INFORMATION TOOLKIT FOR SMALL SUPPLIERS STEPS TO GET RETAIL READY Do I have a registered business?
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Have a registered business The first step in joining the Boxer ESD programme is to ensure that you have a registered business that is in operation .
Develop your product The second step is to develop an understanding of the category that your product falls into, as well as Boxer’s merchandising strategy.
Corporate procurement This comprises fixtures and fittings for stores, distribution centres and offices, consumables, and service contracts.
Bookkeeping and cash - flow management
Food and safety audit requirements
Traceability Ensure that all ingredients and raw materials used in manufacturing your products have full traceability with regard to source, quality and shelf life, and are included in the ingredients statement
If your product is selected for potential listing by the relevant Boxer category buyer, your facility will be required to meet the minimum food safety standards and undergo a food safety audit.
Determine how much capital, cash flow, time and resources you will need to successfully manage and operate your business
Packaging and labelling legislation Before giving the green light for a supplier’s product to be made available on Boxer shelves, the supplier must adhere to strict product, legal, and labeling requirements.
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