Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust,which provided health-care services for almost 1 million people in the United Kingdom,cut back-office purchasing costs by:

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Using online reverse auctions allows the trust to purchase goods from suppliers at the lowest mutually acceptable price, which helps to cut back-office purchasing costs. Implementing online catalogs, buying via intranet, and using collaborative commerce may also help with purchasing efficiency, but they do not specifically address the issue of reducing costs through negotiations with suppliers.

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust,which Provided Health-Care Services for Almost 1