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OTIF Calculator
Measure the percentage of supplier orders delivered on time and complete.
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orders
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Result
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OTIF
86.00%
Gap to 95% Target
9.00 pts
On-Time In-Full Orders
430
Total Orders
500
Formula Used
(Orders On Time and In Full ÷ Total Orders) × 100
Formula
How the number is calculated
(Orders On Time and In Full ÷ Total Orders) × 100
OTIF is the percentage of supplier orders that are both delivered on time and complete. It is the single most-used supplier scorecard metric.
Worked Example
Of 500 supplier orders received in a quarter, 430 were delivered on time and complete. OTIF = (430 ÷ 500) × 100 = 86%. That is below the typical 95 percent benchmark and signals supplier risk that should be escalated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a healthy OTIF target?+
95 percent or higher for top-tier suppliers. Below 85 percent and the cost of stockouts and expediting becomes significant.
Is OTIF measured at line or order level?+
Both views are useful. Line-level OTIF is stricter and often a better operational indicator.
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