All public and private-sector companies and organizations, regardless of their size or sector of activity, establish a relationship with their suppliers and customers. Some relationships are stronger and more effective than others.

In today’s increasingly competitive climate, companies have demonstrated that professional supplier management can significantly boost profits. By forging stronger relationships with customers, they are able to develop more rapidly and anticipate needs. To improve their added value, the most advanced companies surround themselves with strategic partners (customers, suppliers or third parties) instrumental to market performance and positioning.
More flexible and less cash consuming, these strategic partnerships are an interesting alternative to M&A. 
In the public sector, the establishment of PPP (Public-Private Partnership) allows to access to skills and resources which are both supported by public and private finances.

By aligning customer and supplier relationships and partnerships with overall business objectives, a company can:

	Accelerate business development
	Expand geographically
	Stand out for its innovative practices
	Strengthen its customer service offering
	Increase profit margins and competitiveness
	Reduce and manage risks
	Access to new financial means (PPP)

Numerous companies have already implemented such initiatives without yet reaping all the possible benefits of full external relationship management.
The Buy.O Consulting Group dedicates itself to generating value from external resources, aims to help its customers implement international best practices and build on their suppliers, customers and strategic partners as a mean to improve performance.