Targeting savings in goods not for resale

Detailed analysis completed in 2008 revealed that Kingfisher's major operating companies spend £1.1 billion each year on goods not for resale (GNFR) – the term used for the products and services needed to run their businesses rather than those sold to customers. Some 15 projects are currently under way, each one aimed at exploiting our global purchasing scale to extract further value from indirect purchases. Areas covered include mechanical lifting equipment, trolleys and waste management services.