Why engage Chateau Consulting?
Our independent approach creates an optimal program solution that benefits both clients and providers.
OUR EXPERTISE
BUSINESS
CASE/ROI
RFX: SUPPLIER EVALUATION
& SELECTION
TERMS & CONDITIONS (E.G., MSA, SLA, KPI, ETC.)
ON-BOARDING IMPLEMENTATION/ INTEGRATION
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
GOVERNANCE, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE
SUSTAINED OPERATIONS / PROGRAM REVIEW
OUR
INDEPENDENT APPROACH
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Accelerates the discovery phase in order to reduce time and expense required to complete the sales cycle
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Gains greater transparency and accelerated access to client requirements and obstacles
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Appreciates executive engagement and cultural requirements
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Gathers future state roadmap earlier in the planning process v. after agreements are executed
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Documents procure-to-pay process as an outgrowth of direct client work v. market-based SWOT approach
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Fast-tracks contract negotiation and legal / on-boarding process: Ts & Cs with buyers – not legal
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Engages gains commitment of operational resources through client not supplier
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Establishes a credible true business partnership v. simple vendor engagement
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Creates a goals-based, milestone-driven, metrics measured sustainable relationship
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Enables future opportunities for expanding program span of control across spend, solutions, and locations
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Minimizes renewal “renegotiation” and angst
PROVIDER BENEFITS
CLIENT BENEFITS
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Educates on the spend management value proposition including history, marketplace, suppliers, and future state opportunity
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Operates agnostic to market, supplier and selection
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Performs a rapid assessment that documents current and future state requirements, scope, goals, stakeholders, ROI and roadmap
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Establishes a program method customized to the client based on scope, etc.
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Champions the clients’ expected outcomes; maximizes investments and ROI
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Delivers consulting and advisory services; scales based on client needs through the entire program lifecycle
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Engages appropriate functional experts and key influence leaders throughout the program based on phase/need (e.g., IT, Legal, Security, HR, Finance, AR/AP, etc., )
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Provides a roadmap for sustaining a healthy relationship
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Provides program maturity & value audits
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Advises on continuous improvement methods