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The Key to Creating an Effective Supply Chain Management
Logistics have always been a significant and time-consuming part of supply chain management; however, we are all too well aware that logistics are only one piece of the procurement puzzle. To build a robust supply chain that delivers high-quality products, we must...
What are the Benefits of Product Development from the Far East?
Over the years, more businesses, from SMEs to multi-national organisations, have been moving their product development to the Far East. Why? Because of the continued growth and investment the Far East is experiencing in advances in manufacturing and innovative product...
How to Build a Procurement Partnership You Can Trust
Procuring goods and services from overseas involves several key steps and considerations. To ensure you get these steps right and that everything—and we mean everything—is taken into consideration, you must have trust in the suppliers you work with. Trust that you are...
Reducing Risk in Procurement From the Far East
Procuring goods from overseas is the best way for your customers to get the perfect product at the most competitive price. Providing you with an opportunity to access manufacturing skills and talent that potentially isn't available in the UK, you also have the...
Are You Too Dependent On One Manufacturer?
In business, we must be able to adapt, meet ongoing and ever-changing customer demands, and remain competitively priced. Choosing who to partner with to support your business throughout these changes is critical, and sometimes, it’s easy to fall into the trap of...
How A Procurement Partner Can Boost Your Operations
There is so much more to procurement than simply purchasing goods and services. Of course, this is a huge part of the role of a procurement partner, but those who bring success to operations are the procurement partners who continuously work hard to ensure that ALL...
The Importance of UKCA Marking on Toys Sold in the UK
UKCA, the official marking on products that shows conformity to relevant technical requirements and the mark which shows wholesalers and consumers that a product is safe for use and saleable in the UK. Replacing the CE marking for products as part of the UK's exit...
Meeting Required Regulations When Procuring Overseas
All products, whether manufactured in the UK or you are importing from overseas, must, and we stress must meet all compliance regulations and EU standards, ensuring the product is safe for use and hence saleable. If your product does not meet these requirements and...
The Importance of Sustainable Procurement
As we look to 2023 and beyond, businesses are looking for smarter procurement solutions; solutions that provide sustainability throughout the whole procurement process. Solutions that highlight accountability, transparency, ethical behaviours, innovation, continual...
Signs You Need to Outsource Your Procurement
Making the decision to outsource your procurement is a significant one. You’re handing over control. You’re putting trust in a procurement provider to source, not just the right products, but high-quality products that you can put your business name to. Trust us. We...
The Truth About Procuring Products From the Far East
The past two years have thrown a number of curve balls at businesses and individuals who rely on and procure products from the Far East. All parties have felt the effects in the supply chain. As the entire world came to a halt, pressures increased, confidence slipped,...
Benefits of Working with a Procurement Partner
Working with a specialist and experienced procurement partner is more than looking at ways to reduce costs, although this is a significant benefit. It’s a way for businesses to re-evaluate processes and procedures to see how they can maximise performance. With a...
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Overseas Product Development and Manufacturing
Manufacturing overseas is often one of the biggest challenges for companies; sourcing, design, development, contract negotiations, quality control, and delivery are just the beginning. However, manufacturing overseas is not a new concept, nor does it have to be...
5 Steps to Effective and Efficient Systems of Procurement
As the world around us continues to change and at pace, reviewing systems, procurement processes, and supply chains have never been so important. We understand the need to meet customer demand and requirements to grow your product-based business, and we know that...
From Concept to Warehouse: The Real Procurement Process
We don’t like to brag, but….the team at GHL are experts in procurement. We know procurement processes, systems, and networks inside out. Which is why we work as an outsourced procurement partner for various global companies. We...