Supply Chain
Working with Partners
We actively participate in and add value to the construction community
Birse Civils is committed to being a participant in the construction industry
and contributing to the dynamic changes taking place.
We are particularly committed to:-
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The Rethinking Construction Agenda, Accelerating Change and seeking Best Value with our customers
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Continuous improvement through the measurement of performance
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Giving our customers the highest level of service
Birse is actively involved in developing and promoting best practice through
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CECA, ICE and Constructing Excellence regional forums throughout the UK
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Founder members of the NW Construction Forum (CBPP Club) and NE Best Practice Club.
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Academic Research initiatives and papers such as Latham & Egan Effects on Procurement Strategies and Methods and Trust in Construction.
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Membership of regional M4i clusters and numerous Demonstration Projects.
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Membership of the Warwick University Manufacturing Group DETR Supply Chain Management programme
We also carry out a programme of meeting with directors of our contemporaries
in the market place:
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to share information
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to provide a platform to work together for the corporate good and to benefit the construction community
Working with Suppliers
Our supply chain management policy has been developed with our key suppliers,
who are fundamental to our success
Over the past few years we have introduced processes to bring us closer to fewer
subcontractors and suppliers. The benefits are:-
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More streamlined working practices
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Better efficiency and longer term relationships, meaning issues can be resolved quickly and amicably
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A better appreciation of our suppliers' capabilities, goals and costs
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Better communication and understanding of each other's needs
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Better working relationships
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A continuous improvement in the way we work together
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Increased margins for ourselves and suppliers, whilst remaining competitive
As the market place moves towards frameworks and longer term working relationships
we will mirror this in our supply chain. Some national supply chain arrangements
are in place within Birse Civils and more will be formed.
Zero Harm
Join us on our journey towards Zero Harm.
Download a copy of our Stakeholder Guide
More information about our journey to Zero Harm can be found by
clicking on this link http://www.zeroharm.bbrce.co.uk/
