I hope it will be a useful guide to help you through the coming weeks at Bensons as you learn the ropes of the company and indeed the industry itself. ... Traditional advantaged of buying with specifications include: • Evidence exists that thought and careful study have been given to the need and the ways in which it may be satisfied. ... Effective sourcing decisions form the basis of creating a sound supply base for any organisation, the decision to place a certain volume of business with a supplier should always be based on a reasonable set of criteria. ...

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