Supply Network Shannon
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“The development of a business network, facilitating the development of the business, process and technical competencies of its members, enabling them to flourish in the rapidly changing market place”
Background to SNS Supply Network Shannon (SNS) is an open, sectoral network of engineering and electronics sub supply companies located in the Shannon region. The impetus for the formation of SNS was a combination of top-down and bottom-up; in the 1990s Shannon Development was becoming increasingly concerned about the low level of technical capability of the sub-supply base in the Shannon region which was contributing to over-reliance on low labour costs for competitive advantage in supplying multinational companies (MNCs); the sub-supply companies themselves were anxious to move up the value chain to circumvent the increased competition from low cost countries. Prompted by the occasion of an international subsupply fair in Limerick in 1997 Shannon Development published a Sub-Supply Directory for the region in 1998. This publication galvanised the listed companies into looking at themselves as a group and seeking opportunities to network together, particularly for the provision of integrated supply solutions to MNC customers. SNS was incorporated as a limited liability company in 1999 and it currently has a membership of some 25 companies. It is driven by an independent Steering Committee whose officers are drawn from nine member companies and two development agencies, Shannon Development and Enterprise Ireland. Shannon Development has provided financial resources and other supports to assist the development of SNS. Limerick University also supports the network through its Small Business Research Unit and Technology Transfer Unit.
The objective of SNS is clearly stated in its original charter: “SNS is an industry-led initiative aimed at representing, promoting, developing and connecting together sub-supply companies in the Shannon Region of Ireland. Supply Network Shannon benefits all engineering and electronics sub-supply companies in the region, regardless of size or activity and will help to reinforce the region’s position as a world class source of sub-supply products and services.” The network presently focuses on three main areas of activities: business issues such as supply chain management (SCM), technical issues relevant to engineering and electrical manufacturers and ICT usage. In its initial phase, SNS concentrated on two core activities, training and promotion.  Encouraging Collaboration for Collective Success
The SNS Business Network
Active SNS Programmes SNS’s pioneering approach to cluster development is reflected in the following active programmes:
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