On Hand
Physical quantity recorded
For Supply Chain Analysts
Supply Chain KPI Dashboard for Clearer Supplier and Inventory Reviews
Build a supply chain KPI dashboard that shows what changed across suppliers, stock and customer orders. Keep the dates and definitions behind each number in view.
Mimasa AI helps analysts connect approved supply-chain records, compare periods and write a reviewed explanation. Create a dynamic dashboard as sources refresh, then share only what your audience may see.
Consistent order units · Supplier context · Source dates · Reviewed insights
View 01
Supplier
Defined measure · Dated source
View 02
Inventory
Defined measure · Dated source
View 03
Fulfillment
Defined measure · Dated source
Analyst Note · Draft
Delivery changed. Check partial receipts and available stock before naming a cause.
Approved ERP, warehouse, order and supplier records · Refresh schedules vary
Question First
What Should A Supply Chain Dashboard Help You Explain?
Ask whether changing deliveries affect available stock and order service. Begin with a defined period, product group and location.
A supply chain metrics dashboard shows supplier delivery, inventory balance and fulfillment side by side. A supply chain performance dashboard compares the same measures over a named period.
Use Data Extraction & Connectivity for approved access. Use No-Code Data Transformation for permitted mappings.
- 01Which purchase orders or lines were due?
- 02Which receipts were complete and on time?
- 03Which stock was available, reserved or aging?
- 04Which customer orders were filled as promised?
- 05Which missing records could change the answer?
Metric Definitions
Make Every KPI Definition Visible
A dashboard only helps when readers know what each measure counts. Show its unit, denominator, period, scope, source and refresh date.
| Measure | Value Or Meaning | Definition Or Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier On-Time Delivery | Deliveries by the agreed due date | Use order or line basis consistently. |
| On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) | Deliveries both on time and complete | Show promised quantity and cutoff. |
| Available Stock | Stock that can meet demand under your rules | Deduct reservations and holds as configured. |
| Inventory Turnover | Period cost of goods sold ÷ average inventory at cost | Keep dates and valuation consistent. |
| Inventory Age | Time since a defined receipt or last movement | Check lots, returns and replenishment. |
| Order Fulfillment | Orders completed against a stated commitment | Distinguish partial and canceled orders. |
One inventory KPI dashboard can show stock level, age and turnover. It must distinguish physical on-hand stock from available stock. Save reusable dated evidence with Intelligent Data Snapshots.
Supplier Evidence
Review Supplier Performance Without A Mystery Score
A supplier performance dashboard should show the measures behind its headline. Use the same period and counting unit for each supplier.
For supplier performance analysis, test whether late records reflect a supplier issue, changed promise date, receiving delay or incomplete data. Mark unknown causes as unknown.
A supplier KPI dashboard can show a small defined group. A supplier scorecard dashboard may add trend, exceptions and a reviewer note. Never hide unlike order mixes inside one score.
Illustrative Example — Fictional Data · One Supplier · One Month · Order-Line Basis
| Measure | Value Or Meaning | Definition Or Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Lines Due | 100 | Due within the agreed month |
| Received On Time And In Full | 84 | Agreed date and full quantity |
| Lines Requiring Review | 16 | Late, partial, unconfirmed or missing evidence |
For sourcing, approvals and vendor workflow, see Procurement Automation. Analyst findings inform review rather than automatically changing a supplier.
Inventory Position
Inspect Inventory Before Recommending A Change
An inventory analysis dashboard should show which items and locations explain the change.
Ask whether stock is on hand, reserved, in transit, blocked or available for an order. An inventory performance dashboard pairs service and availability with movement.
An inventory aging dashboard highlights items held beyond a defined period. Age alone does not prove obsolescence.
Filter by product, location and period. When evaluating dashboard software, check lineage, access controls, as-of times and useful export options.
Available To Promise
Quantity available under chosen rules
Reserved
Allocated to existing demand
In Transit
Moving but not yet received
Open Purchase Orders
Ordered but not received
Aging
Held beyond a stated date rule
For replenishment settings and safety-stock decisions, visit Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization. This page does not place orders.
Turnover Calculation
Calculate Inventory Turnover On A Consistent Basis
Inventory turnover analysis compares period cost of goods sold with average inventory valued at cost for the same period. Define which inventory is included.
An inventory turnover dashboard can compare like periods and groups. A higher ratio does not automatically mean healthier supply. Check stockouts, commitments and product mix.
| Input | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $1,200,000 | Selected product group, twelve months |
| Average Inventory | $300,000 | Same group and period, valued at cost |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.0 turns | $1,200,000 ÷ $300,000 |
Order To Receipt
Read Fulfillment And Delivery As Different Steps
Order Fulfillment Dashboard
Tracks whether customer orders were prepared and completed under a chosen service rule. Distinguish partial and canceled orders.
Delivery Performance Dashboard
Tracks agreed delivery outcomes once movement and receipt evidence exist. Keep order, shipment and receipt dates separate.
For milestones and ETA exceptions, see Shipment Visibility & Exception Management. For governed response across commitments, see the Supply Chain Control Tower.
Reviewed Finding
Turn A Signal Into An Analyst's Finding
Supply chain analyst tools should trace each finding to its orders, receipts, stock records and dates. A flag does not explain itself.
- Step 01
Question
Which service or inventory measure changed?
- Step 02
Scope
Which period, suppliers, items and locations count?
- Step 03
Evidence
Which approved records support the result?
- Step 04
Exception
Which late, partial, split or missing records matter?
- Step 05
Interpretation
What may explain the change, and what remains untested?
- Step 06
Next Check
Who must validate it before a decision?
Build the view through Visualisation & Dashboards. Prepare commentary in Insights & Reporting or a reviewed deck through Data Presentation.
Controlled Sharing
Keep Supplier And Customer Information Controlled
Supplier prices, route details, contract terms and customer commitments may be sensitive. Choose the audience before sharing.
Private
Suitable Use
Working analysis and record-level exceptions
Check First
Permissions and source quality
Team
Suitable Use
Reviewed KPI views and assigned checks
Check First
Supplier and customer access rules
Public, If Enabled
Suitable Use
Cleared aggregates and dated methods
Check First
Contracts, privacy and publication approval
A dynamic dashboard changes only when configured sources refresh. Review saved notes when figures move. See Data Governance for controlled access.
Public publishing, verified bylines and profiles depend on supported product features, permissions and data rights.
Existing Systems
Analysis Around The Supply-Chain Stack
Mimasa connects analysis and governed workflow around approved ERP, WMS, TMS and supplier systems. It does not replace their source records.
The Supply Chain & Inventory function owns forecasting, automation and action. Data & Decision Intelligence links reviewed evidence with governed decisions.
- Operations Analysts
Explain cross-industry throughput, bottlenecks and capacity.
- Business Analysts
Connect measures with wider business questions.
- Data & Technology Analysts
Focus on pipeline quality and reusable datasets.
- All Analyst Roles
Explore the complete analyst hierarchy.
FAQ
Supply Chain KPI Dashboard FAQs
Clear answers about supply-chain measures, supplier evidence, inventory turnover, sharing and authorised action.
Get Started
Give Every Supply-Chain Number A Definition And A Next Check
Choose one supplier, inventory or fulfillment question. Connect approved records, compare results and share a short, reviewed explanation.