On the one hand, different organisations have a different emphasis on what they want to measure in their Supply Chain. On the other hand, there are common KPI's and common industry practices that span all businesses.
Typically companies have a bias or orientation towards a certain few or group of KPIs that are used to measure their supply chain performance, falling into the following categories:
a) For some, their KPIs are focused on how the supply chain performs in delivering service excellence and this is the priority. This may come about as a result of competitive pressure; for example where service is offered as a competitive advantage. Typically KPIs with a higher priority in such an environment might include DIFOT (Delivery In Full and On Time), or LIFR (Line Item Fill Rate) or a Perfect or Error Free measurement. Products that are high value will usually have this kind of KPI focus.