Businesses operating within the food, manufacturing and engineering sectors are being offered the chance by InterTradeIreland to boost their supply chain resilience with support from a sector-specific supply chain specialist.
Businesses from each sector will benefit from an independent review of their supply chain to identify opportunities to save money by sourcing across the island, which will also contribute to a reduced carbon footprint.
InterTradeIreland is working in partnership with Blue Sky Food Consulting and MOAT Consultants to deliver the programme. Blue Sky Food Consulting will work directly with food businesses, and MOAT Consultants will work with manufacturing and engineering businesses.
The specialists will work with each business to complete an on-site supply chain audit and mapping exercise. This will involve conducting a walk-through of business operations, identifying and documenting areas or opportunities for potential cross-border solutions. Businesses may also be eligible for follow-up mentoring support to help maximise the opportunities identified.
“I’m delighted to launch our first Supply Chain and Sourcing Service,” Colin McCabrey, Director of Trade at InterTradeIreland said. “This initiative presents a great opportunity for 60 business across the island to receive support from sector-specific supply chain specialists from both the food industry and the manufacturing and engineering industry. Under their guidance, businesses will gain invaluable insights to enhance their supply chain operations by identifying new sales and sourcing opportunities on the island.”
To be eligible for support, a number of criteria apply – businesses must be operating in the food or manufacturing/engineering sector; have less than 250 employees; have a turnover of more than £50,000 and less than £40m (or euro equivalent); be a business registered in Ireland or Northern Ireland; and have a minimum of 12 months trading history.
Limited places are available for the Supply Chain and Sourcing Service and businesses are encouraged to apply without delay. Please visit: www.intertradeireland.com/supplychainandsourcingservice
