function "manage financial resources") * 100
Percentage of officers/employees on the audit (Number of audit committee officers/employees / percent
committee (Number of audit committee officers/employees +
Number of other non-independent members on
the audit committee + Number of audit committee
independent members)) * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of officers/employees on the (Number of compensation committee percent
compensation committee officers/employees / (Number of compensation
committee officers/employees + Number of other
non-independent members on the compensation
committee + Number of compensation committee
independent members)) * 100.0

Percentage of officers/employees on the (Number of governance committee percent


governance committee officers/employees / (Number of governance
committee officers/employees + Number of other
non-independent members on the governance
committee + Number of governance committee
independent members)) * 100.0

Percentage of other non-independent members on (Number of other non-independent members on percent


the audit committee the audit committee / (Number of audit committee
officers/employees + Number of other non-
independent members on the audit committee +
Number of audit committee independent
members)) * 100.0

Percentage of other non-independent members on (Number of other non-independent members on percent


the compensation committee the compensation committee / (Number of
compensation committee officers/employees +
Number of other non-independent members on
the compensation committee + Number of
compensation committee independent members))
* 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of other non-independent members on (Number of other non-independent members on percent
the governance committee the governance committee / (Number of
governance committee officers/employees +
Number of other non-independent members on
the governance committee + Number of
governance committee independent members)) *
100.0

Percentage of independent members on the audit (Number of audit committee independent percent
committee members / (Number of audit committee
officers/employees + Number of other non-
independent members on the audit committee +
Number of audit committee independent
members)) * 100.0

Percentage of independent members on the (Number of compensation committee independent percent


compensation committee members / (Number of compensation committee
officers/employees + Number of other non-
independent members on the compensation
committee + Number of compensation committee
independent members)) * 100.0

Percentage of independent members on the (Number of governance committee independent percent


governance committee members / (Number of governance committee
officers/employees + Number of other non-
independent members on the governance
committee + Number of governance committee
independent members)) * 100.0

Percentage of independent, outside directors on (Number of independent or outside directors on percent


the board the board / Number of directors on the board) *
100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Outsourced cost to perform the process "operate Outsourced cost to perform the process "operate dollars
controls and monitor compliance with internal controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" per $1,000 controls policies and procedures" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue *.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "operate Personnel cost to perform the process "operate dollars
controls and monitor compliance with internal controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" per $1,000 controls policies and procedures" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process "operate controls Total cost to perform the process "operate controls dollars
and monitor compliance with internal controls and monitor compliance with internal controls
policies and procedures" per $1,000 revenue policies and procedures" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.0010)
Systems cost to perform the process "operate Systems cost to perform the process "operate dollars
controls and monitor compliance with internal controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" per $100,000 controls policies and procedures" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.000010)
Cycle time in days to deploy change in enabling Cycle time in days to deploy change in enabling days
technology technology
Cycle time in calendar days (including weekends) Cycle time in calendar days (including weekends) days
from identification of change in risk until changes from identification of change in risk until changes
to risk management policies and procedures are to risk management policies and procedures are
completed and ready for completed and ready for
deployment/communication/implementation by deployment/communication/implementation by
the business entity the business entity

Cycle time in calendar days (including weekends) Cycle time in calendar days (including weekends) days
from the identification of a control violation until from the identification of a control violation until
the violation is reported/communicated to the the violation is reported/communicated to the
control or process owner control or process owner
Cycle time in days from reporting of a control Cycle time in days from reporting of a control days
violation until investigation is completed and violation until investigation is completed and
remediation steps/control changes are developed remediation steps/control changes are developed

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs that perform the process "operate Number of FTEs who perform the process "operate FTEs
controls and monitor compliance with internal controls and monitor compliance with internal
controls policies and procedures" per $1 billion controls policies and procedures" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of primary controls per 1,000 employees Number of identified primary controls / (Number of controls
business entity employees * 0.0010)
Number of control violations per 1,000 business Number of control violations in last twelve months control violations
entity employees pertaining to financial reporting/accounting and/or
security/access to financial records / (Number of
business entity employees * 0.0010)
Number of times last year employees used Number of times employees used existing times
existing communication channels to report communication channels to report suspected
suspected improprieties per 1,000 employees improprieties in past 12 months / (Number of
business entity employees * 0.0010)
Percentage of primary controls that are automated (Number of automated primary controls / Number percent
of identified primary controls) * 100.0
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
to the process "operate controls and monitor "operate controls and monitor compliance with
compliance with internal controls policies and internal controls policies and procedures" /
procedures" Number of FTEs who perform the function
"manage financial resources") * 100

Percentage of total control violations that are new (Number of new control violations in last twelve percent
months / Number of control violations in last
twelve months pertaining to financial
reporting/accounting and/or security/access to
financial records) * 100.0

Percentage of primary controls that are detective (Number of detective primary controls / Number of percent
in nature identified primary controls) * 100.0
Percentage of primary controls that are preventive (Number of preventative primary controls / percent
in nature Number of identified primary controls) * 100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Self assessments as a percentage of risk Percentage of conducting risk assessment cost percent
assessment cost toward self assessments
Systems cost to perform the process "report on Systems cost to perform the process "report on dollars
internal controls compliance" per $100,000 internal controls compliance" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.000010)
Total cost to perform the process "report on Total cost to perform the process "report on dollars
internal controls compliance" per $1,000 revenue internal controls compliance" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)
Personnel cost to perform the process "report on Personnel cost to perform the process "report on dollars
internal controls compliance" per $1,000 revenue internal controls compliance" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.0010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process "report on Outsourced cost to perform the process "report on dollars
internal controls compliance" per $1,000 revenue internal controls compliance" / (Total business
entity revenue *.0010)
Previously identified control violations as a (Number of previously identified control violations percent
percentage of total control violations in last twelve months / Number of control
violations in last twelve months) * 100.0
Number of FTEs that perform the process "report Number of FTEs who perform the process "report FTEs
on internal controls compliance" per $1 billion on internal controls compliance" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Percentage of total finance function FTEs allocated (Number of FTEs who perform the process "report percent
to the process "report on internal controls on internal controls compliance" / Number of FTEs
compliance" who perform the function "manage financial
resources") * 100
Other as a percentage of risk assessment cost Percentage of the total cost of conducting risk percent
assessments for costs other than self
assessments, independent internal resources, and
outside consultants
Outside consultants as a percentage of risk Percentage of conducting risk assessment cost percent
assessment cost toward outside consultants

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Metric name Formula Units
Independent internal resources as a percentage of Percentage of conducting risk assessment cost percent
risk assessment cost toward independent internal resources
Ratio of tax strategy to tax filing staff at the Ratio of tax strategy to tax filing staff at business Percent
finance shared services center entity
Percentage of daily cash balances versus forecast Percentage of daily cash balances versus forecast percent
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process customer credit" who establish credit "process customer credit" who establish credit
policies policies / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process customer credit") * 100.0
Maximum value of credit that can be extended to Maximum credit that can be extended to new dollars
new customers without approval customers without approval
Maximum value of credit that can be extended to Maximum credit that can be extended to existing dollars
existing customers without approval customers without approval
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process customer credit" who analyze/approve "process customer credit" who analyze/approve
new account applications new account applications / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit") *
100.0

Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process customer credit" who review existing "process customer credit" who review existing
accounts accounts / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process customer credit") * 100.0
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process customer credit" who produce "process customer credit" who produce
credit/collection reports credit/collection reports / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process customer credit") *
100.0

Number of updates to the customer master file per Number of updates to customer master file / updates
FTE that performs the process "invoice customer" Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
and maintains customer/product master files customer" who maintain customer/product master
files

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of active customers per FTE that performs Number of active customers in customer master active customers
the process "invoice customer" and maintains file / Number of FTEs who perform the process
customer/product master files "invoice customer" who maintain
customer/product master files
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice percent
"invoice customer" who maintain customer" who maintain customer/product master
customer/product master files files / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"invoice customer") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice percent
"invoice customer" who generate customer billing customer" who generate customer billing data /
data Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer") * 100.0
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice percent
"invoice customer" who transmit billing data to customer" who transmit billing data to customer /
customers Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer") * 100.0
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice percent
"invoice customer" who post accounts receivable customer" who post accounts receivable entries /
entries Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer") * 100.0
Percentage of FTEs who perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice percent
"invoice customer" who resolve customer billing customer" who resolve customer billing inquiries /
inquiries Number of FTEs who perform the process "invoice
customer") * 100.0
Maximum value of uncollectable balance that can Highest value of uncollectable balance that can be dollars
be written off without approval written off without approval

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage financial policies and procedures" that "manage policies and procedures" who negotiate
perform the activity "negotiate service-level service level agreements / Number of FTEs who
agreements" perform the process "manage policies and
procedures") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage financial policies and procedures" that "manage policies and procedures" who establish
perform the activity "establish accounting policies" accounting policies / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "manage policies and procedures") *
100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage financial policies and procedures" that "manage policies and procedures" who set up and
perform the activity "set and enforce approval enforce approval limits / Number of FTEs who
limits" perform the process "manage policies and
procedures") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage financial policies and procedures" that "manage policies and procedures" who establish
perform the activity "establish common financial common financial systems / Number of FTEs who
systems" perform the process "manage policies and
procedures") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who maintain a
activity "maintain chart of accounts" chart of accounts / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform general accounting") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who process journal
activity "process journal entries" entries / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"perform general accounting") * 100
Percentage of journal entry line items that are Percentage of journal entry line items that are percent
intercompany intercompany

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of journal entry line items that are Percentage of journal entry line items that are percent
corrective/adjusting corrective/adjusting
Percentage of journal entry line items that are first Percentage of journal entry line items that are first percent
time/originating time/originating
Percentage of journal entry line items of types Percentage of journal entry line items of other percent
other than intercompany, corrective/adjusting, or types
first time/originating
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who process
activity "process allocations" allocations / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform general accounting") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who process period
activity "process period end adjustments" end adjustments / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform general accounting") * 100
Percentage of total accruals generated using a Percentage of total accruals generated by percent
fully automated method automated methods
Percentage of total accruals generated using a Percentage of total accruals generated manually percent
fully manual method
Percentage of total accruals generated using both Percentage of total accruals generated by hybrid percent
automation and manual methods methods
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who post and
activity "post and reconcile intercompany reconcile intercompany transactions / Number of
transactions" FTEs who perform the process "perform general
accounting") * 100

Number of intercompany transactions per (Number of journal entry line items processed * transactions
business unit supported Percentage of journal entry line items that are
intercompany * 0.01) / Number of business
entities for which your business entity processes
intercompany transactions

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of intercompany transactions Percentage of intercompany transactions percent
processed using a fully automated method processed by automated methods
Percentage of intercompany transactions Percentage of intercompany transactions percent
processed using a fully manual method processed manually
Percentage of intercompany transactions Percentage of intercompany transactions percent
processed using both automation and manual processed by hybrid methods
methods
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who reconcile
activity "reconcile general ledger accounts" general ledger accounts / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform general
accounting") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who perform
activity "perform consolidations and process consolidations / Number of FTEs who perform the
eliminations" process "perform general accounting") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who prepare trial
activity "prepare trial balance" balance / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "perform general accounting") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform general accounting" that perform the "perform general accounting" who prepare and
activity "prepare and post management post management adjustments / Number of FTEs
adjustments" who perform the process "perform general
accounting") * 100

Percentage of fixed asset transactions handled Percentage of fixed asset transactions that are percent
automatically without human intervention handled automatically without human intervention

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who prepare
activity "prepare business unit financial business unit financial statements / Number of
statements" FTEs who perform the process "perform financial
reporting") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who prepare
activity "prepare consolidated financial consolidated financial statements / Number of
statements" FTEs who perform the process "perform financial
reporting") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who perform
activity "perform business unit reporting/review business unit management reporting / Number of
management reports" FTEs who perform the process "perform financial
reporting") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who perform
activity "perform consolidated reporting/review of consolidated management reporting / Number of
cost management reports" FTEs who perform the process "perform financial
reporting") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who prepare
activity "prepare statements for board review" statements for board / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "perform financial reporting")
* 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who produce
activity "produce quarterly/annual filings and quarterly/annual shareholder financial report /
shareholder reports" Number of FTEs who perform the process "perform
financial reporting") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who produce
activity "produce regulatory reports" regulatory reports / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "perform financial reporting") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who maintain AP/PO
activity "verify AP pay file with purchase order vendor master file / Number of FTEs who perform
vendor master file" the process "process accounts payable (AP)") *
100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who maintain/manage
activity "maintain/manage electronic commerce" electronic commerce / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts payable
(AP)") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who audit invoices/key
activity "audit invoices/key data into AP system" data into AP system / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "process accounts payable (AP)") *
100

Percentage of invoice line items which are entered Percentage of invoice line items that is entered percent
into the financial system via some other method into the financial system by other methods
than manual entry, scanning, or EDI
Percentage of invoice line items which are entered Percentage of invoice line items that is entered percent
into the financial system via Electronic Data into the financial system by EDI
Interchange (EDI)
Percentage of invoice line items which are Percentage of invoice line items that is entered percent
scanned into the financial system into the financial system by scanning
Percentage of invoice line items approved by two- Percentage of invoice line items that is approved percent
way matching by two-way matching

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of invoice line items approved by Percentage of invoice line items that is approved percent
three-way matching by three-way matching
Percentage of invoice line items approved by pre- Percentage of invoice line items that is approved percent
approved procurement card by pre-approved procurement cards
Percentage of invoice line items approved by pre- Percentage of invoice line items that is approved percent
approved blanket codes by pre-approved blanket codes
Percentage of invoice line items approved by Percentage of invoice line items that is approved percent
evaluated (automatic) receipt settlement by evaluated (automatic) receipt settlement
Percentage of invoice line items approved by Percentage of invoice line items that is approved percent
replenishment/vendor managed inventory by replenishment/vendor managed inventory
Percentage of invoice line items approved by a Percentage of invoice line items that is approved percent
method other than matching, procurement card, by other methods
blanket codes, auto receipt settlement, or VMI
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who approve
activity "approve payments" payments / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who process financial
activity "process financial accruals and reversals" accruals and reversals / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process accounts payable
(AP)") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who process taxes /
activity "process payroll taxes" Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Average elapsed time in calendar days (including Cycle time in days from identifying a disbursement days
weekends) from the time when a disbursement error to its resolution
error is identified to the time it is fully resolved

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who research/resolve
activity "research/resolve payroll exceptions" exceptions / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Percentage of total annual number of Percentage of disbursements processed that are percent
disbursements processed which are duplicate or duplicate/erroneous payments
erroneous payments
Percentage of disbursements submitted Percentage of disbursements processed that are percent
electronically submitted electronically
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who process
activity "process payments" payments / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Total annual number of vendor inquiries received Number of vendor inquiries received / Number of inquiries
by the business entity per FTE dedicated to the FTEs who perform the process "process accounts
process "process accounts payable" that performs payable" who respond to inquiries
the activity "respond to AP inquiries"
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who respond to
activity "respond to AP inquiries" inquiries / Number of FTEs who perform the
process "process accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who retain records /
activity "retain records" Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
accounts payable (AP)") * 100
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process accounts payable" that perform the "process accounts payable" who adjust accounting
activity "adjust accounting records" records / Number of FTEs who perform the process
"process accounts payable (AP)") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process expense reimbursements" that perform "process expense reimbursements" who establish
the activity "establish and communicate expense expense reimbursement and approval limits /
reimbursement policies and approval limits" Number of FTEs who perform the process "process
expense reimbursements") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process expense reimbursements" that perform "process expense reimbursements" who capture
the activity "capture and report relevant tax data" and report relevant tax data / Number of FTEs who
perform the process "process expense
reimbursements") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process expense reimbursements" that perform "process expense reimbursements" who approve
the activity "approve reimbursements and reimbursements and advances / Number of FTEs
advances" who perform the process "process expense
reimbursements") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process expense reimbursements" that perform "process expense reimbursements" who process
the activity "process reimbursements and reimbursements and advances / Number of FTEs
advances" who perform the process "process expense
reimbursements") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"process expense reimbursements" that perform "process expense reimbursements" who manage
the activity "manage personnel accounts" personnel accounts / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "process expense reimbursements") *
100

Total square feet of all retail store space disposed (Square feet of stores disposed in the last year / percent
as a percentage of retail store space available Total square feet of all retail space available at the
beginning of the present financial year or end of
the previous financial year) * 100
Average annual build cost per square feet for new Cost per square foot for new buildings (store and dollars
retail stores and warehouses warehouse)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total annual retail real estate cost as a percentage Real estate cost as a percentage of direct sales percent
of direct retail sales revenue, excluding franchisee (excluding franchisee commission)
commission
Total number of compliance and ethics services Number of FTEs dedicated to the compliance and FTEs
FTEs per $1 billion revenue ethics services function / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Total cost to perform the compliance and ethics (Total cost of the compliance and ethics services percent
services function as a percentage of selling, function /Total SG&A costs) * 100
general, and administrative cost (SG&A)
Total cost to perform the compliance and ethics (Total cost of the compliance and ethics services percent
services function as a percentage of revenue function /Total business entity revenue) * 100
Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "manage corporate compliance and ethics FTEs dedicated to the process "manage corporate
program” compliance and ethics program"
Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for the Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for knowledge dollars
business entity's knowledge management management program, initiative, or service /
program per business entity employee Number of business entity employees
Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for the Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for knowledge dollars
business entity's knowledge management management program, initiative, or service /
program per FTE that directly supports it Number of FTEs that directly support the
knowledge management program, initiative, or
service

Personnel (staff) costs directly associated with Personnel (staff) costs directly associated with KM dollars
leading, managing, and supporting the KM program / (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
program, initiative, or service per $1,000 revenue
Personnel (contractor) costs directly associated Personnel (contractor) costs directly associated dollars
with leading, managing, and supporting the KM with KM program / (Total business entity revenue *
program, initiative, or service per $1,000 revenue 0.001)
External/outsourcing costs directly associated with External/outsourcing costs directly associated with dollars
leading, managing, and supporting the KM KM program / (Total business entity revenue *
program, initiative, or service per $1,000 revenue 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems costs for KM applications, platforms, and Systems costs for KM program applications, dollars
related technology per $1,000 revenue platforms, and related technology / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)
Costs for KM meetings, events, marketing, and Costs for KM program meetings, events, dollars
training per $1,000 revenue marketing, and training / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
KM costs other than personnel for staff and KM program costs other than personnel for staff dollars
contractor personnel, outsourcing, systems, and contractor, outsourcing, systems, meetings,
meetings, events, marketing, and training per events, marketing, and training / (Total business
$1,000 revenue entity revenue * 0.001)
Funding for KM program, initiative, or service from (Percentage of total funding for KM program, dollars
central/enterprise funding source per $1,000 initiative, or service from central/enterprise
revenue funding source * Total cost, excluding overhead
cost, for knowledge management program,
initiative, or service * .01) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Funding for KM program, initiative, or service from (Percentage of total funding for KM program, dollars
allocations from business units, functions, or initiative, or service from allocations from business
groups leveraging KM services per $1,000 revenue units, functions, or groups leveraging KM services
* Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for
knowledge management program, initiative, or
service * .01) / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)

Funding for KM program, initiative, or service from (Percentage of total funding for KM program, dollars
sources other than central/enterprise funding initiative, or service from sources other than
source or allocations from business units, central/enterprise funding source or allocations
functions, or groups leveraging KM services per from business units, functions, or groups
$1,000 revenue leveraging KM services * Total cost, excluding
overhead cost, for knowledge management
program, initiative, or service * .01) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for the Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for knowledge dollars
business entity's knowledge management management program, initiative, or service /
program per $1,000 revenue (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Number of FTEs that directly support business Number of FTEs that directly support the FTEs
entity's knowledge management program per $1 knowledge management program, initiative, or
billion revenue service / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Percentage of KM applications, platforms, or Percentage of KM applications, platforms, or percent
technologies hosted in the cloud technologies hosted in the cloud
Percentage of KM applications, platforms, or Percentage of KM applications, platforms, or percent
technologies hosted on-premises technologies hosted on-premises
Percentage of business entity FTEs that directly (Number of FTEs that directly support the percent
support business entity's knowledge management knowledge management program, initiative, or
program service / Number of business entity FTEs) * 100
Percentage of total funding for KM program, Percentage of total funding for KM program, percent
initiative, or service from central/enterprise initiative, or service from central/enterprise
funding source funding source
Percentage of total funding for KM program, Percentage of total funding for KM program, percent
initiative, or service from allocations from business initiative, or service from allocations from business
units, functions, or groups leveraging KM services units, functions, or groups leveraging KM services
Percentage of total funding for KM program, Percentage of total funding for KM program, percent
initiative, or service from sources other than initiative, or service from sources other than
central/enterprise funding source or allocations central/enterprise funding source or allocations
from business units, functions, or groups from business units, functions, or groups
leveraging KM services leveraging KM services

Percentage of total cost for knowledge (Personnel (staff) costs directly associated with KM percent
management program, initiative, or service program / Total cost, excluding overhead cost, for
allocated to personnel (staff) costs directly knowledge management program, initiative, or
associated with KM service) * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total cost for knowledge (Personnel (contractor) costs directly associated percent
management program, initiative, or service with KM program / Total cost, excluding overhead
allocated to personnel (contractor) costs directly cost, for knowledge management program,
associated with KM initiative, or service) * 100
Percentage of total cost for knowledge (External/outsourcing costs directly associated percent
management program, initiative, or service with KM program / Total cost, excluding overhead
allocated to external/outsourcing costs directly cost, for knowledge management program,
associated with KM initiative, or service) * 100
Percentage of total cost for knowledge (Systems costs for KM program applications, percent
management program, initiative, or service platforms, and related technology / Total cost,
allocated to systems costs for KM applications, excluding overhead cost, for knowledge
platforms, and related technology management program, initiative, or service) * 100
Percentage of total cost for knowledge (Costs for KM program meetings, events, percent
management program, initiative, or service marketing, and training / Total cost, excluding
allocated to KM meetings, events, marketing, and overhead cost, for knowledge management
training program, initiative, or service) * 100
Percentage of total cost for knowledge (KM program costs other than personnel for staff percent
management program, initiative, or service and contractor, outsourcing, systems, meetings,
allocated to other KM costs events, marketing, and training / Total cost,
excluding overhead cost, for knowledge
management program, initiative, or service) * 100

Percentage of funding for KM applications, Percentage of funding for KM applications, percent


platforms, or technologies from the KM program, platforms, or technologies from the KM program,
initiative, or service initiative, or service
Percentage of funding for KM applications, Percentage of funding for KM applications, percent
platforms, or technologies from the IT platforms, or technologies from the IT
group/function group/function
Percentage of funding for KM applications, Percentage of funding for KM applications, percent
platforms, or technologies from one or more platforms, or technologies from one or more
business units/functions whose employees are business units/functions whose employees are
end-users of the application/platform end-users of the application/platform

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of funding for KM applications, Percentage of funding for KM applications, percent
platforms, or technologies from another source or platforms, or technologies from another source or
group group
Number of business entity employees that Number of employees that participate in employees
participate in approaches and activities included in approaches and activities included in KM program,
KM program, initiative, or service per $1 billion initiative, or service / (Total business entity
revenue revenue * 0.000000001)
Estimated business value generated by KM Estimated business value generated by KM dollars
program, initiative, or service per $1,000 revenue program, initiative, or service / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)
Percentage of business entity employees that (Number of employees that participate in percent
participate in approaches and activities included in approaches and activities included in KM program,
KM program, initiative, or service initiative, or service / Number of business entity
employees) * 100
Ratio of estimated business value generated by (Estimated business value generated by KM percent
KM program, initiative, or service to cost for program, initiative, or service / Total cost,
knowledge management program, initiative, or excluding overhead cost, for knowledge
service management program, initiative, or service) * 100
Estimated business value generated by KM Estimated business value generated by KM dollars
program, initiative, or service per FTE that directly program, initiative, or service / Number of FTEs
supports the business entity's knowledge that directly support the knowledge management
management program program, initiative, or service
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
directly supports the business entity's knowledge FTEs that directly support the knowledge
management program management program, initiative, or service
Percentage of digital sales of core Percentage of digital sales of core products percent
telecommunications products which include one or including one or more attachments, where
more attachments attachment bought in same digital transaction as
core product

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Metric name Formula Units
Near miss correction rate Near miss correction rate percent

Total cost of the process group "Manage treasury Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
operations" per foreign currency involved in treasury operations" / Number of foreign
foreign exchange hedging program currencies involved in foreign exchange hedging
program
Number of foreign currencies involved in foreign Number of foreign currencies involved in foreign foreign currencies
exchange hedging program per $1 billion revenue exchange hedging program / (Total business entity
revenue * .000000001)
Number of foreign currencies involved in foreign Number of foreign currencies involved in foreign foreign currencies
exchange hedging program per FTE that performs exchange hedging program / Number of FTEs who
the process group "Manage treasury operations" perform the process group "manage treasury
operations"
Systems cost to perform the process group Systems cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage business resiliency and risk", including "manage business resiliency and risk" / (Total
depreciation/amortization, per $100,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.000010)
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage business resiliency and risk", including "manage business resiliency and risk" / (Total
depreciation/amortization, per $1,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.0010)
Overhead cost to perform the process group Overhead cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage business resiliency and risk", including "manage business resiliency and risk" / (Total
depreciation/amortization, per $100,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.000010)
Outsourced cost to perform the process group Outsourced cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage business resiliency and risk", including "manage business resiliency and risk" / (Total
depreciation/amortization, per $100,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.000010)
Other cost to perform the process group "manage Costs other than personnel, systems, overhead, dollars
business resiliency and risk", including and outsourced to perform the process group
depreciation/amortization, per $100,000 revenue "manage business resiliency and risk" / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
business resiliency and risk", including business resiliency and risk" / (Total business
depreciation/amortization, per $1,000 revenue entity revenue * 0.0010)
Total cost to perform the process group "manage ((Percentage of IT cost allocated to the process dollars
business resiliency and risk", including group "manage business resiliency and risk" / 100)
depreciation/amortization, per process FTE * Total annual IT cost (including
depreciation/amortization)) / ((Percentage of FTEs
who perform the function "manage information
technology" perform the process group "manage
business resiliency and risk" / 100) * Number of
FTEs who perform the function "manage
information technology")

Time in weeks to complete projects that address Time in weeks to complete projects that address weeks
an identified business exposure or opportunity an identified business exposure or opportunity
(less than 20 percent of total annual revenue) (less than 20 percent of total revenue)
Time in weeks to complete projects that address Time in weeks to complete projects that address weeks
an identified business exposure or opportunity an identified business exposure or opportunity
(between 20 and 40 percent of total annual (between 20 and 40 percent of total revenue)
revenue)
Time in weeks to complete projects that address Time in weeks to complete projects that address weeks
an identified business exposure or opportunity an identified business exposure or opportunity
(between 40 and 60 percent of total annual (between 40 and 60 percent of total revenue)
revenue)
Time in weeks to complete projects that address Time in weeks to complete projects that address weeks
an identified business exposure or opportunity an identified business exposure or opportunity
(between 60 and 80 percent of total annual (between 60 and 80 percent of total revenue)
revenue)
Time in weeks to complete projects that address Time in weeks to complete projects that address weeks
an identified business exposure or opportunity an identified business exposure or opportunity
(greater than 80 percent of total annual revenue) (greater than 80 percent of total revenue)

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Metric name Formula Units
Level of FTE experience in years for the process Average level of experience in years for FTEs who years
group "manage business resiliency and risk" perform the process group "manage business
resiliency and risk"
Number of IT FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"manage business resiliency and risk" per $1 "manage business resiliency and risk" / (Total
billion revenue business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Percentage of IT budget, including (IT budget allocated to the process group "manage percent
depreciation/amortization, allocated to the process business resiliency and risk" / IT budget, including
group "manage business resiliency and risk" depreciation/amortization, for the past year) *
100.0

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total IT cost, including (Total cost to perform the process group "manage percent
depreciation/amortization, allocated to process business resiliency and risk" / (Total cost to
group "manage business resiliency and risk" perform the process group "manage the business
of information technology" + Total cost to perform
the process group "develop and manage IT
customer relationships" + Total cost to perform
the process group "manage business resiliency
and risk" + Total cost to perform the process
group "manage IT knowledge" + Total cost to
perform the process "develop information and
content management strategies" + Total cost to
perform the process "define the enterprise
information architecture" + Total cost to perform
the process "manage information resources" +
Total cost to perform the process "perform
enterprise data and content management" + Total
cost to perform the process "develop and maintain
information technology solutions" + Total cost to
perform the process group "deploy information
technology solutions" + Total cost to perform the
process group "deliver and support information
technology services")) * 100

Percentage of business entity IT FTEs who perform (Number of FTEs who perform the process group percent
the process group "manage business resiliency" "manage business resiliency and risk"/Number of
FTEs who perform the function "manage
information technology") * 100.0
Percentage of primary products that are made Percentage of primary products made from percent
from recycled materials (by weight) recycled materials
Percentage of primary products that are Percentage of primary products potentially able to percent
potentially able to be recovered and recycled (by be recovered and recycled
weight)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of proposals managed per contracts Total number of proposals developed / Number of proposals
management FTE FTEs dedicated to the contracts management
function
Percentage of new proposals resulting in a new Percentage of new proposals resulting in a proposals
contract successful offer and a new contract
Percentage of contracts management FTEs that Percentage allocation of contracts management percent
perform the process "manage proposals, bids, and function FTEs dedicated to the process "manage
quotes" proposals, bids, and quotes"
Average cycle time in days from detection-to- Cycle time in calendar days to complete the Days
correction of warranty issues detection to correction cycle
Supplier recovery rate Supplier recovery rate Percent
Warranty accrual rate Warranty accrual rate Percent
Warranty claims rate Warranty claims rate Percent
Warranty cost forecast accuracy Warranty cost forecast accuracy Percent
Average annual product return rate Average product return rate Percent
Average annual recall rate per product family Average recall rate per product family Percent
Total cost to perform the process "process Annual cost of the process "process warranty Dollars
warranty claims" per $1,000 revenue claims" / (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process "process ((Percentage of total cost of the process "process Dollars
warranty claims" per $1,000 revenue warranty claims" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost to perform the process
"process warranty claims" allocated to personnel
cost * Annual cost of the process "process
warranty claims") * .0001) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process "process ((Percentage of total cost of the process "process Dollars
warranty claims" per $1,000 revenue warranty claims" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost to perform the process
"process warranty claims" allocated to systems
cost * Annual cost of the process "process
warranty claims") * .0001) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)

Total cost to perform the process "process Annual cost of the process "process warranty Dollars
warranty claims" per warranty claim processed claims" / Total number of warranty claims
processed
Goodwill cost as a percentage of revenue (Total cost of goodwill warranty claims / Total Percent
business entity revenue) * 100
Internal cost to perform the process "process Percentage of total cost of the process "process Percent
warranty claims" as a percentage of total process warranty claims" allocated to internal costs
cost
Outsourced cost to perform the process "process Percentage of total cost of the process "process Percent
warranty claims" as a percentage of total process warranty claims" allocated to external costs
cost
Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Percentage of total cost of the process "process dollars
"process warranty claims" per $1,000 revenue warranty claims" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost to perform the process
"process warranty claims" allocated to overhead
and other costs * Annual cost of the process
"process warranty claims" / 10000) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.001)

Goodwill cost per approved goodwill claim Total cost of goodwill warranty claims / [(The dollars
percentage of annual approved warranty claims
that are goodwill claims * Percentage of warranty
claims approved * Total number of warranty
claims processed) / 10000]

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process "process Annual cost of the process "process warranty dollars
warranty claims" per process FTE claims" / Number of FTEs who to perform the
process "process warranty claims"
Personnel cost to perform the process "process (Percentage of total cost of the process "process dollars
warranty claims" per process FTE warranty claims" allocated to internal costs *
Percentage of internal cost to perform the process
"process warranty claims" allocated to personnel
cost * Annual cost of the process "process
warranty claims" / 10000) / Number of FTEs who to
perform the process "process warranty claims"

Average cycle time in days to process a warranty Cycle time in days to process a warranty claim Days
claim
Number of FTEs that perform the process "process Number of FTEs who to perform the process FTEs
warranty claims" per $1 billion revenue "process warranty claims" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of claims processed per FTE that performs Total number of warranty claims processed claims
the process "process warranty claims" /Number of FTEs who to perform the process
"process warranty claims"
Percentage of total rejected claims rejected for Percentage of rejected warranty claims rejected Percent
being fraudulent for reasons of fraud
Percentage of total rejected claims rejected for Percentage of rejected warranty claims rejected Percent
policy reasons for reasons of policy
Percentage of total claims approved that is invalid Percentage of warranty claims approved that were percent
or fraudulent invalid or fraudulent
Percentage of total claims processed from 100 * [(The percentage of annual approved Percent
approved goodwill claims warranty claims that are goodwill claims *
Percentage of warranty claims approved * Total
number of warranty claims processed) / 10000] /
Total number of warranty claims processed

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of total claims processed that is from 100 * [(The percentage of annual approved Percent
approved recall claims warranty claims that are recall claims *
Percentage of warranty claims approved * Total
number of warranty claims processed) / 10000] /
Total number of warranty claims processed

Percentage of total claims processed that is from 100 * [(Percentage of approved warranty claims Percent
approved repeat repair claims that are repeat repair claims * Percentage of
warranty claims approved * Total number of
warranty claims processed) / 10000] / Total
number of warranty claims processed

Percentage of total claims processed that is Percentage of warranty claims approved Percent
approved
Percentage of total claims processed that is Percentage of warranty claims rejected Percent
rejected
Percentage of total warranty claims processed that Percentage of warranty claims that are Percent
is processed automatically automatically processed claims
Percentage of total claims processed that is from Percentage of warranty claims that are Suspense Percent
suspense routed claims Routed claims
Percentage of total claims processed that required Percentage of warranty claims that are Help Percent
human intervention Routed claims
Total number of other claims processed as a Percentage of warranty claims allocated to other Percent
percentage of total claims processed claims
Number of claims rejected for other reason as a Percentage of warranty claims rejected allocated Percent
percentage of total rejected claims to other
Number of first time repair/replace claims ((The percentage of annual approved warranty Percent
approved as a percentage of total claims claims that are first time repair / replace claims *
processed Percentage of warranty claims approved * Total
number of warranty claims processed * .0001) /
Total number of warranty claims processed) * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of repeat repair/replace claims approved ((The percentage of annual approved warranty Percent
as a percentage of total claims processed claims that are repeat repair / replace claims *
Percentage of warranty claims approved * Total
number of warranty claims processed * .0001) /
Total number of warranty claims processed) * 100

Number of recall claims approved as a percentage ((The percentage of annual approved warranty Percent
of total claims processed claims that are recall claims * Percentage of
warranty claims approved * Total number of
warranty claims processed * .0001) / Total number
of warranty claims processed) * 100

Total number of warranty claims processed per Total number of warranty claims processed / (Total claims
$1,000 revenue business entity revenue * 0.001)
Number of invalid or fraudulent claims that are (Percentage of warranty claims approved that claims
approved per FTE that performs the process were invalid or fraudulent * Percentage of
"process warranty claims" warranty claims approved * Total number of
warranty claims processed * 0.0001) / Number of
FTEs who to perform the process "process
warranty claims"

Number of invalid or fraudulent claims that are (Percentage of warranty claims approved that claims
approved per $1,000 revenue were invalid or fraudulent * Percentage of
warranty claims approved * Total number of
warranty claims processed * 0.0001) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.001)

Percentage of customers satisfied with warranty Percentage of customers satisfied with warranty Percent
process / experience process
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"perform financial reporting" that perform the "perform financial reporting" who perform legal
activity "perform legal and management and management consolidation / Number of FTEs
consolidation" who perform the process "perform financial
reporting") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Average annual retail sales revenue per customer- Average retail sales revenue per customer-facing dollars
facing sales associate associate
Percentage of perfect scores on Percentage of customers offering a perfect percent
telecommunications call center customer customer satisfaction score for service received
satisfaction from the call center
Strategic workforce planning FTEs per revenue FTEs

Strategic workforce planning FTEs per employee FTEs

Revenue per employee (entire organization) Total organization revenue / Number of Dollar
organization employees
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
employee relations" per $1,000 revenue employee relations" / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
employee relations" per business entity employee employee relations" / Number of business entity
employees
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage employee relations" per $1,000 revenue "manage employee relations" / (Total business
entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the HR function per FTE that Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
performs the process group "manage employee manage human capital" / Number of FTEs that
relations" perform the process group "manage employee
relations"
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage employee relations" per business entity "manage employee relations" / Number of
employee business entity employees
Employee engagement score Employee engagement score
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs that perform the process group FTEs
"manage employee relations" per $1 billion "manage employee relations" / (Total business
revenue entity revenue * 0.000000001)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Total employees
performs the process groups "manage employee number of FTEs that perform the process groups
communications" and "deliver employee "manage employee communications" and "deliver
communications" employee communications"
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs the process group "manage employee FTEs that perform the process group "manage
relations" employee relations"
Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process group percent
"manage employee relations" as a percentage of "manage employee relations" / Total cost to
total process group cost perform the process group "manage employee
relations") * 100
Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform process group "manage percent
"manage employee relations" as a percentage of employee relations" / Total cost to perform the
total process group cost process group "manage employee relations") *
100
Overhead and other cost to perform the process (Overhead and other cost to perform the process percent
group "manage employee relations" as a group "manage employee relations" / Total cost to
percentage of total process group cost perform the process group "manage employee
relations") * 100
Outsourced cost to perform the process group (Outsourced cost to perform the process group percent
"manage employee relations" as a percentage of "manage employee relations" / Total cost to
total process group cost perform the process group "manage employee
relations") * 100
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
employee information and analytics" per $1,000 employee information and analytics" / (Total
revenue business entity revenue * 0.001)
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs who perform the process group FTEs
"manage employee information and analytics" per "manage employee information and analytics" /
$1 billion revenue (Total business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs the process group "manage employee FTEs who perform the process group "manage
information and analytics" employee information and analytics"

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Number of remote business entity employees per (Percentage of total employees who are remote employees
FTE that performs the process group "manage employees * Number of business entity employees
employee information and analytics" * 0.01) / Number of FTEs who perform the process
group "manage employee information and
analytics"

Overhead and other costs of the process group (Internal overhead and other cost (direct and/or percent
"manage employee information and analytics" as allocated to the business entity) to perform the
a percentage of the total cost to perform the process group "manage employee information and
process group analytics" / Total cost to perform the process
group "manage employee information and
analytics") * 100

Total cost to perform the HR function per FTE that Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
performs the process groups "manage employee manage human capital" / Total number of FTEs
communications" and "deliver employee that perform the process groups "manage
communications" employee communications" and "deliver employee
communications"

Number of FTEs that perform the process groups Total number of FTEs that perform the process FTEs
"manage employee communications" and "deliver groups "manage employee communications" and
employee communications" per $1 billion revenue "deliver employee communications" / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.000000001)
Selling, general, and administrative (SGA) costs as (Total SG&A costs/Total business entity percent
a percentage of business entity revenue revenue)*100
Non-interest expense as a percentage of total Annual non-interest expense per total assets for percent
assets the overall bank
Net income plus interest as a percentage of total Annual net income plus interest expense per total percent
assets assets for the overall bank
New transaction account income as a percentage Percentage of annual fee income for banking percent
of fee income operation attributed to new transaction accounts
opened in the last year

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Total annual non-interest expense per $1,000 Total non-interest expense for retail banking dollars
revenue operation / (Total annual revenue for retail
banking operation * .001)
Total annual fee income per $1,000 revenue Total annual fee income for retail banking dollars
operation / (Total annual revenue for retail
banking operation * .001)
Total annual operating expense per $1,000 Total operating expense for retail banking dollars
revenue operation / (Total annual revenue for retail
banking operation * .001)
Employee turnover rate for FTEs dedicated to Employee turnover rate for FTEs dedicated to percent
planning, budgeting and management and capital planning, budgeting and management and capital
project accounting processes project accounting processes
Average tenure, in years, of FTEs currently Average tenure, in years, of FTEs currently FTEs
dedicated to planning, budgeting and dedicated to planning, budgeting and
management and capital project accounting management and capital project accounting
processes processes
Fatalities or major injuries due to asset integrity Fatalities or major injuries due to asset integrity fatalities/major
incidents incidents injuries

Aircraft safe fueling Aircraft safe fueling incidents

HazCom HazCom items

Hydrocarbon spills in barrels Hydrocarbon spills in barrels barrels

Rotating equipment/vessel availability Rotating equipment/vessel availability percent

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Mean time in months between failures Mean time in months between failures months

Number of asset integrity incidents Number of asset integrity incidents incidents

Loss due to asset integrity incidents Loss due to asset integrity incidents dollars

Occupational Health Hazard Assessment (OHHA) Occupational Health Hazard Assessment (OHHA) items

Comprehensive Environmental Health Assessment Comprehensive Environmental Health Assessment items


(CEHA) (CEHA)

Restricted duty injuries/illnesses Restricted duty injuries/illnesses injuries/illnesses

On-the-job fatalities On-the-job fatalities fatalities

Percentage of legal services FTEs that perform the Percentage allocation of legal services function percent
process "manage the corporate liability insurance FTEs dedicated to the process "manage the
program" corporate liability insurance program"
Average time in months that telecommunications Average number of months that customers months
customers persuaded to convert from pre-paid to converted from pre-paid to post-paid remain as
post-paid remain as post-paid post-paid customers
Telecommunications inbound contact center cross- Inbound contact center cross-sell / up-sell rate percent
sell/up-sell rate

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Percentage of total sales initiated on the website Percentage of sales initiated on the website where percent
that presented the telecommunications customer the customer was presented with a cross-sell or
with a cross-sell or up-sell offer up-sell offer
Success rate of attempts to convert qualified pre- Percentage of qualified pre-paid customers that percent
paid telecommunications customers to post-paid your entity attempts to convert to post-paid that is
successfully converted
E-commerce cross-sell/up-sell revenue as a Percentage of revenue from cross-selling/up- percent
percentage of revenue selling through e-commerce sales
Percentage of total annual net sales revenue Percentage of total annual revenue that is a result percent
resulting from cross-selling or up-selling of cross-selling or up-selling
Most-recent year-over-year change in Most-recent year-on-year change in market share percent
telecommunications market share
Total cost to perform the process group "govern (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
and manage product/service development development * Percentage of total annual cost for
program" per FTE (including external) new product/service development allocated to
overall governance and program management *
0.01) / (Number of FTEs who develop and manage
products and services * Percentage of FTEs
performing product/service development are
allocated to overall governance and program
management * 0.01)

Total cost to perform the process group "govern (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
and manage product/service development development * Percentage of total annual cost for
program" per $1,000 revenue new product/service development allocated to
overall governance and program management *
0.01) / (Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)

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Metric name Formula Units
Number of FTEs (including external) that perform (FTEs performing product/service development FTEs
the process group "govern and manage processes * Percentage of FTEs performing
product/service development program" per $1 product/service development are allocated to
billion revenue overall governance and program management *
0.01) / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform Percentage of FTEs performing product/service percent
the process group "govern and manage development are allocated to overall governance
product/service development program" as a and program management
percentage of total function FTEs
Total cost to perform the process group "govern Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
and manage product/service development product/service development allocated to overall
program" as a percentage of total function cost governance and program management
Total cost to perform the process group "generate (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
and define new product/service ideas" per $1,000 development * Percentage of total annual cost for
revenue new product/service development allocated to
generating and defining product/service ideas *
0.01) / (Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Total cost to perform the process group "generate (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
and define new product/service ideas" per concept development * Percentage of total annual cost for
(pre-design phase) new product/service development allocated to
generating and defining product/service ideas *
0.01) / Total number of product/service concepts
in the pre-design phase

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "generate (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
and define new product/service ideas" per FTE development * Percentage of total annual cost for
(including external) new product/service development allocated to
generating and defining product/service ideas *
0.01) / (Number of FTEs who develop and manage
products and services * Percentage of FTEs
performing product/service development are
allocated to generating and defining
product/service ideas * 0.01)

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform (FTEs performing product/service development FTEs
the process group "generate and define new processes * Percentage of FTEs performing
product/service ideas" per $1 billion revenue product/service development are allocated to
generating and defining product/service ideas *
0.01) / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)

Number of concepts (pre-design phase) per FTE Total number of product/service concepts in the concepts
(including external) that performs the process pre-design phase / (Number of FTEs who develop
group "generate and define new product/service and manage products and services * Percentage
ideas" of FTEs performing product/service development
are allocated to generating and defining
product/service ideas * 0.01)

Total cost to perform the process group "generate Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
and define new product/service ideas" as a product/service development allocated to
percentage of total function cost generating and defining product/service ideas
Number of FTEs (including external) that perform Percentage of FTEs performing product/service percent
the process group "generate and define new development are allocated to generating and
product/service ideas" as a percentage of total defining product/service ideas
function FTEs

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Total cost to perform the process "design and (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
prototype products and services" per FTE development * Percentage of total annual cost for
(including external) new product/service development allocated to
designing, building, and testing products/services
* 0.01) / (Number of FTEs who develop and
manage products and services * Percentage of
FTEs performing product/service development are
allocated to designing, building, and testing
products/services * 0.01)

Total cost to perform the process "design and (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
prototype products and services" per $1,000 development * Percentage of total annual cost for
revenue new product/service development allocated to
designing, building, and testing products/services
* 0.01) / (Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform (Number of FTEs who develop and manage FTEs
the process "design and prototype products and products and services * Percentage of FTEs
services" per $1 billion revenue performing product/service development are
allocated to designing, building, and testing
products/services * 0.01) / (Total business entity
revenue * 0.000000001)

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform Percentage of FTEs performing product/service percent
the process "design and prototype products and development are allocated to designing, building,
services" as a percentage of total function FTEs and testing products/services
Total cost to perform the process "design and Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
prototype products and services" as a percentage product/service development allocated to
of total function cost designing, building, and testing products/services

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Total cost to perform the process "test market for (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
new or revised products and services" per FTE development * Percentage of total annual cost for
(including external) new product/service development allocated to test
marketing products/services * 0.01) / (Number of
FTEs who develop and manage products and
services * Percentage of FTEs performing
product/service development are allocated to test
marketing products/services * 0.01)

Total cost to perform the process "test market for (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
new or revised products and services" per $1,000 development * Percentage of total annual cost for
revenue new product/service development allocated to test
marketing products/services * 0.01) / (Total
business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform (Number of FTEs who develop and manage FTEs
the process "test market for new or revised products and services * Percentage of FTEs
products and services" per $1 billion revenue performing product/service development are
allocated to test marketing products/services *
0.01) / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)

Total cost to perform the process "test market for Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
new or revised products and services" as a product/service development allocated to test
percentage of total function cost marketing products/services
Number of FTEs (including external) that perform Percentage of FTEs performing product/service percent
the process "test market for new or revised development are allocated to test marketing
products and services" as a percentage of total products/services
function FTEs

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Total cost to perform the process "prepare for (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
production/service delivery" per FTE (including development * Percentage of total annual cost for
external) new product/service development allocated to
preparing for production or service delivery * 0.01)
/ (Number of FTEs who develop and manage
products and services * Percentage of FTEs
performing product/service development are
allocated to preparing for production or service
delivery * 0.01)

Total cost to perform the process "prepare for (Total annual cost for new product/service dollars
production/service delivery" per $1,000 revenue development * Percentage of total annual cost for
new product/service development allocated to
preparing for production or service delivery * 0.01)
/ (Total business entity revenue * 0.0010)

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform (Number of FTEs who develop and manage FTEs
the process "prepare for production/service products and services * Percentage of FTEs
delivery" per $1 billion revenue performing product/service development are
allocated to preparing for production or service
delivery * 0.01) / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)

Number of FTEs (including external) that perform Percentage of FTEs performing product/service percent
the process "prepare for production/service development are allocated to preparing for
delivery" as a percentage of total function FTEs production or service delivery
Total cost to perform the process "prepare for Percentage of total annual cost for new percent
production/service delivery" as a percentage of product/service development allocated to
total function cost preparing for production or service delivery
Percentage of products designed with a 'design for Percentage of products are designed with a percent
supply chain' philosophy 'design for supply chain' philosophy
Percentage of total sales of core Percentage of total sales of core products made percent
telecommunications products made via digital via digital channels
channels

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Percentage of total renewals of Percentage of total renewals sold via digital percent
telecommunications core products sold via digital channels
channels
Percentage of telecommunication product bundles Percentage of bundles sold via digital channels percent
are sold via digital channels for triple- and (telecommunications triple- and quadruple-play
quadruple-play operators. operators only)
Percentage of telecommunications sales orders Proportion of sales orders going through only 1 percent
that were touched on 1 channel only channel
Percentage of telecommunications sales orders Proportion of sales orders going through 2-3 percent
that were touched on 2-3 channels channels
Percentage of telecommunications sales orders Proportion of sales orders going through 4 or more percent
that were touched on 4 or more channels channels
Average cost per telecommunications transaction Average transaction cost per website transaction dollars
conducted by website
Average cost per telecommunications transaction Average transaction cost per mobile app dollars
conducted by mobile app transaction
Average cost per telecommunications transaction Average transaction cost per telephonic dollars
conducted by telephone transaction
Average cost per telecommunications transaction Average cost per transaction (all types) for chat dollars
conducted by chat transactions
Average cost per telecommunications transaction Average cost per transaction (all types) for retail dollars
conducted at a retail store store transactions
Average call handle time in minutes for Call center average handle time in minutes minutes
telecommunications call center
Percentage of telecommunications mobile app Percentage of mobile app users reporting being percent
users that report satisfaction with the app satisfied with the mobile app (telecommunications
provider)
Average sales conversion rate for direct mail Organization's conversion rate for direct mail percent
Average sales conversion rate for face to face Organization's conversion rate for face to face percent
contact contact

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Average sales conversion rate for mobile Organization's conversion rate for mobile percent
applications applications
Average sales conversion rate for telemarketing Organization's conversion rate for telemarketing percent
Average sales conversion rate for website (your Organization's conversion rate for website (your percent
company name.com) company name.com)
Order self-service completion rate across all Order self-service completion rate across all percent
channels for telecommunications channels
Percentage of telecommunications customers able Percentage of customers able to complete entire percent
to complete the entire enrollment to activation enrollment to activation process through self
process through self service service
Overall average revenue per telecommunications Overall ARPU dollars
user
Average revenue per telecommunications user for ARPU for online-purchased mobile users dollars
the online-purchased user group (telecommunications provider)
Average revenue per telecommunications user for ARPU for offline-purchased mobile users dollars
the offline-purchased user group (telecommunications provider)
Average first-contact resolution rate for Average first-contact resolution rate for contact percent
telecommunications contact centers centers
Digital content sales revenue as a percentage of Percentage of overall revenue that is digital percent
overall revenue content sales revenue
Percentage of sales of telecommunications core Percentage of total sales of core products percent
products influenced by social media influenced by Social Media
Percentage of telecommunications customers that Percentage of customers having downloaded the percent
have downloaded and registered on the mobile mobile app and registered (telecommunications
app provider)
Percentage of telecommunications mobile app Percentage of mobile app users who are active percent
users that are active (telecommunications provider)
Average time in weeks to develop and launch a Average time in weeks to develop and launch a weeks
new marketing campaign (from ideation to the new marketing campaign (from ideation to the
delivery of an offer/message to a delivery of an offer/message to a
customer/prospect) customer/prospect)

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Percentage of telecommunications customers that Percentage of customers having called the call percent
have called the call center in the past 12 months center in the past 12 months
Percentage of telecommunications customers that Percentage of customers having called the call percent
have called the call center more than 10 times in center more than 10 times in the past 12 months
the past 12 months
Percentage of telecommunications customers that Percentage of customers having never called the percent
have never called the call center call center
Sales order shipped complete rate Business entity's sales order shipped completed percent
rate
Average number of orders picked per hour Average number of orders picked per hour orders
Percentage distribution of large/bulky products Percentage distribution of large/bulky products percent
that are delivery-only that are delivery-only
Percentage distribution of large/bulky products Percentage distribution of large/bulky products percent
that are delivery and installation/assembly that are delivery and installation/assembly
Percentage distribution of large/bulky products Percentage distribution of large/bulky products percent
that are delivery, installation/assembly, and haul- that are delivery, installation/assembly, and haul-
away or disposal away or disposal
Average value of bulky units delivered Total annual value of large/bulky products dollars
delivered by the organization / Number of
large/bulky deliveries completed in the past 12
months
Total cost of the order to delivery and installation Total cost of the order to delivery and installation dollars
process per $1 billion revenue process / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of FTEs who perform retail banking (Number of FTEs who perform Branch Banking FTEs
activities per $1 billion operating expense activities + Number of FTEs who perform Non-
Branch Banking activities) / (Total operating
expense for retail banking operation *.000000001)
Annual operating expense per retail banking Total operating expense for retail banking dollars
customer operation / Number of unique retail banking
customers

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Annual retail bank revenue (interest income plus Total annual revenue for retail banking operation / dollars
fee income) per retail banking customer Number of unique retail banking customers
Percentage of consumers claiming to be satisfied Percentage of consumers claiming to be satisfied percent
with quality of delivery and installation/assembly with quality of delivery and installation/assembly
Number of FTEs who perform retail banking (Number of FTEs who perform Branch Banking FTEs
activities per $1 billion non-interest expense activities + Number of FTEs who perform Non-
Branch Banking activities) / (Total non-interest
expense for retail banking operation * .
000000001)

Average effort in man-hours required to complete Average effort in man-hours required to complete man-hours
delivery, installation, and back-haul of large/bulky delivery, installation, and back-haul of large/bulky
products products
Number of FTEs who perform retail banking (Number of FTEs who perform Branch Banking FTEs
activities per $1 billion fee income activities + Number of FTEs who perform Non-
Branch Banking activities) / (Total annual fee
income for retail banking operation * .000000001)
Number of FTEs who perform retail banking (Number of FTEs who perform Branch Banking FTEs
activities per $1 billion retail bank revenue activities + Number of FTEs who perform Non-
(interest income plus fee income) Branch Banking activities) / (Total annual revenue
for retail banking operation * .000000001)
Number of retail banking customers per back Number of unique retail banking customers / customers
office activities FTE Number of FTEs who perform back office activities

Cost to serve banking customers (all channels) per Total annual cost to serve retail banking dollars
retail banking customer customers / Number of unique retail banking
Number of customers with retail banking customer customers
(Percentage of total branch banking staff time customers
relationship of less than one year per $1 million allocated to deposit account servicing * Number of
retail bank revenue unique retail banking customers * 0.01) / (Total
annual revenue for retail banking operation
*.000001)

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Number of customers with retail banking customer (Percentage of total branch banking staff time customers
relationship of one to three years per $1 million allocated to teller transaction processing * Number
retail bank revenue of unique retail banking customers * 0.01) / (Total
annual revenue for retail banking operation
*.000001)

Number of customers with retail banking customer (Percentage of total branch banking staff time customers
relationship of three to five years per $1 million allocated to internal marketing or sales * Number
retail bank revenue of unique retail banking customers * 0.01) / (Total
annual revenue for retail banking operation
*.000001)

Number of customers with retail banking customer (Percentage of total branch banking staff time customers
relationship of more than five years per $1 million allocated to loan/origination * Number of unique
retail bank revenue retail banking customers * 0.01) / (Total annual
revenue for retail banking operation *.000001)
Annual operating expense as a percentage of (Total operating expense for retail banking percent
retail bank revenue (interest income plus fee operation / Total annual revenue for retail banking
income) operation) * 100
Annual fee income as a percentage of retail bank (Total annual fee income for retail banking percent
revenue (interest income plus fee income) operation / Total annual revenue for retail banking
operation) * 100
Number of retail banking customers per branch Number of unique retail banking customers / Total customers
(including staffed kiosks) number of branches forming the branch network
Annual non-interest expense as a percentage of (Total non-interest expense for retail banking percent
retail bank revenue (interest income plus fee operation / Total annual revenue for retail banking
income) operation) * 100
Annual non-interest expense as a percentage of (Total non-interest expense for retail banking percent
operating expense operation / Total operating expense for retail
banking operation) * 100
Average price paid by the consumer for delivery, Average price paid for delivery, installation, and dollars
installation, and haul-away for large/bulky haul-away for large/bulky deliveries
deliveries

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Average width, in hours, of the large/bulky Average width of the large/bulky delivery window hours
delivery window provided to the consumer provided to the consumer
Consumer delivery/service area in square miles Consumer delivery/service area in square miles square miles

Average lead-time in days between consumer Average lead-time in days between consumer days
order and the first accepted delivery window order and the first accepted delivery window
Percentage of delivery orders rescheduled or Percentage of delivery orders rescheduled or percent
modified prior to delivery modified prior to delivery
Percentage of large/bulky deliveries refused Percentage of large/bulky deliveries refused percent
Percentage of consumers who paid a fee for an Percentage of consumers who paid a fee for an percent
expedited or priority delivery service level expedited or priority delivery service level
Percentage of deliveries requiring post-delivery Percentage of deliveries requiring post-delivery percent
follow-up or issue resolution follow-up or issue resolution
Average cost per inbound contact Average cost per inbound contact dollars
Average cost per contact measured 12 months Average cost per inbound contact 12 months ago dollars
ago
Percentage change in average cost per contact Percentage change in average cost per contact dollars
over the past 12 months attributable to AI over the past 12 months attributable to AI
Organization's current learning budget per Learning budget per customer service employee dollars
customer service employee
Organization's learning budget per customer Learning budget per customer service employee dollars
service employee 12 months ago 12 months ago
Average number of days per customer service Average number of days per customer service days
employee currently dedicated to learning employee dedicated to learning
Average number of days per customer service Average number of days per customer service days
employee dedicated to learning 12 months ago employee dedicated to learning 12 months ago
Percentage of customer service FTEs added/hired Percentage attribution of customer service FTEs percent
in the past 12 months attributed to AI added/hired as a result of AI
Percentage of customer service FTEs Percentage attribution of customer service FTEs percent
eliminated/redeployed in the past 12 months eliminated/redeployed as a result of AI
attributed to AI

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Percentage of customer service FTEs with skill Percentage attribution of customer service FTEs percent
requirement changes in the past 12 months driven having skill requirements changes in the past 12
by the adoption of AI months as a result of AI
Percentage of the change in your average number Percentage change in the average number of percent
of learning days per customer service FTE learning days per customer service employee over
attributable to AI the past 12 months attributable to AI
Percentage of customers claiming to be satisfied Customer satisfaction percent
measured 12 months ago
Percentage of the change in customers claiming to Percentage change in customers claiming to be percent
be satisfied over the past 12 months attributable satisfied over the past 12 months attributable to AI
to AI
Organization's customer retention rate for the past Customer retention rate over the last 3 years percent
3 years' external customers
Organization's customer retention rate for the past Customer retention rate over the last 3 years 12 percent
3 years' external customers measured 12 months months ago
ago
Percentage of inbound contacts with additional Percentage of inbound contacts where additional percent
cross-sell or up-sell sales cross-sell or up-sell sale was completed
Percentage of cross-sell and up-sell transactions Percentage of cross-sell and up-sell transactions in percent
attributable to AI the past 12 monthis attributable to AI
Customer retention rate for all customers over the Customer retention rate over the past three years percent
past three reporting periods
Inbound contacts per customer service FTE Inbound contacts / Customer service FTEs contacts
Percentage of customer service FTEs with skill Percentage of customer service FTEs having skill percent
requirement changes in the past 12 months requirements changes in the past 12 months
Percentage of customer interactions leveraging AI Percentage of inbound contacts leveraging AI percent

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Percent change in customer service FTEs ((Customer service FTEs added/hired in the past percent
12 months - Customer service FTEs
eliminated/redeployed in the past 12 months) /
(Customer service FTEs - Customer service FTEs
added/hired in the past 12 months + Customer
service FTEs eliminated/redeployed in the past 12
months)) * 100

Average cost to dispose of back-hauled products Average cost to dispose of back-hauled products dollars
Total cost to perform the HR function per FTE that Total cost to perform the function "develop and dollars
performs the process group "manage employee manage human capital" / Number of FTEs that
on-boarding, development, and training" perform the process group "manage employee on-
boarding, development, and training"
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage employee on-boarding, development, "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training" per process group FTE and training" / Number of FTEs that perform the
process group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training"

Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
employee on-boarding, development, and employee on-boarding, development, and
training" per $1,000 revenue training" / (Total business entity revenue * 0.001)
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
employee on-boarding, development, and employee on-boarding, development, and
training" per business entity employee training" / Number of business entity employees
Total cost to perform the process group "manage Total cost to perform the process group "manage dollars
employee on-boarding, development, and employee on-boarding, development, and
training" per process group FTE training" / Number of FTEs that perform the
process group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training"

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Metric name Formula Units
Total cost to perform the process group "manage (Total cost to perform the process group "manage percent
employee on-boarding, development, and employee on-boarding, development, and
training" as a percentage of selling, general, and training" / Total SG&A costs) * 100
administrative (SGA) costs
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage employee on-boarding, development, "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training" per $1,000 revenue and training" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.001)
Personnel cost to perform the process group Personnel cost to perform the process group dollars
"manage employee on-boarding, development, "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training" per business entity employee and training" / Number of business entity
employees
Number of FTEs that perform the process group Number of FTEs that perform the process group FTEs
"manage employee on-boarding, development, "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training" per $1 billion revenue and training" / (Total business entity revenue *
0.000000001)
Number of business entity employees per FTE that Number of business entity employees / Number of employees
performs the process group "manage employee FTEs that perform the process group "manage
on-boarding, development, and training" employee on-boarding, development, and
training"
Number of remote business entity employees per (Percentage of total employees who are remote employees
FTE that performs the process group "manage employees * Number of business entity employees
employee on-boarding, development, and * 0.01) / Number of FTEs that perform the process
training" group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training"

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process group percent
"manage employee on-boarding, development, "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training" as a percentage of the total cost to and training" / Total cost to perform the process
perform the process group group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform process group "manage percent
"manage employee on-boarding, development, employee on-boarding, development, and
and training" as a percentage of the total cost to training" / Total cost to perform the process group
perform the process group "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training") * 100

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead and other cost to perform the process percent
group "manage employee on-boarding, group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training" as a percentage of the development, and training" / Total cost to perform
total cost to perform the process group the process group "manage employee on-
boarding, development, and training") * 100

Outsourced cost of the process group "manage (Outsourced cost to perform the process group percent
employee on-boarding, development, and "manage employee on-boarding, development,
training" as a percentage of the total cost to and training" / Total cost to perform the process
perform the process group group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process group (Allocation of FTEs for the process group "manage percent
"manage employee on-boarding, development, employee on-boarding, development, and
and training" that are senior management / training" from the senior management/executive
executive level level / Number of FTEs that perform the process
group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training") * 100

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process group (Allocation of FTEs for the process group "manage percent
"manage employee on-boarding, development, employee on-boarding, development, and
and training" that are middle training" from the middle management/specialist
management/specialists level / Number of FTEs that perform the process
group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training") * 100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of FTEs that perform the process group (Allocation of FTEs for the process group "manage percent
"manage employee on-boarding, development, employee on-boarding, development, and
and training" that are Operational workers/office training" from the operational workers/office staff
staff level / Number of FTEs that perform the process
group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training") * 100

Personnel cost to perform the process group (Personnel cost to perform the process group percent
"manage employee on-boarding, development, "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training" as a percentage of total process and training" / Total cost to perform the process
group cost group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training") * 100.0

Systems cost to perform the process group (Systems cost to perform process group "manage percent
"manage employee on-boarding, development, employee on-boarding, development, and
and training" as a percentage of total process training" / Total cost to perform the process group
group cost "manage employee on-boarding, development,
and training") * 100.0

Overhead and other costs to perform the process (Overhead and other cost to perform the process percent
group "manage employee on-boarding, group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training" as a percentage of development, and training" / Total cost to perform
total process group cost the process group "manage employee on-
boarding, development, and training") * 100.0

Outsourced cost of the process group "manage (Outsourced cost to perform the process group percent
employee on-boarding, development, and "manage employee on-boarding, development,
training" as a percentage of total process group and training" / Total cost to perform the process
cost group "manage employee on-boarding,
development, and training") * 100.0

Percentage of FTEs that perform the process (Number of FTEs who perform the process percent
"manage financial policies and procedures" that "manage policies and procedures" who publish
perform the activity "publish accounting policies" accounting policies / Number of FTEs who perform
the process "manage policies and procedures") *
100

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to IT Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to IT percent
project management project management
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to IT Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to IT percent
knowledge management knowledge management
Percentage of IT costs allocated to cognitive Percentage allocation of total IT costs to cognitive percent
solutions or technologies solutions or technologies
Percentage of IT costs allocated to cloud Percentage allocation of total IT costs to cloud percent

Percentage of IT costs allocated to mobility Percentage allocation of total IT costs to mobility percent

Percentage of IT capital cost allocated to hardware Percentage allocation of IT capital costs to percent
hardware
Percentage of IT capital cost allocated to software Percentage allocation of IT capital costs to percent
software
Percentage of IT capital cost allocated to costs Percentage allocation of IT capital costs to percent
other than hardware or software categories other than hardware and software
Percentage of total annual IT operating costs Percentage of IT operating cost (excluding percent
allocated to outsourced costs depreciation/amortization) that is outsourced
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to IT Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to IT percent
business administration business administration
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to percent
develop and manage IT customer relationships developing and managing IT customer
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to relationships
Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to percent
develop and manage IT business strategy developing and managing IT business strategy
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to percent
manage IT resilience and risk managing IT resilience and risk
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to percent
manage enterprise information managing enterprise information
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to percent
develop and integrate services/solutions developing and integrating services/solutions

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Metric name Formula Units
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to percent
deploy services/solutions deploying services/solutions
Percentage of IT operating costs dedicated to Percentage allocation of IT operating costs to percent
support services/solutions supporting services/solutions
Percentage of large/bulky deliveries including Percentage of large/bulky deliveries including percent
backhaul of products due to scrap, disposal, or backhaul of products due to scrap, disposal, or
returned goods returned goods
Percentage of delivery orders that include a return Percentage of large/bulky delivery orders that percent
merchandise authorization (RMA) include a return merchandise authorization (RMA)

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