Wareneingangsquote

Wareneingangsquote is a key performance indicator used in procurement and inbound logistics to measure the proportion of incoming goods that are accepted at the time of the goods receipt. It reflects the efficiency of the receiving process and, indirectly, supplier quality and specification clarity.

Calculation and variations

The standard formula is: Wareneingangsquote = (Anzahl der akzeptierten Wareneingänge / Gesamtanzahl der Wareneingänge) × 100. It can also be calculated by quantities or value: (akzeptierte Menge / empfangene Menge) × 100 or (wert der akzeptierten Güter / wert der empfangenen Güter) × 100. Organizations may compute per period (taglich, wöchentlich, monatlich) or per supplier.

Interpretation and use

A high Wareneingangsquote indicates a smooth intake process with few rejections, while a lower rate points to quality problems, inaccurate specifications, documentation issues, or receiving bottlenecks. The metric supports supplier evaluations, capacity planning, and quality assurance. It is often analyzed alongside related KPIs such as Liefertreue, Reklamationsquote, and First-pass yield.

Data sources and measurement

Data typically originate from ERP systems (for example SAP or Oracle) or warehouse management systems. Measurements can be by unit, by line item, or by monetary value. The choice of definition should be standardized within an organization to ensure comparability across periods and suppliers.

Limitations

The Wareneingangsquote does not capture issues discovered later in production or after usage, and definitions may vary between companies. It should be used in conjunction with other quality and performance metrics to provide a balanced view of inbound logistics performance.

Example

If 1,000 units are received and 980 are accepted at the goods receipt, the Wareneingangsquote is 98%.