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Using a composite KPI
Creating a composite KPI dimension from an object of an enterprise
*A composite KPI dimension consolidates a set of KPI dimensions that must be considered jointly to assess the performance of a tracked element. E.g: a delivery must take place within a target timeframe AND at target cost
A Composite KPI Dimension uses either a KPI dimension, or a composite KPI dimension.
A KPI dimension or a composite KPI dimension can be used by several composite KPI dimensions. During creation of a composite KPI dimension, you can thus reuse a KPI dimension, or a composite KPI dimension that already exists.
To create, for example, a composite KPI dimension from a business capability:
1. Open the KPI Dimension property page of the business capability that interests you.
2. In the Composite KPI Dimension section, click New.
The composite KPI dimension creation window opens.
3. Enter the Name.
4. In the Owned Dimension Component section, click New.
An adding sub-dimension window opens.
5. Select the Object Type: composite KPI dimension or KPI dimension.
6. Select the object that interests you and click Next.
The new component appears in the list.
7. Click New and proceed the same way to connect other KPI dimension or composite KPI dimension.
Creating a composite KPI from an exhibited business capability
*A composite KPI defines the grouping of elementary KPIs that should be examined together in order to appreciate the performance of an item with KPI. E.g.: a delivery must take place in less than 20 minutes and cost less than 5 euros.
A Composite KPI uses either a KPI, or a composite KPI.
A KPI or a composite KPI can be used by several KPI dimensions. During creation of a composite KPI, you can thus reuse a KPI, or a composite KPI that already exists.
A composite KPI can be used by an exhibited business capability. It appears in the KPI page of the property pages of the exhibited business capability.
*A Business Capability that is exhibited by an Enterprise Stage with quantified measure (KPI) and potential geopolitical scope (Site) for a defined market segment (Business Partner).
*For more details on exhibited business capabilities, see Managing exhibited business capabilities.
To create a composite KPI from an exhibited business capability:
1. Open the KPI property page of the exhibited business capability that interests you.
2. In the Composite KPI section, click New.
The composite KPI creation window opens.
3. Enter the Name and select the KPI Dimension.
4. In the Owned KPI Component section, click New.
An adding sub-indicator window opens.
5. Select the Object Type: Composite KPI or KPI.
6. Select the object that interests you and click Next.
The new component appears in the list.
7. Click New and proceed the same way to connect other key indicators