Agile manufacturing is a term applied to an organisation that has created the processes, tools, and training to enable it to respond quickly to customer needs and market changes while still controlling costs and quality.
Why is so important for manufacturers to adopt agile manufacturing?
Culture
Company culture can be a make-or-break situation in times of crisis such as COVID-19, and the effectiveness of everyone within the organisation understanding what needs to be done is vital.
At Constant Group our fantastic workforce comes together as a unit to make sure the company fulfils its objectives through ideas and willingness to adapt to change.
Responsiveness to customers
A company that adopts agile manufacturing processes can respond to changes in demand very quickly.
We brief our operational and production staff daily and make changes to our machines to reflect changes in demand.
Diversification
Successful businesses are the ones that can diversify and open up into markets with fluctuations in demand. Manufacturers have now had to turn their hand to manufacturing ventilators or offering their capabilities in areas outside of their comfort zone.
At Constant Group we have a diverse customer base and “don’t have all our eggs in one basket” which is why the company has grown from strength to strength. We can quickly identify the areas that show signs of growth and adapt to manage that demand.
For instance, during the pandemic, our focus was supplying parts to businesses within the NHS supply chain to maintain a consistent supply of essential parts and to keep manufacturing businesses going.
Processes
In an agile manufacturing environment, adaptable processes and the need for continuous improvement can be the driving factors for businesses to be successful.
The nature of our work is bespoke and our processes have to be adaptable to effectively manage how we manufacture but also changes from external factors.
Customer-centric fabrication solutions are at the heart of what we do. We collaborate with our customers ensuring that we produce the most cost effective solution without compromising on quality. We have a combined experience of over 100 years within the industry, which is invaluable for our customers.
We are committed to providing outstanding customer service and technical expertise to its diverse range of customers from design to delivery.
