CBRE portal adapts to local language and legislation requirements . Already launched in the UK , the portal is now set to roll out in Europe , the Middle East , Africa and Russia ( EMEAR ) and by the end of this year , it will be linked to the company ’ s ERP system to ensure its supply chain is fully compliant .
Going a step further than other portals in the market , CBRE MySupplier also acts as an engagement portal . It allows suppliers to understand CBRE as a business , who they need to contact to help with their business development and how they can attend CBRE ’ s renowned events . Transparency , engagement and feedback are just three ways in which CBRE MySupplier is helping the firm wholly transform its supply chain capabilities .
The portal also provides suppliers with feedback to see if they are performing well , how they could improve , and how they compare to their market competitors . “ Suppliers receive their performance rating and this allows them to see how they rank against other suppliers in their field or marketplace ,” explains Lee . “ It sets up a competitive environment . If a supplier wants to win more business in CBRE , they know what they need to do because they can see how they ’ re ranking against their competitors in our portal .”
Contending with the ever-increasing pressure to achieve savings and sustain supplier relationships , the global property firm has taken a relationship-driven approach to its supply chain function . As a result , it has invested capital in creating a supplier engagement team , which is responsible for not only managing compliance but also managing relationships with CBRE ’ s suppliers .
SUSTAINING SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS Embedded in the company ’ s fabric
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