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	$80m savings generated in year one

$80m savings generated in year one

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries	Professional Service Software
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Procurement
Services	Data Science Services Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	The procurement function of a multinational support-services organization was struggling to identify opportunities for supplier rationalization and sourcing optimization. Supplier expenditure represented 50% of its turnover, but the organization faced challenges in managing data from 30 different source systems. The client prioritized long-term value over short-term savings, making it essential to find a sustainable and efficient solution. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a multinational support-services organization with a significant portion of its turnover, 50%, attributed to supplier expenditure. The organization operates on a large scale, with thousands of users across over fifty countries. Despite its size and reach, the procurement function faced challenges in identifying opportunities for supplier rationalization and sourcing optimization. The organization values long-term strategic gains over immediate cost savings, making it crucial to implement a solution that delivers sustainable value. Read More
Solution	Rosslyn collaborated with category leads to understand their needs and created a straightforward approach to deliver value from the client's 30 different source systems. Using a portfolio of automated extraction tools, data cleansing apps, and third-party data enrichment, Rosslyn provided the client with a cleansed data environment for the first time. The strategic-sourcing methodology was trialed on complex, high-impact projects, and was implemented via automated workflows as part of a wider group ERP project. This approach supported the creation and deployment of spend and compliance reporting tools, delivering immediate value and long-term benefits. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms

Applicable Industries

Professional Service

Software

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Procurement

Services

Data Science Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

The procurement function of a multinational support-services organization was struggling to identify opportunities for supplier rationalization and sourcing optimization. Supplier expenditure represented 50% of its turnover, but the organization faced challenges in managing data from 30 different source systems. The client prioritized long-term value over short-term savings, making it essential to find a sustainable and efficient solution.

About Customer

The customer is a multinational support-services organization with a significant portion of its turnover, 50%, attributed to supplier expenditure. The organization operates on a large scale, with thousands of users across over fifty countries. Despite its size and reach, the procurement function faced challenges in identifying opportunities for supplier rationalization and sourcing optimization. The organization values long-term strategic gains over immediate cost savings, making it crucial to implement a solution that delivers sustainable value.

Solution

Rosslyn collaborated with category leads to understand their needs and created a straightforward approach to deliver value from the client's 30 different source systems. Using a portfolio of automated extraction tools, data cleansing apps, and third-party data enrichment, Rosslyn provided the client with a cleansed data environment for the first time. The strategic-sourcing methodology was trialed on complex, high-impact projects, and was implemented via automated workflows as part of a wider group ERP project. This approach supported the creation and deployment of spend and compliance reporting tools, delivering immediate value and long-term benefits.

Impact #1	The implementation of automated workflows and reporting tools provided previously unknown levels of supplier insights.
Impact #2	The solution met regulatory reporting and compliance targets, ensuring the organization remained compliant with industry standards.
Impact #3	The strategic-sourcing methodology supported the creation and deployment of spend and compliance reporting tools, enhancing the organization's procurement capabilities.

Impact #1

The implementation of automated workflows and reporting tools provided previously unknown levels of supplier insights.

Impact #2

The solution met regulatory reporting and compliance targets, ensuring the organization remained compliant with industry standards.

Impact #3

The strategic-sourcing methodology supported the creation and deployment of spend and compliance reporting tools, enhancing the organization's procurement capabilities.

Benefit #1	Generated $80 million in procurement savings in the first year.

Benefit #1

Generated $80 million in procurement savings in the first year.

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$80m savings generated in year one

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