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Benchmarking

The document discusses benchmarking, which is the process of comparing a business's performance against competitors to identify best practices and areas for improvement. It outlines four types of benchmarking: internal, competitive, functional, and generic, along with examples for each type. The document also details the steps in the benchmarking process, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement across industries.

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Benchmarking

The document discusses benchmarking, which is the process of comparing a business's performance against competitors to identify best practices and areas for improvement. It outlines four types of benchmarking: internal, competitive, functional, and generic, along with examples for each type. The document also details the steps in the benchmarking process, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement across industries.

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DATA VISUALIZATION AND POWER BI

Name - Pratham Singhvi

Roll No. -N20231112

Group 1

Assignment – Benchmarking with the unique example.


Benchmarking is the process of comparing a business's performance, products, services, or
processes against those of its competitors or industry leaders to identify best practices, gaps,
and opportunities for improvement. It helps organizations understand where they stand in
relation to the competition and how they can enhance their operations to achieve better
results.

Types of Benchmarking:

1. Internal Benchmarking: Comparing performance across different departments or


branches within the same organization.
2. Competitive Benchmarking: Comparing your business to direct competitors in the
industry.
3. Functional Benchmarking: Comparing similar functions or processes within the
same industry or across industries, even if the companies are not competitors.
4. Generic Benchmarking: Comparing processes or functions that are similar,
regardless of the industry. This focuses on best practices, rather than performance.

Examples of Benchmarking:

1. Internal Benchmarking Example:


o A large retail chain like Walmart might compare the performance of different
stores. By analyzing which stores have the highest sales or customer
satisfaction ratings, the company can identify successful practices and
replicate them across underperforming stores.
2. Competitive Benchmarking Example:
o Coca-Cola might compare its marketing strategies, pricing, and product
offerings with those of Pepsi. By identifying areas where Pepsi is
outperforming them (e.g., in digital marketing or in a specific geographic
region), Coca-Cola can develop strategies to close the gap.
3. Functional Benchmarking Example:
o A hospital might compare its patient discharge process with those of other
leading hospitals. By finding faster and more efficient discharge procedures
from other hospitals, they can adopt these practices to improve patient flow
and reduce waiting times.
4. Generic Benchmarking Example:
o A bank may compare its customer service processes with those of a leading
online retailer like Amazon, even though they’re in different industries.
Amazon’s reputation for customer service excellence can offer best practices
in areas like response time and customer communication, which the bank can
implement to improve its own service.

Steps in the Benchmarking Process:

1. Identify what to benchmark: Determine key performance areas to compare (e.g.,


customer satisfaction, production efficiency).
2. Select benchmarking partners: Choose companies or industries to compare against.
3. Collect data: Gather relevant performance data from internal sources or industry
reports.
4. Analyze the data: Identify gaps and areas for improvement.
5. Develop action plans: Create strategies to implement best practices or enhance
performance.
6. Implement changes: Put the new strategies into action.
7. Monitor progress: Continuously track performance to ensure improvements are
sustained.

Benchmarking is widely used across industries for quality control, cost management, and
operational excellence.

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