NAPL Assembling Industry Peer Groups Via Matchmaking Tool
“And NAPL brings tools, processes, and programs that can be deployed in the peer group atmosphere,” he adds. “Our Performance Indicators program, for example, is a great way for a peer group of CEOs and owners to compare key metrics in operations to each other, and then to similar groups of different demographics in the industry.”
CEO peer groups generally share key performance metrics, providing a context for discussions and bringing a confidential transparency to membership in a group that seeks to help each other grow and prosper. Based on the Clearinghouse profiles, NAPL is currently assembling peer groups for company owners and chief executives, as well as groups for financial, sales, marketing, human resources, and plant operations leaders.
“CEO/Owner-operator peer groups will generally be about eight to 10 companies on average so we can be sure the companies are not competitors,” says Truncale, “while special interest groups will typically be somewhat larger, since there is less of a competitive aspect involved. In either case, these are roll-up-your sleeves, get involved meetings, where everyone participates fully. And every meeting is facilitated by an NAPL business adviser who is fully versed in NAPL best practices and offers the groups access to NAPL business management tools, research studies, surveys, and other programs.”
Owner-operator peer groups generally meet quarterly, including conference calls and on-site visits. Meetings held at members’ plants allow the group to tour the facilities, experience the companies’ value propositions, and see how they are handling shared issues, and enable the host companies to get a view of their operations through the eyes of their group colleagues. Special-interest groups may opt to meet at airport hub hotels or other convenient facilities.
Companies interested in joining an NAPL CEO or owner-operator peer group, or special-interest peer group (operations, safety, sales/marketing, etc.), are invited to complete the NAPL Peer Group Clearinghouse Company Profile at www.napl.org/PeerGroups and e-mail it to Truncale at jtruncale@napl.org. For more information, contact Truncale at (800) 642-6275, Ext. 6310.
About NAPL
NAPL is a not-for-profit business management association representing companies in the $80+ billion commercial printing and graphic communications industry in North America. NAPL’s comprehensive slate of business-building solutions provides company leaders with the management tools they need to make informed business decisions in an ever-changing market environment. For more information on NAPL, visit www.napl.org or call (800) 642-6275.
Source: NAPL.