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26 Tesco plc
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Working in partnership
with our suppliers means:
Giving suppliers a secure and growing market
for their products
Providing technical expertise and sharing our
knowledge of customers through conferences,
events, workshops and producer clubs
Helping suppliers develop new and better
products to meet customers’ changing
expectations
Helping suppliers to promote their products
to our customers
Establishing and monitoring quality,
environmental and labour standards
Helping increase efficiency and reduce costs
in the supply chain through innovations such
as green trays
Making regular payments, on time
Ensuring we operate in accordance with the
Supermarket Code of Practice
Giving suppliers the chance to give feedback
on what it is like to work with Tesco through
our confidential, anonymous Supplier
Viewpoint survey
Training our buyers in our Ethical Trading Policy
and programme requirements
“Undoubtedly the growth of our business
has been based upon our relationship with
Tesco over the past 15 years. More people
now have jobs, and good jobs, because
of what we send to Tesco.”
Nigel Pollard, supplier of baby
vegetables, York Farm, Zambia
In 2005/06, we supported and funded the
Institute of Grocery Distributors (IGD) Food Chain
Centre which has set up a value chain analysis for
various product groups to look at how we could
reduce costs. The study has shown that in the
region of 20% of costs in the supply chain are
unnecessary and there are opportunities for better
working and collaboration for us to explore.
www.igd.com
Southern England Farms have worked
with Tesco to lengthen the season for
Cornish brassica crops and reduced use
of pesticides. We now sell Cornish
cauliflowers all year round.
“In comparison with European and
other supermarkets, Tesco is a loyal
customer. It does not chop and
change its supplier base, and this
ensures commitment from the
growers, who are in turn able to
offer long-term commitment to
their labour force and suppliers.”
Barry Fine, Director, Gerber