{"id":105137,"date":"2024-09-25T14:29:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/?p=105137"},"modified":"2024-12-09T16:36:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:36:30","slug":"inverto-volatility-manager-a-comprehensive-video-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/inverto-volatility-manager-a-comprehensive-video-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Cost Control with KGM Strategy\u2019s Volatility Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>Unlike traditional cost management tools, the Volatility Manager employs a forward-looking approach. It not only protects your business from potential cost hikes but also helps you strategically benefit from market shifts by maximizing cost reductions. By analyzing market trends and identifying risks and opportunities early, it enables you to engage with suppliers at the right time to secure optimal pricing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>The tool empowers you to take control of your cost strategy by setting fact-based savings targets that align with current market conditions. It combines individual negotiations with a comprehensive view of your business\u2019s broader financial objectives, ensuring you are always well-positioned to benefit from favorable market dynamics. With the Volatility Manager, your business is equipped to manage volatility proactively, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and profitability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #a0d60a;\"><strong>(1\/3)<\/strong><\/span> <strong>KGM Strategy Market Volatility Manager \u2013 Containing volatility in your bottom-line<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZR9SrlBWmTg?si=jhhmNebA499DooDv\" width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-boxes  \" data-moduleID=\"105141\" is=\"summary-box\">\n    <div class=\"summary-box-padding overflow-visible\">\n        <div class=\"icon-box has-icon  fadeIn\" style=\"border-color: rgb(0, 77, 144);\" data-animated-icon=\"true\">\n            \n                <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <div class=\"inner\">\n\n                                                                                    <svg id=\"animatedIcon-11acf81de73296fb50bb82455d41efab\" data-id=\"11acf81de73296fb50bb82455d41efab\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 120\" xml:space=\"preserve\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\">\n                                    <path fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" class=\"st0\" d=\"M36.7,40.1c0-9.9,7.6-20.7,17.6-22.7c0,0,14.5-5.6,27.1,7.3c4.4,4.5,6.2,11.1,5.5,17.3C86,49,81.9,54.7,76.9,59.3C76,60.2,75,61,74,61.8c-3.4,2.7-7.7,4.6-10.3,8.2c-3.3,4.6-2.4,10.7-2.4,16v1.2\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\"  class=\"st0\" x1=\"61.2\" y1=\"94.3\" x2=\"61.2\" y2=\"109.5\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            \n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                            <div is=\"accordion\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-11acf81de73296fb50bb82455d41efab\">\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-11acf81de73296fb50bb82455d41efab\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-11acf81de73296fb50bb82455d41efab\">\n                                <span class=\"accordion-button-label\">\n                                    <span>Read the answer<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse-11acf81de73296fb50bb82455d41efab\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-11acf81de73296fb50bb82455d41efab\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <p>In a world that faces constant macroeconomic challenges, it\u2019s increasingly difficult to estimate how market developments will impact on product cost factors, and portfolios as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Containing cost volatility in the bottom line has become an ongoing task for procurement teams \u2013 an obligation that puts additional pressure on them.<\/p>\n<p>They need an efficient and reliable solution \u2013 one that helps procurement professionals make forecasts, define realistic targets and devise tailored procurement strategies<br \/>\nThe KGM Strategy Volatility Manager makes it possible to manage your categories proactively.<\/p>\n<p>The tool supports two key teams in a coherent way:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-right-list arrow-right-list--green\">\n<li>On the one hand, the KGM Strategy Volatility Manager serves the tactical requirements of category managers.<\/li>\n<li>And, on the other hand, the tool also supports the strategic needs of CFOs and CPOs in steering portfolios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In general, the KGM Strategy Volatility Manager analyzes the direct cost factors of your product, such as raw materials. And it also takes indirect cost factors into account \u2013 for instance country-specific energy, or labor-cost development.<\/p>\n<p>KGM Strategy Volatility Manager then evaluates the total impact at both component and portfolio level.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><h3><span style=\"color: #a0d60a;\"><strong>(2\/3)<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Managing Factor Cost Volatility on a Component Level: IVM for buyers and category managers<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V72w778sXyE?si=OfXUOjbWMdqDe5wM\" width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-boxes  \" data-moduleID=\"105145\" is=\"summary-box\">\n    <div class=\"summary-box-padding overflow-visible\">\n        <div class=\"icon-box has-icon  fadeIn\" style=\"border-color: rgb(0, 77, 144);\" data-animated-icon=\"true\">\n            \n                <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <div class=\"inner\">\n\n                                                                                    <svg id=\"animatedIcon-1123848680ee4f956876e6cfa3f948ad\" data-id=\"1123848680ee4f956876e6cfa3f948ad\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 120\" xml:space=\"preserve\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\">\n                                    <path fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" class=\"st0\" d=\"M36.7,40.1c0-9.9,7.6-20.7,17.6-22.7c0,0,14.5-5.6,27.1,7.3c4.4,4.5,6.2,11.1,5.5,17.3C86,49,81.9,54.7,76.9,59.3C76,60.2,75,61,74,61.8c-3.4,2.7-7.7,4.6-10.3,8.2c-3.3,4.6-2.4,10.7-2.4,16v1.2\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\"  class=\"st0\" x1=\"61.2\" y1=\"94.3\" x2=\"61.2\" y2=\"109.5\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            \n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                            <div is=\"accordion\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-1123848680ee4f956876e6cfa3f948ad\">\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-1123848680ee4f956876e6cfa3f948ad\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1123848680ee4f956876e6cfa3f948ad\">\n                                <span class=\"accordion-button-label\">\n                                    <span>Read the answer<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse-1123848680ee4f956876e6cfa3f948ad\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1123848680ee4f956876e6cfa3f948ad\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <p>The key objective for category managers is to control the development of product costs. Cost increases should, ideally, be avoided, and spend decreases maximized. Both objectives require different strategies.<\/p>\n<p>The KGM Strategy Volatility Manager analyses and forecasts what we call \u201cmarket impacts\u201d \u2013 the concrete effect of macroeconomic developments on your suppliers\u2019 bottom-lines.<\/p>\n<p>And transparency is essential in identifying the right strategy \u2013 that\u2019s where KGM Strategy Volatility Manager comes into play.<\/p>\n<p>KGM Strategy Volatility Manager combines the best of two worlds: highly granular, bottom-up cost transparency, and forward-looking market intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>With its detailed analytics, procurement professionals can enter negotiations knowing exactly where the headwinds and windfalls lie. KGM Strategy Volatility Manager\u2019s robust methodology and fact-based paradigm empowers its users to lead their negotiations with confidence and precision.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><h3><span style=\"color: #a0d60a;\"><strong>(3\/3)<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Steering Procurement on Portfolio Level: IVM for CPOs, CFOs and category managers<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L_Nv-JLaIOo?si=H5hxbjmWyXaPZ76v\" width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-boxes  \" data-moduleID=\"105146\" is=\"summary-box\">\n    <div class=\"summary-box-padding overflow-visible\">\n        <div class=\"icon-box has-icon  fadeIn\" style=\"border-color: rgb(0, 77, 144);\" data-animated-icon=\"true\">\n            \n                <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <div class=\"inner\">\n\n                                                                                    <svg id=\"animatedIcon-7c4fa890cd214d372a189fbb006ac3fe\" data-id=\"7c4fa890cd214d372a189fbb006ac3fe\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 120\" xml:space=\"preserve\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\">\n                                    <path fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" class=\"st0\" d=\"M36.7,40.1c0-9.9,7.6-20.7,17.6-22.7c0,0,14.5-5.6,27.1,7.3c4.4,4.5,6.2,11.1,5.5,17.3C86,49,81.9,54.7,76.9,59.3C76,60.2,75,61,74,61.8c-3.4,2.7-7.7,4.6-10.3,8.2c-3.3,4.6-2.4,10.7-2.4,16v1.2\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\"  class=\"st0\" x1=\"61.2\" y1=\"94.3\" x2=\"61.2\" y2=\"109.5\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            \n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                            <div is=\"accordion\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-7c4fa890cd214d372a189fbb006ac3fe\">\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-7c4fa890cd214d372a189fbb006ac3fe\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-7c4fa890cd214d372a189fbb006ac3fe\">\n                                <span class=\"accordion-button-label\">\n                                    <span>Read the answer<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse-7c4fa890cd214d372a189fbb006ac3fe\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-7c4fa890cd214d372a189fbb006ac3fe\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <p>KGM Strategy Volatility Manager is designed for CPOs, CFOs and category managers, alike , to understand supplier- and category-level price dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>The tool consolidates complex, product-level data into a comprehensive report and dashboard view. It helps upper management to set actionable targets for the procurement function as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>KGM Strategy Volatility Manager employs ONE coherent methodology for deriving both individual negotiation targets, and overall portfolio-level performance goals. That seamless integration is key for establishing overall strategic direction.<\/p>\n<p>KGM Strategy Volatility Manager combines detailed bottom-up analytics with top-down transparency, giving your procurement team the edge as it navigates today\u2019s volatile market environments.<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><h2>Do you have any further questions? Then contact our experts!<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"container authors-section fadeIn \" is=\"authors-and-partners\">\n        <div class=\"description row\">\n            <h2>\n                                                            Authors\n                                                <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"mb-5 col-md-6 mb-md-0\">\n                    <div class=\"author\">\n                                                    <figure>\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/JM_AP-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/JM_AP-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/JM_AP-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                        \n                        <h3>Jan Mersmann<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"person-position\">Principal<\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"short-desc\"><p>is a Principal at KGM Strategy in Cologne. He advises customers from the automotive sector, medical technology and the process industry, with a particular focus on process optimization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"contact-information\">\n                                                                                                <a href=\"mailto:Jan.mersmann@kgmstrategy.com\" class=\"mail-link\">Jan.mersmann@kgmstrategy.com<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/inverto-volatility-manager-a-comprehensive-video-series\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline-secondary text-terciary\">Contact<\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mb-5 col-md-6 mb-md-0\">\n                    <div class=\"author\">\n                                                    <figure>\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stanley_keller-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stanley_keller-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stanley_keller-1-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                        \n                        <h3>Stanley Keller<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"person-position\">Senior Consultant<\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"short-desc\"><\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"contact-information\">\n                                                                                                <a href=\"mailto:contact@kgmstrategy.com\" class=\"mail-link\">stanley.keller@kgmstrategy.com<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/inverto-volatility-manager-a-comprehensive-video-series\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline-secondary text-terciary\">Contact<\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock powerful strategies and boost your company\u2019s financial performance with proven techniques\u00a0for\u00a0inventory management, payment terms\u00a0and cash management. 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