Agriculture Markets Analysis & Forecasts

L3 WESCAM designs and manufactures industry-leading multi-spectral and multi-sensor EO IR imaging and targeting sensor systems. In this video, L3 Wescam Vice President, Government Sales and Business Development, Paul Jennison, explains what it is about media solutions from Jane’s by IHS Markit that he especially values and how Jane’s helps him to reach key decision makers.

In this brief video, Paul Burton – Director of Research & Analysis for IHS Markit Defence Industry and Budgets – describes how a defense manufacturer overcame austere market conditions to unlock opportunities in emerging markets. Learn how the company used IHS Markit proprietary data and market forecasts, and worked with IHS Markit analysts, to secure a sale in a region where it had never before conducted business.

When a global agriculture company standardized on one source of market intelligence for purchasing, it surpassed a goal of $500 million in savings by almost 35%. Savings included $9 million from a supplier that was 50% less expensive and $11 million from integrating logistics with procurement, as well as gains from a hedging strategy to manage fluctuating prices.

One of the world’s largest privately owned food/agribusiness companies delivered millions of dollars in value over 4 years through enhanced global sourcing. Its strategic sourcing team used market intelligence to manage price volatility for both the company and its suppliers so they can deliver greater value to customers.

A top manufacturer of medical supplies reduced commodity costs by millions of dollars within 18-20 months and enabled its team to negotiate better rates – e.g., pushing back on 6 commodity cost increases in 8 months due to more accurate pricing data. Enabling tighter forecasts and improving workflows helps the company serve consumers more effectively.