Trading & risk management

Understand the market behind your purchasing decisions

Compare prices, follow market developments and understand what is driving costs before you buy or negotiate.

The DCA approach

Make purchasing decisions with a clearer view of the market

DCA brings prices, historical data and market insights together in one place. Compare supplier offers with the market, understand price movements and prepare for purchasing and supplier negotiations.

  • Independent market benchmarks
  • Clear specifications and methodology
  • Historical prices and personal dashboards
  • Market insights from industry experts

A practical workflow

From market question to purchasing decision

Use the same market information throughout your workflow, from checking a price to preparing for a supplier conversation.

Check the market

See current prices and recent developments for the products you buy.

Compare prices

Compare products, regions and historical prices to understand where the market stands.

Understand changes

Support context and pricing mechanisms with observed benchmark prices.

Prepare your decision

Bring the relevant prices and context into purchasing, budgeting and supplier discussions.

What it improves

Better prepared for every supplier conversation

A consistent view of the market helps procurement teams challenge offers, explain price movements and make purchasing decisions with more confidence.

Stronger price comparisons

Compare supplier offers with independent market prices and historical levels.

Better supplier conversations

Bring relevant prices and market developments into negotiations.

Faster market research

Find price, history and market context without working across disconnected sources.

More informed planning

Follow market developments that may affect future prices, costs and availability.

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