Devonport Management Limited (DML) - creating a procurement function that optimises the supply chain

DML was committed to reducing its dependence upon the MOD supply chain, by sourcing the majority of its requirements commercially. To do this, while maintaining its commitment to reduce the cost and timescale of customer maintenance and refit activity (and thereby avoid contractual penalties), a major change in procurement practice was required.

PA Consulting Group was chosen for its proven ability in establishing commercial procurement functions alongside senior-level leadership. Over a period of five years, PA supported DML with:

• procurement strategy

• organisational change

• supplier development

• control and monitoring systems.

The overall result has been a demonstrable benefit to DML, its customers and its suppliers as well as a measured and monitored procurement cost reduction.