Market research is essential in making the right purchasing and supply chain management decisions, but obtaining complete, up-to-date market information can be difficult and time-consuming. Pantellos Market Research Services makes the process easier by providing utility customers with a thorough understanding of critical supply markets.
This new service provides comprehensive market reports on strategic supply chains that represent high-expenditure areas with significant operational impact. Armed with this information, sourcing managers can better qualify suppliers, time purchases to take advantage of market trends and negotiate pricing based on knowledge of the commodity’s cost structure.
Detailed market reports are issued annually, with updates on the latest market conditions issued quarterly. The reports include an overview of the particular commodity, in-depth analysis of the supply base and capacity utilization, demand trends, raw material issues, pricing trends and supply chain best practices. Market reports are currently available for:
- Wire and cable
- Distribution transformers
- Electric meters
- Wood poles
- Polyethylene pipe
Other supply chains will be added in the future, based on customer input.
Market research is performed by Pantellos Portfolio Managers, who apply their deep commodity expertise and hands-on sourcing experience to create reports that offer exceptional market insight and practical recommendations. In addition, they are just a phone call away to answer questions or provide additional information.
What sets Pantellos market research apart from other information sources? In working with utility customers, the Pantellos Portfolio Managers may source the same commodity several times a year. Frequent sourcing and continual monitoring and contact with the supplier base put the Pantellos Portfolio Managers in the best position to quickly provide current and comprehensive intelligence. Research reports do not include any utility company or supplier proprietary or confidential transaction information.
Market Research Reports are provided free of charge to Pantellos utility customers who have adopted a corresponding Pantellos Collaborative Agreement (PCA) for that particular commodity. Additionally, utility trading parties may purchase an annual subscription to the Pantellos Market Research Services and receive copies of all of the reports as they are released.
To see a detailed overview of Pantellos Market Research Services, click here. If you are a utility customer and would like to view a free copy of the Pantellos Market Research Report on wire and cable, click here. To speak with a market research expert, please contact Matt Worth.
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