Metrics Layer: A Single Source of Truth for All KPI Definitions | by …

Learn why implementing a metrics layer will make gathering data-driven insights much more robust in your organization!

Metrics layer is a framework that empowers organizations to unlock valuable insights and drive data-informed decision-making by consolidating, analyzing, and visualizing key performance indicators in a unified and intuitive manner.

In this article, we’ll explore the significance of the metrics layer, its benefits, key differences as compared to the semantics layer, and requirements for a successful implementation.

A metrics layer (also known as the metrics store or headless BI) is a framework for standardizing metrics, i.e., to centralize how a company calculates its metrics. It can be seen as the single source of truth when it comes to defining KPIs (or metrics, we will use those terms interchangeably) used within the organization.

💡 Bonus trivia: In case you were wondering, the term “headless BI” derives from the fact that…