Given the increasingly complex nature of E/CTRM software solutions, CommodityPoint is observing more and more companies employing the services of third party consultants and consulting firms to assist in the selection and implementation of those solutions. Given the magnitude of the investment in trading solutions, it’s not surprising that companies will seek out specific skills in product knowledge or project delivery that can help ensure a successful implementation of a new solution, or to assist in upgrading an existing solution. But who are these firms and what are their core competencies and capabilities?