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the procurement process for their prospective the practicalities involved in working with suppliers.
in rail, it’s vital the sector plays a greater role in everyone in the rail industry.
This includes providing equal opportunities for buyers and suppliers on how to resolve issues cost savings.
the best interests of the industry are always taken into account.
Taking a collaborative approach can lead to industry-wide improvements, including in safety and corporate responsibility. Working together means buyers can reduce costs related to making procurement decisions at the same time as cutting down on the work required from suppliers when tendering for works.
suppliers in the industry who are frustrated with the amount of duplication required in some procurement processes.
True collaboration between buyers will considerably reduce the amount of duplication, providing cost savings and reducing pressure on resources in procurement departments.
Improved audit process
At the beginning of 2014, Achilles, in a new audit process to ensure it met the current requirements of the industry. The new audit ensures the validation process is targeted to the goods and services provided by the industry.
includes a base audit for suppliers which may import risk to the infrastructure through their supply chain and then the option of a targeted higher level audit for those suppliers involved On-track Plant Operations.
These steps ensure the process is targeted and provides the checks and balances required by
to meet the needs of the entire rail industry.
Achilles has paved the way for further improvement and collaboration within the rail industry.
These changes ensure the rail industry has every opportunity to grow and expand in 2015 without compromising on quality, safety or sustainability.
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reduce the amount of duplication that had previously been present in the audit process.
A number of buyers were asking for suppliers to undergo additional audits and the targeted approach is about ensuring the questions buyers need answers to are already being asked.
Don Clarke
rail technology magazine Dec/Jan 15 | 17
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