Track and analyze the research and development pipeline's performance across all stages, focusing on project progress, success rates, and resource utilization to optimize innovation effectiveness and product development efficiency.
Report Objective
Monitor and evaluate the health of our tire and rubber products innovation pipeline, tracking project progression through development stages, success rates, and resource allocation efficiency. This monthly assessment helps identify bottlenecks, optimize resource deployment, and ensure alignment with strategic product development goals.
Innovation Pipeline Health
Analysis of active projects across development stages and their success rates
Questions to Consider:
How is the distribution of projects across development stages changing?
Are success rates improving or declining across stages?
Which development stages show the longest durations?
Which stages show potential bottlenecks?
Is the pipeline balanced across stages?
How does this distribution compare to last month?
Are there any concerning trends in success rates?
Which months showed notable improvements or declines?
How do current rates compare to our targets?
Project Portfolio Distribution
Breakdown of projects by product category and innovation type
Questions to Consider:
Is our project mix aligned with market opportunities?
Are we maintaining a balanced innovation portfolio?
Which product categories show the most innovation activity?
Which categories need more innovation focus?
Is the distribution aligned with market strategy?
How balanced is innovation type across categories?
Resource Utilization & Efficiency
Tracking of resource allocation and development cycle times
Questions to Consider:
How efficiently are we utilizing our R&D resources?