Systematic Innovation: Measuring R&D and Product Development Performance
Benchmarking R&D, product development, and innovation performance by comparing process inputs, outputs, and outcomes against leading companies—both within and outside your industry—offers many advantages.
This document provides guidance on selecting appropriate measures and key performance indicators to benchmark innovation, R&D, and product development processes and process groups. These measures are based on data from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking® in product development.