đź“Š What Are KPIs in ValueStreamer?
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in ValueStreamer make shopfloor performance and deviations transparent and manageable. They help teams steer daily operations and achieve their goals. In this article, you’ll learn how KPIs are structured in ValueStreamer, where they are used, and how they support continuous improvement.
🔍 Contents
- What makes KPIs in ValueStreamer unique
- Where KPIs appear in the system
- What KPIs contribute to daily shopfloor management
- FAQ
đź“Š What Makes KPIs in ValueStreamer Unique
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Digital & visual: KPIs are displayed directly in team board overviews – clearly visualized for quick decision-making.
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Standardized: System administrators define the unit, data type, recording interval, and other configuration details.
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Real-time capable: Values can be updated manually or automatically via REST API.
đź“Ť Where KPIs Appear in the System
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In the KPI overview and in the “Available Views” under the KPI tab.
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In linked modules such as feedback, actions, or deviations.
🎯 What KPIs Contribute to Daily Shopfloor Management
âś… Clear orientation: Are we within the target range or not?
âś… Basis for discussion: Why is a value deviating?
âś… Action initiation: What do we do in case of a negative trend?
âś… Management maturity: How consistently do we manage and follow up?
✨ Tip: A good KPI is simple, relevant, regularly maintained – and directly leads to follow-up actions.
âť“ FAQ
Are KPIs defined individually per team?
→ No, their structure and definition are set centrally by system administrators.
How many KPIs can a team have?
→ There’s no technical limit. However, more isn’t always better – focus on methodological value and clarity.
Can KPIs be linked to actions?
→ Yes, this is one of ValueStreamer’s strengths – deviations can be created directly from KPIs, and actions derived from them.
Is there automatic evaluation (e.g., traffic light colors)?
→ Yes, there is a red-green logic.
→ Additionally, system administrators can configure bar charts to be color-coded depending on status (e.g., red, green).