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1. Benchmarking: A refresher 2. Case study 3. Challenges, paradigms, and benefits 4. Benchmarking scope in airlines 5. Role of international institutes 6. Beyond benchmarking
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Benchmarking
A Refresher
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What is benchmarking?
Benchmarking is the continuous process of measuring products, services and practices against the toughest competitors or those companies recognised as industry leaders (best in class)
There are numerous essentially it involves
Learning Sharing information
definitions
of
benchmarking,
but
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RTK/Emp ('000)
600
620
500
400
Annual trend
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Benchmarking
Case Study
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Internal Benchmarking
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The measures indicate a positive trend But is it true the airlines manpower productivity is improving? Let us analyse with a different metrics... AGIFORS May 2005 Ramakrishna Krovvidi
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The measures indicate altogether a different trend Is the airline able to leverage economies of scale successfully?
Selecting appropriate measures and intelligent interpretation/modelling is vital in building effective Management Decision Support Tool
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International Benchmarking
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Year 5 Year 4
550
245
300
70 0
50 0
55 0
60 0
65 0
75 0
80 0
85 0
90 0
95 0
Is airline productivity improving? Let us compare the recent performance with close competitors and analyse
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International Benchmarking
Manpower per aircraft : Year 5
Load carried per employee ('000 RTKM)
1000 900 160 800 700 600 500 245 400 200 300 200 340 100
30 0 70 0 50 0 60 0 80 0 90 0 20 0 40 0 11 00 12 00 13 00 10 00 14 00
Airline XX
Cluster 01 % Narrow-body fleet @ 35-50% % domestic capacity @ 3-8% Avg. distance flown per Pax (Km) <= 3000 Capacity per aircraft (million ATKs) Avg. aircraft utilisation (hrs) <= 10.5 Capacity per employee ('000) <= 500 Load carried per employee ('000) <= 400
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Cluster 02
Cluster 02 ZERO ZERO > 3000 >= 150 >= 11 >= 700 > 400 Excludes certain services (e.g. Catering)
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Cluster 01
Is the Airline XX productivity better than competitors? Is there an opportunity for the Airline XX to revisit its Business Model? AGIFORS May 2005 Ramakrishna Krovvidi
Benchmarking
Challenges
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Benchmarking Challenges
Business Model variations Differences in annual periods Accounting methodologies and data reporting Environment impact Identifying right measures Balancing lag and lead indicators appropriate analytical tools and techniques Management commitment & Leadership Employee engagement and motivation
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Benchmarking
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A quick fix, done once for all time Merely competitor comparison
The objective is to figure out how the winner got to be best and determine what we have to do to get there. Benchmarking is best undertaken in a collaborative way. The aim is to learn about the circumstances and processes that underpin superior performance
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Benchmarking
Benefits
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Benchmarking
Scope in Airlines
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Airline Scope
Financial Measures
Yield, Unit Cost, break even load factor, Value add and profitability
Operational measures
Load factor, seat factor, fuel consumption, crew productivity.
People Measures
Average pay, Attrition, T&D investment, value add per employee
Process Measures Recruitment lead time, annual accounts closing lead time, Service delivery GAP analysis models
Benchmarking has become a management tool that is being applied almost anywhere..
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Benchmarking
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All of us:
Promoting and changing mindset and paradigms working group standardise & regulate information needs R&D
AGIFORS:
consortiums:
extending expertise
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Beyond Benchmarking..
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Beyond Benchmarking
Benchmarking is a process and not an end in itself Management through Key Performance Indicators Balanced Score Card Continuous improvement as the way of life Reengineering Six Sigma Embrace new systems and technology Invest in new capabilities and facilities Above all..Engage Employees
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Questions?
Contact: ramakrishna@emirates.com
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