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within our prison partnerships , with the potential to lead to even greater efficiencies and enhanced production capabilities whilst expanding and strengthening these vital relationships . I am proud to chair the Employment Advisory Board for Hewell prison , a scheme instigated by the
Government ’ s New Futures Network and championed by James Timpson , who was recently appointed Minister for Prisons , Parole
and Probation . Being a part of this scheme is a truly exciting endeavor and we are excited to see the positive impact that James can make ,” Sam enthuses .
Touching upon the subject of recent developments within Forest Garden , Sam unveils the organization ’ s latest initiative aiming to improve its internal processes . “ Presently , we are implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) system , Oracle NetSuite , which is set to go live in
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I am proud to chair the Employment Advisory Board for Hewell prison , a scheme instigated by the Government ’ s New Futures Network
November 2024 . This state-of-the-art system will further strengthen our already industryleading processes by enhancing efficiencies across all areas of the business ,” she enlightens .
Strategic vision
The future looks bright and exciting for Forest Garden , as its new ERP system is primed to play a key role in advancing its growth in the industry . Sam outlines her vision for the company ’ s long-term future , imagining what it will be like in five years ’ time . “ Our aspiration is to continue gaining market share and maintaining our position as the UK ’ s number one manufacturer and distributor of garden products , which we owe to our industry leading service . To reach this goal , we have a strategic plan in place that will further strengthen our relationships with our core customers and suppliers , thereby creating key partnerships for long-term growth ,” she concludes .
Through its dedication to fostering a welcoming company culture and forming impactful community partnerships , including initiatives to enhance the employability of ex-prisoners , Forest Garden demonstrates exemplary stewardship . Moreover , its commitment to British manufacturing and innovations like its automated fence panel process makes the company well-positioned to sustain its leadership in the UK garden product industry . ■
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