Category 360 Overview
Enabling category leaders to build short- and long-term category strategy: Our Category 360° framework provides actionable market intelligence covering demand-supply trends, pricing dynamics, cost structure analysis, supplier landscape, and sourcing best practices.
Aranca offers both standard market intelligence and customized frameworks that allow clients to make informed strategic decisions to optimize procurement efficiency, enhance supplier management, and drive long-term value. We provide flexible update cycles tailored to your needs and modules— for instance price intelligence updates on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis, while market trends and best practices are typically refreshed semi-annually or annually.
To ensure seamless access to all insights, we offer a centralized repository platform that consolidates category reports in one place. Whether you need a one-time deep dive or regular updates, our Category 360° solution ensures you stay ahead in a dynamic procurement landscape.
Our Coverage
Offer in-depth insights through both primary and secondary research and deliver actionable data and strategies to empower your procurement decisions.
Market Overview
Our reports cover one time or regular updates on market size and growth forecasts, segmented by application, geography, and industry. Our insights highlight market drivers, inhibitors, technological evolution, and key trends, empowering businesses to stay ahead of the curve. We also conduct in-depth analysis of the value chain, focusing on tier 1 and 2 feedstock.
Regulatory Landscape
We provide ongoing and periodic updates on key regulatory updates, compliance mechanisms, and the impact of new regulations on market growth. Understanding regulatory frameworks is essential for navigating sourcing challenges, driving market growth, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Cost Structure & Price Analysis
We provide analysis of cost drivers, including their contribution to total costs and variations across countries, helping businesses uncover cost-saving opportunities. Additionally, we examine price trends, profit margins, and risk factors to identify key internal and external price drivers.
Supplier Landscape
We conduct thorough supplier analysis through long-listing, screening, and developing detailed profiles. The process identifies, profiles, and evaluates all relevant suppliers based on the category requirements, such as business technical and manufacturing capability, market reputation, and financial stability.
Sourcing Best Practices
We focus on implementing the most effective sourcing strategies, by identifying engagement models, contracting strategy, and developing pricing mechanisms. It also includes case studies demonstrating successful sourcing examples and provides insights into how businesses can optimize their procurement processes.
Solution Framework
Our Category 360° framework provides a holistic view of category dynamics to drive strategic and informed procurement decisions.

Aranca Advantage
Enhanced Risk Management
Achieve a holistic understanding of your category with detailed insights into market trends, demand-supply dynamics, pricing fluctuations, and supplier ecosystems. Strengthen proactive risk management by leveraging tailored insights and precise risk indicators designed to address unique challenges within each category.
Accuracy in Market Forecasting
Leverage highly accurate forecasts of category movements, including category and raw material trends, price fluctuations, and market changes. Our data-driven predictions enable businesses to anticipate shifts, using proactive strategies to stay ahead in competitive markets.
Empowered Procurement
Equip procurement teams with real-time insights into category performance to stay ahead of emerging trends, proactively manage risks, and optimize sourcing outcomes. By adopting intelligence-driven strategies, organizations can achieve effective cost management while unlocking significant strategic value in procurement operations.
Case Studies
We conducted a detailed analysis of industrial alcohol prices, pre-COVID trends, and demand across industries. We assessed key producers, feedstock, supply-demand dynamics, and substitutes, providing our client with actionable insights that led to a 15% cost reduction and improved supply chain efficiency.
A global packaging manufacturer wanted us to evaluate aluminum slug and coil market, covering supply-demand dynamics, cost breakdowns, ingot sourcing, and sustainability. Our insights enabled the client to reduce sourcing costs by 12%.
A leading global CPG company wanted us to conduct a detailed assessment of the folding carton market in Europe encompassing supply market, demand, supply-demand gap analysis, market trends, industry analysis, and sustainability developments. The study enabled the client to identify a 5-10% cost optimization opportunity.
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Client Experiences
Speed, reaction, and responsiveness. The team really put a lot of effort into providing a fast result, which was key for having a successful project. We appreciate that!
- CXO from a leading FMCG companyExcellent Service! Will definitely consider for next project.
- Leading Swedish multinational pharmaceutical companyGreat interaction and good promising results. Very professional team.
- Leading European industrial products manufacturing companyHardwork and commitment. Active and positive response to feedback. We have been playing a lot with the tool and are extremely happy with the results.
- A global consumer-goods MNCDetailed analysis, deep due-diligence and as always, fast answers and very responsive to feedback. Always a pleasure working with Procurement Team.
- Sr Manager Strategy and Insights, Global CPG GiantCan you build reports specific to certain countries or regions, such as a particular geography in Africa and Middle East?
Yes, we can tailor reports to focus on specific countries, regions, or global markets based on your requirements. For example, in Africa, we can cover South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt, while in the Middle East, we can focus on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman.
What is included in your category reports?
Our category reports provide comprehensive insights, including market trends, supply-demand dynamics, pricing analysis, supplier landscapes, and sustainability developments. For more details – Refer to our research framework.
Can the reports be customized?
Absolutely. Our reports can include all modules, selected sections, or a combination, and we can add details based on your specific requirements.
How often do you provide updates?
The update frequency is flexible and can be customized to your needs, ranging from quarterly to annual updates.
What aspects are covered in your updates?
Updates would include market trends, pricing analysis, category and raw material insights, and any other relevant areas based on your requirements.
Can you deliver reports in local languages?
Yes, while our primary reporting language is English, we have resources to deliver reports in other languages.
What approach do you follow for your research?
We use a combination of primary and secondary research to ensure accurate insights for every project.
What is your client-engagement process during project execution?
You will be assigned an Aranca Manager as your main contact. We provide a detailed project plan with clear milestones, conduct interim discussions, and share a draft report for your feedback before finalizing the project.
Can Aranca demonstrate its Category 360° capabilities?
Certainly. Schedule a complimentary consultation via our inquiry form, and we will share case studies, detailed capabilities, and address all your questions.
How do we request a proposal for a Category 360° solution?
Email us at inquiry@aranca.com with your requirements and preferred time for a scoping call. After the discussion, we will deliver a detailed proposal tailored to your needs.
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Client Experiences
Speed, reaction, and responsiveness. The team really put a lot of effort into providing a fast result, which was key for having a successful project. We appreciate that!
- CXO from a leading FMCG companyExcellent Service! Will definitely consider for next project.
- Leading Swedish multinational pharmaceutical companyGreat interaction and good promising results. Very professional team.
- Leading European industrial products manufacturing companyHardwork and commitment. Active and positive response to feedback. We have been playing a lot with the tool and are extremely happy with the results.
- A global consumer-goods MNCDetailed analysis, deep due-diligence and as always, fast answers and very responsive to feedback. Always a pleasure working with Procurement Team.
- Sr Manager Strategy and Insights, Global CPG GiantDecide Fearlessly
From startups to the Fortune 500, private equity and global financial firms, Aranca is the trusted research and advisory partner for over 2000 companies
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From startups to the Fortune 500, private equity and global financial firms, Aranca is the trusted research and advisory partner for over 2000 companies
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