Supply Chains for the Twenty-First Century (SC21) and Why G&O Springs Have Signed up to it
The SC21 Formal Recognition Process
Achieving supply chain improvement is critical to the continued competitiveness of the UK aerospace and defence industry and the SC21 programme aims to accelerate the process. With international competition increasing, the participation of companies of all sizes throughout the UK supply chain is crucial to delivering real results from this modernisation programme.
SC21 companies, including G&O Springs, have signed up to a formal recognition process that reflects the contribution and commitment of their supply chain. It costs nothing to join SC21 but member companies can benefit from specific savings - for example they may achieve reduced overheads from supporting fewer supply chain audits from customers, which is valuable in offering the most competitive solutions to customers. Through participating in SC21 businesses also understand how the industry will be changing in the future and will be aware of the latest developments in the sector - key competitive advantages to them. This is why we have joined the programme and will play a full part in committing to its aims.
Organisations achieving and maintaining agreed criteria in terms of delivery, quality, sustainable improvement and the associated improvement frameworks (business and manufacturing excellence) will receive recognition in the form of a bronze, silver or gold award sponsored by an SC21 company. Implementing these four aspects of development and performance achieves a benefit to all parties in the areas of competitiveness, enhanced customer perception and lower internal costs. We hope to be challenging for an award in the near future – together we can make that happen. For more information please ask your manager.
Russ Armitage, Chairman of SC21
“The future of the UK aerospace and defence industry depends on having an efficient supply chain if we are to remain globally competitive. I believe that SC21 is the way to achieve that and it is fantastic that we have over 380 companies already working to make the programme a success. I am very appreciative of the efforts of everyone within our SC21programme member companies.”
December 3, 2008
