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Caiwood Mid-Market Ops Index

See how your operation compares with your peers, on the numbers that matter.

A benchmark of operating performance at Southern California mid-market companies: delivery, inventory, cost, quality, people and planning. Companies that take the survey get the full report free. The first edition is in preparation; register now to take part.

What the Index measures

Six areas, compared with your peers.

Delivery

On time in full, and lead time.

Inventory

Turns, days on hand and obsolete stock.

Cost

Cost to serve, overtime and labor productivity.

Quality

First-pass yield, returns and complaints.

People

Turnover, absenteeism and safety.

Planning

Forecast accuracy and plan versus actual.

Ways to use it

Free to participants.

  • Summary: free
  • Full report: $395, free to companies that take the survey
  • Subscription: $1,250 a year for every edition and the data downloads
  • Custom benchmark: $2,500 against a peer set you choose
  • Responses are confidential and reported only in aggregate
How it runs

How it works.

RegisterTell us who should receive the survey
SurveyAbout 20 minutes, from data you already track
AnalysisResults grouped by industry and size
ReportParticipants receive the full report free
SummaryFree

Full report $395, free to companies that take the survey. Subscription $1,250 a year. Custom benchmark $2,500.

Built for

Operations, finance and supply chain leaders at Southern California manufacturers, distributors and service companies with roughly $20M to $500M in revenue.

What it is not
  • Not a vendor survey: responses are never sold or shared
  • No company is ever identified
  • Not a sales pitch: the data stands on its own
FAQ

Before you ask.

Is my data safe?

Responses are confidential, reported only in aggregate, and never sold or shared. No company is ever identified.

How long does the survey take?

About 20 minutes, using numbers most operations teams already track.

When is the first edition?

It is in preparation now. Register and we will send the survey when it opens and the report when it is ready.

What is a custom benchmark?

Your numbers compared against a peer set you choose, by industry, size or region, with a one-hour readout. $2,500.

Ready when you are

Want your company in the first edition? Register today.

45 minutes with Jacque or Tamer, not a sales rep. A straight read on whether this is the right step.