National Retailer
Background
This major supplier to Marks and Spencers comprised 3 UK and 8 overseas manufacturing plants. Following investment by Venture Capitalists, the dynamic senior management team appointed ADR Sourcing to reduce costs in both direct and indirect spend.
ADR Sourcing Activity
ADR Sourcing worked with the Client to identify areas of opportunity. Using Best
Practice purchasing methods, ADR Sourcing negotiated and implemented on behalf of the Client a number of National Service Agreements, which resulted in significant cost-savings, organisational rationalisation and a further improvements to both quality and service levels.
Site Services
Sample results in cost-reduction alone may be summarised as:
| Item |
Saving |
Overhead Spend, comprising:
Security
Couriers
Cleaning
Fuel Cards
Printed Stationery
Oil (Gas)
General Stationery
Telecoms call charges.
Computer Maintenance
IT Consumables
Hangers |
(estimated) 20% |
Total Savings |
£300,000 |
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