NAPB is much more than an annual event. There is just as much, if not more, happening before and after the conference. This is why we think of participation as membership.

While the benchmarking is facilitated by Carlisle, it is really made possible by the members. Each member company designates a Steering Committee Member and a Data Gatherer to work closely with the Carlisle staff to design and complete the benchmarking activities. Behind-the-scenes planning activities include Steering Committee Member and Data Gatherer planning meetings; site selection; interviews; data collection; survey design; presentation writing; and much more. Through these activities, participants develop unparalleled insight into their company and the industry.

At the conference, attendees have the opportunity to attend presentations, participate in interactive discussions, take in the awards presentation, and engage in numerous networking opportunities. Prior to the event, participants receive a data book containing hundreds of pages of performance benchmarks that encompass 26 companies and over 250 warehouses.

In addition to these specific conference-related activities, your NAPB membership allows you to participate in many other member-only initiatives throughout the year, many at no additional cost

• Custom Studies (previously "mini-benchmarks")
• Access to our library containing 25+ years of NAPB content (for those with continuous membership)
• Ad-hoc meetings and visits between member companies (often facilitated and hosted by Carlisle senior staff)
• Focus Days (additional cost)
• RIM, March 17-18, 2020
• Packaging, June 2, 2020
• Remanufactured Parts, September 2020
• Supply Chain Leaders, October 2020
• Inventory Management, October 2020
• Human Resources, November 2020
• Client Access Portal (CAP) with easy access to conference materials, focus day reports, and custom study reports for the past ten years
• Syndicated Surveys (additional cost)

To see all upcoming Carlisle activities be sure to subscribe to our Under The Hood Newsletter or visit the Carlisle Calendar.

All of the information shared at the benchmarking forum – and during the other activities throughout the year – is governed by strict, global non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), which serve to severely limit distribution and prevent unauthorized use of this information. These agreements are dutifully respected and updated annually. All of our member companies, and the entire Carlisle staff, have current confidentiality agreements on file. In addition, all members are expected to understand and respect the benchmarking code of conduct (included as part of the NDA).