An introduction for chief executives and directors explaining the principles and practice of partnership sourcing and how it can benefit business. Illustrated with case studies of companies who have implemented partnership sourcing and reaped the benefits.
Making Partnership Sourcing happen
A practical aid for senior managers, particularly in manufacturing. Dealing separately with customers and suppliers, case studies demonstrate how to plan for, and implement, partnership sourcing.
Following the format of Making Partnership Sourcing happen, with real case studies, this booklet explains how partnership sourcing can be implemented in service relationships.
- How small and medium-sized firms gain from partnership sourcing
Aimed at smaller companies, who sometimes see particular barriers to partnership sourcing. How do you convince your partner? How do you retain your independence? How do you spare the time to work on the partnership? Case studies complement practical advice and analysis of the issues.
A practical guide for self-assessment
Sets a framework to help you measure your partnership relations, both as a customer and as a supplier. How to 'score' your partnership and how to enhance and develop new and existing relationships.
Benchmarking and the space industry
This report presents the results of the standing of Benchmarking in the UK space industry, particularly the extent to which it is a feature of customer / supplier relationships. It includes a comparison with UK industry generally.
Japanese supply chain relationships in a recession
How Japanese companies faced up to the effects of recession. Based on the practical and pragmatic views of senior UK executives on their recent DTI mission to Japan and written by distinguished academic Professor Richard Lamming. Vital reading for anyone doing business with Japan.
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