If you need something more strategic than a one-time supply of a particular item , we have developed an innovative service model that offers great benefits to clients with more rigorous procurement programmes

Traditionally a trader would not reveal sources, would not reveal buying prices and would keep their supply route confidential. 

Todays’ customers can however rarely accept such an arrangement.  We understand this and are happy to work with our strategic customers on a 100% open-book basis.

We provide a way to give you more control over your business and ease the burden on your Procurement managers.  We have developed a procurement system that passes the benefits of our experience and know-how directly to our clients and leads to cost savings. 

Here is a typical example:

• Multi-source, multi-destination shipments
  
  Our Client purchases 58MT of product X per year from 3 approved Chinese sources, which he needs in 6 different production locations across Europe and the US.  The client needs the material in varying lots on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. He-Ro handles all purchasing and shipments for the Client. 

• Full disclosure of supplier pricing.  Cross reference to market intelligence from other manufacturers of the same products
  
  We provide monthly market price watches (from all manufacturers of product X) and agree with the Client how much they should pay for material from their approved sources over the next quarter.

• Aggregated purchasing to maximise economies of scale
  
  We then negotiate on the Client’s behalf with the manufacturers and place the purchase orders – often under favourable ‘meet-or-release’ conditions.  By consolidating the orders and using our understanding of the overall market situation we achieve more competitive pricing and our clients save money and time, allowing them to focus on other areas of their business

• Consolidation of mixed consignments. Liaison with factory production scheduling to coordinate with call-off requirements.  Cargo, packaging, label and document inspections
  
  We subsequently arrange cargo pick up and central consolidation.
  
  We visually inspect the cargo and packing, check documents, draw and retain samples or arrange for third-party testing pre-shipment if needed.
  
  We repack and label or barcode according to the Client’s requirements, palletize and ship directly to the different production locations.

• A professionally managed supply-chain
  
  With full disclosure of pricing and manufacturer production and shipment scheduling our Client is kept fully informed, ensuring his supply-chain runs smoothly.  By dealing with us alone he reduces his purchase costs and significantly reduces his Procurement management time requirements.  Our logistics expertise means the fulfillment of the orders is handled with professional excellence.

In regular annual bench-marking exercises with several clients we have proven to save our clients money, compared to their traditional method of purchasing.

Can we help your procurement business in a similar way?