| key figure |
A key figure is a criterion for evaluating the performance of a logistical activity in the past or for forecasting the performance of a logistical activity in the future.
Key figures normally take the form of a number or a percentage and are expressed in a currency or unit of measure.
Examples of possible key figures are: invoiced sales, purchase order quantity, range of coverage, target lead time, inspected quantity and Mean Time To Repair.