CASE STUDIES

	Client in the paper industry in North America

The client was embarking upon a major cultural change and desired to review the effectiveness of its Purchasing operation.

PMMS carried out a "Better Purchasing Practices" review and together with the management team concluded that substantial change was needed and was possible.

Subsequently PMMS developed the change plan and were a driving part of the change process for approx 2.5 years.

The change programme focused on the following key Elements

-Calibre of people
-New tools and techniques to drive value
-Structured Training programme
-Introduction of a CLAN type organisation structure
-Development and management of a simple approach to performance management

Substantial change was implemented.

Large financial gains were delivered.

A number of Cartels were broken with excellent results - both financially and operationally.

Effective Procurement became viewed as a business strength.

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