Primary suppliers operate close to larger goods flows and supply chains. They typically handle significantly larger quantities than individual organizers or local communities.
Primary suppliers do not primarily operate at the farm-proximate level. Instead, they function at a logistical interface between production, consolidation, distribution, and supply.
Depending on their structure, they may also be closely connected to production themselves.
Primary suppliers can, for example:
The role of primary supplier is often relevant at a regional, national, or cross-border level but can also be connected to local structures.
Primary suppliers are particularly connected to:
Primary suppliers are not ordinary member roles. They often require different access, visibility, and processes than local communities.
As the Agora evolves, this role may be described in greater detail, particularly regarding quantities, logistics, responsibilities, and interfaces.
One level up: Roles & Responsibilities
Author: Felix Schröder, with assistance from AI (ChatGPT)
Creation: written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Created: 2026-03-25 · Last updated: 2026-03-25 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us