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From Data to Results: Mastering KPIs for Success

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are far more than just numbers – they are the compass that keeps companies on course. KPIs are indispensable tools for making corporate goals measurable and comprehensible. In the data-driven business world, they help to evaluate strategies, measure progress and make well-founded decisions.

Clarity and focus: KPIs define clear goals and prioritize tasks
Performance measurement: KPIs evaluate the success of strategies and processes
Decisions: KPIs provide a data-based foundation for decisions
Transparency: KPIs create clear standards and promote accountability

Data, information and knowledge as the basis for corporate growth

Data contains both descriptive information such as customer names, dates and complaints as well as the facts derived from them. Key figures are often only created through analysis, for example by counting unique characteristics such as the number of participants in a study. These key figures give data a voice, transforming it into the valuable raw material of information. If this information is viewed over time and in the context of other data, essential insights and strategies can be derived from it – a crucial step, as Frederick the Great once said:

“Experience is useless if you don’t learn from it.”

Solutions such as business intelligence (BI), big data, predictive analytics and AI help to transform raw data into high-quality raw data, gain valuable insights and create competitive advantages. Management cockpits, dashboards and BI tools condense information, visualize trends and support the development of effective key performance indicators.

Areas of application of key performance indicators

KPIs are versatile tools that are used in almost all areas of a company. They provide valuable insights and help to optimize processes and make success measurable. Here are some examples of their use in different areas:

Distribution

Conversion rate
average sales value
Customer acquisition costs (CAC)

Marketing

Return on investment (ROI) of campaigns
Engagement rates in social media
Traffic sources

Production

Throughput times
Reject rate
Machine availability

Finances

Sales growth
EBITDA margin
Liquidity ratios

System utilization and resource usage
Error detection rate and prediction
Network security metrics
Application availability and performance

Personnel

Employee satisfaction
Fluctuation rate
Time until vacancies are filled

With these key figures, companies gain clarity about their processes, identify optimization potential and ensure that strategic goals are achieved.

How to develop key performance indicators for the success of your company

To use KPIs successfully, companies should define clear goals, optimize relevant data sources and use modern technologies such as AI and business intelligence tools. Employees must be trained and KPIs must be regularly reviewed and adapted to changing business conditions.

Open LS offers specialized solutions for optimizing data and information flows that create a foundation for effective KPIs. Our services include:

Data integration: Open LS helps companies to link different data sources and create a standardized database.
KPI definition: We support you in identifying the relevant KPIs that reflect specific corporate goals.
Technological tools: We use state-of-the-art analysis platforms to simplify the collection and visualization of KPIs.
Consulting and training: Our team ensures that your employees use and understand KPIs effectively.

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