Benchmarking can help producers compare their results to others in the industry and make improvements, but it requires continuous comparisons and accurate interpretation. The statistics for farrowers show the lowest cost producers have low mortality and non-productive days. For finishers, the lowest cost producers have low mortality and culls, and formulate and review diets to be economical. Benchmarking may help when dealing with loaners, as improvements and meaningful comparisons can be shown.