Benchmarking

Benchmarking is a critical aspect of an insurance industry six sigma quality program

Posted on May 18, 2006 10:28 amModified on April 7, 2022 10:33 amby ellemanbathke

Information System Effectiveness Benchmarking Study

Mission

The 6 Sigma Insurance Industry Benchmarking Association (6SIIBA™) is an association of insurance industry 6 sigma professionals within major corporations dedicated to providing members with an opportunity to identify, document and establish best practices through benchmarking to increase value, efficiencies, and profits.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking is a performance measurement tool used in conjunction with improvement initiatives; it measures the comparative operating performance of companies and identifies the “best practices.”

Benchmarking creates value by

Focusing on key performance gaps;
Identifying ideas from other companies;
Creating a consensus to move an organization forward;
Making better decisions from a larger base of facts.

Membership Benefits

Studies:6SIIBA™ will identify and present to members opportunities to participate in benchmarking studies on various topics addressing six sigma issues of importance to the insurance industry. There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:
- Consortium studies are offered to the membership as a whole with costs divided.
- Single company-sponsored studies addressing the interest of one member company can be offered to other selected members for no fee. The association will also support the six sigma benchmarking efforts:
- Research – Access public and private databases.
- Identify study participants – Top companies in the insurance industry.
- Collect data – Manage response collection with the participants as a third party.
- Lead site visits – Structured with best participants.
Roundtables:

Interest group roundtables will be organized throughout the year.
Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual roundtable discussions that address specific processes for the insurance industry.

Cost:

Currently, membership in 6SIIBA™ is FREE! Costs of studies are shared by the participants.

Membership

The scope of 6SIIBA™ membership is open to individuals employed as permanent employees of companies in the insurance industry.
Company membership will be considered with respect to compliance with 6SIIBA™ mission, goals and operating guidelines, as well as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.
Participation in specific efforts will be optional and open only to members with costs shared by the participants. Members pay only if they join a specific study. Currently, membership in 6SIIBA™ is free.
We reserve the right to review membership applications and to make the final decision whether or not to accept any application.
Consulting firms are ineligible for membership.

Benchmarking is the most cost-effective way of introducing best practices to your organization

Posted on March 21, 2006 10:35 amModified on April 7, 2022 3:59 pmby ellemanbathke

Six Sigma Human Resources Benchmarking is an association of companies whose members conduct benchmarking studies to identify the best practices surrounding “six sigma” that improve the overall operations of the members.

Mission

To identify “Best in Class” business processes, which, when implemented, will lead member companies to exceptional performance.

Objectives

To conduct benchmarking studies of important business processes.
To create a cooperative environment where a full understanding of the performance and enablers of “best in class” business processes can be obtained and shared at a reasonable cost.
To use the efficiency of the association to obtain process performance data and related best practices from a group of companies.
To support the use of benchmarking to facilitate process improvement and the achievement of total quality.

Membership

The scope of Six Sigma Human Resources Benchmarking membership includes those organizations that have or will implement the “six sigma” discipline as part of or in support of their core business(es).

Company membership will be considered with respect to compliance with Six Sigma Human Resources Benchmarking mission, goals, and operating guidelines, as well as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.

Participation in specific efforts will be optional and open only to members with costs shared by the participants.

Members are eligible to join the Six Sigma Benchmarking Roundtable™ The Benchmarking Network’s study group concentrates on six sigma principles.

We reserve the right to review membership applications and to make the final decision on whether or not to accept any application. Consulting firms are ineligible for membership.

Benefits of Membership

Studies:

Six Sigma Human Resources Benchmarking™ will identify and present to members opportunities to participate in Benchmarking studies on various topics addressing issues of importance to the “six sigma” discipline.
There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:

Consortium studies are offered to the membership as a whole with costs divided.
Single company-sponsored studies addressing the interest of one member company can be offered to other selected members for no fee.

The association will also support “six sigma” benchmarking efforts:

Research – Access public and private databases.
Identify study participants – Top companies interested in the “six sigma” discipline.
Collect data – Manage response collection with the participants as a third party.
Lead site visits – Structure with best participants.

Cost:

Currently, membership in Six Sigma Human Resources Benchmarking™ is FREE! Costs of studies are shared by the participants.

Managing Six Sigma Effectiveness

Posted on March 16, 2006 3:42 pmModified on April 7, 2022 3:44 pmby ellemanbathke

The Benchmarking Network announced they will be kicking a new study in the area of Managing Six Sigma Effectiveness. Now is the time to join and become involved in setting the focus and direction of the study by attending the kickoff meeting. This is a “best practices” study that will include site visits to top-performing companies.

The study will review Managing Six Sigma Effectiveness including research into:

Structuring the Six Sigma Function;
Strategies Employed in Six Sigma Programs;
Use of Technologies in Six Sigma Programs;
Linking Effectiveness Information to Organizational Strategy;
Performance Measures; and
Database Development.

Benchmarking is a critical aspect of a government agency’s six sigma quality programme

Posted on November 2, 2005 3:47 pmModified on April 7, 2022 3:49 pmby ellemanbathke

Benchmarking

Benchmarking creates value by

Focusing on key performance gaps;
Identifying ideas from other companies;
Creating a consensus to move an organization forward;
Making better decisions from a larger base of facts.

Mission

The 6 Sigma Governmental Benchmarking Association (6SGBA™) is an association of 6 sigma professionals within all area of govenrment agencies dedicated to providing members with an opportunity to identify, document and establish best practices through benchmarking to increase value, efficiencies, and profits.

Membership

The scope of 6SGBA™ membership is open to individuals employed as permanent employees in government agencies.
Company membership will be considered with respect to compliance with 6SGBA™ mission, goals and operating guidelines, as well as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.
Participation in specific efforts will be optional and open only to members with costs shared by the participants. Members pay only if they join a specific study. Currently, membership in 6SGBA™ is free.
We reserve the right to review membership applications and to make the final decision whether or not to accept any application.
Consulting firms are ineligible for membership.

Membership Benefits

Studies:6SGBA™ will identify and present to members opportunities to participate in benchmarking studies on various topics addressing six sigma issues of importance to government agencies. There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:
- Consortium studies are offered to the membership as a whole with costs divided.
- Single company-sponsored studies addressing the interest of one member company can be offered to other selected members for no fee. The association will also support the six sigma benchmarking efforts:
- Research – Access public and private databases.
- Identify study participants – Top companies in a variety of industries.
- Collect data – Manage response collection with the participants as a third party.
- Lead site visits – Structured with best participants.

Roundtables:

Interest group roundtables will be organized throughout the year.
Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual roundtable discussions that address specific processes for the telecommunications industry.

Cost:

Currently, membership in 6SGBA™ is FREE! Costs of studies are shared by the participants.

Benchmarking – 6 Sigma Pharmaceutical Industry

Posted on November 2, 2005 10:13 amModified on April 7, 2022 10:28 amby ellemanbathke

The 6 Sigma Pharmaceutical Industry Benchmarking Association™ is an association of pharmaceutical companies that conducts benchmarking studies to identify the practices that improve the overall operations of its members. Scope and Objectives

2To identify “Best in Class” business processes, which, when implemented, will lead member companies to exceptional performance as perceived by their customers.
To conduct benchmarking studies of important business processes.
To create a cooperative environment where a full understanding of the performance and enablers of “best in class” business processes can be obtained and shared at a reasonable cost.
To use the efficiency of the consortium to obtain process performance data and related best practices from non-industry companies.
To support the use of benchmarking to facilitate process improvement and the achievement of total quality.

Membership Requirements

The scope of membership includes individual employees who work for pharmaceutical corporations.

Company membership will be considered with respect to compliance with 6SPIBA™ mission, goals, and operating guidelines, as well as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.
Participation in specific efforts will be optional and open only to members with costs shared by the participants.
Companies in the consulting industry and others likely to resell the data are not considered for membership.

Benefits of Membership

Studies:6SPIBA™ will identify and present to members opportunities to participate in Benchmarking studies on various topics addressing issues of importance to the pharmaceutical industry. There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:

Consortium studies are offered to the membership as a whole with costs divided.
Single company-sponsored studies addressing the interest of one member company can be offered to other selected members for no fee.

The association will also support pharmaceutical benchmarking efforts:

Research – Access public and private databases.
Identify study participants – Top companies in the pharmaceutical industry.
Collect data – Manage response collection with the participants as a third party.
Lead site visits – Structured with best participants.

Roundtables:

Interest group roundtables can be organized throughout the year. Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual roundtable discussions that address specific processes.

Cost:

Currently, membership in 6SPIBA™ is at no cost!
Costs of studies are shared by the participants.

6 Sigma Electronics Manufacturing Benchmarking Association™

Posted on September 28, 2005 3:34 pmModified on April 7, 2022 3:52 pmby ellemanbathke

6 Sigma Electronics Manufacturing Benchmarking Association (6SEMBA™) is an association of electronics manufacturing professionals in companies that conduct benchmarking studies to identify the practices that improve the overall operations of the members.

Performance Data

Performance statistics help companies determine where they stand vs. similarly situated organizations. 6 Sigma Electronics Manufacturing Benchmarking Association™ will gather data in the form of group studies on behalf of participants.

Process Data

Process findings help companies determine leading edge practices in electronics manufacturing performance.

Mission

6 Sigma Electronics Manufacturing Benchmarking Association™ is an association of electronics manufacturing professionals that compares operating performance and identifies the best business practices in technology manufacturing.

Membership

Basic membership in 6 Sigma Electronics Manufacturing Benchmarking Association™ is available to employees of corporations that are involved in electronics manufacturing. Basic membership is currently available at no charge to qualified individuals. Participation in association activities will be charged separately.