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Use case

Compare the same product across suppliers fairly

Pack sizes, freight, and changing units make raw invoice comparisons unreliable.

Matched item comparison

Organic Sunflower Oil 5L

SKU 15873 · Matched

Source linked
Previous unit cost
$21.60
6 May 2024
Current unit cost
$23.40
14 May 2024
Change
+$1.80
+8.33%
01

BeforeSupplier quotes look cheaper until units, freight, or minimum orders are reconciled.

02

SignalComparable unit costs put each supplier on the same basis.

03

DecisionSwitch only when normalized savings justify service and contract tradeoffs.

A repeatable workflow

Move from signal to decision

A short operational sequence your team can repeat as new invoices arrive.

Workflow steps

  1. 01

    Match the comparable product

  2. 02

    Normalize pack size and unit

  3. 03

    Include relevant fees in landed cost

  4. 04

    Compare savings with switching risk

SignalWhat you may seeWhat to do
Unit normalizationRequiredCompare like with like
Landed costInclude relevant feesCalculate per unit
Switch thresholdSavings vs riskCheck contract terms

Invoice evidence

Every change is proven against your history.

A lower invoice line is not always a lower cost. Open the source invoice whenever a number needs checking.

  • Comparable unit-cost history
  • Source invoice linked to the change
  • Dates and supplier context stay attached
Unit-cost history

Organic Sunflower Oil 5L

Matched
Previous$21.60
Current$23.40
Change+$1.80+8.33%
DateUnit costInvoice
14 May 2024$23.40INV-48721
6 May 2024$21.60INV-48210
22 Apr 2024$21.60INV-47855
8 Apr 2024$20.90INV-47402

When manual review breaks

Normalize before you negotiate or switch

A smaller pack can look cheaper while costing more per usable unit. Compare the exact unit your operation consumes.

What to do next

Choose the move the evidence supports.

Keep the decision small, specific, and easy to revisit when the next invoice arrives.

01

Stay

The current supplier still wins on total value.

02

Negotiate

Use the normalized spread as evidence.

03

Trial an alternative

Test service before moving volume.

04

Switch

Document the expected saving and terms.

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