Achieve Peak Efficiency with Managed Services

Achieve Peak Efficiency with Managed Services

Customised support, no extra headcount 

Facing challenges with limited resources or struggling to manage your supplier relationships effectively? You don’t need to build your supplier management capabilities from scratch. Our Managed Services offer scalable, tailored solutions that bring expert people, processes, and technology to your organisation. Delivering ROI faster, and without the need for extra headcount, our service ensures you reach peak efficiency while staying focused on your core business.

81%

of Leaders cite enhanced engagement as the most significant benefit of collaborating with their critical suppliers.

65%

of Leaders report improved trust in supplier relationships through structured supplier management activities.

60%

of organisations cite supplier engagement and joint planning activities as their primary mitigation against supply chain disruption.

Supplier Management framework

Our supplier management framework provides a clear roadmap for building and scaling a successful supplier management function. It covers every stage - from benchmarking maturity and supplier perception, to value proposition and business case development, supplier segmentation, joint business planning, contract management, performance and risk management, supplier innovation, implementing technology, and developing the skills to maximise supplier value.

This structured approach enables organisations to strengthen supplier relationships, accelerate value, and achieve customer of choice benefits. Based on over 17 years of global SRM research, it provides a practical pathway to unlock the full potential of supplier management.

Why Managed Services?

Managing supplier relationships and procurement processes internally can be costly and resource-intensive.

  • Managed Services provide a solution by:

    • Reducing Operational Overhead:
      Avoid the need to hire additional staff or build processes from the ground up. Managed Services give you access to expert resources without increasing your headcount.

    • Scaling as Your Business Grows:
      Our services are flexible and scalable, allowing you to expand or adjust as your business needs evolve. Whether you're expanding globally or optimising existing operations, we adapt to fit your needs.

    • Leveraging Industry Expertise:
      Benefit from best-in-class technology and industry expertise to optimise supplier management and procurement processes, keeping your business competitive.

Our approach

Our Managed Services are designed to provide seamless integration into your existing operations, delivering measurable value quickly.

  • Here’s how we do it:

    1. Assess Your Needs:
      We conduct a thorough analysis of your supplier management and procurement needs, understanding where the gaps are and what challenges you're facing.

    2. Implement Scalable Solutions:
      With a clear understanding of your business, we provide tailored, scalable solutions—people, processes, and technology that integrate smoothly with your operations.

    3. Provide Expert Management:
      Our experienced team manages your supplier relationships, negotiations, and data, ensuring you focus on high-value tasks while we handle the complexity.

    4. Monitor and Optimise:
      We continuously monitor performance, making adjustments to improve efficiency and maximise ROI as your business grows.

The benefits

When you choose Managed Services, you unlock a range of benefits designed to improve your supplier management and overall business efficiency:

    • Increased Efficiency:
      By outsourcing supplier management, you can streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve speed to ROI.

    • Cost Savings:
      Avoid the costs of hiring new staff, setting up processes, or investing in expensive technology. Managed Services give you access to everything you need at a fraction of the cost.

    • Flexibility and Scalability:
      Our services grow with your business. Whether you're looking to expand your supplier base or improve existing relationships, we provide the flexibility to scale as needed.

    • Focus on Core Business:
      With us managing your supplier relationships and procurement processes, you can focus on driving growth and innovation in your core business.

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