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CHECKLIST

BENCHMARKING CONSIDERATIONS

Following are some general considerations to help you define and assess your business performance.

Defining the Consumer Need

Market research

Consumer Satisfaction Index

Demographic Considerations

Consumer Trends

Competitor Research

Unique Selling Proposition

Design Process

Materials needs

Communication needs

Packaging needs

Design cycle time

Personnel requirements

Future trends

Competitor standards

Cost considerations

Sustainability Issues

Materials Purchase

Vendor relations

Materials inventory management

Quality of materials

Storage needs

Delivery time

Cost considerations

Personnel & Equipment needs

Alternatives

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Production Process

Methodology

Quality control

Facility needs

Inspection

Equipment needs

Cost considerations

Personnel needs

Parts availability

Assembly time

Returns and repairs

Packaging

Consumer input

Labeling

Distributor input

Instructions

Materials needs

Quality control

Facility needs

Inspection

Equipment needs

Cost considerations

Personnel needs

Returns and repairs

Inventory

Routing needs

Storage needs

Average time in inventory

Inventory controls

Just in time production

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Distribution and Delivery

Distributor input

Personnel needs

Inventory control

Quality control

Methodology

Inspection

Facility needs

Equipment needs

Location of Delivery

Cost considerations

Mechanisms for delivery

Direct presence

Mail/Ship Fax

Email Software

Telephone

Truck/Rail

Waste Management

Recycling

Cost considerations

Low waste materials

Alternative uses

Health and Safety

Workers compensation and disability claims

Wellness programs

Ergonomics

Equipment maintenance

Absenteeism, lateness, repair, and replacement

Health insurance claims

Customer Service

Goods and services availability

Warranties and guarantees

Returns, repair and replacement

Cost considerations

Feedback mechanisms (surveys, 800#s, etc.)

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Marketing Issues

Unique selling proposition

Joint venture and host possibilities

Consumer education efforts

Pricing considerations

Advertising

800 numbers

Direct mail

On-line marketing

Fax on demand

Pagers

Sales representatives

Vendor and distributor assistance

Retail sales

Telemarketing

Cost considerations

Catalogue sales

Public relations

Rebates, coupons, and other incentives

Newsletters

Internal Communication Systems

Bulletin boards

Accounting systems

Open-book management Meetings

Employee surveys

Performance/Peer reviews

Email

Intranet

Personnel Issues

Hiring/Rehiring

Testing Orientation

Outsourcing

Training

Retentions/turnover

Team building

Terminations

Performance review process

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