Business Reports Descriptions

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  1. Benchmarking (view sample) – A powerful tool for managers to assess their company’s performance and compare its competitive strength in the industry. More than 50 key management, productivity and quality measures are organized by best-in-class and industry average to provide a useful means to enhance performance and measure continuous improvement.
    1. Operational Supplement (view sample) – Developed from the benchmarking report, this supplement compares different categories for each benchmarking measurement.  These different categories include; the metal stamping company vs. non-stamper, the automotive company vs. non-automotive, unions vs. non-unions and different company sizes compared by employee and sales categories.
    2. EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) Supplement (view sample) – Also developed from the benchmarking report, this supplement is a breakdown of the companies submitting data used to calculate EBIT as a percentage of sales from their benchmarking survey.  The industry average, top 25% most profitable, middle 50%, and bottom 25% least profitable companies, along with the corresponding 90th percentiles (best in class) are presented for each measurement.
  2. Financial Analysis (view sample) – Evaluate cost and profitability experience for the industry. Annual trending can help isolate critical performance fluctuations , key manufacturing sectors and the industry. It contains vital information for creating a dynamic business plan that drives improvement in your organization. It’s also an effective way to document compliance to ISO and QS9000 quality standards requirements for measuring.
  3. Executive Compensation (view sample) – Valuable information is included on executive salaries, bonus plans, benefit packages and retirement programs for 11 critical job functions ranging from CEO to various key middle-management positions. Breakouts by company size, sales volume and owner/non-owner executives make these results extremely useful.  Develop effective employment strategies, from  retaining key employees to attracting the best and the brightest professionals.
    2. Owner Supplement (view sample) – This supplement focuses on information for the owner and family member executives submitted on the executive compensation report who might receive higher salaries than non-owners.
    3. Non-Owner Supplement (view sample) – The non-owner supplement is the reverse of the owner supplement, where salary and information is recorded for the non-owner and non-family member executives submitted on the executive compensation report.
  4. Wages and Benefits (view sample) – The report contains a compilation of wages related to more than 100 common industry job classifications for hourly and non-exempt employees. The data includes information on benefit programs for health care and retirement.  Evaluate prevailing wage rates, develop equitable benefit packages and establish a realistic baseline for comparing the relative cost of health care.
    1. Company Size Supplement (view sample) – The first supplement developed from the wage and benefit report compares the 100 plus wages for five different company sizes based upon company sales.  For instance; the wages paid by a company with sales between five and ten million are different than a company with sales of over 50 million.  In this supplement you will receive all five sales categories.
    2. Geographical Supplement (view sample) – The second supplement based upon information submitted on the wage and benefit report compares wages for five different regions.  Receive this supplement and know what a top tool and die maker is compensated in the Northeast, Midwest, South, Central and West regions of the U.S.
    3. Type of Manufacturer Supplement (view sample) – Wages in this supplement are also reported in tabular format for six different types of manufacturers including; small lot stamping, metal spinning, metal fabricating, metal stamping, slide forming and custom roll forming.  Again, you will receive all six categories with this supplement to make your comparisons.
    4. Workforce Supplement (view sample) – The final wage supplement contrasts wages for union companies vs. non-union companies and the contract manufacturer vs. the end-product manufacturer.  Do unions pay more than companies without unions?  Having this supplement will give you the answer.
  5. Sales and Marketing (view sample) – Use this knowledge to generate a stronger sales team and a marketing strategy that will allow you to better manage your resources and win more business. Assemble the knowledge that your company needs to stay competitive in today’s market by learning the different ways to promote your company, evaluate evolving markets and make adjustments.
  7. Safety (view sample) – Compare your company’s safety performance to that of the industry using data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data is reported for injuries involving days away from work, restricted work or the temporary reassignment of duties, and the types and incidence of work-related illnesses.
  8. Capital Spending (view sample) – Manufacturers’ capital spending plans are outlined for various classifications of metalforming equipment and related capital investment. The information presented can help you benchmark actual dollars being allocated for capital improvements by other metalforming companies. A vital tool for manufacturers to competitively benchmark their long-term investment strategies for new technology. Also, a must for industry suppliers seeking information to more reliably forecast the established buying patterns of manufacturers.