How can Collaborative Purchasing benefit your business?

At SCB Procurement Solutions, we feel businesses should no longer see other local organisations as opponents, instead we should all be embracing the opportunities collaboration holds.

Collaborative purchasing is a fantastic approach for small businesses to gain a competitive advantage when purchasing the indirect products every business need (stationary, IT, Telecoms, cleaning etc). By working with similar minded local organisations, the savings achievable are staggering.

To better explain the different aspects of Collaborative Purchasing, we have created a series of five presentations, each addressing a different topic.

Please view the below presentations and at the end, if you still have questions or would like to discuss how collaborative purchasing could work for your situation please email our team who will be happy to assist you in any way we can.

In this presentation we outline in detail the process of creating and operating a collaborative purchasing network, understanding the different types of network to choose and the differences between a self-managed or third-party managed network.

What is Collaborative Purchasing

In this presentation we provide an understanding of what collaborative purchasing is, the different types of collaborative model, and what types of purchasing categories are best suited to a collaborative purchasing strategy.

The Benefits of Collaborative Purchasing.

In this presentation we take a closer look at the wide range of potential benefits achievable from operating a collaborative network. In addition to the main cost reduction benefits, there are a large array of business and process benefits which can significantly impact your business.

Collaborative Purchasing Process

The costs of a Collaborative Purchasing Network

In this presentation we highlight the perceived costs of operating a collaborative purchasing network and outline the difference in cost structure between a self-managed network and a third-party network

Common Misunderstandings

This final presentation attempts to debunk some of the common misconceptions people have which stops them from seeking the benefits achievable from collaborative purchasing.