Dr Robin Mann leads the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research. This consists of three parts:COER, Research is the RESEARCH arm and works with universities to offer doctoral research programmes in business excellence and benchmarking. BPIR.com Limited is the KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER arm and provides the complete resource for benchmarks, best practices, and business excellence. COER Limited is the CONSULTANCY arm and provides consultancy and training in business excellence and benchmarking (with certification in TRADE Best Practice Benchmarking) and organises the International Best Practice Competition. Dr Robin Mann is the founder of the TRADE Best Practice Benchmarking Methodology - a systematic approach for effective benchmarking - to identify and implement best practices. Dr Robin Mann is an expert consultant and advisor for the Asian Productivity Organisation and is frequently assigned to assist national productivity organisations with developing and providing benchmarking and business excellence services. Dr Robin Mann is chairman of the Global Benchmarking Network which represents over 23 countries. For any individual or organization interested in expanding their knowledge and/or seeking assistance in benchmarking/business excellence please do get in contact and/or subscribe to our Free Newsletter at BPIR.com.