Methodology

Discover the methodologies behind our tools, designed to optimise procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.

Price trends

We collect real-time price data from verified sources, including manufacturers, traders, and importers. Our independent pricing model ensures accurate, unbiased assessments, with cross-verified and standardized data for clear trend analysis. We examine value chains and trade flows to explain price fluctuations and provide reliable forecasts to guide procurement decisions.

Procure360

We consolidate and analyze global trade data to provide clear, actionable insights into price trends, supplier performance, and market dynamics. By integrating data from multiple sources, we enable precise supplier benchmarking, identify new sourcing opportunities, and help you make informed procurement decisions tailored to your specific regional and market needs.

Manufacturing Plant Report

We begin by defining project objectives and scoping key cost components across regions. Our team conducts extensive primary and secondary research, gathering insights on raw materials, utilities, equipment, and capital investments. Through process mapping and detailed cost modelling, we assess both variable and fixed costs, ensuring a comprehensive financial evaluation. The result is a data-driven report that provides a clear view of plant setup requirements, cost structure, and long-term viability, enabling informed decision-making.

Production Cost Report

We start by defining the scope and identifying key cost drivers within the production process. Our team combines primary research (such as supplier quotes and market insights) with secondary data on material trends, utilities, and labor costs. Using this data, we build detailed cost models, covering everything from raw materials to overheads. We then provide actionable insights and benchmarks that allow you to assess cost competitiveness, optimize sourcing strategies, and make more informed procurement decisions.

Forecasting

We begin by analyzing seasonality trends and the latest market drivers for your chosen commodities. Our team reviews multiple data sources, including industry reports, market developments, and price movements across regions. Using this data, we create detailed forecasts that align with market trends, providing you with accurate predictions to support informed sourcing and procurement decisions.

Complexity Reduction

The process begins with identifying inefficiencies across procurement and supply chain operations, including SKU structures, packaging formats, raw materials, and supplier performance. Key cost drivers and operational bottlenecks are analysed and visualised to highlight areas of complexity. These insights support simplified workflows, clearer decision-making, improved sourcing strategies, and sustained procurement efficiency gains.

Sourcing Compass

Sourcing Compass provides a structured landed-cost evaluation by converting global price quotations across incoterms into comparable sourcing benchmarks. It captures duties, freight, inland logistics, port charges, taxes, and regional cost variations to identify true cost drivers. By mapping routes, origins, suppliers, and logistics layers, it enables accurate comparison of sourcing options and identification of the most cost-effective procurement locations.