The UK Supply Chain sector, based on this sample, is performing better than the national average when it comes to paying suppliers. However, the gap between the best and worst payers highlights significant inconsistency, suggesting that positive average figures are masking serious problems for some suppliers. The data also shows that companies paying within the UK average of 50.0/100 are causing problems to their suppliers that need addressing.
The regional data is patchy, making definitive conclusions difficult. However, the South West shows a strong average of 82.5 across three companies, while Yorkshire and The Humber, with ten companies, sits closer to the overall sector average at 64.1. The "Unknown" region, with just two companies, has the highest average of 84.8, but its small sample size makes it a less reliable indicator.
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Takeaway: While the supply chain sector beats the UK average payment score by 10.4 points, the 76.7-point difference between the top and bottom payers means many suppliers are likely struggling with late payments.
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