Recent and significant market volatility has put additional pressure on procurement functions. Price fluctuations – whether inflation or deflation – are making it increasingly difficult to control the development of product costs. So, how would you like a tool that helps you make forecasts and define realistic procurement targets? A foundation for enhancing your negotiation strategies with suppliers?
The Inverto Volatility Manager (IVM), is an indispensable tool for containing volatility in your bottom-line. It translates macro-economic trends on direct (e.g., raw material) and indirect (e.g., energy) cost factors into product specific cost impacts, considering the geographical footprint of your supply base.
IVM equips your procurement professionals with the ability to analyze and forecast market impacts, based on macroeconomic developments, and then tailor their procurement strategies accordingly. There are comprehensive dashboards, providing insights both on granular level (part number) and holistic level (complete spend) tailored to the needs of category managers, CPOs and CFOs. Just one mouse-click away.
IVM provides a detailed breakdown of procurement costs, distinguishing between volatile and non-volatile components. Understand how energy prices, raw material costs, labor and transport influence your procurement bottom-line, and use that data to maximize leverage towards suppliers.
Stay ahead of market trends with IVM’s geo-/ and factor cost specific price data. Whether it’s gaining an understanding of current developments or the evaluation of hedging opportunities – IVM prepares decision making with a robust fact basis.
With detailed analytics at your fingertips, enter negotiations knowing exactly where the headwinds and windfalls lie. IVM’s robust methodology and fact-based structure empower you to lead negotiations with confidence and precision.
Gain a comprehensive view of your procurement portfolio. IVM enables you to assess each category and supplier, integrating individual assessments into a broader strategic framework. This top-down view ensures you’re prepared for discussions at the executive level, focusing on where savings can be realized.
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Unlock the power of data-driven procurement with the Inverto Volatility Manager and transform the way you manage your supplier portfolio.
Equip your procurement function with vital leverage in navigating tough markets. IVM provides battle tested methodology and insights to put your team in the driver seat of negotiations.
Whether analyzing individual components or the entire portfolio, IVM’s coherent methodology blends detailed insights with overarching strategies. It’s an essential tool for CFOs, CPOs and category managers.
You want to gain more insights on how the IVM functions? Then register here and and get the demo videos for Component View and Portfolio View in full length:
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is a Principal at Inverto in Cologne. He advises customers from the automotive sector, medical technology and the process industry, with a particular focus on process optimization
