About ADR North America

Who is ADR North America?

ADR North America is a consulting company that helps clients transform the way they purchase to lower costs and bring higher value from their supply chains. ADR analyzes client expenditures, sourcing and purchasing effectiveness, and using web-based tools, can deliver significant positive impact to a client’s bottom line.

ADR was one of the first specialist procurement consultancies when it was created in 1986 by a team of highly experienced practitioners. The company has evolved to remain at the forefront of purchasing and sourcing.

ADR North America is located in Ann Arbor, Mich. It is affiliated with ADR International Purchasing Consultants Ltd., which also has offices in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia.

Who are ADR’s clients?

ADR clients include many Fortune 500 companies as well as emerging businesses. They are often companies with worldwide operations in the automotive, manufacturing, construction, financial services, telecom, pharmaceutical and retail space.

What does ADR do for its clients?

ADR has broad capabilities in consulting, training and sourcing. Depending on a client’s need it can:

• evaluate business procurement on a global scale
• lead a client through a complete transformation of purchasing organization, personnel, systems and procedures
• assess purchasing staff skills
• train purchasing staff in building strategic supplier relationships or in other skills
• negotiate terms for specific categories of purchases (such as raw materials)
• supply companies with short-term purchasing staff for specific projects

What distinguishes ADR?

Since its inception, ADR has led purchasing thinking. Over the past 20 years, it has developed and refined the notion of “smart purchasing,” helping its clients determine how to approach purchasing decisions based on cost, risk and strategic value.

More than just purchasing analysis and advice, ADR provides a holistic approach to procurement and spending. By helping clients better manage suppliers, relationships and talent, ADR helps its clients manage sourcing, quality control and other factors that have significant impact on business success.