Analyse & Improve
Industry Benchmarking
Compare your processes against industry averages
Estimated savings: 12.3 min/cycle, +5% PCE
Estimated savings: 4.1 min/cycle, +2% PCE
Estimated savings: 1.8 min/cycle, +1% PCE
Overview
Industry Benchmarking puts your process performance in context by comparing your metrics against anonymised averages from similar processes in your industry. See where you lead and where you lag. Benchmark data is drawn from the thousands of maps created across the ValueStream platform, giving you a real-world performance baseline rather than theoretical targets. Use it to set realistic improvement goals and demonstrate competitive positioning.
Why Industry Benchmarking?
Three reasons teams choose this tool
Context in Seconds
See how your process stacks up against industry peers instantly. No need for expensive benchmarking studies.
Real-World Baselines
Benchmark data from thousands of real maps gives you meaningful comparisons, not theoretical targets.
Find the Biggest Gaps
Percentile rankings reveal exactly where you lead and where you lag. Focus improvement where it matters most.
How It Works
Get started in four steps
Select Your Process
Choose a map and your industry or process type for benchmarking.
View Rankings
See your percentile ranking for lead time, PCE, waste ratio, and other key metrics.
Identify Gaps
Visual overlays show where you lead and where you lag against the industry.
Set Targets
Use benchmark data to set realistic improvement targets based on real-world performance.
Applications
Real-world use cases
Setting realistic improvement targets based on industry performance
Demonstrating competitive positioning to leadership
Identifying which process areas have the most room for improvement
Validating that your processes meet industry standards
Capabilities
Everything included
Preview
See it in action
Analytics Dashboard
Value Stream Map
Current StateTemplate Library
Integration Marketplace
23 connectorsMonte Carlo Simulation
Team Workspace
Desktop Recording — 04:23
| Time | App | Action | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | SAP | Open purchase order | 0:12 | VA |
| 0:12 | Excel | Update pricing sheet | 1:33 | VA |
| 1:45 | idle | Waiting for approval | 1:35 | NVA |
| 3:20 | Outlook | Send confirmation email | 0:45 | VA |
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AI Analysis
CompleteReady to try Industry Benchmarking?
Available on the Pro plan and above. Start with a free account and upgrade when you are ready.