The success of IBP should be measured in terms of its contribution to the delivery of an organization's strategic objectives. At the most basic level value out needs to significantly exceed the effort put in to run the process. ‘Value out’ (measures of success) is different for every individual business and to a large extent dependent on their maturity. Typical reported quantitative benefits include growth in both revenue and margin, a healthier portfolio, shorter lead times, better customer service, and reduced inventory. Qualitative measures of success include significant simplification of the annual budgeting process and faster issue recognition and decision-making. This is enabled by high-quality decision support information and one set of numbers.