Swine Management Services, LLC collects data from over 800 swine facilities of various sizes and types. SMS has used the data collected to analyze production level differences between top and average producers. The biological maximum for litters/mated sow/year is 2.6, and top producers achieve 2.5. The way for others producers to improve could include improving farrowing rates, heat checks after breeding, and pregnancy checks. The wean to 1st service interval can be reduced by increasing feed during lactation, and heat checking/boar exposure immediately after weaning. To improve farrowing rate the breeding technician should follow specific protocol, and the semen should be stored in proper conditions, with old semen being used first. Total born/female farrowed can be improved by waiting to breed gilts, increasing feed after farrowing, and reducing the wean to 1st service interval. Pre-weaning mortality can be reduced by having a farrowing technician perform duties including drying, split suckling, and euthanizing small piglets. Female deaths can be reduced by recognizing signs of illness or injury, and immediately treating. Any of the suggestions can be used to help increase production levels, and achieve results closer to top performing producers.