I agree with the above posts that Metrics are essential to showing progress on any project, action, task, etc. Metrics not only show the status but can reveal critical information about how for example, Quality Systems or KPIs are performing in the company. Management usually holds meetings called monthly metric meetings to discuss said metrics and determine whether goals are being met, what is preventing goals from being met and what can be done to get back on track. Metrics show hidden progress and help guide effective performance.