It's time for episode 10 of our podcast, the Small Business Sessions.

The Small Business Sessions: The designer breathing new life in to UK knitwear

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Enterprise Nation Classic member Genevieve Sweeney founded her UK manufactured premium 

 when her passion found a new mission. A life long knitter, she started restoring old machinery and was introduced to a network of amazing knitters who were forced out of the industry after factories closed.

The young entrepreneur now works with family run mills to create her contemporary designs and is breathing new life in to a traditional practice. This session is an inspiring example of the power and strength of what can be created when people who are really passionate about what they do, work together. 

To ensure you don't miss out on the podcast, 

As discussed in the podcast, Genevieve joined us on our trade mission to Berlin. Our next trips are 

Any Enterprise Nation Classic member can apply to feature in a podcast. If you're a Classic member, 

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&lt;p&gt;I'm Emily, Retail Supply Chain Consultant and owner of The Retailer Clinic. I help small retailers to optimise their supply chains, focusing on the areas of procurement, production, inventory management, forecasting, cash flow and strategy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have over 10 years experience in retail having worked in head offices in buying, sales and production roles and on the shop floor in sales advisor and account management positions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Working for small retailers opened my eyes to the challenges small retailers face when it comes to supply chain. Forecasting and inventory management software is eye-wateringly expensive, production planning is more complex due to smaller order quantities, and deciding on a procurement strategy can be difficult without buying power.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I went in search of solutions to these problems and spent the next few years studying supply chain analytics, fundamentals, dynamics and design. Armed with 10 years of experience navigating retail supply chains and a stack of models and knowledge, I am ready to help you optimise your supply chain!&lt;/p&gt;

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I am here to help all members with any retail operations and supply chain questions.

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The Small Business Sessions: The designer breathing new life in to UK knitwear

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