While there is not one best time to benchmark, there are many advantages to doing so.

Many organizations find it beneficial to benchmark:

• Prior to process reengineering or a software implementation to build a business case
• After a process reengineering or a software implementation to assess value realization and/or track performance improvement over time
• In steady-state to compare divisions or regions through internal benchmarking, to manage by numbers, and/or to impress management

Benchmarking with SAP is Unique

• Surveys reflect SAP's unmatched knowledge of business process and technology best practices.
• The large number of participants allows for a very robust benchmarking comparison.
• Benchmarking reports are customized to your organization and are designed to reflect the impact on business and strategic value.
• You have an opportunity to conduct a read out with an SAP subject matter expert who will explain the survey results to you and discuss any potential opportunities for improvement.
• The benchmarking program is offered on an ongoing basis and there is no participation deadline. This allows participants to identify trends and keep up with the best practices of leading companies.

Benefits to Participants

By participating in a benchmarking survey, you will learn how the key performance indicators (KPIs) of your organization's processes and systems compare with best-in-class KPIs. In addition, you will also benefit from:

• Benchmarking report – Receive a detailed, organization-specific report that's completely confidential. See a sample benchmarking report (PDF, 422 KB).
• Read out with an experienced SAP benchmarking consultant – Validate your data and review key insights for impacting organizational change by taking benchmarking insights and best practices back to your business.

Participation

Participation in benchmarking is free of charge. Register now to participate in benchmarking and for more information. If you have general questions regarding SAP benchmarking program initiatives, contact benchmarking@sap.com.