DoorDash

Developing Procurement-Ready Consumer Brands

DoorDash partnered with Next Street to help emerging consumer brands strengthen supplier readiness and prepare for growth within retail and supply chain ecosystems.

Next Street designed and delivered a supplier development accelerator focused on building the operational, financial, and supply chain capabilities needed to compete for larger commercial opportunities.

Our Approach

• Assessed supplier capability and readiness

• Delivered training across finance, operations, and supply chain management

• Prepared businesses for procurement and retail opportunities

• Connected participants to ecosystem partners and growth resources

Results

• 60+ small businesses supported

• Businesses represented across four major markets

• Supplier readiness training delivered across key CPG functions

• Expanded access to procurement and retail opportunities

• Grants and growth support provided to participants

Next Street Solution 

• Supplier Readiness Tool: A data-driven tool to evaluate supplier readiness, identify gaps, and prioritize the suppliers most likely to perform. See how the tool works (link to supplier readiness tool landing page)

Impact
Strengthened supplier readiness and expanded pathways for emerging brands to participate in retail and supply chain opportunities.