TRANSFORM … transitional services for best managed outcomes over 2020 and beyond

The Coronavirus downturn will have an impact on most areas of business. Whilst business travel might not be a critical supply area in most companies and organisations, it is the first and worst affected supplier group. We help you to quickly adjust your travel category management so you can maintain best outcomes while attending to the many other things on your plate.

TRANSFORM is a thorough, efficient and inexpensive service that enables you to …

(1) identify and assess marginal and less business-necessary travel,

(2) implement a process starting at pre-booking to assess and enable necessary travel going forward,

(3) take the opportunities arising to reduce unit travel costs,

(4) map out supply and suppliers at risk using our efficient methodology (chart below) and industry knowledge, and prepare alternative supply plans when and where necessary, and

(5) consult with suppliers to assist both you and them.

The service will enable a methodical reduction in travel, and then an ongoing planned and managed approach that factors in purpose, business need and risk.

consultation with key suppliers

The service includes good sincere consultation with key suppliers, with a view to protecting if not improving your supplier relationships for the longer term. Travel suppliers are in the frontline and greatly appreciate interaction that helps them to plan and manage their own response.

Commercial review

We examine the commercial content of your contracts and arrangements to help maintain and maximise good value from suppliers.

best allocate your resources

The service also maps out an agreed basic service management model, so there is less call on your resources and theirs over the coming months, but without risking service, value or quality. You should be able to manage the travel services that you do need over 2020 with minimal oversight.

plan for recovery

Also, we provide a process for a stepped return to full services, without being at the back of the supplier’s queue. The likely disruption in the travel sector will probably cause service gaps and shortfalls in the difficult recovery stage, which may be extended. Simple planning now can minimise this risk.

Low cost

There is a low upfront fee, plus a capped bonus based on outcomes.

Service delivery

The service is able to be fully provided without the need for face to face meetings. But the scope does include meeting and travel time if required.

a word on supplier collaboration in 2020

We believe that this is a good time to get closer with your key suppliers, in this and other categories. Where it is feasible, simple arrangements that spread, minimise or even share risk and assist business continuity will not only be remembered in 2021, but will quite possibly be cash positive for you in the medium term. Your cost of re-establishing and rebuilding supply in a crowded untidy future marketplace can be reduced by prior planning and cooperation. We assist with this as an optional service.

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butler caroye transform category priority chart.png — For Travel and Other Categories
With limited procurement and supply management resources, it helps to map out the categories and sub-categories so you can direct attention when and where it’s most needed. The three critical factors are the operational business criticality of the supply type, the risk to continuity and quality of supply, and the expenditure size. We have a set of methodologies that enable you to plan and structure your response to supply volatility and risk.