Buying Services - Vendor Comparisons
Detailed research on vendors, supplier and partners – Don’t buy
before calling us.
CorpU analysts partner with your team to do a review of up to six (6) of your vendor options, refine your requirements, provide custom comparisons and recommendations. The CorpU Custom Evaluation Service gives you the benefit of our analyst teams' experience in conducing partner research. We listen to your requirements, offer suggestions from our work with world class firms, suggest new vendor groups that you may not be aware of and develop custom research reports specifically and exclusively for your company.
How it Works
- A telephone or video conference to discuss requirements
- You select 3 vendor companies and we select 3 alternative firms
- Applying years of experience, we work with you to refine your requirements to get better results for everyone. If you want custom executive education programs, we ask targeted questions, such as: Who works in your area? Who uses full time faculty or adjuncts? What industry experience do they have? Are there key faculty you should ask for?
- You get a custom report on the firms with a competitive analysis on each of the vendors, highlighting strengths and weaknesses and offering CorpU analyst recommendations.
- You have access to the CorpU Buying Service
- Reports feature
- Summary reports for quick scanning
- In-depth reports for a more comprehensive review
- Downloadable, value-added graphics that allow you to compare and contrast features on key metrics
- Downloadable PPT slides so you can build your budget case, RFP or decision matrix
- CorpU analyst reviews on the strengths and weakness of each partner
- Additional Top Performer ™ Buying Services (priced upon request)
- Custom services for supply chain rationalization include developing long list and short list recommendations and key contracting support or negotiating points.
- For Vendors – the ability to purchase reprint and distribution rights to their reports.
Benefits
- Save Time - Fast turn-around time. We can complete the process within 30 days.
- Save Money - Our reviews focus on value for money. What capabilities do you really need? Which variables are most important? Which firms will give you the most for your money?
- Receive Consistent Quality - All of our research is organized in the same way so it’s easy to make side-by-side comparisons
- Get the Right Tool for the Right Job - Pick the firms you are familiar with, but let us uncover new firms that also meet or exceed your requirements. We reviews hundreds and you benefit from that cross-market knowledge.
- Create Long Term Value - The larger your budget, the more important your partnership decisions. Which partners have low turnover and hang onto their best people? Which organizations fit best with your culture?

