Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services Market Procurement Intelligence Report

Several macro changes in the dynamics of overall Building Operations as well as Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services procurement trends are poised to change the business practices and procurement thumb rules. Outsourcing of Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services now represents a significant part of the global spend on this category, driven by value derived and a growing number of vendors who keep innovating with new services and value propositions.

With advancement in technology, service providers are employing diverse tools in their operations to identify opportunities for optimization and greater collaboration with the customers.

Many companies are looking to engage Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services supplies in a long-term partnership to derive the highest ROI possible and creating an environment of trust and collaboration that allows for new optimization strategies.

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

Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services 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 Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services procurement strategy.

For example, Buyers must ensure the participation and collaboration of all related cross-functional teams (procurement, electrical, engineering, and housekeeping) in category management and planning activities. This is crucial, as these teams will be the primary end-users of the services offered by suppliers, and this step will ensure consistency in services.

Buyers should evaluate the true costs of each product and service within the scope of work for supplier, and also understand the hidden costs associated. This can help them to set accurate targets for cost reduction for their suppliers, and effectively monitor and evaluate their performance against industry benchmarks.

Benefits of an integrated program are more apparent over a period of 5-7 years, and the goal in such relationships is to achieve cost savings and improve performance in the long run. Buyers should opt for suppliers that have a track record of long-term engagements as this will increase the probability of these suppliers sustaining in a mutually beneficial relationship for a longer duration.

Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services procurement managers also need to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks that can arise in the supply chain or contracts for Right-Of-Way Maintenance Services procurement. Some examples include: