Office supplies retail presents unique challenges in spend management due to vast SKU diversity, complex supplier networks, and dynamic pricing across product categories. Post-merger integration amplifies these complexities through disparate systems, varying product classifications, and distinct regional procurement practices. PRGX’s expertise in harmonizing data across multiple ERPs and deep understanding of retail spend patterns made them the clear choice for this transformation.
$10B
Global Spend
$150M+
Synergies Tracked from Acquisition
$90M+
Annual Reduced Spend
Challenge: Managing Spend Data Integration with M&A Synergy Support
Following a major peer acquisition, this global office supplies retailer faced the complex task of tracking True Net Margin synergies while maintaining spend visibility across multiple entities. Operating across the US, Canada, and Europe with various ERP systems created significant challenges in harmonizing financial data across regions, tracking acquisition synergy targets, and managing indirect spend visibility across the newly combined organization.
Solution: Comprehensive Spend Visibility with M&A Analytics
Applying M&A Analytics, PRGX collaborated with the retailer to implement an enterprise-wide spend solution that harmonized data from over 80 source systems, delivering $150M+ in tracked synergy gains. This holistic solution culminated in sophisticated SaaS tools that deliver monthly refreshed insights, enabling stakeholders to analyze spend patterns and track synergy capture across the combined organization.
Beyond the financial impact, the transformation established real-time synergy tracking capabilities and provided True Net Cost visibility across merged organizations with PRGX Margin Insight, supporting 19-23% reductions in key indirect categories. This strengthened spend visibility, enhanced supplier relationship management, and created a foundation for continuous spend optimization through data-driven procurement strategies.
Go Beyond Synergy Tracking and Transform M&A Value Creation
PRGX helps organizations maximize M&A value through comprehensive analytics and intelligent audit solutions. Our M&A Analytics and Margin Insight platforms enable faster synergy while strengthening process controls across merged organizations. By combining advanced technology with decades of expertise in spend analysis, PRGX delivers actionable insights that drive measurable business results. Connect with our experts to discuss your M&A objectives or schedule a demo to see our solutions in action.
