Benchmarking Associates Guide

Since CII first developed its Benchmarking Program in the 1990s, the emergence of big data has increased the quantity of data being produced at staggering rates. Likewise, tools for high-performance computing, business intelligence, and data science techniques have grown alongside big data.

These advances have massively increased the depth and breadth of analysis and comparisons possible to the practitioner. Indeed, to remain competitive, it has become essential to continuously track performance outcomes and measure them against the toughest competitors and industry leaders.

The CII Data Warehouse provides a statistically valid, credible benchmarking resource. This Benchmarking Associates Guide is intended to be a high-level description of the benchmarking process and its application at CII. Most importantly, this is a “how to guide” for new or existing Benchmarking Associates.