CASE STUDIES
Why now is the time to invest in local supply chains
Ilias Katsoulis, managing director of Hubbard Products in Ipswich, the specialist commercial refrigeration business, discusses why manufacturers need to invest in UK supply chains, and why doing so is key to creating future resilience and efficiency in the HVAC industry.
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avigating a pandemic, getting to grips with a post- Brexit landscape and now adjusting to the ever- evolving geopolitical climate. This unprecedented
series of events is continuing to have a huge impact on people everywhere and the businesses who serve them. This perfect storm, of course, also comes at the same time as the very urgent drive towards net zero steps up a gear. Despite this being an additional challenge for some, it must remain a priority – not least because a business with unsustainable practices and supply chains will one day no longer be viable. There’s a lot going on for business leaders to contend with so now may not feel like the right time to commit to significant investments or organisational change. A smooth-running supply chain, though, remains one of the foundations of successful business. In my experience,
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the strongest supply chains are created through investment in your assets and infrastructure as close to the end user as possible, which helps to ensure long-term sustainability for our businesses and for the planet. Here we delve into the reasons why that’s the case and why leaders should be reassured that investing sooner rather than later, could help them to emerge stronger from this turbulent period.
Greater flexibility
No-one wants to see elongated lead times caused by long journeys from abroad or delays at customs so, given rising fuel costs, finding ways to minimise transport times is key. By increasing production space closer to the end
user, firms can reduce lead times for customers while maintaining the product quality and seamless delivery clients have come to expect. I saw the benefits of this first
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