UK manufacturing is currently facing an unprecedented set of challenges – the price of energy, net-zero, inflation, supply change issues and a reduction in overseas demand. On top of this, the sector must combat skill shortages and drive the adoption of digital technology.
The immediate financial impact on manufacturers is already resulting in a reduction in non-essential spending and supply chain consolidation, whilst also trying to retain competitive advantage, increase productivity, improve sustainability and innovation. More connectivity between suppliers, manufacturers and customers can give realtime visibility into the availability of raw materials, finished goods, people and assets giving greater efficiency and insight, whilst meeting the required speed and evolving requirements.
In addition, following the COP26, reducing the UK’s environmental impact is a signi icant challenge. As part of the climate commitments detailed at the conference, the Chancellor of the Exchequer con irmed irms would be required to release their net zero plans by 2023. This highlights the increased emphasis on all businesses, including manufacturers, to lower their eco-footprint.
Addressing these challenges whilst retaining and attracting new people and skills requires digital transformation, collaboration and high standards of data security and compliance. Achieving the required transformation whilst keeping existing production up and running can also be a challenge.
Whether an organisation is taking their first steps or are currently embarked on their transformation journey, SCC can help. We have deep skills and vast experience to enable manufacturers to select the right technology for their business, whether to transform their organisation or augment current technology to maximise the use of existing assets. We deliver solutions as consumption-based services with predictable and scalable charges, allowing organisations to avoid large scale initial investments.
Continuing to develop great products to overcome the challenges of the dynamic marketplace is hard enough without having to become an expert in information technology. That’s why SCC is the technology partner of choice for manufacturers.