Benchmarking
BENCHMARKING
Benchmarking compares business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies. Dimensions typically measured are quality, time, and cost. Benchmarking is used to measure performance using a specific indicator resulting in a metric of performance that is then compared to others. Also referred to as "best practice benchmarking" or "process benchmarking", this process is used in management in which organizations evaluate various aspects of their processes about best-practice companies' processes, usually within a peer group defined for comparison. This then allows organizations to develop plans to make improvements or adapt specific best practices, generally aiming to increase some aspect of performance. Benchmarking may be a one-off event but is often treated as a continuous process in which organizations continually seek to improve their practices.
REQUIREMENTS
Benchmark with presently available cars in the market for the following case.
Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii is a married man who lives in Bangalore which is a highly crowded city. His Family comprises five members including his wife, a five-year-old boy, his father, and his mother. He visits his native place Madurai which is 500kms away from Bangalore once a month. Also, he will be using his car to commute to his office. His budget falls between 8 to 10 lakhs on road. Please suggest to him options so that he will buy a good car for his family.
Note: Pughazhyendhii is fond of big cars
In my view,
I would suggest SUV, crossover, and compact SUV
SUGGESTIBLE CARS
- HYUNDAI VENUE
- TATA NEXON
- KIA SONET
- FORD ECOSPORT
- MARUTI SUZUKI VITRA BREZZA
HYUNDAI VENUE
PROS
- Smooth driving
- Powerful engine option
- Feature load option
CONS
- Maintenance will be huge
- Pick-up is low
SPECIFICATION
Engine Type 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm) 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.52 kmpl
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears
Seating Capacity 5Person
Fuel Tank Capacity 45
Boot Space (Litres) 350
Body Type SUV
Safety 4 star
TATA NEXON
HD- Safest car
- Ground clearance is high
- Best comfort
Cons
- Mileage is low
- 3 Cylinder engine
SPECIFICATION
Engine Type 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Fuel Type Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm) 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) 170 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.57 kmpl
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears
Seating Capacity 5Person
Fuel Tank Capacity 44
Boot Space (Litres) 350
Body Type SUV
Safety 5
KIA SONET
PROS
- Futuristic design
- High tech feature
- Excellent road presence
Cons
- Space is less
- Maintenance cost is high
SPECIFICATION
Fuel Type Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm) 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 18.04 kmpl
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears
Seating Capacity 5Person
Fuel Tank Capacity 45
Boot Space (Litres) 392
Body Type SUV
Safety 3
FORD ECOSPORT
Pros
- Aggressive look
- Good spacious
- Power full engine
Cons
- Fuel efficiency is low
- Maintenance is high
SPECIFICATION
Fuel Type Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm) 121 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) 149 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 15.09 kmpl
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears
Seating Capacity 5Person
Fuel Tank Capacity 52
Boot Space (Litres) 355
Body Type SUV
Safety 5
- Excellent road presence
- Easy maintenance
- Better fuel efficiency
- Low tech features
- No diesel engine
Fuel Type Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm) 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 17.03 kmpl
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears
Seating Capacity 5Person
Fuel Tank Capacity 48
Boot Space (Litres) 328
Body Type SUV
Safety 4
CONCLUSION
I would suggest Vitra Brezza for Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii family, Brezza is an excellent car for driving comfort and also passenger for a long drive and easy for maintenance.