Samsung SDS Caidentia achieves 2026 Validated status in The Hackett Group's Fall 2026 SolutionMap

NOV 03, 2026Samsung SDS

Samsung SDS has achieved "2026 Validated" status for Caidentia, its AI powered SRM platform, in the Fall 2026 SolutionMap by The Hackett Group®. Caidentia also received Customer Value distinctions in five categories. The Fall 2026 SolutionMap evaluated 122 procurement technology providers, combining analyst assessment with feedback from customer references.

Caidentia received Customer Value distinctions in:

Sourcing
Contract Lifecycle Management
Source-to-Contract
Spend Analytics
Supplier Management

Caidentia is built for direct procurement in manufacturing. The bill of materials (BoM) is its central data object: engineering, procurement and suppliers work on one hierarchical, version controlled BoM. Sourcing events can start directly from a BoM project or from triggers in PLM, ERP and MRP systems, carrying part specifications, target prices and milestones into the RFx. Buyers compare alternatives at part and assembly level, not only at the finished product.

The platform integrates with existing enterprise systems. Caidentia synchronises supplier data with SAP and other ERP systems in both directions, imports parts and BoMs from PLM, and returns sourcing awards to ERP as purchase orders. Samsung SDS has completed more than 2,000 ERP integrations across industries.

For cost management, a Cost Estimation module builds should cost models at part and assembly level. A Target Material Cost module tracks BoM level targets and what if scenarios across project phases, such as alternative suppliers, regions or manufacturing assumptions.

"Manufacturers make many cost and supplier decisions while a product is still in design. Caidentia gives procurement a seat in those decisions, with the BoM as the shared reference for engineering, procurement and suppliers. The Customer Value distinctions are based on direct feedback from our customers, and that is the result that matters most to us," said Tae-Won Song, VP at Samsung SDS Europe.

Bertrand Maltaverne, Lead Analyst, Upstream Procurement at The Hackett Group, writes:

"Samsung SDS is built for highly complex manufacturers, including those engaged in automotive and industrial manufacturing, Caidentia enables procurement to engage early in design. It brings structured costing, part-level modeling, supplier performance, and AI analytics into the NPD/NPI process, helping manufacturers cut material costs, reduce risks and speed up time to market."

The Samsung SDS profile in the SolutionMap is available at https://www.thehackettgroup.com/solutionmap/

Learn more about our SRM Solution Caidentia: https://www.samsungsds.com/eu/srm/caidentia.html

About SolutionMap

SolutionMap by The Hackett Group® evaluates procurement technology providers on more than 500 data points. It combines analyst assessment with customer reference feedback and is updated regularly.

About Samsung SDS

Samsung SDS is a leading global provider of information and communication technology (ICT) with more than 40 years of experience in cloud services, enterprise solutions and digital logistics.

We empower businesses and public organizations with data-driven technologies, including generative AI, to automate processes, enhance collaboration and increase efficiency for sustainable growth.

Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Samsung SDS operates 58 offices in 40 countries worldwide. Recognized by Gartner, IDC and Brand Finance as a global leader in ICT services, Samsung SDS has also been ranked as the World’s Most Trusted Company by Newsweek for two consecutive years.