Commodity Management & CTRM Software Selection
In assisting our clients with Software Selection, Implementary follows a tried and tested approach adding lessons learned from previous projects
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We have compiled a guide to selecting CTRM and Commodity Management software, which includes:
Meetings to review market trends and discuss best practices for system implementation
An overview of relevant system providers
Lessons learned from recent implementation projects and case studies
Business requirements definition
Establish a set of requirements based on your business processes, current and future market needs, as well as our existing experience
A comprehensive list of system providers
Build a list of vendors who may be included in the RFP
Develop a long list of vendors in consultation with you in preparation for the RFP
Develop the RFP
The development of a request for proposal document for distribution to selected vendors
An all inclusive document containing all requirements (e.g. functional and technical requirements, product description, and cost estimation) will be prepared
Comparison of the offers and recommending vendors to meet
A comparison of the returned offers using our best practices for vendor selection, as well as the agreed-upon weighting system, to objectively evaluate their features and pricing
Plan meetings for demonstrating critical functionality
Preparation of questions to be asked of potential vendors during sales meetings
Vendor recommendations
The vendor feedback and end result of the sales demonstrations will be used to recommend two or three vendors for SLA and price negotiations.
Referral visits should be arranged (if necessary)
Supporting negotiation and SLAs
Ensuring everyone is on the same page when negotiating SLAs and prices
Choosing the vendor and discussing the implementation project implications
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