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Frequently asked questions:

How do I review the data?
How do I export the data?
Why is the study column displaying an asterisk “*” instead of a value?
What questions are included?
Is there other data available not published in the toolkit?
What is the source of the data?
What is the most recent study methodology?
Who is MPI?
Who do I contact if I am having difficulty navigating the tool or have questions?

How to use the benchmarking tool

How do I review the data?
Search the MPI Distribution Benchmarking Database of distribution and logistics practices and performance metrics and see results for study data:

  1. Select your criteria.
  2. Select the “Apply criteria” button. Apply as many criteria as you’d like, but please note that we won’t display data for three or fewer responses for any single criteria.

How do I export the data?
After you select your criteria and the “Apply criteria” button, you can export your findings to either an Excel file or PDF by selecting the appropriate icon.
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Display of the data within the tool

Why is the study column displaying an asterisk “*” instead of a value?
To protect the anonymity of study respondents, MPI does not display any data where there are 3 or fewer study responses.

What questions are included?
Download the latest questionnaire to see the questions included within the benchmarking tool.

Is there other data available not published in the toolkit?
No. All the data collected by the MPI Distribution and Logistics Study is published within the tool.

What is the source of the data?
All the data was collected from the MPI Distribution and Logistics Study, conducted by The MPI Group.

About the MPI Distribution & Logistics Study

What is the most recent study methodology?
The MPI Distribution and Logistics Study was conducted using an online questionnaire, promoted by The MPI Group and other organizations; the study also received responses from panel of distribution executives. The MPI Group received 224 valid participants from January through March 2017. Responses were entered into a database, edited, and cleansed to ensure answers were plausible, where necessary. All respondent answers to the survey are confidential. As an incentive, respondents who provided contact information receive a complimentary Executive Summary of study data.

About The MPI Group

Who is MPI?
The MPI Group serves leaders with research, advice, and performance-targeted solutions that provide a competitive advantage in today’s fierce marketplace. MPI combines the disciplines of research, strategic advice, knowledge development, and hands-on leadership to create a difference — in performance, in profits, and in the people who make them possible.

Who to contact

Who do I contact if I am having difficulty navigating the tool or have questions?
Contact The MPI Group at +1 216.991.8390 or by email at support@mpi-group.com.