The most successful entrepreneurs are proactive, not reactive. Not only do they set strategic goals, but they also track their results using a variety of business performance measures. Also referred ...

Performance measures must align with portfolio use and features. Avoid Sharpe and similar ratios due to flaws; consider alternatives like trimmed alpha, median returns, and value at risk. CAGR is ...

A new method overcomes many of the limitations of existing hydrocarbons benchmarking practices and addresses the need for a single and precise measurement of operational performance that can be ...

We asked industry experts to share how their companies handle performance management in a way that aligns with their culture. These real-world examples demonstrate how structured communication, ...

About 50% of business data is now stored in the cloud – and the volume stored using cloud technologies is higher still when private and hybrid clouds are factored in. Cloud storage is flexible and ...

In business, measurement is half-way to performance improvement. Assessing supplier performance is a difficult task. This article overviews price, cost and quality supplier performance measurement ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2002. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. SINCE MOST KEY BUSINESS ...

Sales performance goals are measures used to incentivize salespeople and determine achievement-based compensation. While there are many types of goals – from units sold to gross margin – it can be ...