Launch of the UK Supply Chain Directory

The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult is making it easier for domestic manufacturers to connect with a new, free to use, UK Supply Chain Directory

Launched by the HVM Catapult as part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, delivered by Digital Catapult, this tool brings together hundreds of thousands of businesses across UK industry in one easy-to-search online resource.

The tool is free to sign up for and access, and businesses can use it to:

• find new suppliers and customers
• map the UK's capability in their sector or area
• inform national programmes in manufacturing

Businesses are also able to claim their company profile within the directory, allowing them to better showcase key information and help to attract new customers and suppliers.

Users can search the directory according to company size, location, specialist areas with a wide range of other filters. Using data-driven classification, users can also find suppliers or supply chains based on manufacturing capability.

Find out more about the UK Supply Chain Directory.

First published 11 October 2023