SME Competitiveness

We assess, analyse and increase the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) by developing strategies for sustainable growth and inclusive development, improving industrial standards of a regional trade and efficient integration of local companies with global markets.

Strong SMEs form the foundation for state economy and are key for its balanced growth. They prevail in the supplier portfolio of many world companies and significantly contribute to GDP and employment. Moreover, they do not disregard to accept for employment non-competitive candidates: youth, women, and people with lack of experience and/or education.

Today, small and medium-sized enterprises have a growing opportunity to integrate into global value chains and extend their operations internationally. It should be noted, though, that high competitiveness is a key criterion for them to succeed in going global, so is there any chance to make value chains more inclusive? No doubt! Therefore, we provide assistance to state bodies in development and implementation of trade strategies, and facilitation of growth these companies so they are able to merge into international value chains. Strong competitive advantages that SMEs will gain in the long run on the global stage, will allow them to contribute to progress of national economy and employment rate.

SCM Consult is highly experienced in evaluation and improvement of SMEs’ competitiveness. We offer government agencies, investors and business support organizations our assistance in:

TAKING SMART DECISIONS

SCM Consult’s approach to SME Competitiveness Benchmarking is based on a methodology of assessment of their scorecard and mapping of their service package in order to help relevant trade and investment support institutions (TISIs) select or design services these firms need to be provided with. Participation of government institutions and therefore the highest level of process supervision allow proceeding from theory to real change.

IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES

SCM Consult helps government agencies, investors and business support organizations develop strategies and implement strategic initiatives that become drivers of growth and extension for value chains and companies of their sector. For that purpose, we use SME Competitiveness Benchmarking and other assessment tools.

BEING SUSTAINABLE

SCM Consult provides technical assistance to governments in introduction and proper application of tools for collecting SME competitiveness data across the country. The modular system is designed to monitor progress on the following development aspects: Economic growth and improved labor conditions, Gender equity and Quality of education.

SCM Consult provides a number of services for building efficient partnerships aimed at implementation of national strategies and achievement of sustainable growth by utilizing benchmarking tools.