Today we talk with Tim Near from Agrowgate, a group procurement organization, that helps breweries manage their supply chain and buy better.
Pound for pound, supply chain purchases represent the largest outlay of cash for a brewery. In today’s podcast, you’ll learn tips and tactics from a supply chain expert to improve purchasing in your beer business.
Key Topics
- The 5 Rights of Purchasing…and why they are important to your brewery
- How to implement a 9 Step Sourcing Model
- Sourcing strategy example using Porters’ Five Forces
- Common purchasing pitfalls…and how to avoid them
Resources
P.S. Learn more about the network of beer industry financial professionals: the Beer Business Finance Association. We talk about brewery margins, cost of goods and cash flow all the time!