This report is a unique source of operational benchmarks for manufacturing and channel partners. Prepared annually, the data helps you understand how your operations compare to companies in the same industry of a similar size or nature.

Results provide:

• Critical information for the valuation of a business
• Information necessary for realistic strategic business planning
• Data used to set targets and goals for the corporate management team

Report publication includes:

• 5- year manufacturing operations trend and 3-year channel partner trend
• Data is aggregated into 4 sales volume categories for better comparison
• Channel partner data reported separately
• Multiple graph trends for more than 20 financial ratios
• Statistical comparisons for each reporting group
• Participant workbook for internal comparison against group trends

‘ The organization provides pieces of information I find critical to managing my business. The Operating Benchmarks Report (OBR) allows me to understand where I stack up against similarly sized manufacturers.’

Report publication includes:

• Over 80 industry-defined positions in general management, field sales and service, marketing and engineering (design, manufacturing and software)
• 35 hourly support roles in HR, Finance, Sales, Production, Assembly, Customer Support and Logistics
• Base salaries, ranges, percentiles and incentives/commissions
• Base hourly wages, ranges, and other detail to improve hourly wage programs
• Merit, general and total compensation increases plus a forecast for the coming year
• Data reported in sales volume categories and geographic regions to enhance comparability
• Biennial Benefits Report