Realise
If you don’t gain, neither will we. Our proven experience and expertise ensures we create and add value to our client organisations.
We work closely with our clients throughout the implementation and take responsibility for the actions that we recommend. If you don’t gain, neither do we. As well as putting cutting-edge processes and technologies in place, we identify barriers and eithehr remove or mitigate them. Only then can procurement performance improvement occur and true business results be achieved. |
Strategic Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing is a systematic and effective approach to address and develop specific purchase categories. The purpose of the work can vary, but usually it’s about reducing costs, increasing value and reducing business risk. Following a thorough purchasing analysis, our Strategic Sourcing framework usually covers the following:
We have implemented the above framework in the majority of procurement categories and so providing us with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities with different types of purchases. Meanwhile, we have created a useful and practical methodology that ensures successful results. Our ultimate goal with Strategic Sourcing is to go beyond creating temporary savings, we want to ensure processes are implemented and that they become embedded as part of our clients’ business culture and future long-term success of working. |
Inventory Management
Purchasing Directions’s Inventory Management Analysis experts are masters at maximizing inventory mix and at anticipating the demands placed upon inventory. Our approach will thoroughly analyse the logistics chain and leave you with increased flexibility and lowered risk for the future.
Purchasing Directions’s Inventory Management Analysis includes the following services:
Our Inventory Management Analysis Experts will focus on your firm’s requirements resulting from market demands. While inventory reduction is important, early-warning systems to prevent issues and provide quick solutions are the key to a successful programme which ultimately raises awareness within a company. |
Offshoring
Moving operations offshore is a difficult business decision that, if implemented incorrectly, can have disastrous consequences on profitability. At Purchasing Directions we understand the geopolitical risks as well as the operational challenges involved. We maintain local knowledge of supplier, vendors and the competitive benefits of operating in a developing country.
Examples of specific services include market overviews and country services such as: Vendor and partner selection Developing localized engagements strategies Relationship and Performance management frameworks |