What is KPI Type in SAP MFG-DM-MI - Digital Manufacturing Insights?

SAP Term: KPI Type

• Component: MFG-DM-MI

• Component Name: Digital Manufacturing Insights

• Description: Classification of a key performance indicator.

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• Key Concepts:
  KPI Type is a component of the MFG-DM-MI Digital Manufacturing Insights module in SAP. It is used to define the type of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) that will be used to measure the performance of a manufacturing process. KPI Types can be used to measure a variety of metrics, such as production efficiency, quality, and cost.
  
  How to use it:
  KPI Types can be created in the MFG-DM-MI Digital Manufacturing Insights module in SAP. To create a KPI Type, select the “Create KPI Type” option from the menu. This will open a form where you can enter the details of the KPI Type, such as its name, description, and metrics that will be measured. Once you have entered all the necessary information, click “Save” to create the KPI Type.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When creating a KPI Type, it is important to ensure that all of the metrics that will be measured are relevant to the manufacturing process being monitored. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the metrics are measurable and can be tracked over time. This will allow for more accurate analysis of the performance of the manufacturing process.
  
  Related Information:
  The MFG-DM-MI Digital Manufacturing Insights module also includes other components such as KPIs and Dashboards which can be used to monitor and analyze manufacturing performance. Additionally, there are other modules in SAP which can be used to monitor and analyze manufacturing performance, such as Production Planning and Control (PP/DS) and Manufacturing Execution (ME).