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Strategic Sourcing Guide to Quantitative Research Procurement

Overview

Several macro changes in the dynamics of overall Market Research as well as Quantitative Research procurement trends are poised to change the business practices and procurement thumb rules. Most suppliers of Quantitative Research are moving up the value chain and offering integrated services that go beyond just Quantitative Research. 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.

New locations and vendors are emerging as cost effective suppliers of Quantitative Research, offering an opportunity to widen the supplier base and gain further negotiation leverage with incumbent suppliers.

There are only a handful of \"Tier 1\" vendors in the Quantitative Research 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.

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

Quantitative Research Procurement Best Practices

Quantitative Research procurement best practices are moving towards a level of sophistication which is typically seen in traditional procurement categories. Category managers now have an attractive opportunity to adapt the best practices seen within this category as well as those being leveraged in other non-related categories. This report summarizes the best practices picked from across multiple categories that could work well for category managers involved with Quantitative Research procurement strategy.

For example, 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 should specify a mechanism for agreeing to and recording changes in services provided by the interacting parties, usually buyers and service providers.

Adequate RFP response time should be built in for prospective suppliers to enable them understand the scope and performance requirements.

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Risks in Quantitative Research procurement

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

Procurement without consulting the actual users of Quantitative Research may result in a mismatch in expectations of the buyer's internal stakeholders versus the actual contract executed
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 Quantitative Research
Poor project planning is one of the major risks faced in the category. Delay in activities that build the foundations of the project, reliability of information, and improper allocation of resources results in inaccurate outcomes. Therefore, this hampers the service providers' ability to offer improved services to their buyers

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Who should read this report

The report is intended to serve as a one-stop reference guide for Quantitative Research 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 “Quantitative Research: Procurement Report 101” as well as for category experts actively tracking the global Quantitative Research procurement market.

You may have just initiated your research to design a winning Quantitative Research 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 Quantitative Research 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 Quantitative Research 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 Quantitative Research market?
What is the correct price to pay for Quantitative Research? What are the key trends and factors that influence current and future pricing?
Which selection criteria are the most important for Quantitative Research Suppliers Market?
Who are the top Quantitative Research suppliers? What are their cost structures?
Which negotiation levers can reduce Quantitative Research procurement cost ?
What are supplier margins in Quantitative Research market?
What are the best practices for Quantitative Research procurement and what are the potential risks?

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Quantitative Research Category Insights: What is inside

The Quantitative Research 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 Quantitative Research procurement spend and pricing trends. The report further delves deep into the aspects of cost structure, total cost of ownership and supplier margins for Quantitative Research. 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 Quantitative Research 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 Quantitative Research 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?”

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Category Research Framework

SpendEdge presents a detailed picture of Quantitative Research 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.