Benchmarking in Research and Development
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Leading German enterprise in the aircraft industry
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| Duration: | 3 Months |
| Abstract: | The goal of this project was a comparison in the department of re-search and development (R&D) for international leading enterprises. The principal task was to determine the position of relevant research and development activities in the international environment. In addi-tion, comparability was achieved for the subject areas “simulators” and “third party funds”. Thus, the client was enabled to conduct R&D benchmarks on his own in the future. |
Benchmarking Corporate Communications
| Client: | German car manufacturer |
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Leading European enterprises from different sectors
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| Duration: | 7 Months |
| Abstract: |
Comparison of organisational structure (organisation benchmarking) and selected processes (process benchmarking) in the area of corporate communication for nine globally active enterprises from different sectors. The data from the following areas was gathered through site visits: organisational structure of corporate communication, strategies, outsourcing, press relations, investor relations, internal communication, international coordination of communication, public relations and corporate history as well as new media. For each individual enterprise the team identified strengths and deducted and implemented areas of improvement.
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Benchmarking in the area of new product launch (Time to Market)
| Client: |
Leading German enterprise in the ceramics industry
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| Partner: |
Leading European companies in the ceramics and glass industry
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| Duration: | 7 Months |
| Abstract: |
Analysis and assessment of product development processes from the product idea until the start of production. The main focus was on supporting software systems (CAD/CAM) as well as the cost and organisation structure. The outcome of this project was the new orientation of the marketing and sales department as well as the introduction of a product development entity with clear ly structured responsibilities and process authorization.
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Benchmarking of a test bay (Testing of components)
| Client: |
Leading German enterprise in the automotive industry
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| Partner: | Leading transportation manufacturer, automotive supplier |
| Duration: | 6 Months |
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Analysis and assessment of the component testing process. The main focus was on the preparation of a proposal for the unit under test, the optimisation of the stock system for adaptation devices and the optimisation of the supporting test bay processes. The result of this project was a reduction of the number of testing devices, an increase in efficiency as well as significant cost savings in the entire test bay area.
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Key Figures Benchmarking
| Client: |
German automotive supplier
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| Partner: | Kleine und mittelständische deutsche Automobilzulieferer |
| Duration: | 7 Months |
| Abstract: |
The ICB developed a basic key figure system that was handed over to 50 companies from the automotive supplier sector. The answers from these companies were used to deduct valuable information about the performance status of other enterprises. At a Best Practice Conference, a standard for the automotive industry was defined in accordance with the companies that ranked best in the exercise.
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Internal Performance Benchmarking
| Auftraggeber: |
Leandung European automotive supplier
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| Duration: | 3 Months |
| Abstract: | The goal of the project was ti develop a internal benchmarking system that is able to compare the international production sites and kickstart a improvement process. After comparing the plants, a KPI system was developed to create comparison gropus and together with all plants data in put in a business analytics tool to visualization. The results of the analysis were used as basis for the goal setting process of the plants, as well as for a internet-based action management system and a best practice transfer system. |