| Abstract |
This report is based on interviews with a number of large firms in a variety of industries, all of whom deal quite extensively with contractors, and virtually all of whom have been developing their purchasing systems and their requirements on those who do business with them. Often these developments have to do with health and safety. Contents: General trends; Case studies; Examples illustrating current trends. Its contents, including any opinions and /or conclusions expressed, are those of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect HSE policy. |