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Bonfire: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — Background and Solution Overview

05/02/2018 By

Just when you thought the sourcing technology market was mature and the competitive field had narrowed down to fewer choices, along comes a new contender. And not just any provider, but one that could prove a real thorn in the side of competitors, especially for those focusing on public sector, those targeting the “Nimble” SolutionMap buying persona or those targeting the middle market. This new rose — or thorn, depending on your vantage point — is Bonfire. Scout RFP customers and prospective customers, in particular, should pay particularly close attention to Bonfire, as should those considering Market Dojo, EC Sourcing, Scanmarket, SynerTrade and similar providers.

Larger procurement teams that desire Nimble providers, as well as smaller organizations, often need point-based solutions that can be implemented quickly, at an upfront cost they can afford and with a quick ROI to justify their selection. Bonfire fits this description closely. However, your organization won't know if Bonfire should be on your shortlist without some deep insight into what the platform does, where its strengths and weaknesses are, and what its customer base looks like (to understand if they are used to serving your industry). That's what this PRO series is designed to help you understand.

This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Snapshot provides facts and expert analysis to help procurement organizations make informed decisions about whether Bonfire, as a standalone sourcing solution, is a better fit than both alternative best-of-breed and suite-based tools. Part 1 of our analysis provides a company background and detailed solution overview, as well as a summary recommended fit suggestion for when organizations should consider Bonfire. The remainder of this multipart research brief covers product strengths and weaknesses, competitor and SWOT analysis, user selection guides, and insider evaluation and selection considerations.

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