Here are all the points that you should look to cover when looking to reduce costs and maximise value in this area: Obtain itemised details of your historic purchases over the last 12 months. This should include product code, description, UOM or pack size, quantity...
Purchasing & Cost Reduction
Procurement Case Study – Restructuring a Vital Supply Base
The Client National Materials Testing OrganisationExtensive & Varied Customer BaseVast Array of Specialist Services Provided The Problem The nature of the client’s business meant that they required a wide range of highly educated and specialised personnel. Roles...
Contracts Are Not Straightjackets!
Introduction Where appropriate, contracts can be good for both the supplier and buyer. They should clearly confirm the details of the agreement that has been reach, the responsibilities of each party and the overall terms of the agreement. However, it is important...
Managing New Products & Services
Blog by Neil Grime - view his profile> Businesses need to make big decisions all the time and the subject of purchasing and supply is no exception. A Potential Scenario A business purchases a critical item for one of its main products. The demand is high but it is...
Businesses need to make big decisions all the time – purchasing and supply is no exception.
Blog by Neil Grime - view his profile> A Potential Scenario A business purchases a critical item for one of its main products. The demand is high but it is more than 50% of the total cost. The margin on the product is very low They only use one supplier and they...
No short cuts for obtaining genuine cost reductions
Can You Do a Quickie? Blog by Neil Grime During initial meetings or even while networking I am often asked can you carry out a quick review? There have even been some occasions when I have been presented with a sample invoice for a product or a service and been asked...