COVID-19

We all know how challenging the current circumstances are. Times are difficult, however there are opportunities to be gained in even the most challenging of times.

Support to assist with crisis management, implementing pragmatic short-term processes and onboarding of new processes and supply chain solution is available.

Assistance in developing new products, manufacturing processes and supply chains, with short and long-term viability helping with your internal innovations.

Review your procurement / external supply strategy with an aim, to assess the current and future risks that will impact your business and evaluate your financial model to assess the total  value rather than the cost price.

We have seen On-Shoring supply chain operations, companies changing their business models to address short term needs, collaboration between industries & companies which are rarely seen, are all opportunities that can be realised during and after the current pandemic evolves.

E2E SCE can support you and your organisation through these times and position you for success as future changes unfold.

 Crisis management in whatever form is often a stressful and difficult time for all members of the team, whether they are directly involved or supporting the actions. Additional support can bring a fresh look, additional ideas and more importantly, additional knowledge and experience to assist your team to implement the best pragmatic solutions available at short notice.

Whether you are working with new suppliers, new manufacturing processes or looking to manage cashflow, support can be provided to assist by implementing simple and pragmatic but robust processes and systems, to support your current financial situation.

Medium term process definition and automation can further reduce supply chain costs, whilst improving overall speed to market.

Supply chain resilience and continuity, has also been highlighted during this time, we can work with you to improve risk profile of your immediate and extended supply chain, implement mitigating actions and continuity plans, whilst delivering supply chain improvements, reducing costs, cashflow impacts while improving customer service.

 A number of companies have used innovation and changed their supply chain and manufacturing operations to provide support of key products and materials during the lock down. This has shown that manufacturing and engineering is still strong in the UK. 

Introducing new products / processes for medium and long term may now be a feasible option for your business. This should be undertaken in a governed manner to ensure that your employees, suppliers and customers are protected and the product meets the required performance criteria.

E2E SCE can assist developing practical yet robust new product and process development processes and systems, to enable further implementations and retrospectively support existing products / processes  that have been implemented.

Have you investigated the R&D support available? There are options for innovation to support your organisation. See more on the innovation page

Historically the supply chain model has looked at reducing costs by sourcing lower cost solutions from around the world. E2E SCE can assist you understand the best balance between strategic sourcing and commodity sourcing, which gives your business the best supply chain solution based on continuity and value not simply cost.

Global supply chains have come under the microscope and have been challenged, yet there is good reason to continue to source globally. However, revising that strategic approach may be of value to ensure capability and capacity is available to ensure business continuity and offers best value to your business and your customers.

What the operating environment looks like post COVID-19 is unknown, however we can assist you with improving your business efficiencies, reduce costs and implement continuous improvement methodologies into your organisation on a sustainable basis. 

An end to end review of your supply chain and operations, may identify areas where efficiencies can be gained, working with your supply chain and operations to identify best practices and then look into options for automation and improved efficiency delivering benefits to your bottom line, resulting in more satisfied customers.

The world is constantly changing at an increasing pace and the challenges that face modern supply chains are not difficult to see, such as political change, pandemics, impact of technology & AI and customer / consumer expectations.

Your supply chain strategy may be set on invalid assumptions and your costs models may not be accurately helping you make the correct decisions short or long term. Your supply chain risk assessment may not be up to date or valid and may therefore not protecting you from the current risks your business faces.

If you have any queries or require assistance in any other area by all means get in touch to discuss how we can support your needs.