SUPPLY CHAIN them with a development plan ,” Purss adds . “ Many are small scale , niche businesses supplying seafood , herbs or fruit for example , but they are just as important as the multinationals we deal with . We help them to partner with a large concern like us and compete with bigger companies .” When dealing with larger concerns a full supplier profile is drawn up that covers compliance , energy use , emissions , waste policy and human rights among other things , and of course indigenous engagement . Despite the huge purchasing clout of a company with a multiple billion-dollar market capitalisation , it is a matter of pride for Crown that 90 % of its spend is within the state in which each site is located .
Crown Resorts is a reliable company to do business with , Purss
emphasises . 80 % of transactions at Melbourne , and 70 % at Perth where the system was introduced more recently , are completed through evaluated receipt settlement ( ERS ) matching . This is a paperless solution that automatically transmits a recipient-created tax invoice upon receipt of goods , and schedules payment . “ Those vendors with an ERS agreement don ’ t need to invoice us . A delivery automatically generates an invoice so we will provide an electronic invoice to the vendor . Once they receive their payment they will get a remittance advice .” This is just another example of an innovative , end-to-end business process that cuts out paperwork , making the transaction easier and more transparent for both parties . www . supplychaindigital . com 191