Reduce your Costs and Supply Chain risk!

Events over the past few years have demonstrated the dangers of depending upon single suppliers and/or suppliers from a single country - together with the added risks of increased transport costs and delays. The Supply Chain challenge for the future is how to diversify, improve efficiency and keep costs to a minimum - all at the same time.

Establishing your Multilingual Microsite gives you the low-cost tools to advertise your interest in establishing business partnerships and sourcing specific products from abroad; as well as opening up new markets - for less than £105 + VAT for the year to cover 35 languages - just apply the Coupon TTS30DISCOUNT31122024 to qualify for a 30% discount on the list price of £149 + VAT for the year..

In order to find and assess potential new Suppliers:

• Domestic Suppliers

1. Search the Expo's Exhibition Hall.
2. Access & search the Kompass Directory.
3. Check potential Suppliers’ credit references.

• International Markets - Shortlist international markets for potential suppliers, using:

1. ITC's Export Potential Map (Find the countries with the greatest potential).
2. ITC's Trade Map (Identify those countries which export specific goods).
3. Your own policy considerations - limits on: distance, language, time zone etc.

• International Suppliers

1. Access & search the Kompass Directory – 57 million companies worldwide!
2. Check potential Buyers’ credit references.
3. Check EU Suppliers' VAT and EORI numbers.
4. Then calculate your Landed Costs.

It may also be worth checking B2B Online Networks and Market Places.