COVID-19 Support for manufacturers

From financial/HR support to pro-active supply chain management and strategic planning, SWMAS's team of experienced Manufacturing Specialists can help you through these unprecedented and challenging times.

For an informal chat, or to arrange an online meeting, GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR LOCAL SPECIALIST TODAY.
 

As businesses adjust to new ways of working, we have pulled together the following practical advice to help manufacturers successfully navigate their way through these uncertain times...  

The health and wellbeing of your workforce is understandably a major concern at times like these. Follow government guidelines to protect them and make sure you understand the most recent COVID-19 recommendations so you can offer employees and colleagues advice and support whether they are on-site, or working remotely.

Make sure that you keep communicating with your workforce throughout the uncertainty of the coming months.

Remember, everyone is anxious about their health, and the health of loved ones, but many could also have concerns surrounding their job security, and the financial implications of being unable to work.

Make sure you take steps to ensure that your workforce has relevant, up-to-date information at all times. Consider a daily video call/email update, which is particularly effective when not all staff are on-site at the same time. Click here for practical ways to stay connected when working remotely.

Now is the time to review all existing contracts and insurance policies. Do any cover notifiable diseases? Do you have Business Interruption Cover and, if so, what exactly does it include?

For some types of contract (such as NEC3), it may be possible to raise compensation events to deal with delays which occur as a result of COVID-19. If you are a manufacturer with current construction contracts click here for more legal guidelines regarding this.

Our advisors are available to help you understand and implement methods to assist in lowering company outgoings. Amongst other things, they can work with you to review and adapt inventory levels to align with current demands. If you feel that this would be of benefit to your business, or would like to discuss other ways we can help, get in touch to speak to one of our Manufacturing Specialists.
 

Keep up to date with the latest guidelines...read the latest COVID-19 Government Support for Businesses here.

 

Uncover additional funding available to your SME manufacturing business

We recognise that, despite government measures, cash flow will be significantly impacted for many businesses over the coming months. We can let you know of incentives and funding available that could help to alleviate this burden... 

  • Does capital expenditure feature in your company's business plan as a strategic step to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19?
  • Are you looking to supply into new markets or launch new products, but need financial support to get this up and running?
  • Has your company recently invested in Research and Development (R&D)?

There is a variety of funding available to SME manufacturers across the South West - we'll tell you if your business is eligible, and also advise ways to use this funding for maximum benefit:

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST TO FIND OUT MORE
 

Check out our Manufacturing Resilience Programme, aimed at SME manufacturing companies to help them through these difficult times

Over recent months, SME manufacturers have highlighted a need for support in a number of key areas. To help, SWMAS has launched the Manufacturing Resilience Programme to help businesses react to challenges brought about by current conditions, such as COVID-19 and Brexit.

This funded support includes a series of webinars designed around subjects manufacturers have told us they are most interested in right now. 

Sessions will focus on key strategies that can help build resilience within a manufacturing environment. To help delegates put this theory into practice, all learning is backed up by one-to-one support from our experienced team of specialists...

SME Manufacturers...

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS!

 

 

 

 

 

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