Procurement

Minimum order quantities: how to make a large supplier order workable

Understand what drives a supplier’s minimum quantity and discuss practical alternatives to tying up cash in unwanted stock.

How to write a wholesale purchase order that prevents avoidable disputes

Specify the goods, quantities, delivery arrangements and acceptance process clearly so buyer and supplier work from the same instructions.

How to check a wholesale supplier before placing your first order

A practical sequence for checking a new wholesale supplier, testing an order and spotting inconsistencies before committing money.