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The 2023 State of Specification Management Survey further confirmed the growing need for Specification Data Management within every industry.
However over the past year much has changed, driving the need to conduct an updated report reflecting the current benchmarks and best practices within the industry.
In this survey, you can share your current state, future aspirations, and overarching challenges (10 min max.). The survey will be open through December, 20th and then our team will begin compiling and analyzing the data.
Our goal is to release the State of Specification Management 2025 report in the new year, followed by a virtual panel discussion on the findings. We are committed to enhancing our Specification Data Management platform by actively listening to our customers and staying ahead of industry trends. Your participation in this survey will provide valuable insights to further guide our improvements.

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* 1. What industry are you in? Select all that apply.

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* 2. What department are you in? Select all that apply.

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* 3. Who is responsible for managing specs in your organization? Select all that apply.

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* 4. How many specs does your organization manage?

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* 5. How complex are the specifications your company manages?

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* 6. What tool(s) is/are your company using to manage specification data today? Select all that apply.

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* 7. How well do you think your current system supports collaboration with external suppliers on specification management?

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* 8. How confident are you in the data security of your specification management system?

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* 9. Does your organization currently have a purpose-built Specification Data Management (SDM) platform in place?

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* 10. How easy is it to create a specification?

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* 11. Do you see a need for better specification management in your organization?

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* 12. What information do you document on your specifications? Select all that apply.

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* 13. What information/capabilities does your organization need that your current specification solution fails to support?

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* 14. How many changes or revisions do your specifications typically require before they are final?

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* 15. Which departments typically rely on spec data? Select all that apply.

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* 16. Which departments typically must sign off/approve specification data?

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* 17. How well do different departments collaborate on specification management?

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* 18. On average, how many hours in a week do you spend locating the correct spec(s)?

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* 19. How long does it take to get a spec(s) approved by all required departments?

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* 20. What is your company’s biggest challenge related to specifications management? Select all that apply.

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* 21. Has it been more or less difficult to manage specifications in the last few years due to the impact of COVID-19, supply chain disruptions, and economic unrest?

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* 22. How often do version control issues impact your operations?

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* 23. How do you communicate spec changes across the organization and/or with your suppliers? Select all that apply.

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* 24. How much visibility do you have into all the specs you need across your supply chain?

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* 25. What initiatives do you utilize specification data for? Select all that apply.

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* 26. How confident are you in the accuracy of your current specifications?

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* 27. How comfortable are you with making purchasing or bidding decisions based solely on the available specification data without extensive prework?

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* 28. What are the biggest challenges your company faces as a result of poor specification management? Select all that apply.

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* 29. Specification data is critical to sustainability regulations and corporate commitments. Is your organization impacted by any of the following commitments and regulations?

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* 30. What systems do you view as critical in integrating with a Specification Management platform?

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* 31. What challenges do you face in integrating specification management with other business systems?

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* 32. Are you currently leveraging AI technology as a part of your data management strategy?

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* 33. What AI tools or technologies would you like to implement in your data management strategy that you are not currently using?

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* 34. What future trends or challenges in specification management are you preparing for?

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* 35. Is improving specification management currently a strategic initiative at your company?

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* 36. Please provide your work email address if you would like to be entered into the raffle to win a $150 Amazon gift card. Must be a valid business email to enter.

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