Supply Chain

Summary:

The Supply Chain Project aim is to improve the overall competitiveness of North West based Food and Drink businesses by establishing world class sustainable and collaborative supply chains

There have been market failures right across the supply chain within the Food and Drink Sector, brought about by reason of businesses in the Northwest now having to trade and compete in world markets. Supply chains are global supply networks incorporating all aspects of sourcing, production, management, innovation, distribution and customer service.  The NW key sectors are integrated into these global production networks and as such must compete and grow within this competitive environment. 

Impact: To include its intended impact at set up and what it has achieved to date:

The project will concentrate on linkages between companies, their suppliers and their customers. It will target sector group activities, identify improvement opportunities and coordinate delivery, drawing on resources such as The Manufacturing Institute and new Business Link and specialists for specific solutions including farm based production. A major objective of the project will be to overcome barriers between land based producers and processors, wholesalers and retailers by improving supply chain effectiveness for all, so strengthening links between various elements of the food chain through co-operation and working together(SSFF).

This project will enable businesses to recognise and realise their own shortcomings and by addressing modern tools such as efficient consumer response/ value stream mapping and others will their competitive advantages in the world market.

Contact Details:

Food Northwest
01928 511011