Market Research & Insights for Strategic Sourcing
Combine deep market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and cost-risk analysis to reduce procurement cost, accelerate time-to-market, and de-risk global supply chains.
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18%+
Avg. cost savings identified
2–5 weeks
Project turnaround (typical)
40+
Supplier audits & verifications
Why H&E for Market Research & Insights
Analyst-led research, practical supplier intelligence, and actionable cost models tailored to procurement teams.
IQ
Industry-Context Expertise
Analysts with sourcing and supplier evaluation experience across manufacturing, electronics and consumer goods.
DB
Data-Driven Recommendations
Price benchmarking, landed cost calculations and trend forecasting to guide negotiations.
ESG
Sustainability & Compliance
Supplier ESG profiling and regulatory risk assessment included as standard.
Core Services
Comprehensive services to support category strategy, supplier selection, and implementation.
Supplier Market Mapping
Regional supplier landscape, capability scoring, MOQ & lead-time expectations.
Price & Cost Benchmarking
Component-level drivers, landed cost modeling, tariff & freight scenarios.
Technical & Capacity Assessment
Factory capability checks, quality track records and tooling analysis.
Risk & Compliance Intelligence
Country, financial and regulatory risk profiling with mitigation playbooks.
Deliverables You'll Receive
- Executive summary & key recommendations
- Supplier shortlist with capability & compliance summaries
- Price & total landed cost model (electronic)
- Risk matrix and mitigation roadmap
- Negotiation playbook & sample RFQ templates
Case Studies (Examples)
Consumer Electronics OEM
Reduced component costs by 18% via alternative supplier sourcing and landed cost optimization.
Private Label Food Launch
Mapped regional manufacturers with HACCP-certified lines to accelerate time-to-market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until we get the report?
Typical turnaround is 2–5 weeks depending on scope.
Do you handle compliance audits?
Yes — we include compliance screening in research and can scope audits or verification visits as required.
How do you protect confidential product specs?
We execute NDAs and limit data shared with suppliers; IP protection is standard in onboarding.
Ready to Make Smarter Sourcing Decisions?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call and get a complimentary market assessment outline.
- No-obligation assessment
- Confidential NDA on request
- Delivered as PDF + short call