See how running totals differ from rates of change with a parcel dashboard: 120...

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See how running totals differ from rates of change with a parcel dashboard: 120 parcels delivered by noon is a total, while 15 parcels per hour is a rate. A clear time window and units make both numbers easier to interpret.