Operational performance ratios measure how different aspects of a company's finances are performing. The fixed-asset turnover ratio, operating cycle ratio and revenue per employee ratio each provide a ...

Energy and chemical leaders face a paradox: becoming leaner, faster, safer, and more sustainable amidst market pressures.

Most pharmaceutical companies pay considerable attention to the operational performance of their clinical development enterprises. However, despite much anecdotal discussion of performance drivers — ...

With the world economy teetering on the edge of a global recession, business leaders are having to radically rethink their strategies for the next 12 months. Severely disrupted supply chains, ...

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the compass that guides businesses toward their goals. They can help you make data-driven decisions, but they can also point you toward your true north: customer ...

Some processes also rely on accurate gas analysis to ensure safe operation. For instance, the process of combustion in ...

A new method overcomes many of the limitations of existing hydrocarbons benchmarking practices and addresses the need for a single and precise measurement of operational performance that can be ...

Striving for operational excellence is crucial for business success today. In a previous article, I discussed driving operational success through an effective annual planning process. I encouraged ...

JetBlue Airways’ view of its fourth quarter financial results has brightened based on stronger-than-expected bookings and operational performance. The New York-based carrier disclosed in a 4 December ...