Three nonfinancial performance measures and definitions follow. Match the appropriate definition to each nonfinancial performance measure. Why is gaining an understanding of these measures important?

\section*{Nonfinancial performance measures}

1. Cycle time 2. Production rate 3. Throughput

\section*{Definition}

a. The number of units completed by a process in a given period of time

b. The number of units completed by a process

c. Total time required to move a unit from raw materials inventory to finished goods inventory