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What does 2022 hold for supply chain evolution?
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In recent months we have seen shortages and supply chain disruptions in the lead-up to Black Friday and Christmas. With 2022 fast approaching, Antony Francis, Consultant at software and technology services company, Endava, shares his perspective on how supply chains will evolve in the coming year…
Connectivity will remain the single most important aspect for the sector
Companies will need to fully analyze their ability to view their entire, global supply chain. They must have visibility of all their trading partners, including manufacturers, shippers, forwarders and others and have the connectivity to deliver real-time updates throughout the process.
In 2022 we will see a real need for supply chain technology companies to consider and provide the best platforms to achieve this. One-size-fits-all solutions might not always work across every module so we could see a trend for organizations looking to own specific spaces and provide the best solution for a particular subset of partners.
Supporting digital acceleration will be the key to success
In 2022 it’s going to be important that supply chain technology companies can really provide solutions that enhance connectivity and visibility. There is a lot of work going on to ensure that systems are up to scratch, and companies that are able to provide digital acceleration solutions to enhance end-to-end visibility of the supply chain will do well.
Systems will become more resilient, both to react to immediate issues and to protect against future disruptions
Many companies’ technology was found wanting, even before the COVID-19 pandemic and other external factors placed further stress on supply chains. The level of connectivity and readiness was low, and companies had only really just started to look at issues such as visibility and real-time updates to shipping information. When the pandemic hit, companies were already lagging, which only increased the impact of issues arising from disruptions.
It will likely take well into the first quarter of 2023 to absorb the disruptions from 2021 and 2022. There needs to be a significant digital acceleration to make sure systems are more connected and resilient. This will both close existing gaps and serve to manage any future, unforeseen events. Companies should insist that their shippers, forwarders, third-party logistics providers, etc. are connected in real time and able to move swiftly to react to any changes in supply. Coupling this with AI and machine learning predictive analytics to anticipate issues will go a long way to keeping supply chains running smoothly.

Winterproof your safety signage and don’t let safety slip
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Winter is not the safest season. Slips & falls increase dramatically, especially when working outdoors, or simply walking to an office from the parking lot. When the cold and dark seem to conspire against health and safety, highlight your new safety communication to lower the risks. Discover safety solutions from Brady and make the winter safe!

Reliable safety identification solutions to support your Go for Zero programme throughout winter:

  • clearly identify winter slip hazards and other risks on your premises, and easily guide employees, even in the dark, using ISO-compliant ultra-visible reflective signs with excellent outdoor reliability.
  • easily apply reliable pipe markers to wet, rainy and cold outdoor pipe surfaces to make them compliant with any regulation or standard.
  • quickly re-paint or create new, straight outdoor floor marking with PaintStripe stencils
  • immediately highlight ice patches and other emerging winter hazards with outdoor safety cones and A-board floor stands

Snowball your safety messaging

While you can order any solution preprinted to your specifications, we can also offer full flexibility to get through winter. With the BBP37 Multicolour & Cut Sign & Label Printer at your premises, you can quickly update safety and facility identification to reduce risks.

  • create reliable, industrial-grade outdoor safety signs, labels and pipe markers in any shape
  • use in stand-alone mode, or add Brady Workstation apps to design an even wider range of signs, pipe markers and safety labels
  • a few blank label supplies, requiring minimal storage space, can sustain your safety identification needs throughout winter

Make the winter safe with Brady >>

Stay safe in the workplace this Christmas
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The countdown to Christmas has begun and, with most festivities cancelled last year, many workplaces will be looking forward to bringing a festive feel to their working environment in 2021. However, it can be easy to forget about health and safety and compliance at this time of year.

Dan Lee, Managing Director of phs Compliance, says putting up Christmas lights and decorations, which are not normally part of the workplace, brings with it new risks and hazards that must be considered first.

“It sounds obvious, but it is surprising how many businesses forget that Christmas lights and decorations need to be considered as part of health and safety and compliance procedures in the workplace.

“After all, Christmas lights are an electrical item and should be treated in the same way as any other electrical item, like kettles or printers, which need to be regularly checked to ensure they are safe to use. It is a legal obligation.  You may want to have them PAT tested before using them, especially if they have been in the back of a cupboard for two years because of the pandemic. The end of the year is a great time to book your PAT testing, so why not incorporate them into the annual PAT test of all your portable electrical appliances and start the new year with some peace-of-mind?

“It is easy to get carried away at Christmas and one of the most common things we see is overloaded plugs. Unfortunately, if a plug is over its capacity it could easily start a fire so it’s really important not to take the risk.

“General health and safety matters should be a high priority when putting up decorations in any case. Ensure there are no trip hazards, keep wires tidy and secure, and make sure that decorations don’t block escape routes like fire exits or any safety signage. It’s also important to ensure decorations are safe and secure to avoid fall hazards.

“If in doubt, talk to one of our team and get some advice to ensure you are staying compliant this Christmas.”

phs Compliance is one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace compliance and building engineering services, offering everything businesses need to stay safe and compliant.

Fully accredited by all leading industry regulatory bodies, phs Compliance has the largest team of specialist statutory testing operators in the industry. It provides statutory electrical services including testing (including PAT tests and fixed electrical testing), inspection services, maintenance, and remedial work. As the UK’s leading provider of electrical testing with nationwide coverage, phs Compliance ensures workplaces of all sizes stay safe and compliant. It is part of the phs Group.

phs Compliance also offers a comprehensive project design, installation, commissioning and maintenance service for fire and security systems.

Accredited to the highest standards, phs Compliance offers significant experience, technical expertise and nationwide capability to support customers’ capital expenditure project needs for fire systems and security systems.

phs Compliance also offers expert project management services, including the design, supply and installation of everything from power and lighting to electric vehicle charging points.

With over 400 engineers across the UK, phs Compliance delivers more than 14 million compliance inspections for 35,000 customer sites nationwide every year.

www.phscompliance.co.uk

Get your facilities into shape with this free guide
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Facilities are among companies’ most important business assets, so are you still making the most of them? Are they maximised to support your needs and goals? Brady offers all of the solutions, and the know-how, to label your facilities into shape – with some extras, all from a single source.

Quality solutions, expert guidance

Brady offers a wide range of reliable identification solutions to increase the efficiency and safety of any industrial facility. Along with these solutions, we bring worldwide facility identification insights, best practices, standards and regulatory compliance to your doorstep, so you can apply the best identification solutions in the best way, with a single supplier.

Check out our tips >>

Optimise safety

Use reliable floor marking, pipe markers, safety signs, tags, spill control and Lockout/Tagout to visually and effectively optimise safety in the workplace. Guide, inform, caution and protect coworkers, counter risks and avoid accidents to send people back home safely, all while considerably contributing to facility efficiency and effectiveness.

Maximise efficiency

Fully support professionals on the workfloor with clear instructions printed on your signs and labels. Enable them to easily find the tools they require, and know these are in working condition. You could even include passive RFID antennas in any label to fully optimise tool tracking, inventory audits and item picking.

Print at your premises

No need to wait on deliveries or to store large amounts of printed solutions, when a set of blank label rolls and a versatile safety printer have got you covered. Our accompanying Brady Workstation software keeps your solution future-proof with regular updates to stay safe, efficient, and compliant with the latest standards and regulations.

Download the free guide: ”Work faster with clear maintenance visuals” >>

Brady Corporation

Tel: +44 (0) 1295 228 288

csuk@bradycorp.com

www.brady.co.uk

100 inches worth thinking about
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Introducing the 100-inch BRAVIA Professional Display, FW-100BZ40J. Designed for business use, the product is equally suited to the residential market.

At first glance, the size is certainly impressive. The display itself is 226cm wide, almost 130cm high and 9.8cm thick. It weighs 88.9kg. But the most important feature is the image quality. 

Needs met at the highest level

Superior image quality is assured thanks to the Sony Cognitive Processor XR. The processor uses cognitive intelligence to adapt video and audio to the viewer’s vision and hearing. It works like a human brain, comprehensively analysing multiple elements. It divides the screen into zones to find points of focus. Each element is corrected in conjunction with the others, creating a consistent and natural image. Through advanced analysis, the processor is able to perfectly match the sound to the image on the screen, transforming audio signal into 3D surround sound.

Image quality is supported by Full Array Local Dimming, which allows for a maximum brightness of 940 cd/m2 (average 600 cd/m2). This means that the monitor brilliantly displays 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) content with extra detail in the brightest and darkest parts of the image.

Fast movement displayed on a large screen sometimes produces a blurring effect. The BRAVIA FW-100BZ40J features the latest LED XR X-Motion Clarity™ technology, which optimises the length of frame display and increases brightness, resulting in a clear, smooth image. Thought-out business functions

The BRAVIA and displayed content can be customised for specific applications using Pro Mode. The display runs with the SoC-based Android TV operating system. This means it starts up quickly, applications run smoothly and the user experience is seamless. It works with 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks and also features Bluetooth 4.2. Installation is easy with IP control, while wireless content streaming using Chromecast built-in and AirPlay 2 allows you to quickly connect mobile devices and share content.

The BRAVIA display comes with a 3-year eliteSupport warranty as standard, which can be extended up to 5 years.

Find out more at pro.sony.

FREE white paper reveals how to make your office Covid-secure
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Facilities managers face a monumental challenge – preparing the workplace for the return of its workforce.

To lend a helping hand, Zip has launched a FREE whitepaper, published in partnership with Facilities Management Journal, which reveals top tips from industry experts about modifying the workplace for a covid-secure return to work.

Read ‘6 Steps to Facilities Management in the Post Pandemic World’ to find out more on ways to keep the workforce safe, what a post-pandemic office might look like, how to create a space of belonging, strategies for managing c-suite and finally, ways to encourage staff back and generate trust.

Download your copy today – you’ll just need to input your email address and the 34-page, easy to read whitepaper packed with useful hints and advice will be at your fingertips.

Don’t forget you can also benefit from Zip Water’s touch-free trial!

One simple way to make your workplace more covid-secure is to install touch-free technologies such as our industry-leading HydroTap. Zip is offering a free 60-day trial, which includes its popular touch-free infrared sensor operated model.

Simply sign up and one of our team will be in touch to arrange a site visit and installation. It’s entirely free.

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Derwent Facilities Management – Planned Preventative Maintenance
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By Derwent fm

Derwent fm offer a total facilities management service that can be procured as a whole or individually, one key service that we often are asked to supply is planned preventative maintenance which ensures any building is running in the most efficient way possible and can operate to its fullest potential.

Key benefits customers enjoy are:

  • Saving you money on costly, urgent repairs by greatly reducing the chances that maintenance will need to be carried out in an emergency
  • Minimising unplanned downtime, closures or lost working hours
  • Keeping your premises health and safety complaint
  • Streamlining a range of maintenance services into one easy to manage and cost-effective facilities management package
  • Our services are built around our client’s individual circumstances and all planned maintenance schedules are fully tailored to your needs
  • Keeping your premises looking their best as well as running smoothly and efficiently

As part of a facilities management contract with Derwent fm, our engineers will arrange a timetable of scheduled visits. By planning in advance, we can minimise disruption to your organisation.

Our team will also get to know your premises – its equipment, electrics, building fabric etc. – so they will be well positioned to identify and rectify potential problems quickly and professionally.

Our maintenance teams are also available through our 24/7 helpdesk when emergency repairs are required. This covers any unforeseen emergencies caused by external factors, such as extreme weather or vandalism.

For more information, visit: https://www.derwentfm.com/service/planned-preventative-maintenance/

Adding social value with facilities management contracts
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By Derwent fm

Derwent fm provide facilities management services for a number of buildings at Brindley Place in Birmingham, which are the offices for the organising committee of a major sporting event to be held in the city in 2022.

As part of our wider objectives as a business to bring about positive change in our wider communities (which is also closely aligned with our client’s mission). We sought a catering partner which will deliver a positive social impact that will help the region grow and succeed.

Birmingham based Evolve is a not-for-profit social enterprise giving support to 16 – 25-year-olds who face barriers to employment. They provide training and employment opportunities to young people via their not-for-profit coffee shops where young people are trained as Baristas on 6 – 12 month fixed term contracts.

Evolve’s second active coffee shop is now opening and operating at Brindley Place. The space has been donated rent free by our client as part of the social impact and legacy value associated with the city hosting a major sporting event.

Service started in May 21 and will, once the whole team are in place, be able to serve up to 800 customers each day from the buildings been used by the organising committee (at their peak occupancy in 2022). All profits raised from the coffee shop will be re-invested into the sporting events legacy fund for the city.

You can read the full article here.

Leveraging data to transform your car park
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By Parkingeye

A car park can be a valuable asset for any business, bookending a visitor’s experience with your brand and services. There are several ways to improve how a car park operates, from increasing the options for cashless payment to offering new services such as charging for electric vehicles (EV). But how do you decide which options will have the most impact on your car park?

You utilise your data

Parkingeye log over 4 million pieces of data every day, and place that information into the hands of FM professionals across virtually every sector to aid decision-making and track performance.

These insights include fuel analysis, allowing businesses to track the vehicles using their site and assessing the right time to invest in their EV infrastructure. This empowers companies working towards achieving net-zero emissions targets and bolsters their green credentials.

ANPR data also looks at the payment methods used on a site. If you’re seeing an increase in card payments, or customers using pay-by-mobile, for example, you might consider moving away from cash payments and focusing solely on cashless alternatives. You can also utilise occupancy data, charting the peaks and troughs in how busy your car park is, then consider opening available space for pre-booking. This can give your business access to previously unrealised margin-rich revenue streams.

We’ve worked alongside FM teams across all sectors, from healthcare to hotels and helped them to achieve incredible results within their estate.

To find out more click here.

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: IPL Global’s EcoSort Recycling System
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By IPL Global

The EcoSort Recycling System provides an aesthetic, flexible, functional, and easy to use solution for collecting recyclable materials in the workplace.

Our EcoSort range includes a 60-Litre Midi and a 70-Litre Maxi, both of which are completely interchangeable and come with a variety of lid options as well as a wide range of colour and graphical options. This versatility allows for the creation of a truly unique and uniquely customised recycling solution to fit any workplace environment.

In our current climate, minimising non-essential contact is critical. COVID-19 and other germs are distributed primarily by droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, talking, and exhaling. Those droplets can then land on nearby objects and can then transfer from surfaces onto your skin.

Therefore, ensuring minimal contact and general hygiene acts are important practice. The EcoSort’s boasts a number of non-touch lid options- making our recycling bin an excellent solution when it comes to not spreading germs.

Click here to learn more.