Industries - Procurement Resource

Chemicals

Volatility and declining demand, as well as eroding margins, pricing pressures, competition, inflation, cost increase, and supply issues, have all affected the chemicals industry in recent years. Growth can be achieved by the introduction of alternative sales channels, new areas of demand, and value chain digitization to improve visibility and efficiency.

Agriculture, Farming and Commodity

Agriculture and farming businesses typically have very low-profit margins and rely on high-volume and consistent operations to stay profitable. As a result, developing an effective and efficient procurement strategy for their critical production processes and manufacturing equipment is essential for the industry.

Packaging

The appeal of a product's commercial or consumer packaging has a compelling impact on its success. Packaging is a significant source of material costs for companies in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry. Adopting effective practices for sourcing packaging materials can result in sound supply chain efficiencies and cost savings.

Energy, Metals and Minerals

Sourcing of minerals is critical when it comes to environmental and human health related needs. Responsible procurement of minerals and metals plays a significant role in attaining sustainability.

Operating Costs, Logistics and Utilities

Utilities have been under increasing pressure in recent years to replace ageing infrastructure and expand grid functionality. In order to back these changes, deployment of strategic procurement functions can provide utilities with a significant competitive advantage such as cost savings.

Machinery, Electronics and Durables

The machinery manufacturing industry faces numerous challenges, including shrinking profit margins, increasingly complex supply chains, and complex product cycles. The manufacturers are under tremendous pressure due to the rapid pace of technological advancements, rising customer expectations, and the pressure to get innovative products to market as quickly as possible. Correct souring strategies are therefore imperative in overcoming these challenges.

Healthcare

Healthcare providers, perhaps more than any other industry, are constantly under pressure to control costs, especially in a market where physicians and their patients expect more. Effective procurement processes result in the purchase of high-quality, cost-effective products in the right quantity, at the right time, and in alignment with health needs.

Food and Beverages

The competitiveness in the Food & Beverage industry is unmatched and for this, product differentiation and innovation play an imperative role. Procurement solutions enable the F&B companies to mark the provenance of products they purchase, ensuring that they are provided with explicit and up-to-date information.

Flavours and Fragrances

Flavors and fragrances provide consumers with extremely important sensory experiences that influence their overall perception of a product as well as their likelihood of repurchasing it. Effective procurement strategies enable the companies to create a competitive edge in the market.