SupplyChain Magazine August 2014 | Page 29

HOW TO VET SUPPLIERS communication has assisted in open dialogue about cultural change needs and has moved purchasing compliance up the agenda .
With web3 in place , Calor will be able to introduce more effective spend control and centralised processes to reduce complexity and significantly cut processing time and administration costs . Gaining improved reporting insight into its key areas of spend at line level will also assist the firm in negotiating more competitive prices with suppliers and allow authorised staff to more easily identify the goods they need , when they need them , to drive best value .
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