What are some of the common methods and measures utilized to measure logistics performance?

Unit 6 Assignment: Logistics Performance
Logistics performance is a calling to improve the career field of logistics via acts of measurement and feedback. There are many ways, qualitatively and quantitatively to measure performance. There are also many types of measurement common amongst the various fields of business.
This assignment will assess your knowledge based on the following Outcome:
MT434-3: Evaluate methods to measure and manage logistics performance.
This assignment has you take a closer look at several aspects of performance and measurement as they relate to logistics. Ensure that your paper includes each of the following topics with an appropriate breadth and depth demonstrating knowledge of the outcome.
Logistics Performance
What are some of the common methods and measures utilized to measure logistics performance?
Return on Investment (ROI)
One measurement used across many areas of business is the concept of return on investment (ROI). What does this mean? How is it measured? Would you select this as a metric within the field of logistics? Why, or why not?
Compare Logistics and ROI principles.
Close your paper with the following observations from your research: Describe the impact that logistics has upon ROI.
SCM Standard Requirements
This assignment should be a separate MS Word document, preferably in the most current .docx file format.
In addition to the current APA style title page and reference page; ensure your paper covers the assigned topics, with a focus on quality. The following items provide additional guidance as to writing expectations.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
It must be written in Standard English; demonstrating exceptional content, organization, style, grammar, and mechanics.
Your paper should provide a clearly established sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified; as well as original and insightful.
Ensure your paper uses current APA format for content, with properly indented paragraphs, and a minimum of 3-full pages covering the assigned topics to appropriate depth.
A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in current APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for credible research.
Ensure you have at a minimum three quality references supporting your work: defining words, or using dictionaries, wikis, or encyclopedias, does not count as a quality reference, or meet university standards for credible online research.
Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the APA formatting and citation style found at the Writing Resources accessed through the Academic Success Center within the Academic Tools area of the course. It should include a title page, paper is double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references at the bottom of the last page.