Logistics group DHL has launched a procurement outsourcing service that aims to cut costs for organisations around the world.
DHL Procurement Outsourcing will operate in the public and private sectors, drawing on experience working with the NHS and their ‘direct from manufacturer’ sourcing programme.
The organisation estimates that it has saved the health service £100 million over the last three years and boss Roger West believes the new service will deliver similar cost savings.
He said: “Our success working with the public sector in the UK demonstrates the massive scope that exists to harness procurement expertise to help reduce public sector deficits.
Governments need to set aside ideological or political differences and ally with the private sector in using procurement to help tackle the debt crisis.”
Central government procurement plans account for only 25 per cent of budgets, leaving some £150 billion worth of savings to be made, he added.
Public sector net debt is estimated to be £890 billion, at around 62 per cent of GDP.
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