The aim of the Supply Chain Management initiative is to:
- improve productivity and operational performance across all functional areas of the business.
- to develop the Company's logistics and supply chain management capability through the introduction of appropriate quality management and customer accreditation systems.
The initiative will enable participant companies to meet changing market requirements and become more globally competitive.
Each project will comprise of:
- Company operations audit
- Preparation of implementation plan
- Execution of plan
- Progress audits and final audit review
What costs are eligible?
| Supply Chain Management Initiative |
| Costs |
Maximum Eligible |
| Specialist Service Provider (Trainer) |
€900 per day* |
30 days |
| Internal Trainer Manager |
€1,000 per week |
20 weeks |
| Staff Training |
€1,000 per week |
10 persons |
*Rate per day to include travel and subsistence and all out of pocket expenses.
Maximum support limits
Under the Industrial Development (EI) Act 1986: Sections 21 and 28, Enterprise Ireland may approve funding of up to €50,500 or 70% of eligible Trainer costs and 50% of eligible Trainee costs, subject to maximum eligible expenditure of €75,000.
Supply Chain Management Initiative is an Enterprise Ireland Category 1 support. Category 1 includes funding for consultancy, recruitment of a key manager, Feasibility Studies, market research, mentor network service, trade fair participation and training support.
A cumulative grant limit within a rolling two-year period for all proposals approved under this category of funding. For further information, please discuss with your Development Adviser.
The grant maximum is based on a percentage level of your expenditure and may be reduced if you have raised funds under the BES (Business Expansion Scheme) or SCS (Seed Capital Scheme).
Please note that approval by Enterprise Ireland of any grant sought in this application shall be subject to Enterprise Ireland being satisfied:
(a) of the merits of providing grant support to the activity set out in the application
(b) that the approval is in accordance with Enterprise Ireland policy
(c) that the approval is in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements
(d) that there are sufficient funds available to Enterprise Ireland
Am I eligible?
You are eligible to apply for this funding if you are one of the following:
How do I apply?
Project ideas must be discussed with your Enterprise Ireland Development Adviser prior to submitting a completed application form. If you are not already a client of Enterprise Ireland, please contact your nearest Enterprise Ireland Regional Office or Shannon Development.
Grant application forms must be completed and returned prior to the commencement of the project to:
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Client Services Unit |
Any expenditure incurred prior to receipt of the application by the Client Service Unit will not be eligible for grant aid.