Supply Chain Management and Automatic Identification Management Convergence: Experiences in the Pharmaceutical Scenario

Framework for continuous improvement of production processes

“…KPI is a measure of performance; it is very useful for evaluating the current status of a company and for foreseeing the possible benefits of adopting an innovation in the system. KPIs are quantifiable measurements and depend on the particular company, which would evaluate those (Barchetti et al, 2011). Performance measurement is a fundamental principle of management and it is important because it identifies the gaps between current and desired performance, also provides indication of progress towards closing the gaps.…”