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CTRM for Ags & Softs

Solutions Matrix
Utilizing information from provider websites and additional research performed by ComTech for this study, we are able to
build a matrix of solutions for different commodities, supply chains and other functions. However, this is based on analysis
of functional capability and track record – it is in no way intended, nor should it be, a recommendation of any vendor or
product. It should function more as a
potential starting point for any business
seeking solutions in this category. This
matrix doesnot consider many other
important aspects that should be taken
into consideration when appraising a
product - including, but not limited to,
vendor
implementation
capability,
company
stability,
support
ability,
technology stack and more. Additionally,
exclusion of a vendor/product does not
mean that the vendor/product cannot
cater for that particular commodity – it
simply means that ComTech is not aware
of that vendor and/or product at this time.
In short, the concept behind the matrix is
to try to show what ComTech believes to
be demonstrable and/or deployed/inproduction capabilities for known vendors
in a particular commodity.

CTRM Market Growth
Outlook in Ags & softs

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The ags & softs CTRM market is the
second largest behind energy and has
the highest projected growth rates, with
an estimated size of $288m globally in
2014 and average growth rates of 9%.
The rate of growth may have slowed in
recent months as a direct result of the
collapse of broad collapse in commodity
prices.
Though
perhaps
slowed
somewhat
under
current
market
conditions, ComTech estimates the
highestgrowth market for CTRM software
to be the Asia-Pac region; and that region continues to attract increasing attention from many CTRM and related software
vendors. CTRM and CM suppliers are increasingly focused on the market, and both are rapidly enhancing their
capabilities in both CTRM and CM to meet the specific demands of that region.
Given the highly competitive nature of the broad CTRM market – one with less than 150 new deals signed each year – we
expect the vendor landscape to continue to be very dynamic and volatile as vendors seek to expand their market reach
through internal development and acquisition.
That being said, the emerging battle between the ERP and CTRM vendors may be the most interesting to follow. The ags
& softs sector includes many entities that do not trade speculatively, but rather engage in production, sales or purchase,
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