Innovation through strong partnerships

In partnership with akirolabs, costdata offers an AI-supported platform for sustainable purchasing optimization. Flexible solution package incl. software tools, global market data & individual consulting services for make-or-buy decisions.

Arness Consulting supports small and medium-sized companies in saving up to 20% of costs in product groups. Through a structured analysis, the company identifies individual levers and leverages hidden potential.

ASK Solution supports companies by taking over project management tasks in connection with the implementation of product cost reduction strategies. This includes analysis, strategy development and concept definition. The software & data of costdata GmbH are the perfect complement.

Aura Negotiation Consulting offers holistic advice on optimizing negotiation strategies. With practical and scientifically sound approaches, the company supports negotiation partners in successfully mastering complex situations and achieving better results in the long term.

Ecovis Döhmen Consulting GmbH offers customized services in reorganization, restructuring, interim management, insolvency administrator services and M&A. The cooperation with costdata enables sustainable strategies in turnaround and adaptation to new business conditions.

With ETIT Systems GbR costdata develops a solution for electronic calculations, especially PCB assembly. The ETIT software connects suppliers and providers for data-based BOM transfer.

evi: One is an innovative solution for developing and evaluating cost-cutting ideas. Through the combination of workshops and customized software, evi: One supports companies in effectively mastering individual cost efficiency challenges.

GRYN GmbH offers software solutions for simplified data exchange on Scope 1 and 3 carbon emissions in the logistics and transport sector. These solutions are also used for data tracking, data reporting and analytical considerations.

In cooperation with the Institute of Cost Engineering, costdata provides a sound training program for cost engineers. Three practical modules focus on analysis, implementation of optimization potential and the use of innovative systems from real projects.

ivoflow works with costdata to manage spend efficiently and transparently within Spend Analytics. The AI-powered platform identifies potential and risks for procurement professionals and executives.

Jörg Schröder's team maximizes capacities, reduces process costs and at the same time increases customer and employee satisfaction - all through the targeted use of artificial intelligence. With customized, tried-and-tested solutions, processes are brought to a new level of efficiency, resulting in decisive competitive advantages. The race for efficiency and profitability can be won with solutions that actually work.

Maindtec GmbH combines human expertise with state-of-the-art AI technology to realize significant cost and CO2 savings. This innovative combination not only optimizes resource consumption, but also achieves industry-leading efficiency in value and cost engineering. In this way, Maindtec creates a pioneering solution for modern companies.

Matchory GmbH offers software solutions that provide customers with cross-industry access to the global supplier market in order to find suitable suppliers as quickly as possible, in a structured and analytical manner, and to subsequently make optimal sourcing decisions. Thus, cost engineers and purchasers receive immediate information on where materials and components can be purchased.

MGS, represented by Matthias Grossmann, offers its customers purchasing seminars on reducing procurement costs in German-speaking countries. The cooperation with costdata enables the predominantly medium-sized hidden champions to gain insights into professional cost analysis.

Michael Albrecht supports medium-sized companies in optimizing their purchasing organization. He helps to reduce procurement costs, build robust supply chains and integrate environmental responsibility. His service includes consulting and interim management, combined with modern and proven methods to ensure long-term efficiency and resilience.

MIS Analytics GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in business intelligence, business analytics, data science and demand solutions. For over 20 years, the company has been offering comprehensive consulting and developing practical solutions for optimizing business processes for German SMEs.

PREX Consulting is a management consultancy specializing in purchasing. The team led by Ulrich Weigel is characterized in particular by top-class training/seminars (including publications) and consulting services, including for product group, supplier and risk management.

Product Cost Solutions helps industrial companies to efficiently increase their margins through targeted, data-driven negotiation strategies. With the help of modern analysis tools, the company gains valuable insights from data that enable well-founded decisions and optimal negotiation results. This approach leads to cost savings and at the same time strengthens long-term business relationships with suppliers.

QESAR, based in Bensheim (Germany), is the network of world market leading special machinery and equipment manufacturers and their recommended suppliers. Since 2023, costdata GmbH has been supporting members by providing best-practice approaches regarding the use of market data to achieve competitive purchasing and sales prices.

Among costdata's three solutions for SAP PLC are global benchmark data on wages, machine and material prices. One solution integrates the Should Costing Solution App, while the costdata® estimation module enables rapid cost estimates.

Scott Brannan is a cost engineer with over 17 years of experience. He works primarily in the automotive and aerospace industries where he disassembles and estimates the cost of components such as electric motors and electronics to help companies optimize them.

The cooperation of costdata with Shouldcosting GmbH results in the integration of a 2D/3D import module into costdata® calculation. The Swiss company generates perfect data while algorithms recognize relevant parameters from 3D/2D models in seconds.

SNL-Global GmbH advises small and medium-sized companies on the efficient design of their supplier portfolio for components. Through the cooperation with costdata, SNL-Global enables its customers transparent cost calculation and thus supports the professionalization in cost analysis, especially in medium-sized companies.

The Society of Cost Engineering and Analytics (SPCEA) is a non-profit professional society whose mission is to increase awareness and education about cost engineering in manufacturing organizations. Our goal is to promote the understanding and application of cost engineering principles, methods and practices while supporting our members through training, certification and networking opportunities.

Sourcing Champions combines a passion for sourcing and strong change management with cutting-edge digital technology to maximize value and results for clients, resulting in lasting partnerships that go beyond the ordinary to enable innovative growth.

TCE is a software development company focusing on cost engineering, specializing in manual assembly ("assembling"), cycle times and automated cost calculations. The Slovenian start-up and costdata GmbH are working synergistically to expand cost engineering in the Eastern European market.

White Label Advisory (WLA) offers the unique network and platform solution to find hand-picked consulting champions in any niche and engage them for specific business cases. costdata GmbH was identified in the selection process and now acts as a representative for Cost & Value Engineering.