Dated : 30 Aug 2016
Debarment and suspension of erring contractors are important tools for ensuring compliance with integrity-obligations of government contractors performing procurement actions for the Government. These actions are commonly referred to under Indian government regulations as “banning of business dealings”, “sending contractors on a holiday” and “suspension of business dealings”; and...
Best Practices & Case-Studies in Procurement – It is helpful for an organization to identify practices adopted by other organizations. IBIS World brings to you some of the good practices adopted by organizations in the field of public...
Better Practice in Procurement Case Studies: Government of Western Australia Department of Treasury and Finance – Better procurement practice is key to achieving improved outcomes and delivering value for money for the West Australian Government. Eight smarter buying principles have been created to help steer the public sector toward making better purchasing decisions, implementing better...
Supplier Relationship Management Helps Global Chemical Company Build Competitive Advantage – A pilot program to develop more innovative relationships with suppliers identifies $80 million in savings and revenue opportunities, with subsequent analyses identifying $400...
Dated : 09 Mar 2015
Anheuser-Busch InBev: Empowering Procurement Professionals towards Sustainable Procurement – Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is the leading global brewer and a top-five consumer-goods (FMCG) company with operations in 25 countries and procurement departments in 22...
Packaging Companies Merge and Cut Procurement Spending – A packaging manufacturer turned to A.T. Kearney to reduce procurement costs in three Asia-Pacific markets, reducing spending nearly 2.5...
Dated : 09 Feb 2015
Each year, Cathay Pacific Airways uses millions of plastic items for its in-flight services, ranging from meal trays to cutlery to amenity kits. While the company has made tremendous efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle, it still has to rely on single-use disposable plastic for some items due to concerns about hygiene, and regulatory and operational...
Dated : 09 Jul 2015
Through performance assessments, identification of high-risk suppliers, and collaborative initiatives, Bayer uses its influence over global suppliers to ensure accordance with the company’s ethical, environmental, and social...