Rising material costs and volatile raw material prices strain procurement in industrial mid-market companies. But how can organizations optimize their costs without sacrificing efficiency or quality?

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HYMER Leichtmetallbau has adopted a data-driven procurement strategy that combines automated price analytics with intelligent savings recommendations. Using Tacto software, the company has already saved over €260,000 - and the potential is far from exhausted.

Material price increases, fluctuating raw material markets, and growing supply chain uncertainties present industrial mid-market companies with mounting challenges. HYMER Leichtmetallbau, a leading provider in climbing and vehicle technology, addresses these challenges with an innovative, data-driven procurement strategy.

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How HYMER achieved cost savings of over €260,000 through automated price analytics and intelligent recommendations is demonstrated by Alexander Frei (Head of Procurement at HYMER) and Julius Reinboth (Customer Development at Tacto) in the webinar.

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Data-Based Transparency as the Foundation of Successful Cost Optimization

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Growing complexity in procurement requires not only a strategic approach, but also the right tools. Tacto's intelligent price analytics platform provides companies with comprehensive market transparency and automated savings recommendations. This allows procurement teams to identify optimization potentials quickly and efficiently - without having to manually analyze large data volumes. In the webinar, Alexander Frei shares concrete examples of how this approach led to tangible results at HYMER.

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Intelligent Savings Recommendations: From Data to Action

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One of the most valuable features of data-driven procurement is the ability to identify savings opportunities proactively. Instead of waiting for price increases or supplier changes, intelligent systems analyze market developments and procurement data in real-time. This allows procurement managers to act proactively and negotiate from a position of strength.

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The Impact: How Data-Driven Procurement Changes Everyday Work

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HYMER's success shows that data-driven procurement is not just a theoretical concept, but a practical approach that delivers measurable results. By using automated price analytics and intelligent recommendations, the company was able to:

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• Reduce procurement costs by over €260,000 - a significant achievement that demonstrates the value of data-driven strategies
• Increase transparency in supplier pricing and market developments
• Optimize negotiating positions through objective, data-based arguments
• Free up time for strategic procurement activities instead of manual data analysis

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Conclusion: The Future of Procurement is Data-Driven

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In times of dynamic market developments and increasing cost pressures, companies can no longer afford to rely on manual processes and intuitive decision-making. Intelligent price analytics and proactive insights are no longer a luxury for large corporations - they are a necessity for mid-market companies that want to remain competitive.

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HYMER's webinar provides concrete insights into how a data-driven procurement strategy is successfully implemented in practice and which benefits companies can expect. Interested in learning more about your company's procurement optimization potential? Watch the full webinar recording to discover how intelligent analytics can drive your cost savings.

In the live webinar "Intelligent Price Analytics & Proactive Insights: How HYMER Achieves Six-Figure Cost Savings," Alexander Frei (Head of Procurement at HYMER) and Julius Reinboth (Customer Development at Tacto) demonstrate how HYMER realizes significant cost savings through data-driven procurement strategies. They explain how automated price analytics, transparent cost overviews, and proactive recommendations optimize procurement processes and create a strong negotiating position.