Benchmark Consulting is a specialist consultancy in flexible and rigid packaging. We have developed the world’s first web based estimating and should-cost-modelling tool.As an estimating tool users have the functionality to generate prices for single product codes or large complicated tenders in a matter of minutes rather than weeks. Customers can be quoted in 'real time' during sales meetings, forgoing the need for several visits to close a negotiation. This can all be controlled centrally, ensuring remote sales teams can quote autonomously, within the parameters set by the senior management team.As a should-cost-model the tool can be used to calculate and break down the unit price of any specification and production process used within the packaging industry. This opens the opportunity to negotiate and deliver cost savings in areas otherwise unattainable through the usual process of annual or bi-annual tenders. Essentially the tool facilitates the delivery of true partnership with your suppliers, ensuring that margin creep is avoided and suppliers profits are protected. With a more transparent procurement strategy, regular tenders are no longer required, as full transparency guarantees that prices are as competitive in year 5 as they were on day 1. There are of course numerous tools and techniques integrated within our system in order to deliver this level of functionality. To find out more please visit our website: www.benchmark-consulting.co.uk