This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast this series is a regular of the podcast and dear friend of Map It Forward, visionary and entrepreneur, Nawar Adra. Nawar is the owner of Stitch Coffee (Cafes, roastery, B2B and B2C) and ECRE (Co-Roasting facility) in Sydney, Australia.

In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the state of the Australian coffee industry in 2024 with the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee delve into the importance of supply chain management and relationships, especially in times of volatility affecting coffee pricing and availability.

The episode highlights the tension between coffee roasters, producers, and the impact of external factors like climate change and economics on the coffee supply chain.

The critical role of building strong relationships with suppliers as a competitive advantage and a way to navigate the industry's challenges is explored.

The conversation also touches on strategies for roasters to adapt to the changing landscape and the potential for direct relationships between roasters and producers to mitigate risks.

00:00 Navigating Trust and Payment in the Coffee Supply Chain

00:23 Becoming a Coffee Consultant: A Path to Freedom

01:02 Exploring the Australian Coffee Scene: Challenges and Opportunities

01:28 The Critical Role of Relationships in Coffee Supply Chain Management

04:24 Leveraging Relationships for Competitive Advantage in Coffee Roasting

10:03 Addressing the Pricing Tensions in the Coffee Industry

16:17 Creative Strategies for Coffee Roasters Amidst Market Volatility

17:02 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead to Solutions

Connect with Nawar Adra and Stitch Coffee here:

https://www.instagram.com/stitch.coffee/

https://www.stitch.coffee/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawar-adra-12909516a/

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