Prime time for prime contracting
Button, R.
Prime time for prime contracting - 2001 - CSM (Chartered Surveyor Monthly) September 2001, 34(1) .
Discusses prime contracting - an application of the partnering concept between the prime contractor and the supply chain. Describes the experiences of the Ministry of Defence, which has pioneered prime contracting as a form of procurement. Explains how the prime contractor takes responsibility for almost all aspects of the project. However, he only actually carries out a small proportion of the work himself. Most of this is done by his supply chain. Thus the core skill of a prime contractor is to manage the supply chain. Suggests that prime contracting can generoulsy award those who achieve their objectives.
PRIME CONTRACTING
PARTNERING
SUPPLY CHAIN
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Prime time for prime contracting - 2001 - CSM (Chartered Surveyor Monthly) September 2001, 34(1) .
Discusses prime contracting - an application of the partnering concept between the prime contractor and the supply chain. Describes the experiences of the Ministry of Defence, which has pioneered prime contracting as a form of procurement. Explains how the prime contractor takes responsibility for almost all aspects of the project. However, he only actually carries out a small proportion of the work himself. Most of this is done by his supply chain. Thus the core skill of a prime contractor is to manage the supply chain. Suggests that prime contracting can generoulsy award those who achieve their objectives.
PRIME CONTRACTING
PARTNERING
SUPPLY CHAIN
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE