Describing a KPI dimension
A KPI dimension expresses the nature of indicators (duration, mass, cost, etc.) and defines the unit used to measure them (minutes, kilograms, euros, etc.). KPI dimensions can be elementary or composite. Elementary dimensions are described by KPI units: kg, Liter, Gallon, Hour, Minute.Accessing the list of KPI dimensions
To access the list of KPI dimensions:
1. Expand the Business Architecture navigation pane.
2. Click Inventories > KPI dimension.
The list of KPI dimensions appears.
Creating a KPI dimension
Creating a KPI dimension:
1. From the Vision navigation pane, select Inventories > KPI dimension.
2. Click New.
The new KPI dimension appears in the list.
3. Open its property pages and enter:
• its Name,
• the text that describes its Unit,
• the text of its Description.
The properties of a KPI dimension
The Characteristics property page of the KPI dimension provides access to:
• its Name,
• the text that describes its Unit,
• the text of its Description.
The Usage property page of the KPI dimension provides access to:
• the KPI section provides the list of KPIs that are based on this KPI dimension.
For more details, see Connecting a KPI dimension to a KPI.• the Composite KPI dimension provides the list of composite KPI dimensions that use the KPI dimension.
For more details, see Creating a composite KPI dimension.