Supply chain

Many businesses based in Edinburgh City Region operate global supplier networks.

In 2006 RBS, for example, had 15,000 suppliers around the world, while HBOS had 27,000.

The city region's connectivity and highly integrated transport infrastructure mean domestic, national and global markets and suppliers are all accessible.

A large network of local suppliers has developed around many key sectors and includes providers of software design, electronic components, energy, raw materials, facilities management, professional services, marketing, business process outsourcing, human resources, security, transport, IT and telecoms.

Edinburgh is well-served by wireless broadband networks and the City of Edinburgh Council is currently working with BT on plans to make Edinburgh Scotland’s first 'wireless communications city'.