2025 Benchmarking Report Schedule

*Schedule may fluctuate based on holidays, PPC Spring & Fall Meetings, or decisions made by the Benchmarking Committee

Annual Reports:

Annual Performance Report for Management
This report dives deep into financial performance, identifies granular issues, and supports future growth. A quarterly version of this report is also available.

Data Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
Report Publication Date: June 30, 2025

Wage Compensation Report
Compares year-over-year wages for non-exempt hourly and exempt salaried positions against others in your region.

Data Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025
Report Publication Date: April 30, 2025


Biannual Report:

External Cost of Quality
Assesses a facility’s external cost of quality by comparing four specific metrics to industry peers.

2nd Half 2024:
Data Submission Deadline: February 15, 2025
Report Publication Date: February 25, 2025

1st Half 2025:
Data Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025
Report Publication Date: July 31, 2025


Quarterly Reports:

Market Flash
Provides a quarterly snapshot of industry activity, including data on shipments, sales value per ton, raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and inventory changes.

Data Submission Deadline: 25th of January, April, July, and October
Report Publication Date: End of February, May, August, and November

Quarterly Performance Report for Management
Offers an in-depth analysis of financial performance to identify issues and implement improvements.

Data Submission Deadline: 25th of January, April, July, and October
Report Publication Date: End of January, April, July, and October

Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Tracks quality, performance, and availability of equipment like presses and die-cutters to identify trouble spots and make adjustments.

Data Submission Deadline: 25th of January, April, July, and October
Report Publication Date: End of March, June, August, and December


Monthly Reports:

Safety Boxscore Report
Measures your plant’s safety record relative to similarly sized converters and breaks down specific injuries and problem areas.

Data Submission Deadline: 15th of each month
Report Publication Date: End of each month

Market Flash-Lite
Simplified monthly report reflecting shipments in dollars.

Data Submission Deadline: 15th of each month
Report Publication Date: End of each month