Benchmarking

Aim: To prepare a report about Benchmarking and finding a good car for Mr.D.S.Pughazhyendhii by comparing with the cars.

Benchmarking :

Benchmarking is the automobile industry involves a structural comparison between similar products, services or processes on some dimensions of performance.

Example: It can be used to compare the availability and delivery of features in a product and in this form often provides the basis of consumer tests and reviews. These looks at product and service and provide recommendations based on which is best or some form of rankings amongst competitors. It is particularly useful when comparing not only performance but also practice in other words what do the different organisations do to enable that performance to be delivered? And applied in this way it is a powerful tool in process innovationon studying how tthe best achieve their performance can provide powerful clues for changing the way process operate.

Process benchmarking of this kind can operate at several levels:

• Between similar processes in the same factory or service branch
• Between different factories or service branches
• Between different competing organizations
• Between different sectors using the same process

Step-by-Step Benchmarking :

Benchmarking is a simple, but detailed, five-step process:

1. Choose a product, service, or internal department to benchmark.
2. Determine which best-in-class companies you should benchmark against, which organizations you’ll compare your business to.
3. Gather information on their internal performance, or metrics.
4. Compare the data from both organizations to identify gaps in your company’s performance.
5. Adopt the processes and policies in place within the best-in-class performers.

Benchmarking will point out what changes will make the most difference, but it’s up to you to actually put them in place.

In order to benchmark anything, you need to have quantitative data available to study. That means breaking down internal processes to

calculate performance metrics. Quantify everything, because only quantifiable information can be accurately compared.

Benefits:

In addition to helping companies become more efficient and profitable, benchmarking has other benefits, too, such as:

1. Improving employee understanding of cost structures and internal processes
2. Encouraging team-building and cooperation in the interests of becoming more competitive
3. Enhancing familiarity with key performance metrics and opportunities for improvement company-wide

In essence, benchmarking helps employees understand how one small piece of a company’s processes or products can be the key to major

success, just as one employee’s contributions can lead to a big win.

Requirement:

Benchmark with presently available cars in the market for the following case.

The vehicle benchmarking program considers 10 main attributes scoring up to 815 single criteria. The 10 main attributes are as follows:

• Performance
• Driveability
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Sound / NVH
• RDE: CO2 / Real life fuel consumption
• Pollutant emissions
• Friction
• Thermal, energy management
• Vehicle dynamics, handling
• Ride Comfort

Suitable cars :

• Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
• Skoda rapid TSI
• Tata Nexon
• Renault Triber

Basic characteristics of cars:

1. Good seating arrangement.
2. Safety.
3. BS6 Engine used.
4. Good Mileage.
5. Good Interiors.
6. Lightweight Car body.
7. Specifications of cars

1. MS Vitara Brezza:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Body & Suspension

Body Type	SUV
Suspension - Front	MacPherson Strut with coil spring
Suspension - Rear	Torsion Beam With Coil Spring
No. of Seats	5
Sun Roof	No
No. of Doors	5
Turning Radius	5.2 m

Key specifications:

ARAI Mileage	17.03 Kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol
Max Power (bhp @ rpm)	103.26 bhp@ 6000 rpm
Seating Capacity	5
Transmission Type	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	48 Litres
Engine Displacement	1462 cc
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	138 Nm @4400 rpm
Boot Space (Litres)	328 Litres

Dimensions capacity:

Length	3995 mm
Width	1790 mm
Height	1640 mm
Kerb Weight	1110 Kg
Wheelbase	2500 mm
Ground Clearance	198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	48 Litres
Boot Space	328 Litres

ON ROAD PRICE Rs. 7.51 - 11.41L based upon customisation

Safety specifications:

1. Anti lock braking system
2. Center locking
3. Child safety lock
4. Rear cam
5. Automatic head lamp

2. SKODA rapid TSI:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Body & Suspension

Body Type	Sedan
Suspension - Front	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabaliser
Suspension - Rear	Compound link crank-axle
No. of Seats	5
Sun Roof	No
No. of Doors	4
Turning Radius	5.3 m

Key specifications:

ARAI Mileage	18.97 Kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol
Max Power (bhp @ rpm)	108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
Seating Capacity	5
Transmission Type	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Litres
Engine Displacement	999 cc
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	175nm@1750-4000rpm
Boot Space (Litres)	460 Litres

Dimensions capacity:

Length	4413 mm
Width	1699 mm
Height	1466 mm
Kerb Weight	1112-1138 Kg
Wheelbase	2500 mm
Ground Clearance	198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Litres
Boot Space	460 Litres

ON ROAD PRICE Rs. 7 - 13.49L based upon customisation

Safety specifications:

1. Day & Night Rear View Mirror
2. Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
3. Rear Seat Belts
4. Seat Belt Warning
5. Door Ajar Warning
6. Adjustable Seats
7. Engine Immobilizer
8. Crash Sensor
9. Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
10. Engine Check Warning
11. Advance Safety Features - High visibility performance bulbs (low and high beam),High level LED third brake light,Lights-on acoustic signal - illumination,Anti-glare interior rear view mirror,Rear windscreen defogger with timer,Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front,Two three-point outer seatbelts and centre lap belt at rear,Rough Road Package,Child-proof rear window locking,Fuel supply cut-off in a crash,Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment,Dual-tone warning horn,Central locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid,Remote control opening and closing of windows,Engine immobiliser with floating code system
12. Rear Camera
13. Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

3. TATA Nexon:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Body & Suspension

Body Type	SUV
Suspension - Front	Independent Lower Wishbone McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Suspension - Rear	Semi-Independent closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber
No. of Seats	5
Sun Roof	No
No. of Doors	5
Turning Radius	5.1 m

Key specifications:

ARAI Mileage	22.07 Kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel
Max Power (bhp @ rpm)	108.49bhp@4000rpm
Seating Capacity	5
Transmission Type	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	44 Litres
Engine Displacement	1497 cc
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	260nm@1500-2750rpm
Boot Space (Litres)	350 Litres

Dimensions capacity:

Length	3993 mm
Width	1811mm
Height	1606 mm
Kerb Weight	1237 Kg
Wheelbase	2498 mm
Ground Clearance	209 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	44 Litres
Boot Space	350 Litres

On road costs will be from Rs 6.99-9.3L

Safety specifications:

1. Airbags.
2. Anti-lockbraking system
3. Brake assist
4. Cental locking
5. Power door locks
6. Child safety locks
7. Anti- theft alarm
8. Back cam

4. Renault Triber:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Body & Suspension

Body Type	MUV
Suspension - Front	Macpherson strut with lower triangle & coil spring
Suspension - Rear	Torsion beam axle
No. of Seats	7
Sun Roof	No
No. of Doors	5
Turning Radius	5.4 m

Key specifications:

ARAI Mileage	18.2 Kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol
Max Power (bhp @ rpm)	71.01bhp@6250rpm
Seating Capacity	7
Transmission Type	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 Litres
Engine Displacement	999 cc
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	96nm@3500rpm
Boot Space (Litres)	84 Litres

Dimensions capacity:

Length	3991 mm
Width	1739mm
Height	1643 mm
Kerb Weight	1237 Kg
Wheelbase	2636 mm
Ground Clearance	182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	44 Litres
Boot Space	8 Litres

On road cost varies from Rs 5.98-8.63L

Safety specifications:

1. Anti locking braking system
2. Brake assist :no
3. Passenger air bag
4. Side impact beam
5. Pedastrian protection
6. Central locking

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Conclusion: Thus, I would prefer TATA NEXON for MR. Pugazhendi as it is having high safety parameters and budget friendly