Hello Everyone

[Gattaca]

Phill

This is just my thoughts on the supply side of things.

If it were me setting this up I would lean more towards finding a local manufacturer for each geographical area.

I use a local company for my carcasses, but everything elso I buy direct (or as close to direct as poss) this keeps my cost down and allows me to build a relationship with suppliers. This means when things go wrong I find my suppliers go that little bit extra to help resolve.

My other thought is that this way you would be offering a better product for a comparable cost, this (imo) would give you a stonger selling point.

Hello NSK

I had not considered using different localised suppliers as I wanted to create the easiest path for the fitter. My assumption was based on around a one stop shop for the fitter to pick up everything in one go. Once the business builds it gives me more leverage on discount for the local fitter also.

I like your idea though as the the buyers would respond to the "better quality at similar price point" as you have suggested. Would the local suppliers who have mentioned be able to deliver the goods in the timescales I have mentioned i.e supply from stock or with 24 hours?

Thanks for you suggestion, It has really go t me thinking.

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Hi Phil,

Why would you want to start by doing 25/30 a month?? Start by doing 3/4 a month and build up to that number. This way you iron the problems out as you go along.

Hi PJK,

HAHA! you are right, I would have to build up to that number. My aim is to launch the business within the capability to scale around the country quickly, but at previous posts have said this relies on attracting great fitters. I think getting to 25 -30 per month from a base of around 50 fitters nationally is achievable in the medium term.

As I get more feedback the concept iterates slightly into something a little different, and I think in simple terms it is becoming a marketing channel for independent kitchen fitters who want to proactively secure more business.
If I can build these types of partnerships I know the concept will work well for all involved.

but you i gotta walk before I can run!

Cheers

Phill