With economic uncertainty, political instability, and evolving global dynamics, organisations are struggling with rising costs and increasingly fragile supply chains.
Following the pandemic and Brexit, a study found that 97% of organisations faced supply chain disruption in 2021, with UK organisations losing an average of £451,000 each year in productivity as a result. Although the market has seen a slow recovery since Brexit and the pandemic, many still underestimate the importance of buying British.
From widespread disruption causing catastrophic impact to delayed deliveries, stalled production and staff shortages, we are now facing a period of rising energy costs, higher payroll taxes and increased unemployment.
So why is buying British so important?
It supports employment.
• More manufacturers mean more jobs and greater stability.
It upholds ethical standards.
• British manufacturers operate under strict regulations, ensuring fair treatment and practices.
It delivers quality.
• UK manufacturing is known for high standards, with full control over processes and production.
And it’s crucial to the future of the British economy.
• The more money spent in the UK, the more stays in the UK.
Benefits to the supply chain
• Reduced disruption
• Improved quality assurance, providing greater confidence in the durability and performance of products.
• Reduced environmental impact, as shorter travel distances cut emissions and shrink carbon footprints.
• Reduced lead times
• Shortened supply chain that are more transparent, easier to trace, and allow for better communication and understand of where materials are sourced and manufactured.
• Mitigated risk- global supply chains remain fragile due to pandemics and geopolitical tensions; buying British offers greater reliability and speed.
• Boosted innovation fuelling growth in key sectors, including automotive.
Manufacturing in the UK not only strengthens our supply chain, but it strengthens yours too. It is critical for organisations to respond to ongoing challenges in order to minimise risk and improve business resilience.
Albert Jagger has proactively addressed these concerns by investing time and resource in reducing supply chain disruption. By reshoring more products from overseas, 67.55% of Albert Jagger’s product range is now British made.
Choose quality, choose British.
To future-proof the business, Albert Jagger teamed up with the Manufacturing Technology Centre to deploy 5S, lean and six sigma. With 135 years’ experience, the company’s revered engineering history allows Albert Jagger to provide versatility and flexibility from the Walsall site.
With our own manufacturing facility and a wide range of capabilities, we prioritise sourcing closer to home. Our customer-centric approach means we remain agile and responsive, with continued investment in new machinery, advanced technologies, and research and development. This allows us to control quality, reduce lead times, and tailor products to exact customer requirements.
Get in touch today to see how our inhouse engineering capabilities can benefit you; offering comprehensive services with a team of highly skilled machinists, metal fabricators and welders that are central to all projects allowing Albert Jagger to meet your needs.
Made to last. Made in Britain.
Sources;
Manufacturer, T., 2022. Just 3% of organisations escaped supply chain disruption in 2021. [online] The Manufacturer.
Manufacturer, T., 2022. UK business profit margins hit hard as pricing strategies struggle to keep pace with supply chain disruption. [online] The Manufacturer.
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