The Sustainable Scale Up Cluster's Contract Manufacturing Project
About The Contract Manufacturing Project
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The Sustainable Scale Up Cluster have been working with Welsh food and drink business to create more awareness around Contract Manufacturing.
Contract Manufacturing is when a business either outsources some elements or all of their manufacturing processes. An experienced manufacturer will produce and package products ready for sale, just like you would in your factory. Contract Manufacturing is a great process for businesses to increase capacity without losing lots of capital, such as spending on new premises and bigger equipment. On the other side, if you have excess capacity – could you become a contract manufacturer?
What is contract manufacturing?
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The Sustainable Scale Up Cluster have been working with Welsh food and drink business to create more awareness around Contract Manufacturing.
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HENSOL CASTLE DISTILLERY
A bit about Hensol Castle Distillery & the journey of Contract packing etc
"At Cardiff Business School we do a variety different placements. This particular placement is a flagship programme for the school. It was a pilot made possible through the relationship with Linda and BIC Innovation and some funding from the Sustainable Scale Up Cluster. It was a great way for Welsh food and drink SMEs to access the brightest students within Cardiff Business School."
CHRIS LEEKE | MANAGING DIRECTOR
HENSOL CASTLE DISTILLERY
BULLION RUM
A bit about Hensol Castle Distillery & the journey of Contract packing etc
"At Cardiff Business School we do a variety different placements. This particular placement is a flagship programme for the school. It was a pilot made possible through the relationship with Linda and BIC Innovation and some funding from the Sustainable Scale Up Cluster. It was a great way for Welsh food and drink SMEs to access the brightest students within Cardiff Business School."
BEN REED | MANAGING DIRECTOR
BULLION RUM
HOW TO CHOOSE A CONTRACT MANUFACTURER
Do they have the right manufacturing certifications?
Do they have experience with your type of product?
Do you meet the minimum order requirements?
Consider the proximity to your base of operations
Ask for references from current clients
Carefully review contract details