Fill Rate Metric
Essential knowledge
Intended Audience:
Business User
Author:
Movyn John
Changed on:
20 Oct 2025
Overview
Learn about the Fill Rate Metric in Fluent Analytics
Key points
- High fill rates improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational complexity
- May vary seasonally based on demand patterns and inventory cycles
- Product-level analysis can identify specific improvement opportunities
What it measures
Percentage of order items successfully fulfilled from available inventory.
When to use this metric
- Monitor inventory availability and accuracy
- Assess the quality of fulfillment operations
- Evaluate inventory planning effectiveness
- Track progress on inventory management improvements
How to interpret
- Good performance: Fill rate above x% indicates excellent inventory management
- Potential issues: Fill rates below y% suggest inventory or operational problems
- Benchmark guidance: Industry standards vary; aim for continuous improvement
Technical details
Formula:
(SUM(fulfillment.items.filledQuantity) / SUM(fulfillment.items.requestedQuantity)) * 100 within the selected time period
Configuration:
- None
