Benchmarking. A Tool For Continuous Improvement

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Oliver Wright
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 1992
Edition: First Edition

Description: 344 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Praise for Benchmarking "Benchmarking provides a practical, hands-on approach by a team that has been there." - Susan Anderson-Khleif, Group Education Manager, Digital Equipment Corporation "Benchmarking continuously focuses on developing meaningful action plans to become Best-in-Class in your business." - Rolf E. Soderstrom, Corporate Vice-President, Motorola, Inc. Praised as the most effective, thorough book on the subject today, Benchmarking shows you how to benchmark every aspect of your business, from new product development to operations and "back office" functions. Youll see how to use benchmarking successfully to achieve a competitive edge, target specific areas for maximum results, and further continuous improvement goals. Seasoned advice from the authors covers such topics as: * Creating value from the customers perspective* How to develop both qualitative and quantitative benchmarks* How to identify key performance drivers* Realizing the most effective methods for implementing and managing a benchmarking initiative Numerous examples from companies such as Avon Products, AT&T, and Janssen Pharmaceutica are included to illustrate the power and diversity of successful benchmarking initiatives.

ISBN: 9780471132066