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Radar

Radial Gauge

A Radial Gauge chart may also be known as a Gauge, Dial, or Speedometer chart. This chart helps the user visualize Key Performance Indicators or metrics with context about how good (or bad) the current metric value is against a give range of target values.

Use colors to indicate in-range, out-of-range and intermediate zones (e.g. near goal) for visualization of where the metric value falls in relation to the goal.

Here is an example of a a Radial Gauge used to display the average procurement cycle time, which can be handy operational insight into process efficiency.

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The Chart Styles tab shows how the Axis Zones have been set with colors to indicate within range, intermediate, and out of range. The average cycle time shown (24.43 days) is a bit above the ideal range.

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Let's take a look at the Data Configuration for this chart. The Dimension is set to an expression that averages the days between the PO Date and Received Date in the workflow, and display the result as a number with two decimal points.

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The filter ensures that only purchase orders that are submitted, approved, have a Received Date, and fall within the Start of Period and End of Period filter controls are included. Note the importance of filtering by "Received Date contains a value" - the Received Date is optional in this workflow, and including submissions where this value is null could skew the data. See the note on Null or Missing Fields for more information.

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KPI

A KPI, or Key Performance Indicator chart may also be known as a Number chart or a Metric chart. Use a KPI chart for real-time metrics and strategic KPI's, when a single numeric value is all that is needed to convey critical information. It can be used for an all-time roll-up number or for a latest period roll-up. 

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