Progress in Performance Management : Industry Insights and Case Studies on Principles, Application Tools, and Practice

This book provides a holistic and pragmatic approach to performance management throughout the business value chain, and demonstrates the optimal design and use of performance management in order to achieve competitive advantage. A wealth of best practices, case studies and real-world examples are used to reveal the diversity of performance measurement methods, methodologies and principles in practice.

Readers will gain comprehensive insights into the status quo of performance management, including primary functions such as supply, operations and sales, and secondary functions like finance, human resources, and information systems. Focusing on ‘best-in-class’ performance excellence, the book offers the ideal guide for any organization pursuing competitive advantages across all corporate functions and focusing on value-adding activities.

Dr. Marc Helmold is full-time Professor at the IUBH International University, Berlin campus (Germany). He teaches Bachelor, Master and MBA students on international negotiations, performance management, general management, strategic management and supply chain management. Prior to this position, he held several top management positions in automotive and railway companies.