Strategic Supply Chains & Procurement for a Resilient Business

The Event

Strategic Supply Chains & Procurement for a Resilient Business

Intro to course

Many businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent are already taking practical steps to improve their environmental performance. This masterclass builds on that progress by focusing on two areas that can strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and open up new economic opportunities: supply chain sustainability and procurement.

The session is designed to be clear, practical, and suitable for organisations of all sizes. It brings together the commercial benefits of stronger supplier relationships, better procurement decisions, and more confident tender responses. The aim is to help businesses identify realistic next steps that support long‑term value and competitiveness.

It is an opportunity to step back, look at your organisation with fresh perspective, and explore where small, well‑judged changes can create meaningful impact. Whether you are refining existing work or looking for new opportunities, the session is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

What you will gain

• A complimentary 30‑minute one‑to‑one follow‑up session to help you apply what you have learned.
• Practical tools to identify risks and opportunities within your supply chain.
• Clear insight into what buyers look for in tenders.
• Approaches to embedding sustainability into procurement without added complexity.
• Examples of businesses improving performance and securing work.
• Light, accessible exercises to help you plan next steps.
• A focus on opportunities within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, as well as wider markets.

The session runs from 9:30am to 1:00pm and includes expert-led discussions, practical tools, refreshment breaks and opportunities for questions and reflection.