Efficiency Metrics

Days' Sales in Inventory
Days' Sales in Inventory (DSI) is a crucial efficiency metric that indicates the number of days a company's current inventory will last, based on its average daily cost of sales. It's used to measure how efficiently a company manages its inventory.
Efficiency Ratio
An efficiency ratio is a measure used to assess the efficiency of labor or an activity over a period by comparing the standard hours allowed for production to the actual hours taken. This metric, typically expressed as a percentage, helps in evaluating how well resources are utilized within a production process.

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