Getting the right support at the right time is critical to the success of your operation. Here we have attempted to answer some of the questions you may want to ask....
Q: Does the Assymetrix team have the breadth of knowledge I need?
A: Assymetrix already has strong capability in a number of key categories. Nevertheless, we believe that some categories require domain-specific knowledge that may not be available in Australia. That's why we partner with specialist firms from around the globe when appropriate. The sourcing market has become highly specialized in terms of the support that is required in some categories, so the best leverage from your data comes from deploying the right people with the right skills. We know exactly where to find those experts, and how to retain them at an affordable price.
Q: What can Assymetrix do that is different?
Because Assymetrix has strong practical experience bridging the divide between sourcing and finance, we are able to create sourcing, payment. and compliance solutions that address stakeholders’ needs – solutions that everyone in the organization can support. By using strongly participative analysis and outcome techniques, we turn sourcing project benefits into long-term savings efficiencies for your organization with little or no continuing support from Assymetrix. We use exact diagnostics to define quickly where finance and procurement functions can achieve procurement savings, tightened integration, and focused tracking mechanisms. We can improve compliance processes, shorten the procure-to-pay cycle, and use Six Sigma techniques to achieve lean, efficient processing.
Q: But at what cost?
Assymetrix will back its consultancy with a mix of fee-for-service and risk-based compensation if possible.
Q: How complex is it to do business with Assymetrix?
Our business model is simple and transparent. Once we have a sample of your data, we run diagnostics (at no cost to you) that allow us to be absolutely clear about what we can achieve, and the time frames and costs that apply. We believe in clear and agreed objectives. You control the scope of work and set the pace, allowing you to drive outcomes from a menu of alternatives that Assymetrix presents.
Q: What next?
It's very simple: talk to us. If you are clear what your problem is, then we can help work through what needs to be done. If you’re not clear what your problem is, we can help with that, too. We write regularly for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australia in the Procurement Professional magazine. See what we have to say. We cover a wide range of sourcing issues.
Q: How do we know that we got benefits from the work?
A: Tony Bridger has written benefits management reports for a number of major organizations including UK Government Treasury. By using a data driven approach, it's possible to define precisely the key performance indicators of the assignment, and to understand both expectations and outcomes. Although outcome analysis is driven numerically, it's also possible to characterize the "softer" side of benefits through indirect methods such as formal and informal employee and customer survey techniques.
Q: What areas does Assymetrix cover ?
A:. We will travel to wherever we are needed.