Stock accuracy
How much does the system stock deviate from the physical stock?
Guide
Logistics KPIs: which warehouse metrics a WMS should make visible
Warehouse metrics only help when they come from real process data. COGLAS WEB WMS makes stock, movements, orders and status measurable.
In brief
logistics KPIs: the key context
Key logistics KPIs for warehouse and controlling are stock accuracy, picking performance, error rate, lead time, goods receipt performance, shipping status, on-time delivery, inventory turnover and stocktaking differences. COGLAS WEB WMS delivers these from real process data (goods receipt, warehouse management, picking, shipping) and offers a KPI area that lets you build your own warehouse metrics via numerous filters and track them in the dashboard, instead of manual Excel evaluations.
Context
Key warehouse metrics
The key points at a glance: drivers, decision criteria and practical implications for warehouse operations.
Picking error rate
How many orders contain wrong items or quantities?
Lead time
How long does an order take from release to shipping?
Goods receipt performance
How quickly are goods checked, booked and made available?
Shipping status
Which orders are packed, shipped or blocked?
Stocktaking difference
Where do deviations arise and which processes cause them?
On-time delivery
How many orders leave on time and in full?
Inventory turnover
How fast does stock turn, and where do slow movers tie up space and capital?
Guide FAQ
Frequently asked questions: logistics KPIs
Detailed answers to the most common follow-up questions.
Which KPIs matter in the warehouse?
Stock accuracy, picking error rate, lead time, shipping status, goods receipt performance and stocktaking differences are among the most important KPIs. Für Lagerleitung, IT und Operations ist das relevant, wenn das Thema operative Lagerprozesse, Systeme und Verantwortlichkeiten im Tagesgeschäft beeinflusst.
Why do you need a WMS for warehouse metrics?
A WMS generates process data directly from warehouse movements instead of only delivering manual evaluations. Für Lagerleitung, IT und Operations ist das relevant, wenn das Thema operative Lagerprozesse, Systeme und Verantwortlichkeiten im Tagesgeschäft beeinflusst. COGLAS WEB WMS wird im Fit-Check auf Nutzerzahl, Module, Datenqualität, Startumfang und Schnittstellen wie SAP, ERP, Shop, Carrier oder Lagerhardware geprüft.
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