In short
Distance is a real commercial factor in the South West. Supply chains are longer, supplier choice is narrower in some categories, and logistics costs sit inside prices that are rarely broken down.
What we tend to see here
Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth and the wider region cover aerospace and defence, marine, agriculture and food, renewables and a substantial visitor economy. Seasonality and geography shape working capital and supplier leverage more than they do elsewhere, which changes what a good negotiating position looks like.
How support works in this area
Work is delivered on site where being in the room matters and remotely where it does not, which for most engagements is a mix. BRIEF does not keep an office in the region and does not pretend to. What matters is whether the person doing the work understands the market you buy in and can be there when it counts.
Who we work with here
Private organisations
Aerospace and defence, marine, agriculture and food, renewables and tourism businesses.
Public organisations
Unitary authorities, NHS trusts, universities and national park bodies.
Charities and third sector
Rural charities, care providers and housing associations.
Regulated organisations
Nuclear, water, renewables and aviation.
Sectors we see most here
- Aerospace and defence
- Marine
- Agriculture and food
- Renewables
- Visitor economy
How we can help here
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