Measures the total cost involved in serving a customer, including production and delivery costs.
What it Measures ?
Shows how much it costs to serve different customer segments.
Relevant StakeHolders
Finance Analyst, Customer Operations Head
In-depth Use Case / Real-world Example
A company manufacturing custom furniture calculates Cost-to-Serve by adding up all the costs related to producing and delivering a custom order (including raw materials, labor, logistics, and customer service). If it costs ₹5000 to fulfill a specific order and the revenue generated is ₹8000, the cost-to-serve ratio is 62.5%. Understanding this helps the company optimize pricing and service levels.
KPI Definition
Business Value
Movement Direction
Sample Formula
Total Costs by Customer Segment / Total Units Sold
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