68 | Feature: Lathams
SUMMARY
■Improved communication has been key to completing new business improvement projects
■Lathams identified changes in the way its customers and suppliers were operating
■A Digital Showroom platform has been developed
■Carbon Calculator was developed in response to increased demand for sustainable low carbon timber products
COMMON VISION SHARING A
James Latham’s managing director, Andrew Wright, talks to TTJ about his tenure thus far and how the company has survived and thrived during the last few years
TTJ: YOU’VE BEEN IN THE SEAT FOR THREE YEARS NOW – WHAT’S IT BEEN LIKE? Andrew Wright: Well, I think it’s safe to say it’s been an exciting and somewhat challenging roller-coaster! Like all of our colleagues in the industry, there have been a series of significant and unexpected challenges – fortunately these types of events don’t occur very often but when they do, they really make you focus on the important aspects and often bring out the best in people. We’ve worked as a team to successfully navigate these choppy waters, so there has definitely been a degree of satisfaction, but as we have all experienced in business, we must expect the unexpected and be prepared to adapt.
There’s no doubt that we’ve achieved a lot, but the ride certainly isn’t over and in a developing company there is no time for sitting back or complacency. We will continue to innovate, test new ideas and look to advance both our business and the sector.
Above: Andrew Wright has been MD for three years TTJ | July/August 2022 |
www.ttjonline.com
TTJ: WHY HAS JAMES LATHAM BEEN SO SUCCESSFUL IN THIS TIME? AW: Simple. Our experienced staff and successful teams! As I mentioned earlier, the awareness and agile nature of the business and the people we employ has enabled us to successfully adapt and respond to the rapidly changing circumstances and market conditions. We’ve learned to rely upon each
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