Case Study: Brakes improves procurement efficiency with Expana

Brakes - Customer Case Study

Brakes, a leading supplier to the foodservice sector, faced the challenge of understanding its procurement position amidst volatile food commodity prices. To enhance their buying position and respond to market changes, they needed a credible, independent view of the market. This led to the conception of the Brakes Mintec Price Index (BMPI) and their engagement with vendor Expana.

Expana created over 700 product cost models using data from its Procurement and Category platform to build the BMPI. This solution provided a strong foundation for Brakes' procurement strategy, enabling managers to make informed decisions, target areas for cost savings, and improve competitiveness. The BMPI also gave customers confidence that Brakes' pricing was market-relevant. The platform directly delivered efficiency gains for the company.

Brakes

James Payne

Customer Pricing Manager