1 . BE CLEAR ON YOUR MOTIVATIONS .
2 . START SMALL AND SCALE UP .
“ While a proactive commitment to sustainable sourcing is to be applauded , setting up an entirely new sourcing model – and doing it well – is no mean feat ” — Suranga Herathn , CEO of English Tea Shop
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So , based on my experience over the years , I wanted to share some of the key things I ’ ve learnt about setting up a sourcing model .
1 . BE CLEAR ON YOUR MOTIVATIONS .
The very first step should be asking yourself why you ’ re setting off on this path . Is it to help support and share value with those in your supply chain ? Is it to improve transparency ? Is it to have a more secure and reliable supply chain ? Is it so you can source increasingly high-quality produce ? Is it because ethical sourcing is important to your customers ? Is it to be better for the environment ? Is it all of the above ? What ’ s important is considering what long-term outcomes you want to achieve , both for your business , and for those in the supply chain .
2 . START SMALL AND SCALE UP .
Unless you ’ re starting a new business , it ’ s probably best to take a long-term approach to sourcing . Having direct relationships with producers is both essential and time-consuming , and
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