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The timber supply chain is long and complex and includes a vast range of businesses making the sector run smoothly. This includes those taking material from the forest to primary processors, merchants, key product manufacturers and suppliers to end users.

For all projects to operate efficiently and reach a successful conclusion/completed building, a huge collaborative effort is required based on industry relationships, reliability, business confidence and understanding the pressures each step of the supply chain operates under.

Entries can be an individual, small business or group supplier that have worked on a specific project or a multiple site scheme, large and small-scale, both in footprint, scope and budget. The winner will have shown clear understanding of the timber supply chain and the need for collaborative networks, logistical planning, quality control, managing risk, choice of appropriate products, building successful working partnerships, and using digital tools to deliver a sustainable streamlined project.

Entry Questions:

1. Describe your/team approach to selecting and working within your supply chain network and what factors you have used to base your sourcing and procurement choices on to deliver project expectations.

2. Describe the collaborative working methods used across the supply chain and what measures and management processes ensure quality products/processes, confidence in delivery and reliability of single/multiple suppliers.

3. Demonstrate how the supply chain partner or network has managed/identified risk across the project/relationship, mitigated risk against delivery breakdown, product failures or external factors, e.g. site issues – and maintained a streamlined critical path.

4. Describe the management processes that have made a difference in delivering the project and timber supply, e.g. use of digital tools/analytics, blockchain, traceability and sourcing of material. Please highlight use of PEFC/FSC and certified material where appropriate.

5. Give FIVE key reasons why your supply chain partner or network is exceptional and should be considered as the best example this year. Has it provided a unique and innovative smooth delivery process for all involved, e.g. procurement, collaboration and creation of strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, other stakeholders, efficient sourcing, social responsibility and sustainable mindset.