Benchmarking and Best Practices

Benchmarking and Best Practices Links

• Twin Cities Knowledge Management Forum The general purpose of the Forum is to share non-proprietary best practices in the field of Knowledge Management for the mutual benefit of all members
  
• Information Systems Management Benchmarking Consortium Brings together information systems professionals from a variety of companies to conduct targeted studies on issues related to improving performance and effectiveness.
  
• Upward Feedback Web processed Upward Feedback and phased 360 Feedback - managers and teams plan improvement together. Self-Managing Teams, Best Practice and Benchmarking.
  
• International Call Center Benchmarking Consortium An association of call center professionals to compare operating performance and identify the best business practices.
  
• Not For Profit Benchmarking Association An association of Not For Profit organizations' management professionals to compare operating performance and identify the best business practices. Gathers data in the form of group studies on behalf of participants.
  
• Telecommunications Benchmarking International Group TBOG - Business process engineering, leading member companies to exceptional performance and recognition by their customers.
  
• International Institute for Internet Industry Benchmarking (I4B) Multi-company consortium dedicated to identifying best practices in Internet Industry Strategies.
  
• Broadcast Benchmarking Association Association of professionals interested in benchmarking and identifying the best broadcast practices that improve the overall operations of their companies.
  
• Electric Utility Benchmarking Association An association of electric utility companies that conducts benchmarking studies to identify the practices that improve the overall operations of the members.
  
• Human Resources Learning Center HR benchmarking, best practices, and research reports for human resources. New practices and tools to improve employee services and reduce operating costs.
  
• International Council Of Benchmarking Coordinators Brings benchmarking professionals together to share information to improve business processes in their industry.
  
• Shared Services Benchmaking Association An association of shared services managers to compare operating performance and identify the best business practices.
  
• Ravenwerks Best Practices Information Center Articles on best practices in teamwork, leadership, finance, marketing, customer service and technology.
  
• Best Practices Online Best Practices Online is a leading gateway for executives and specialists seeking to improve their business processes through benchmarking leading companies and implementing best practices.
  
• Tresury Management Benchmarking Association An association of treasury managers within major organizations that conducts benchmarking studies to identify practices that improve the overall operations of the members.
  
• International Contract Management Benchmarking Association Association of corporations with contract management processes.
  
• Capability Snapshot Provides a technology-based survey methodology for organizations.
  
• The Booth Company The latest information about 360 feedback for measuring leadership, management and organization effectiveness. Secure web-based 360 feedback surveys are featured.
  
• Knowledge Management Benchmarking Association Brings together knowledge management professionals from a variety of companies. Conducting benchmarking studies to identify practices that improve the effectiveness of Knowledge Management activities.
  
• Online Quality Resource Guide The Guide provides annotated links to online resources focused on Dr. Deming's System of Profound Knowledge, System Thinking, Statistics, Continuous Improvement, Joy in Work, Customer Focus, Learning Organizations, Quality Management and Innovation.
  
• Benchmarking article Management - Feature: 11/04/97 Benchmarking - From The Mining Company Benchmarking. You have to know who's best before you can beat them, from your Mining Company Guide
  
• Benchmarking Solutions (UK) Independent company providing confidential benchmarking services.
  
• Best Practice Business Process Design Contains a number of articles on four themes: production and inventory planning and control, supply chain, related IS /IT issues, and change management. Provided by SM Thacker & Associates.
  
• BPR Online Learning Center The learning center offers an index of BPR articles, an online tutorial series, benchmarking studies, yellow pages for BPR resources, and information on reengineering toolkits and document templates for project teams.
  
• The Global Benchmarking Council Comprised of benchmarking, quality, and process improvement professionals from around the world. Strives to enhance member initiatives through studies, networking, conferences, and other activities.
  
• ISO Benchmarking Association Brings professionals of companies that are ISO Certified or are seeking ISO Certification together to share information to improve business processes.
  
• Benchmarking - Consortium Consortium for Higher Education Benchmarking for academic environments.
  
• ISP Benchmarking Association An association of procurement and supply chain organizations within major corporations. ISPBA conducts benchmarking studies to identify practices that improve the overall operations of the members.
  
• American Productivity & Quality Center APQC provides products and services to help your organization discover and implement best practices and obtain measurable results.
  
• The Cost-Effective Organization Provides best practices and resources for the reduction and control of business expenses.
  
• Strassmann, Inc. Strassmann offers consulting and analytical services for effective corporate information management. Site contains several resources including assessments and white papers.
  
• BenchmarkReport.com Free, financial benchmark service for manufacturing companies. Learn how your company's financial performance measures up against your closest peers with detailed analysis in key metrics.
  
• The Benchmarking Network Worldwide Benchmarking Resource Guide - extensive information and links.
  
• Office of the Secretary of Defense Quality Management Office Best Practices Database Browse and enter best practices within the United States Department of Defense.
  
• Ebenchmarking A monthly newsletter provided via e-mail available to individuals employed by large corporations, higher educational organizations or governmental entities who are involved with benchmarking.