Why choose us - Case study
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£9 Million savings for European Market Leader in Print
Client Background
£500 Million independently held European group
Printing industry – magazines, catalogues and supplements
37 sites in UK and continental Europe
Company recently in financial difficulties with continuing legacy of late
payment to suppliers
Opportunity
Company purchasing mostly decentralized to local level with limited
achievement
Site level purchasing practices varied widely
Limited spend management and strategic planning
Limited communication of service and quality requirements to suppliers
5 key purchasing areas (paper, ink, road transport, MRO and
consumables, and mechanical handling equipment)
Actions
Detailed process mapping of existing purchasing and invoicing/payment
systems
Held workshops and training ensure comprehension of and commitment
to Purchasing Best Practice Process
Identification and selection of key supply partner attributes across
Implemented strategic sourcing process and negotiated long term
supply agreements
Results
Achieved purchasing savings of 10% on £92 Million of spend
Purchasing Best Practice Process implemented across all sites
Successful implementation of supplier alliances
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