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picture Commodities represent fastest growing markets world-wide. Not only they are leading indicators for the broader markets and global economic activity, but also they provide huge opportunities for trading and investing. With nearly a decade in the commodity consulting business analyzing over 30 commodities through various bull and bear market cycles, we are the one stop source for all your business needs in commodities space:

Offerings

Value Chain Analysis
The value chain framework is useful in identifying and understanding crucial aspects to achieve competitive strengths and core competencies in the marketplace. The vast experience of TransGraph suggests that perception of commodity markets has been changing. Over the past decade, commodity prices have fallen and risen because the commodity industries are highly concentrated at the processing stage. TransGraph's value chain analysis aims at maximising value creation by minimising costs. The explanation of supply chain process of any commodity is done in a more straightforward way by analyzing processing, marketing and distribution costs incurred. TransGraph's analysis reveals how the value chain activities are tied together to ultimately create value for the consumer.

Channel partner assessment
TransGraph provides the assessment of the existing channel against the market or the competition. Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the distribution channel and pointing out the areas of improvement to strengthen the supplier network and communication strategy. We develop a monitoring mechanism based on the best practices in the industry for continuous improvement and periodic performance assessment in taking the strategic decisions like expansion or further investment. Performance assessment of the suppliers will be done through various parameters like marketing, infrastructure, quality, inventory, sales etc. by considering the industry standards.

Positioning
TransGraph provides an unique opportunity for corporates to position and strengthen the strategic competitiveness of their companies, by providing Knowledge of when and how to enter the markets with the appropriate market positioning strategy.

Demand Studies
TransGraph's decade long presence and "getting it right the first time" approach helps you with demand studies for your new business ventures and expansions. Our demand analysis aims at :

   -    Studying the present market conditions
   -    Studying market characteristics
   -    Competitive analysis
   -    Econometric analysis used for identifying the key drivers of demand for the product
   -    Analyzing alternative ways of meeting demand

Analytical Support
Our analytical services are tailor made to meet the corporate requirements which include:

   -    Data analysis using high end analytical tools like Multivariate Regression, Factor analysis, Cluster analysis etc
   -    Discriminant analysis for arriving at valuable insights from data and deriving appropriate strategies

Feasibility Studies
Transgraph Consulting with its unique and focused approach in information collection and analysis can equip the corporate for the industry intelligence needs enabling them to effectively combat with competition. If you commission TransGraph for the feasibility assessment of your choice of commodity, you can benefit with:

   -    Primary data through field survey
   -    Secondary data analysis : Detailed analysis and reports covering producers, distributors and traders
   -    Validating hypothesis
   -    Developing alternatives
   -    Supply/demand analysis for regional and world markets, and price forecasts
  -    Value chain re-engineering: We will study your internal process landscape and suggest for any betterment there by helping in profitable decision making

Benefits

   -    We assist in new business processes to compete, succeed and grow now and in the future.

   -    Enables business expansion and margin improvisation.

   -    Cost of the project and benefits derived ranges between 5 to 20 times based on the industry, market dynamics, client’s business, etc.

   -    We assure success by implementing new ideas which narrow the gap between what you have now and what you think you want or need and create a value to your business.

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Testimonials

“ I am writing to extend my thanks for the research and price forecasting services provided to us on a daily basis by Transgraph. The reports and information whether they are emailed to us daily or sourced via your website portal, are a consistent and reliable source of quality information. Our industry is one where information and its dissemination can help in differentiating between suppliers."

- Scott Yarwood, Sr. Regional Sales Manager, ADM Trading (UK) Ltd.



“ This is to state our appreciation for Transgraph for continuously delivering on its mandate to provide updated and insightful consulting services in the area of commodities and ingredients. I would also like to thank your team that is always in touch with buyers and feeds in relevant information that has been many times useful in decision making. In nutshell, the engagement with Transgraph has been enriching."

- V. Sridhar, Sector Manager, Commodities & Ingredients, Cadbury India Ltd.



“ By helping simulate the risk scenarios beforehand, TransRisk has added immense value to our trading decision making process at the operating level. The scenarios are comprehensive because one is able to view the basis and rollover risks associated with the hedged positions too. TransRisk also serves as good Dashboard for the top management, as it gives exposures, P&L, associated risk, limits all at one place.”

- S Sivakumar, CEO, Agri Business, ITC Limited



“ At risk framework and imputed risk model of TransRisk are definitely forward looking and will enable us to move away from ‘post mortem’ approach. We can take a business decision of pricing our contracts or purchasing in advance after factoring in a quantifiable and acceptable risk instead of trying to find reasons for the breach of limits."
"A flexible and scalable business intelligence that gives exposures, P&L, associated risk, limits all at one place and this decision support system can be integrated with our existing ERP and will avoid duplication of data entry.”

- Jude Magima, ED – Sourcing and Supply Chain, Dabur India Limited



“ Transgraph has showcased that ‘Risk Management’ is an excellent tool which will help any sourcing organization to deliver in any and even during challenging business scenario. They have succeeded in creating a deeper, specific and relevant input to the automotive sector. Highly recommended, the course was extremely detailed but the faculty made it so easy to understand - Top marks.”

- S.R. Rajan, Vice President-Commercial, TVS Srichakra Limited.

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