Academic Research Organisations Category Procurement Intelligence Report

A purchasing guide for Academic Research Organisations – rich advisory on spend outlook in Academic Research Organisations, pricing analysis for Academic Research Organisations procurement cost benchmarking, negotiation strategies and key vendors of Academic Research Organisations.

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Ecosystem of the global Academic Research Organisations category is intertwined with the larger parent market of Science and Environmental Research. Our category definition describes that overall Science and Environmental Research market includes all spend related to research of scientific, medical, technological and environmental subjects for commercial or social purposes.

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Strategic Sourcing Guide to Academic Research Organisations Procurement

Overview

Several macro changes in the dynamics of overall Science and Environmental Research as well as Academic Research Organisations procurement trends are poised to change the business practices and procurement thumb rules. There are only a handful of \"Tier 1\" vendors in the Academic Research Organisations market and they have traditionally enjoyed a premium in their pricing. However, Tier 2 suppliers are giving them a tough competition now as they can provide similar services at a lower cost. Many tier 2 suppliers achieve this parity by finding right talent at a relatively lower cost and maintaining lean operations without any frills.

The growing shortage of skilled talent and increasing salaries of employees is driving the operational costs of service providers. This is expected to increase service charges at least within the tier 1 suppliers who put a high premium on the talent pool that utilize.

Most suppliers of Academic Research Organisations are moving up the value chain and offering integrated services that go beyond just Academic Research Organisations. Buyers are increasingly collaborating with vendors who can offer one-stop solutions as they now have fewer suppliers to manage and can achieve greater cost savings that arises out of awarding a larger contract to a supplier.

Category managers need to take note of the potential of these developments and reassess the changes required in their procurement practices.

Academic Research Organisations Procurement Best Practices

Sometimes, procurement functions are unable to timely alter their practices while responding to market conditions. Industry experts acknowledge that periodically reviewing procurement best practices and adopting learnings from across procurement categories can help procurement teams respond to market needs in a more agile way. This report combines our experience of other categories with Academic Research Organisations procurement insights and hand picks best practices that can work for category managers delving in this market.

For example, Buyers should engage with service providers through a rate card model. Within the rate card model, Customers are provided with rate cards that contain pre-determined prices for various activities and resources required for the project. Price is fixed based on per resource hour for different job roles. This pricing model ensures that there is optimal utilization of supplier's resources.

It is crucial to develop measurable milestones that help monitor and benchmark the performance of service providers. In case of variations, buyers should discuss and find appropriate solutions in conjunction with the service provider, followed by the implementation of an effective strategy to avoid variations in the future. The performance of service providers can also be linked to a portion of their fee and can be paid upon rendering of services in a satisfactory manner. For instance, measuring performance based on adherence to budget and accuracy of data or information provided during research.

Buyers must provide all key requirements in detail and ensure that service providers offer precise details regarding processes, systems, manpower, and expected outcome. Regular and effective communication between buyers and service providers are crucial during the contract formation phase, as well as across different phases of the project.


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Risks in Academic Research Organisations procurement

Academic Research Organisations procurement managers also need to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks that can arise in the supply chain or contracts for Academic Research Organisations procurement. Some examples include:


  • When requirements of the buyers are not absolutely clear or usage patterns are not stable or predictable, suppliers often build in \"cost buffers\" for unforeseen risks due to a lack of complete understanding on buyer's requirements. This increases the risk of overspending on Academic Research Organisations
  • Suppliers may face a situation where they are unable to honor a contract in its entirety due to shortage of resources, finances or capabilities. While contractual terms safeguard buyers from the non-performance, their operations could still face massive disruptions due to suppliers' non-performance
  • Procurement without consulting the actual users of Academic Research Organisations may result in a mismatch in expectations of the buyer's internal stakeholders versus the actual contract executed

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Who should read this report

  • The report is intended to serve as a one-stop reference guide for Academic Research Organisations procurement strategy and offers a perfect blend of category basics with deep-dive category data and insights. Therefore, it is ideal for category beginners looking for “Academic Research Organisations: Procurement Report 101” as well as for category experts actively tracking the global Academic Research Organisations procurement market.

     

    You may have just initiated your research to design a winning Academic Research Organisations procurement strategy, or you may be a category expert looking for strategic insights and updated data.Either ways, the report has your requirements covered.

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Key questions on Academic Research Organisations procurement answered by this report


    Procurement decisions can prove to be costly in the absence of careful deliberation and evaluation of every available option. In fact, more than 90% of the decision makers we work with acknowledge that timely availability of up-to-date category intelligence can help them make better purchasing decisions. More than 80% of them believe that in-house category intelligence needs to be updated periodically to achieve full benefits. If you have read so far, we are quite sure you agree!!

     

    The Academic Research Organisations procurement report helps take more informed decisions by placing all the critical information and advice at the fingertips of a decision maker. It also specifically answers some of the key questions that we have been routinely asked during our industry outreach initiatives:

     

    • What is the spend potential in the Academic Research Organisations market?
    • What is the correct price to pay for Academic Research Organisations? What are the key trends and factors that influence current and future pricing?
    • Which selection criteria are the most important for Academic Research Organisations Suppliers Market?
    • Who are the top Academic Research Organisations suppliers? What are their cost structures?
    • Which negotiation levers can reduce Academic Research Organisations procurement cost ?
    • What are supplier margins in Academic Research Organisations market?
    • What are the best practices for Academic Research Organisations procurement and what are the potential risks?

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Academic Research Organisations Category Insights: What is inside

The Academic Research Organisations market report offers a complete picture of the supply market and analyzes the category from the perspective of both buyers and suppliers. Analysis of the category trends, procurement best practices, negotiation levers and overall category management strategy advisory are interspersed with in-depth data and commentary on spend outlook, pricing ecosystem and supplier landscape drilled down to a region-level coverage.

Data

A key highlight of this report is the in-depth outlook created on Academic Research Organisations procurement spend and pricing trends. The report further delves deep into the aspects of cost structure, total cost of ownership and supplier margins for Academic Research Organisations. A dedicated section to supplier profiles and evaluation helps decision makers cast a wider procurement net and identify gaps in existing relationships.

Insights

Along with specific category and supplier intelligence, the publication also includes curated insights on Academic Research Organisations market trends, price influencers and inherent risks. These insights help the decision makers prepare for market shaping trends in advance and create alternative strategies for changes in the market conditions.

Advisory

Additionally, the report also advises on the best practices and strategies to manage the Academic Research Organisations category efficiently. Negotiation levers and opportunities are explained in detail along with quantification of their potential. Benchmark KPIs for supplier and buyer performance management are also aggregated to better organize the category objectives. Other themes of advisory include ideal procurement organization structure, enablers to achieve KPIs or category objectives and ideal SLAs to have with suppliers.

Category Ecosystem

  • Buyer and supplier ecosystem
  • Competitiveness index
  • Buyer and supplier power
  • Threat of new entrants and substitutes

Global and Regional Sourcing Insights

  • Category spend
  • Spend growth
  • Dynamics
  • Opportunities

Pricing and Cost Analysis

    • Pricing outlook and data
    • Drivers of pricing
    • Cost structure and inputs cost
    • Total cost of ownership
    • Pricing models and margins

Cost Saving Opportunities & Negotiation Strategies

  • Buyer and supplier side levers
  • Quantified cost saving opportunities
  • Negotiation strategies and quantified outcome

Procurement Best Practices, Strategy and Enablers

  • Procurement excellence
  • Sustainability and innovation
  • KPIs and category enablers
  • Risk management and outsourcing

Vendor Analysis

  • RFx essentials and selection criteria
  • SLAs
  • Supplier evaluation metrics
  • Detailed supplier profiles

Our research is complex, but our reports are easy to digest. Quantitative analysis and exhaustive commentary is placed in an easy to read format that gives you an in-depth knowledge on the category without spending hours to figure out “what does it mean for my company?”

Category Research Framework


SpendEdge presents a detailed picture of Academic Research Organisations procurement solutions by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key category influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.

Information Sources


Primary research
Secondary research
Procurement heads
Industry journals and reports
Category managers
Periodicals and new articles
Sourcing consortium professionals
Category webinars
Industry experts and thought leaders
Internal categiry playbooks
Procurement managers
Industry/government websites on regulations, compliance
Category heads of suppliers
Internal databases
Client account heads/managers
Industry blogs/thought leader briefings
Client and industry consultants

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