Provision of LEAN training and support to the UK horticulture industry

Tender description

For horticulture growers, labour availability and quality is a serious concern, and has become of increasing strategic importance. To begin to address some of these challenges, the SmartHort programme of work was launched. SmartHort was developed by AHDB for growers, and aims to reduce labour requirements in horticulture through the adoption of new technology and automation, as well as improving labour efficiencies and increasing staff retention through smarter management practices. LEAN is a management practice and approach that has been embraced by the industry and has been recognised as having potential to increase productivity and reduce labour requirements in certain areas of businesses. This tender describes the services required to deliver LEAN training to horticultural businesses who will continue with the delivery of LEAN training and support through our Strategic SmartHort Centres. Experience and knowledge of horticultural business process and production is critical in successfully providing this service.