challenge . But we have adjusted operations to mitigate external issues , including buying in and storing more stock to protect ourselves as well as investing in new working capital . As a result , we have managed to continue delivering products on-time to customers throughout the entire pandemic and supply chain turmoil .”
Major investments
Founded in 1778 , Doncasters is one of the UK ’ s oldest manufacturing companies . With nearly 250 years of business under its belt , it is fair to say that the pandemic was not its first rodeo with adversity . Evolve , adapt , and overcome seems to be the mantra by which Doncasters operates .
The newly-launched Doncasters Production System represents another part of this commercial evolution . The Lean program is being rolled out across all of the company ’ s sites , meaning that no matter which Doncasters location one visits , they will all look the same and utilize the same metrics .
In addition , Mike reveals the team is currently busy setting up a new Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) system – the first in the company ’ s history . Going forward , it will be applied to all sites within the next two years . “ We are making some major investments and carrying out some mammoth undertakings across the company ,” details Mike . “ For instance , alongside the Doncasters Production System and our new ERP system , we will
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