Information Management and Technology (IMT) branch has responsibility over Department of State Development and Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning for developing, delivering and maintaining technology solutions for its clients, as well as ensuring that information is appropriately managed. Based on concerns with how IMT branch operates to procure goods and services in the […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Australia's central bank, engaged Charles Kendall Australia (CKA) to perform an in-depth analysis of its procurement spend, and to identify areas for quick-win cost savings. CKA successfully delivered a comprehensive report on spend data across numerous categories and offered recommendations for realistic segmented cost savings. The Challenge Develop a […]
Redland City Council (RCC), a local government authority in south-east Queensland, engaged Charles Kendall Australia (CKA) to assist them in moving from prescribed, spend-based procurement activities to a strategic model. CKA undertook a review of RCC's procurement functions and designed strategies to improve efficiency, capability and alignment with corporate objectives. The Challenge Determine RCC’s procurement […]
Leading Australasian food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder International (GFI), responsible for numerous household brands including Meadow Lead, Praise, White Wings and Helga's engaged Charles Kendall Australia to analyse expenditure and identify cost-base reduction opportunities across its manufacturing operations in Papua New Guinea. The Challenge Review and report on GFI’s existing supplier spend, risk exposure and potential […]
The Roads Alliance engaged Charles Kendall Australia (CKA) to review and provide recommendations for improving uptake of Joint Purchasing and Resource Sharing (JP&RS) among local councils in Queensland. CKA identified, developed and implemented a wide range of tools and processes to assist in promoting participation and the associated gains in capacity, efficiency and return. The […]
The Government of Nauru engaged Charles Kendall (CK) as its international procurement agent in 2013 to aid in improving its supply chain and goods provision services over the course of five years. Since undertaking these duties, CK has transformed the government's procurement standards, saving around $4 million (12% of total spend) annually and significantly increasing […]
Powerlink is a state government owned corporation, which owns, develops, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network that extends 1700km from north of Cairns to the New South Wales border. To deliver on the business strategy, the Finance & Business Performance Divisional Business Plan 2014/15 committed to undertaking a review of the procurement […]
Santos engaged Charles Kendall Australia (CKA) to provide additional in-house support to the Contracts and Procurement (C&P) department to assist in establishing strategies and contracts during the Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG) project, a US$18.5 billion gas export venture scheduled for delivery in early 2015. CKA successfully aided in the delivery of procurement activities, enabling […]
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) engaged Charles Kendall Australia (CKA) to embed Procurement Value Management (PVM) into the organisation and deliver savings. CKA delivered the PVM project on time and within budget, providing a consistent plan and structure to achieve estimated procurement savings of $140 million. The Challenge Coordinate with the TMR’s […]
Unitywater, a statutory body providing water and sewerage services to the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions of Australia, engaged Charles Kendall Australia (CKA) to compose its Capital Works Annual Procurement Plan. CKA delivered a timely and highly structured procurement plan that clearly outlined scope and spend strategies, while enabling compliance with both state government […]
