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How does it work?
We recognise the significance of strategic partnerships and will help you build new relationships with other businesses that offer complementary inputs and shared objectives.
Working with you, we will:
- Identify potential suppliers, buyers and service providers using our expert networks, media and data sources
- Facilitate and introduce potential supply chain partners
- Explore joint working and collaborative opportunities
- Provide a personalised approach with confidentiality at its core
- Keep you fully informed throughout the process.
What happens next?
Following the initial enquiry and with your agreement to proceed, we will:
- Confirm details of your enquiry and agree 'posting' of your enquiry (business names are not mentioned in these)
- Publish these posting on our website here and social media
- Explore the opportunity with our networks to identify matches
- Provide introductions and facilitation to your new potential partner or partners
- Conclude the enquiry, gather feedback and develop case studies where appropriate.
How does Sourcing for Growth help?
Exploring more local sourcing can not only enhance our food security and resilience, but could provide new market and partnership opportunities for businesses including:
- Reducing reliance on imported goods and increasing the sourcing of locally produced food
- Mitigating risk through reduced exposure to international market fluctuations
- Lowering environmental impact and carbon footprint through shorter supply chains and decreased transportation needs
- Enhancing overall business resilience and security
- Building robust local networks, ensuring a steady supply of goods and business continuity
- Leveraging the appeal of Scottish-sourced and Scottish-branded products