Competitor benchmarking
Competitive intelligence that refines sourcing strategy, reduces cost and strengthens negotiations.
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Category Intelligence You Can Negotiate With
Data driven category intelligence that helps your team turn insight into sourcing and negotiation strategy.
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Category Compass
Category Compass maps industries by their segments, value chains and cost drivers, showing where each commodity or supplier fits in the wider market.
It brings competitor, cost, regulatory and packaging insight together so category managers see the whole picture before they go to market.
At a glance
2,000+Production cost reportsCost structures by product
1,000+Price trendsTracked across commodities
- Competitor benchmarking
- Category insights
- Should cost model
- Regulatory landscape
- Packaging consulting
What we offer
Inside Category Compass
Five lenses on every category you manage.
Category insights
Category level views of demand, pricing, margins and risk drivers, so you can anticipate market shifts.
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Models that break down raw materials, conversion costs, overheads and margins to benchmark supplier quotes.
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Forward looking regulatory intelligence to anticipate disruption and stay compliant in priority markets.
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Insight on packaging materials, formats and suppliers to balance cost, performance and sustainability.
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Markets we cover
Intelligence across 9 markets
Reports can be tailored to the needs of your industry.
- 01Agriculture and farming commodities
- 02Chemicals
- 03Energy, metals and minerals
- 04Flavours and fragrances
- 05Food and beverages
- 06Healthcare
- 07Machinery, electronics and durables
- 08Operating costs, logistics and utilities
- 09Packaging
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