ITIL 2011 Critical Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators

The following are ITIL 2011 CSFs and KPIs for Request Fulfillment:

  • CSF - Requests must be fulfilled in an efficient and timely manner that is aligned to agreed service level targets for each type of request

    • KPI - The mean elapsed time for handling each type of service request
    • KPI - The number and percentage of service requests completed within agreed target times
    • KPI - Breakdown of service requests at each stage (e.g. logged, work in progress, closed etc.)
    • KPI - Percentage of service requests closed by the service desk without reference to other levels of support (often referred to as "first point of contact")
    • KPI - Number and percentage of service requests resolved remotely or through automation, without the need for a visit
    • KPI - Total numbers of requests (as a control measure)
    • KPI - The average cost per type of service request
  • CSF - Only authorized requests should be fulfilled

    • KPI - Percentage of service requests fulfilled that were appropriately authorized
    • KPI - Number of incidents related to security threats from request fulfillment activities
  • CSF - User satisfaction must be maintained

    • KPI - Level of user satisfaction with the handling of service requests (as measured in some form of satisfaction survey)

    • KPI - Total number of incidents related to request fulfillment activities

    • KPI - The size of current backlog of outstanding service requests.