SAMPLE QUESTIONS FROM THE PRODUCT INNOVATION BENCHMARK QUESTIONNAIRE
KPI Section- Product Development Cycle-Times
Estimate the typical time it takes to complete each phase of the product development process for each type of project. Make an estimate from all product development projects in 2007. Provide estimates for the actual elapsed times, not for the target cycle-times or the typical planned cycle-times.
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Platform Product |
Major New Product |
Minor Product Modification |
| Concept-to-Launch Cycle-Time |
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| Phase 0: Concept |
10.0 Weeks |
5.0 Weeks |
1.0 Weeks |
| Phase 1: Specification & Planning |
10.0 Weeks |
5.0 Weeks |
1.0 Weeks |
| Phase 2: Detailed Design & Development |
10.0 Weeks |
5.0 Weeks |
1.0 Weeks |
| Phase 3: Test & Evaluation |
10.0 Weeks |
5.0 Weeks |
1.0 Weeks |
| Phase 4: Ramp-up & Launch |
10.0 Weeks |
5.0 Weeks |
1.0 Weeks |
| Total time-to-market (TTM) |
50.00 Weeks |
25.00 Weeks |
5.00 Weeks |
| Launch-to Retirement Cycle-Time |
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| Time from Launch to break even |
Weeks |
Weeks |
Weeks |
| Time from break even to retirement |
Weeks |
Weeks |
Weeks |
KPL Section- Functional Excellence Practices
Select one for each practice statement
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Rarely |
Occasionally |
Frequently |
Always |
| 1. The scope of responsibilities of functional groups are clearly defined |
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| 2. Functional strategies are derived from the business strategy |
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| 3. A defined recruiting process enables efficient hiring of the best talent for required skills |
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| 4. Functional groups set explicit performance objectives aligned with corporate goals |
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| 5. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined for individuals within functional groups |
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| 6. Functional standards and processes drive efficient completion of work products of consistent quality |
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| 7. Functional standards and procedures are understood and reinforced |
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| 8. Functional tool sets (computing hardware, software applications etc.) enable efficient, repeatable, and high quality work output |
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| 9. Functional training assists with advancement of key functional capabilities |
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