Market Intelligence

Using experienced researchers and consultants around the world, State of Flux can provide high-quality data, information and analysis to support your sourcing team and free up staff to do other work. Whether you need insights on the latest market trends, in-depth category reports or impartial feedback from key internal or external stakeholders, we deliver bespoke and actionable intelligence to help you make the right decisions.

Our research is driven by your requirements, but in general we offer three distinct types of intelligence:

Category dashboard. A quick and cost-effective solution that provides an up-to-date snapshot on market and industry trends, level of competition, key cost drivers and leading suppliers for a particular category. Presented in a graphical, at-a-glance format, the information can be incorporated immediately into category plans.

Directed research. This provides procurement and supply chain professionals with an in-depth study of a category, project or area of focus. As well as a greater level of detail, our tailored reports feature informed analysis and recommendations to help guide strategic decision-making. Through our partnership with leading risk management consultancy Aon, we can cover a broad range of supply chain risks, including supplier financial health and geopolitical issues.

Voice of the customer/vendor (VoX). An impartial and comprehensive way of assessing how satisfied customers, suppliers or employees are with your performance and to identify areas for improvement. Online surveys and telephone interviews are used to collect objective data, which we then analyse and present as results for you to act upon.

Why choose us?

The advantages of using State of Flux to provide market intelligence include:

• Cost-effective, flexible delivery model, using offshore resources and language skills
• Bespoke service, designed around your needs and goals
• Fast project turnaround
• Confidential, independent gathering of sensitive data
• High-quality research and analytical methods
• Find new suppliers in different markets

For further information about our Market Intelligence services, contact us