Alternative way to communicate “Fill Rate” [closed]
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I am working with customers in an app that helps them visualize where their products are in the order management process. Recently with some testing I discovered that the users were confused by the status stage titled "Fill Rate". When explored further with users a pattern emerged where I found out that the terms "fill rate" didn't mean anything to them.
I expanded on the issue with users and unfortunately didn't come up with a clear verbiage to properly communicate what this stage is. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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I am working with customers in an app that helps them visualize where their products are in the order management process. Recently with some testing I discovered that the users were confused by the status stage titled "Fill Rate". When explored further with users a pattern emerged where I found out that the terms "fill rate" didn't mean anything to them.
I expanded on the issue with users and unfortunately didn't come up with a clear verbiage to properly communicate what this stage is. Does anyone have any recommendations?
meaning terminology
asked Apr 23 at 20:27
HuginnHuginn
1185
closed as unclear what you're asking by Hot Licks, JJJ, TrevorD, Chappo, Neeku Apr 28 at 12:23
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Your users may not be the only people confused by "Fill Rate." It appears to me to be a measure of how many of the ordered items were delivered on-time, but that doesn't seem to make sense as a status, or stage. Perhaps you could explain its meaning to us.
– Juhasz
Apr 23 at 20:40
Sure thing. Fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse.
– Huginn
Apr 23 at 20:44
@Cutter going from that description, does the stage "Fill Rate" mean that their product has been included in that measure of inventory prepared for shipment?
– Kanga_Roo
Apr 23 at 20:47
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Maybe "Ready to Ship" or "Fulfilment Level" would be better. "Fill Rate" sounds like it is the speed at which boxes are being filled.
– user323578
Apr 23 at 21:53
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The noun "rate" usually refers to a speed or frequency, like "crime rate". I agree with "level" as a better term.
– Barmar
Apr 24 at 7:28
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I am working with customers in an app that helps them visualize where their products are in the order management process. Recently with some testing I discovered that the users were confused by the status stage titled "Fill Rate". When explored further with users a pattern emerged where I found out that the terms "fill rate" didn't mean anything to them.
I expanded on the issue with users and unfortunately didn't come up with a clear verbiage to properly communicate what this stage is. Does anyone have any recommendations?
meaning terminology
asked Apr 23 at 20:27
HuginnHuginn
1185
I am working with customers in an app that helps them visualize where their products are in the order management process. Recently with some testing I discovered that the users were confused by the status stage titled "Fill Rate". When explored further with users a pattern emerged where I found out that the terms "fill rate" didn't mean anything to them.
I expanded on the issue with users and unfortunately didn't come up with a clear verbiage to properly communicate what this stage is. Does anyone have any recommendations?
meaning terminology
meaning terminology
asked Apr 23 at 20:27
HuginnHuginn
1185
asked Apr 23 at 20:27
HuginnHuginn
1185
edited May 2 at 18:30
Huginn
asked Apr 23 at 20:27
HuginnHuginn
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asked Apr 23 at 20:27
HuginnHuginn
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asked Apr 23 at 20:27
HuginnHuginn
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Hot Licks, JJJ, TrevorD, Chappo, Neeku Apr 28 at 12:23
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Hot Licks, JJJ, TrevorD, Chappo, Neeku Apr 28 at 12:23
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Your users may not be the only people confused by "Fill Rate." It appears to me to be a measure of how many of the ordered items were delivered on-time, but that doesn't seem to make sense as a status, or stage. Perhaps you could explain its meaning to us.
– Juhasz
Apr 23 at 20:40
Sure thing. Fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse.
– Huginn
Apr 23 at 20:44
@Cutter going from that description, does the stage "Fill Rate" mean that their product has been included in that measure of inventory prepared for shipment?
– Kanga_Roo
Apr 23 at 20:47
3
Maybe "Ready to Ship" or "Fulfilment Level" would be better. "Fill Rate" sounds like it is the speed at which boxes are being filled.
– user323578
Apr 23 at 21:53
1
The noun "rate" usually refers to a speed or frequency, like "crime rate". I agree with "level" as a better term.
– Barmar
Apr 24 at 7:28
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Your users may not be the only people confused by "Fill Rate." It appears to me to be a measure of how many of the ordered items were delivered on-time, but that doesn't seem to make sense as a status, or stage. Perhaps you could explain its meaning to us.
– Juhasz
Apr 23 at 20:40
Sure thing. Fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse.
– Huginn
Apr 23 at 20:44
@Cutter going from that description, does the stage "Fill Rate" mean that their product has been included in that measure of inventory prepared for shipment?
– Kanga_Roo
Apr 23 at 20:47
3
Maybe "Ready to Ship" or "Fulfilment Level" would be better. "Fill Rate" sounds like it is the speed at which boxes are being filled.
– user323578
Apr 23 at 21:53
1
The noun "rate" usually refers to a speed or frequency, like "crime rate". I agree with "level" as a better term.
– Barmar
Apr 24 at 7:28
4
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Your users may not be the only people confused by "Fill Rate." It appears to me to be a measure of how many of the ordered items were delivered on-time, but that doesn't seem to make sense as a status, or stage. Perhaps you could explain its meaning to us.
– Juhasz
Apr 23 at 20:40
Your users may not be the only people confused by "Fill Rate." It appears to me to be a measure of how many of the ordered items were delivered on-time, but that doesn't seem to make sense as a status, or stage. Perhaps you could explain its meaning to us.
– Juhasz
Apr 23 at 20:40
Sure thing. Fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse.
– Huginn
Apr 23 at 20:44
Sure thing. Fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse.
– Huginn
Apr 23 at 20:44
@Cutter going from that description, does the stage "Fill Rate" mean that their product has been included in that measure of inventory prepared for shipment?
– Kanga_Roo
Apr 23 at 20:47
@Cutter going from that description, does the stage "Fill Rate" mean that their product has been included in that measure of inventory prepared for shipment?
– Kanga_Roo
Apr 23 at 20:47
3
3
Maybe "Ready to Ship" or "Fulfilment Level" would be better. "Fill Rate" sounds like it is the speed at which boxes are being filled.
– user323578
Apr 23 at 21:53
Maybe "Ready to Ship" or "Fulfilment Level" would be better. "Fill Rate" sounds like it is the speed at which boxes are being filled.
– user323578
Apr 23 at 21:53
1
1
The noun "rate" usually refers to a speed or frequency, like "crime rate". I agree with "level" as a better term.
– Barmar
Apr 24 at 7:28
The noun "rate" usually refers to a speed or frequency, like "crime rate". I agree with "level" as a better term.
– Barmar
Apr 24 at 7:28
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Judging by the additional context you've provided in the comments, a better alternative would likely be "Ready for Shipment" or "Prepared for Shipment", both of which are far less ambiguous than "Fill Rate"
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
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From a comment under the question you say that "fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse."
Based on that, I would suggest not using fill rate (which has the connotation of liquid or other material filling up something), but:
order fulfillment rate
This has the benefit of clearly expressing the idea that it's not the specific items that are being filled, but the orders as a whole.
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
Rate would reference speed. This is more about what percentage (or actual number) of the inventory is ready to ship.
– Davbog
May 2 at 7:55
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Judging by the additional context you've provided in the comments, a better alternative would likely be "Ready for Shipment" or "Prepared for Shipment", both of which are far less ambiguous than "Fill Rate"
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
628414
add a comment |
Judging by the additional context you've provided in the comments, a better alternative would likely be "Ready for Shipment" or "Prepared for Shipment", both of which are far less ambiguous than "Fill Rate"
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
628414
add a comment |
Judging by the additional context you've provided in the comments, a better alternative would likely be "Ready for Shipment" or "Prepared for Shipment", both of which are far less ambiguous than "Fill Rate"
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
628414
Judging by the additional context you've provided in the comments, a better alternative would likely be "Ready for Shipment" or "Prepared for Shipment", both of which are far less ambiguous than "Fill Rate"
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
628414
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
628414
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
628414
answered Apr 24 at 13:37
Kanga_RooKanga_Roo
628414
628414
add a comment |
add a comment |
From a comment under the question you say that "fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse."
Based on that, I would suggest not using fill rate (which has the connotation of liquid or other material filling up something), but:
order fulfillment rate
This has the benefit of clearly expressing the idea that it's not the specific items that are being filled, but the orders as a whole.
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
Rate would reference speed. This is more about what percentage (or actual number) of the inventory is ready to ship.
– Davbog
May 2 at 7:55
add a comment |
From a comment under the question you say that "fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse."
Based on that, I would suggest not using fill rate (which has the connotation of liquid or other material filling up something), but:
order fulfillment rate
This has the benefit of clearly expressing the idea that it's not the specific items that are being filled, but the orders as a whole.
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
Rate would reference speed. This is more about what percentage (or actual number) of the inventory is ready to ship.
– Davbog
May 2 at 7:55
add a comment |
From a comment under the question you say that "fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse."
Based on that, I would suggest not using fill rate (which has the connotation of liquid or other material filling up something), but:
order fulfillment rate
This has the benefit of clearly expressing the idea that it's not the specific items that are being filled, but the orders as a whole.
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
From a comment under the question you say that "fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse."
Based on that, I would suggest not using fill rate (which has the connotation of liquid or other material filling up something), but:
order fulfillment rate
This has the benefit of clearly expressing the idea that it's not the specific items that are being filled, but the orders as a whole.
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
answered Apr 26 at 1:20
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
22.7k32855
22.7k32855
Rate would reference speed. This is more about what percentage (or actual number) of the inventory is ready to ship.
– Davbog
May 2 at 7:55
add a comment |
Rate would reference speed. This is more about what percentage (or actual number) of the inventory is ready to ship.
– Davbog
May 2 at 7:55
Rate would reference speed. This is more about what percentage (or actual number) of the inventory is ready to ship.
– Davbog
May 2 at 7:55
Rate would reference speed. This is more about what percentage (or actual number) of the inventory is ready to ship.
– Davbog
May 2 at 7:55
add a comment |
4
Your users may not be the only people confused by "Fill Rate." It appears to me to be a measure of how many of the ordered items were delivered on-time, but that doesn't seem to make sense as a status, or stage. Perhaps you could explain its meaning to us.
– Juhasz
Apr 23 at 20:40
Sure thing. Fill rate is currently defined for us as a measure of inventory currently prepared for shipment from our warehouse.
– Huginn
Apr 23 at 20:44
@Cutter going from that description, does the stage "Fill Rate" mean that their product has been included in that measure of inventory prepared for shipment?
– Kanga_Roo
Apr 23 at 20:47
3
Maybe "Ready to Ship" or "Fulfilment Level" would be better. "Fill Rate" sounds like it is the speed at which boxes are being filled.
– user323578
Apr 23 at 21:53
1
The noun "rate" usually refers to a speed or frequency, like "crime rate". I agree with "level" as a better term.
– Barmar
Apr 24 at 7:28