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“ One of the biggest challenges is finding ways to navigate various market dynamics because the relevant trade policies are constantly changing ,” he explains . “ This can often make it difficult to reliably source parts and supplies , which are now becoming extremely competitive .
“ However , our portfolio of three manufacturing facilities gives us a unique advantage in the marketplace . It means that if we experience an issue at one of our sites , we ’ re still able to produce the part or cab , just at another factory . This reassures our customers that we can reliably deliver at any time . Our facilities are located geographically close to one another , which also reduces our customers ’ logistics costs when they choose to work with us .”
Turning to Crenlo ’ s latest investments , Ed explains : “ The availability of skilled labor is a problem in various industries , and it has become more of a challenge in a post-pandemic world . To mitigate this issue where possible , we ’ re working closely with our customers to design the next generation of cabs through robotics and automation . We ’ re rolling out robotic welding , for example , and increasingly using automated processes to navigate the current labor market .
Operational efficiency
“ We ’ ve recently invested in two laser systems ,” he reveals . “ These will continue to support our collaborative manufacturing capabilities across the three sites , as the plants can now also rely on one another for the internal supply of components . In addition , the systems ensure that we keep up to date with our market demand and have faster equipment to process parts more efficiently than outdated equipment .
The business boasts extensive expertise and experience
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