Teamwork – the Supply Chain North East team of ( left to right ) Deborah Fletcher , John Heslop , Rachel Tang , Suzanne Tibbo and Alan Whittaker .
DIGITAL SHOWCASE
After a year of adapting to remote working , back-to-back online meetings and an absence of faceto-face contact , RTC North is excited to be hosting an immersive and engaging digital showcase .
On May 19 , this one-day event will be delivered collaboratively by both the Supply Chain North East and the Innovate UK Edge programmes in order to promote the region ' s great SMEs .
In addition to allowing delegates the opportunity to hear from notable industry leaders , there will also be the chance to network on a one-to-one basis with business owners .
The event will highlight a number of industrial sectors including transport , construction , health and life ssciences and space , as well as focusing on digital , energy and utilities .
Jamie Ollivere , managing director at RTC North , said : “ In light of EU Exit and the Covid-19 pandemic , supply chains are being redrawn and we want to ensure where there is potential for local content , we highlight those opportunities , make the right connections and bolster business resilience .
“ Naturally , where new supply chain opportunities present , there is also an opportunity for innovation within our business base .
“ For this reason , our Supply Chain and Innovate UK Edge teams are working together on this . But this is only the start .
“ On May 19 , we will highlight some of the challenges , but going forward our teams are here to help SMEs follow through and make the most of new opportunities .”
Throughout the day , delegates will be able to explore the wider opportunities available locally , promote their potential and illustrate collaboration opportunities here in the North-
To book your tickets visit supplychainnortheast . co . uk or call 0191 516 4400 .
Supply Chain North East event to promote region ’ s SMEs
East .
From business speed networking to oneto-one meeting and virtual meetups there is something to suit every industry professional .
With a stellar line-up of speakers and a wide variety of attendees , this event will provide a fantastic boost to the local spring networking agenda .
Working together , both the Supply Chain North East and Innovate UK Edge programmes have brought together a network of small companies , industry clusters , government departments and other organisations .
The event is fully funded for all attendees and eligible exhibitors and offers new businesses a chance to discover the advantages and benefits of attending similar events in the region .
Supply Chain North East brings together four key partners to work with over 800 businesses through to 2021 , supporting them to identify opportunities in new and existing markets .
An integral part of the North East Strategic Economic Plan , if has a vision to create 100,000 more and better jobs between 2014 and 2024 .
Supply Chain North East is delivered across the region by RTC North , Generator , North East Automotive Alliance
( NEAA ) and North East Process Industry Cluster ( NEPIC ).
Supply Chain North East is a multi-million pound programme aimed at revolutionising the way SMEs diversify their offering and embrace new markets .
The programme has received more than £ 3m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund , which is part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 .
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