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Supply chains, value chains, demand chains, whatever your perspective, AgriGate facilitates chains in agriculture. Through our chain experiences, we have identified three key ‘best practice’ characteristics:
Consumer Focus – all chain partners are focused on delivering what the consumer wants in the most efficient form possible
Chain Culture – chain members work collaboratively for the group’s benefit, share information freely, enjoy good relationships, and commit to capacity development of all chain members, with a focus on identifying the capabilities that underpin future competitiveness
Commitment to Process – chain members commit to agreed processes, Codes and procedures that govern chain operations, and are proactive in fine tuning them to continuously improve
AgriGate promotes, develops and maintains effective communications plans for chains. Communication is the key to fostering these best practice characteristics.
Case Studies
| Supply Chain |
What they do |
What AgriGate does for them |
| Select Melons Australia Inc (SMA) (2001 - |
Seedless watermelon supply chain with 11 grower members located Australia wide supplying supermarkets to a demand schedule, 12 months of the year |
Organise and facilitate monthly teleconferences, meetings, conferences and promote and coordinate communication between chain partners |
| Shepard Australia (2004- |
Avocado group with 28 grower members in far North Qld supplying collaboratively planned supermarket programs |
Organise and facilitate weekly teleconferences, and Pre and Post harvest meetings |
| RCS Harvest Executive Link (2002-05) |
Several horticultural supply chains who have jointly committed to ongoing capacity development for their members in a value chain context |
Modified the original RCS Executive Link program for use in a Supply Chain context, and liase between the program facilitators and the participants for continual improvement |
Testimonials
“AgriGate is the oil between the gears”. Paul McLaughlin, seedless watermelon grower, NSW.
“Totally professional, unbiased, gets the job done.” Darryl O’Leary Chairman, Select Melons Australia Inc.
“In addition to strong written communication skills, Emily (AgriGate Principal) has the ability to facilitate clear efficient meaningful communication up and down the supply chains she is involved in. Her passion for detail and organisation mean ideas are always captured and delivered on time to enable effective decision making. Her ability to connect between the issues of a changing market place and rural and regional issues is a standout attribute. Technically Emily is an early adopter of IT and its increasing role in business communication.” – Robert Gray, COO, The Harvest Company
"The board and members of Shepard Australia and our marketing agents are quick to offer to do tasks, and Agrigate follows us up until the jobs are done properly. We have all done better business because of it." - Jim Kochi, Chairman, Northern Avocado Growers Cooperative Association Limited (Shepard Australia)
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