The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has placed significant strain on global freight networks and fuel supplies for many in the industry. The region is central to both energy production and key shipping routes. Disruptions, whether direct (damage, blockades, or attacks) or indirect (heightened security risks and rerouting), have increased the cost and complexity of moving stock internationally, especially from Asia and the Far East to Europe.

Overall as we stand today, we have strong stock levels in our main UK warehouse as we hold stock all-year round. We are aware some of our containers already on the water have been delayed. However, we feel at the moment these delays, whilst frustrating, are manageable.

It’s true to say the conflict has caused an immediate spike in raw material costs due to rising oil and container prices, and the longer the war goes on the more likely issues may arise in the coming months. However, we are hopeful that these raised costs are a knee-jerk reaction which will settle, and we are not planning on any price adjustments in the short to medium-term.

We will continue to inform our customers of any updates or potential impacts on the wider import/export market.

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Key Benefits

• Easy identification and prioritisation of key risk areas
• Alignment with internationally recognised and common principles
• Continuous updates of our system so it remains fit for the future
• Efficient monitoring and reporting thanks to a visual dashboard

We are able to monitor 12 Social Performances which allow us to conduct high-quality social audits and monitoring of the factories in our supply chain. This helps Chadwick Teamwear to identify, prevent, mitigate, account for and remediate labour risks as well as adverse human rights impacts in our valued chain.

The 12 Social Performance amfori BSCI allows us to measure;

• Social management and Cascade effect
• Workers Involvement and Protection
• The Rights of Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
• No Discrimination, Violence or Harassment
• Fair Remuneration
• Decent Working Hours
• Occupational Health and Safety
• No Child Labour
• Special Protection for Young Workers
• No Bonded, Forced Labour or Human Trafficking
• Protection of the Environment
• Ethical Business Behaviour

About amfori

amfori believe in a world where all trade delivers social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. They call this Trade with Purpose.

As the leading business association for open and sustainable trade, amfori bring together over 2,000 retailers, importers, brands and national associations from over 40 countries. Their membership reflects organisations of all sizes from a diverse range of sectors, representing a combined turnover of more than one trillion euros.

Headquartered in Brussels since 1977, they have a strong network of representatives based across 14 countries. They offer their members a practical framework and world-class tools to manage the social and environmental performance of their supply chains and anticipate trends. They also advocate for progressive policy and collaboration with high-level stakeholders to achieve social, environmental and economic progress.

Their work enables organisations to enhance human prosperity, use natural resources responsibly and drive open trade globally. These are major challenges across the world which require a collaborative effort to tackle. So, while their members can’t solve them on their own, together we can influence and drive positive change at scale.

Ultimately, amfori’s ambition is to leverage their unique position – their insight, influence and expertise – to drive open and sustainable trade, which contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Delays have been blamed on Covid disruptions in Asia, a shortage of container ships and disruptions at ports. This issue has affected the whole sector and not even the ‘Big Boys’ have been exempt from the supply chain issues we have all faced over the past couple of years.

At Chadwick’s we have also faced these challenges and have put measures in place to ensure we can continue to offer our customers a high level of service. Since the outbreak of Covid we have invested in increasing stock levels, around 40% higher in many cases. We believe this investment will allow us to fulfil most of our ‘just in time’ orders straight away.

We also encourage our customers to make use of our online customer portal. This lets customers access information on our current stock levels and upcoming delivery dates, allowing them to help manage their own stock and upcoming orders.

By working closely with our customers and suppliers we hope to maintain minimal disruption to our supply chain.

To find out how we can help your business call us on 0161 9272565

The full BBC article can be found at https://zcu.io/SX1c

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The measures we put in place last year to negate the potential impact of new Covid outbreaks means our average stock levels are now much higher in general for most of our ranges, approximately 40% higher in many cases.

We feel sure that our continued investment in higher stock levels will prove to be a significant factor in enabling us to fulfil the vast majority of “just in time” stock orders in full at the first time of asking, we are fully committed in offering a high level of service.

Clearly with the horrific events in Ukraine and its wider impact on world trade, coupled with huge inflationary pressures across all sectors we will all continue to face further bumps in the road. As a business, we would like to assure you we have already taken the necessary measures to ensure continuity of supply in these challenging times.

If you would like clarification as to the status of any forward orders you have placed then please do not hesitate to contact our sales team.

NEW SHIPMENTS

The recent and well publicised fresh outbreaks of Covid in China will no doubt raise questions for some about the potential for further impact on already stressed EU/UK supply chains, undoubtedly it will have some effect.

However, there is no reason to panic, given the current restrictions are not expected to last too long due to the ability to manage the virus more effectively in China.

Overall, the impact will certainly be a lot less than previously experienced when Covid first appeared. We estimate some of our production will be delayed by approximately 4- 6 weeks from the original delivery date. On this basis, we fully appreciate your understanding if we are unable to fulfil some goods on time as promised. The situation remains changeable and fluid in the short term, however, we will do our best to keep you informed.

Whilst the factory closures have only been for a period of 2-3 weeks in most cases, the backlog of goods and the availability of container space will need to be cleared at Chinese ports. We are working closely as always with our logistics partners and suppliers to ensure we are in a strong position to secure space quickly once goods are free to move again.

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