Manufacturing Intelligence

New benchmark studies just released!

At the end of 2009, Informance released its largest series of benchmark studies yet. The studies leverage information from over 700 global manufacturing operations in four industry verticals. Researchers analyzed 337 years of manufacturing data that tracked production of 9.1 billion units. The depth and breadth of these studies can help your plant identify quick win opportunities based on your current performance levels in your industry. Check out the new industry benchmarks now!

What is a benchmark study?

Informance benchmark studies demonstrate how practices of best-in-class companies impact manufacturing performance. Researchers use 3 to 6 months of real-time manufacturing performance data aggregated using the Informance Plant Reporting Module. By correlating attributes of best-in-class performers across a variety of metrics, executives have the ability to gain insight and direction. Manufacturers can use Informance benchmark studies as a starting point to understand how they stack up against peers and develop an action plan for operational improvement.

Each year, Informance publishes a number of benchmark studies across manufacturing industries that include consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and industrial products. Informance has forged new ground in cross-industry benchmarking so that manufacturing executives and professionals can understand and apply best practices from peers in other industries.