Assignment: Develop a credible alternative source in China for chairs, desks and storage units.
Purchasing results: Identification and development of a source of storage units and a manufacturer of office chairs. Development of a range of twelve chairs. Order-management team set up.
Financial result: 35% gain in TCO on storage units and 29% gain on chairs. Over €1 million in business managed.
Business: Major French furniture manufacturer.
Assignment: Sourcing in China of a supplier of industrial components for furniture.
Purchasing results: Identification of a technical source (follow-on tool)
Quality results: Development of a quality inspection procedure and testing guides.
Procurement results: Procurement and order-management contract signed for a four-year term.
Financial result: 28% gain in TCO on the European source.
