InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, is offering a new support for busiesses operating in the food, manufacturing and engineering sectors designed to boost their supply chain resilience.
The Supply Chain and Sourcing Service is open to eligible businesses across the country.
Businesses must have less than 250 employees, have a turnover of £50,000 and less than £40m - or thw euro equivalent.
They must also be registered in Ireland or Northern Ireland, and have been trading for at least 12 months.
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.
InterTradeIreland said businesses may also be eligible for follow-up mentoring support to help maximise the opportunities identified.
"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," said Colin McCabrey, Director of Trade at InterTradeIreland.
"Under their guidance, businesses will gain invaluable insights to enhance their supply chain operations by identifying new sales and sourcing opportunities on the island," he added.
