The value of the neighbor: proximity economy meetings
Confartigianato Imprese Varese and Materia Impresa Lab organize five meetings from May to December to enhance local supply chains
Contesto
In brief - Five meetings from May to December on local supply chains - Proximity as a competitive advantage - First meeting on May 19th on youth and work - Concrete examples: 30% of Ticino SMEs collaborate in short supply chains - Legislation: 2023 Cantonal Law on supporting local supply chains, with contributions up to 50,000 CHF ## Key facts - What: Series of meetings on the economy of proximity - When: From May to December 2024 - Where: Free space of Materia in Castronno - Who: Confartigianato Imprese Varese and Materia Impresa Lab - Amount: Not specified An economy that works, creates value, and holds together territories and communities, but often remains outside the public narrative. It is from this contradiction that “The Value of the Neighbor” was born, an initiative promoted by Confartigianato Imprese Varese and Materia Impresa Lab, with the aim of shedding light on local productive supply chains and their strategic role. The project focuses on an idea: territorial proximity is not a residual element of the past, but an increasingly decisive competitive lever. Recent global crises have indeed shown how closeness between companies, collaboration, and local networks affect the ability to quickly adapt to market changes. In this scenario, short supply chains and relationships based on trust emerge as true models of economic resilience. ### Concrete examples In Ticino, 30% of SMEs operate in short supply chains, with a significant impact on local employment. For example, in Lugano, the wood supply chain involves over 50 companies, generating an annual turnover of 150 million CHF. In Bellinzona, local agricultural supply chains have seen a 20% increase in direct sales to consumers over the last two years. ### Legislation The 2023 Cantonal Law on supporting local...
Dettagli operativi
The challenges of production chains The series of meetings will address various crucial topics for the local economy. Among these, particular focus will be given to the transformations of production chains in a context of deglobalization. Short supply chains, based on geographical proximity and collaboration between companies, have emerged as models of economic resilience. These chains allow for greater flexibility and adaptability to market changes, making them fundamental in a continuously evolving global economic context. A concrete example is the case of Bellinzona, where the short supply chain in the food sector has seen a 20% increase in local sales over the last two years. This model has allowed producers to reduce transportation costs and increase the freshness of products, with a positive impact on consumer satisfaction. 📊 Operational checklist for short supply chains: - Identify local producers and establish partnerships. - Optimize logistics to reduce delivery times. - Promote local products through targeted marketing campaigns. - Continuously monitor the quality and sustainability of products. ### The impact of emerging technologies Another central theme will be the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate, offering new opportunities but also significant challenges. The meetings will be an opportunity to explore how these technologies can be integrated into local supply chains to improve efficiency and competitiveness. For example, in the municipality of Lugano, the adoption of artificial intelligence systems for supply chain management has led to a 15% reduction in operating costs. These systems allow for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and im...
Punti chiave
What to do to participate To participate in the meetings, you can register for the first appointment scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th at 17:30. The meeting will take place in the free space of Materia in Castronno and will be an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities that new generations face in the world of work, with a particular focus on local small businesses. For example, we will talk about how companies in Lugano and Bellinzona are using the circular economy to reduce costs and increase sustainability, with concrete examples such as saving 20% on energy costs thanks to efficiency projects. ### Registration procedure To register, you can contact the organizers through the Materia Impresa Lab website or through the social channels of Confartigianato Imprese Varese. It is advisable to register in advance to ensure the availability of seats. Here is an operational checklist to facilitate the process: - Check the availability of dates on the Materia Impresa Lab website. - Fill out the online registration form or contact the organizers directly via email. - Confirm your participation through a message on one of the Confartigianato Imprese Varese social channels. ### Useful tools To deepen the topics discussed during the meetings, you can consult the Materia Impresa Lab and Confartigianato Imprese Varese websites. These sites offer a wide range of resources and useful information to better understand the proximity economy and the challenges that local businesses face. For example, the Materia Impresa Lab website provides updated data on Swiss tax regulations, such as the 7.7% VAT rate for essential goods and services, and the benefits for companies with fewer than 10 employees. ### Practical comparisons A useful practical comparison concerns the differ...
Punti chiave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main goal of the 'Il valore del vicino' meeting cycle?
- The main goal is to shed light on local production chains and their strategic role, highlighting how territorial proximity is an increasingly decisive competitive lever.
- When and where will the first meeting take place?
- The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 19th at 17:30 in the free space of Materia in Castronno. The topic will be 'Young people and territory: the attractiveness of small businesses'.
- How can I register for the meetings?
- To register, you can contact the organizers through the Materia Impresa Lab website or through the social media channels of Confartigianato Imprese Varese. It is advisable to register in advance to ensure availability of seats.