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Backlog

Also known as Delivery Backlog, Revenue Backlog

Definition

Backlog is the committed work, revenue, or implementation load that has been sold but not yet completed or recognized. In technology services and implementation firms, backlog quality shows whether revenue is visible, staffed, margin-positive, and deliverable.

Backlog is not automatically good. Unstaffed, under-scoped, low-margin backlog creates delivery pressure and customer risk.

The operator question is whether backlog converts into cash and gross margin on the timeline the forecast assumes.

Where this connects

Related term
Bookings vs. Revenue
Related term
Gross Margin
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Statement of Work
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Unit Economics
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Process Documentation
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Project Recovery

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