FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions |
What is the difference between Sourcing & Innovation Days and
a traditional trade show ?
There is no time wasting with small buyers at Sourcing
& Innovation Days. Unlike traditional shows you can be sure to
meet 60 international key buyers and spend up to 96 hours with them.
Who is going to come to Sourcing & Innovation Days
?
There are about 60 large volume buyers from all
over Europe and other parts of the world. They are specialized buyers and
purchasing managers: they are the key decisions makers.
How many suppliers are coming and from which countries ?
There will be a 60 suppliers that will correspond
to the buyers purchasing needs. Suppliers will be coming from all over the
world. They will present a mix of different products to avoid big competition
and present the best selection to buyers.
How are the meetings organized ?
The meetings last 30 minutes, you receive company
profiles of the buyers you will be meeting 10 days before the event, and the
buyers receive your company information and product info before the event.
We give a priority for your meetings with buyers that have expressed direct
need to buy the products that you offer. There are 36 "official"
slots on the three days (30 minutes) that enable you to open doors with buying
organisations.
Why are the buyers coming to Sourcing & Innovation
Days ?
The buyers come to the event to save time and meet
selected suppliers they would barely discover without Sourcing &
Innovation Days. We collect their sourcing requirements
so that the time they spend with each supplier is time well spent. They know
that each meeting is targeted at satisfying their requirements. They spend
100 % of their time for business opportunities.
What are the products they are looking for ?
They are looking for stationery & office items
that correspond to their product offer and also high-value added opportunities
to put in their assortment.
What is the guarantee that the buyers will be interested in my
products ?
The selection procedure for suppliers is a guarantee
of the interest of the buyers. Suppliers that do not correspond to the buyers'
needs are not accepted.
Why do you put emphasis on selection ?
It is important to know who you are forecasting
to deal with or to know some reliable fellow who trusts him. We create a unique
format that allows supplers to really build a relationship with many potential
customers in a very short period of time.
How long have you been running Sourcing & Innovation
Days ?
This format has been running successfully since
2001. The group was created in 1935 and has launched different services since
then. We only develop this format in the industries where we have publications
and therefore an efficient expertise.
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