For big food businesses
When resources are stretched and key projects need pace, we step in. We drop straight into your team, lead critical programmes and deliver on your goals - connecting suppliers, coordinating partners and getting results.
For scale-ups
When ambition races ahead of capacity, we help you keep up. We bring the contacts, structure and experience to open new doors, strengthen relationships and grow sustainably.
Our
Solutions
Strategy
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Execution
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The missing link
in your supply chain.
'Traction Consulting, led by Chris, has played a key role in supporting the delivery of Lidl GB’s agricultural strategy, bringing deep agricultural and commercial insights to key business projects. Chris integrated seamlessly within the Lidl team and worked closely with the supply base to bridge strategic objectives with on-the-ground realities, delivering practical, high-quality outputs at pace.'
Lidl GB
'From my perspective working with Chris has allowed us to hone down on what we as a business can offer and it has helped to put focus on how we can deliver a new service line to a broad range of clients.'
Andrew Wraith, Director
Savills
'Traction is a young vibrant company delivering food chain solutions for Glastry Farm's growth strategy. Chris has been actively involved in shaping and delivering our growth plans, quickly understanding our fully integrated farm to scoop model and working alongside us to develop distribution channels, strengthen route to market and build strategic partnerships that support long term, sustainable growth.'
Will Taylor, Founder
Glastry Farm
The impact, in our partners’ words.
'Working with Traction has been a catalyst for Pinion Global Network expansion. Their ability to open doors across countries and cultures has helped build our international relationships in ways we simply could not have achieved on our own.'
Jeanne Bernick, CCO
Pinion
'From my perspective working with Chris has allowed us to hone down on what we as a business can offer and it has helped to put focus on how we can deliver a new service line to a broad range of clients.'
Andrew Wraith, Director
Savills
'Traction Consulting, led by Chris, has played a key role in supporting the delivery of Lidl GB’s agricultural strategy, bringing deep agricultural and commercial insights to key business projects. Chris integrated seamlessly within the Lidl team and worked closely with the supply base to bridge strategic objectives with on-the-ground realities, delivering practical, high-quality outputs at pace.'
Lidl GB
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'Traction is a young vibrant company delivering food chain solutions for Glastry Farm's growth strategy. Chris has been actively involved in shaping and delivering our growth plans, quickly understanding our fully integrated farm to scoop model and working alongside us to develop distribution channels, strengthen route to market and build strategic partnerships that support long term, sustainable growth.'
Will Taylor, Owner
Glastry Farm
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'When Chris and I first set out to create the Leaders Club, the aim was simple but ambitious: to build a space where senior leaders could step away from the day‑to‑day, think differently, and have honest, high‑quality conversations with peers who genuinely understood their world.
Working with Chris elevated that vision. What changed almost immediately was the clarity and intent behind everything we did. Chris has a rare ability to balance structure with warmth; he worked with me to stop this being a ‘wouldn’t it be great if’ idea to becoming a reality.'
Grace Nugent, MD
De Lacy Executive
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Traction supported the UK Agri-Tech Centre on a short, fast-paced project where we needed to quickly bring together internal and external evidence to sharpen our thinking on supply chain engagement. Their involvement was critical to meeting our deadlines and maintaining momentum.
Traction engaged stakeholders quickly, bringing focus, clarity and energy, and helped us move forward on some very real challenges. Their insight into supply networks enabled us to reach a far broader audience than would have been possible through internal effort alone. The ideas that emerged were clearer, more refined and more precise as a result.
Helen Brookes, Engagement Director
UK Agri-Tech Centre
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Our Clients
Let’s talk
Chris Manley
NSch, Founder & Director
Need to turn plans into progress? Looking for a trusted partner to lead your next supply-chain project or guide your sustainability goals? Let’s talk.
Next steps...
It's time to get Traction.
Stage 1: Let’s Talk
We begin with a straightforward conversation.
Just a practical discussion about what’s working, what isn’t, and what you’re trying to move forward.
We understand how agri-food businesses actually operate, so you won’t be dragged through the basics. It’s a safe space to be honest about what’s not landing.
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We’re clear early on whether there’s a genuine fit.
If it’s worth pursuing, you’ll know.
If it isn’t, you won’t be left hanging.
Stage 2: Shaping the Work
Once there’s a fit, the conversation tightens.
We start thinking practically about your situation, not selling a generic service.
The focus shifts from what’s wrong to what’s possible. Grounded. Realistic. Achievable.
You’ll feel guided and challenged, but never pushed into something that doesn’t stack up. There’s momentum, but also space to think before any decisions are made.
Stage 3: Commitment & Delivery
Once you decide to move forward, the work is clearly led.
You’ll know who’s accountable. And you won’t be left chasing updates.
We operate as a trusted extension of your business. Representing you well. Acting as an ambassador. Thinking in your interests, not from the sidelines.
Across the supply chain, we coach and support key stakeholders to get alignment and deliver genuine win–win outcomes.
The focus stays on action.
Supported, not smothered.
With progress you can see, not just talk about.
Let’s talk
Chris Manley NSch, Founder & Director
Need to turn plans into progress? Looking for a trusted partner to lead your next supply-chain project or guide your sustainability goals? Let’s talk.