Compare your R&D function's spend and performance to peers to help optimize new product development processes, balance the R&D portfolio and engage with external partners.
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R&D Budget and Efficiency Benchmark Tool
How the R&D Budget and Efficiency Benchmark supports R&D leaders:
Benchmark R&D spend and staffing
- Establish a baseline of total R&D spend and staff
- Determine R&D spend as a percent of revenue
- Compare spend to industry peers
- Inform and validate budgeting decisions
Identify areas for cost optimization and investment
- Assess which R&D processes are over- or under-invested
- Justify R&D technology investments
Influence key stakeholders
- Generate visuals of performance to share with stakeholders
- Adjust peer comparison groups to access the most relevant metrics and dashboards to influence decision-making
Compare key business metrics and allocate resources effectively
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency
Build business cases for new investments or defend existing investments
Ensure successful long-term functional and organizational strategic planning
Increase productivity and R&D transformation success
What you get
Interactive platform
Submit and save your data via your gartner.com account and delegate specific sections to other stakeholders and team members.
Expert guidance
More than just data, expect to discuss your results with our expert and advisory team to turn data into action.
Instant reporting
Once completed, view results online instantly and download a full report comparing your organization to available benchmarks.
Ongoing access
As the benchmarks are updated and new content is added, your data will remain secure in the platform for future use and new comparisons.
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