Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM) Market Procurement Intelligence Report

Several macro changes in the dynamics of overall Specialist Software and Hardware as well as Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM) procurement trends are poised to change the business practices and procurement thumb rules. The cut-throat competition in the category is compelling suppliers to go aggressive on their pricing structure and increase their spend on sales and marketing activities. As a result, most suppliers are feeling a pressure on their margins and trying to offer higher margin value added services to have a better control on their profitability.

Stringency in the regulatory norms pertaining to data protection and cybersecurity has increased compliance and security burden on suppliers. These additional costs have a potential to drive marginal increase in prices across the key geographies.

New locations and vendors are emerging as cost effective suppliers of Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM), offering an opportunity to widen the supplier base and gain further negotiation leverage with incumbent suppliers.

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

It has become imperative for category managers to remain as agile as possible in terms of their procurement practices. However, it is not always easy to quickly spot and implement alternative practices in a category like Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). To help quick decision making, this report advises on several procurement best practices that have worked well for category managers.

For example, It is important for category managers to track and measure the performance of suppliers against a defined set of KPIs that are agreed upon by both parties. Buyers should engage with providers that offer mobile applications and online dashboards to monitor essential performance parameters of the products and services procured.

Needs of buyers can vary depending on the industry where buyers operate. For instance, buyers from the financial services industry give high importance to regulatory compliance and data security, whereas buyers from the e-commerce industry prioritize high throughput, low response time, and high scalability. Hence, service providers with a strong knowledge of the security, compliance, and governance needs of buyers' industries and a proven track record of performance with respect to these aspects should be prioritized.

Buyers must clearly define clauses pertaining to the ownership of subcontracting services that are not a part of preferred suppliers' portfolios. Subcontractors should be bound by the same terms and conditions as the main contractor to ensure consistency in quality and manage any adverse event such as data breach.

Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM) procurement managers also need to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks that can arise in the supply chain or contracts for Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM) procurement. Some examples include: