What kind of relationship do you have with your suppliers? Or do you supply to a large client?
Effective supply chain management is a realistic goal and in the current climate of rising costs, it’s absolutely necessary. Smart businesses know the value of working with suppliers to improve business efficiency by optimising packaging, raw materials and logistics operations.
Cost savings in the supply chain can yield environmental benefits for both the client and supplier. For example, waste accounts for 4% of turnover for most manufacturers. Clients and suppliers can work together to identify unnecessary waste, reduce costs and improve liquidity in both businesses.
A partnership approach will often deliver the best savings for all parties because it enables a free and frank exchange of ideas and suggested improvements to existing practices.
New Supply Chain toolkit
The Envirowise Supply Chain success stories
Envirowise launched the Supply Chain partnership in 2002. Over the five years of the programme potential savings in excess of £12.45 million had been identified. By the end of 2006, hosts and suppliers had actually saved £9.19 million.
This publication includes references to both host companies and suppliers who have taken part in the Envirowise Supply Chain partnership.
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