6 | FEBRUARY 2022
News
FRESH OPTIMISM
Ben Brocklesby , Director at Origin
The beginning of a new year always fills us with fresh optimism as we plan for new opportunities and establish our strategies for growth . It ’ s also a fantastic time to look back and remember the highs and lows of the year before , and then set clear goals for the 12 months ahead . This ensures we can maximise efficiency by streamlining our processes throughout the organisation .
Despite the challenges faced across the industry in 2021 , it was a very strong year for Origin . In fact , we were busier than ever , with new products being launched and our network of Partners growing to more than 1,200 . As we move into 2022 , demand is still exceptionally high , leaving us full of confidence as we kick off our next chapter .
The start of a new year brings with it the opportunity to reinforce the commitments we made last year to futureproofing our business , while also continuing to pursue growth . Our largest investment in 2021 was the opening of ‘ The Ark ’, our new 55,000ft 2 warehouse facility , located in Bicester . This warehouse ensures that our stock , supply chain , and production operations will all continue , no matter what challenges may be in store this year .
With the effects of Brexit and the COV- ID-19 pandemic still very much present , most of the industry is having to overcome supply chain uncertainties . However , The Ark leaves us confident that our ‘ on time , in full ’ promise will remain intact . Regardless of the size or urgency of the order , we can continue to offer our gold-standard level of service to every Partner , something that many within the industry simply aren ’ t able to do .
Continuing to develop our ‘ one-click ’ vision will also play a major role in 2022 . With this process in place , everything from sales and manufacturing to delivery will be triggered by the click of one button . Using our unique OSS system , a works order is automatically created once a Partner has confirmed their order . Materials are then deducted from stock control and new materials are ordered to replenish levels . Line supply is then undertaken and manufacturing can begin , whilst delivery is scheduled . All of this occurs without any human intervention . This is really exciting , not only for us , but our Partners too .
We are ultimately most excited to be working with our wonderful network of Partners once again . With support initiatives and product launches in the pipeline , as well as continual development , we are confident that 2022 will be a huge success for everyone at Origin and those associated with us .
To find out more about Origin , visit https :// origin-global . com /
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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CLIMATE CHANGE : A MESSAGE THAT ’ S RESONATING WITH CONSUMERS
Climate change has climbed to the top of the social , economic and political agenda through COP26 , the UN Climate Change Conference that was held in Glasgow from 31st October to the 12th of November 2021 .
An agreement was made and announced by a tearful Alok Sharma , President for COP26 following stern disagreements in the final hours over the wording of an intention to abandon coal , which was watered down from a ‘ phase-out ’ to a ‘ phase-down .’ Limiting global warming to 1.5oC compared to pre-industrial levels was a key part of the 2015 Paris Agreement that most countries signed up to and this event was to build upon those promises made .
The Paris Agreement requires the cutting of global emissions by 45 % by 2030 and to zero overall by 2050 . It was hoped that an agreement in Glasgow would have fulfilled this target with a degree of confidence , but unfortunately this has not been achieved , nor may it be enough to limit global warming to 1.5oC . We are now faced with the fact that unless businesses and individuals put into place a change in the way in which we lead our lives , then dramatic climate change is inevitable .
To put that into perspective , scientists believe that a 2.0oC rise would decimate or possibly eliminate coral reefs entirely , while rising sea waters would see some islands disappear of the global map and the likes of the Maldives , which is just 1.5m above sea level , are at risk .
As a £ multi-billion industry there ’ s much we can do and already we ’ ve become a business that has achieved a zero-landfill standard and we ’ re already planning forward as to how we can become CO 2 neutral well ahead
of legislative and regulatory requirements in 2050 .
Whether an industry body will pick up and drive a programme of change management and commitment remains to be seen , but what we need to do is become better at how we manage the environment right now and it ’ s certainly a message that ’ s resonating with consumers .
Recycling is certainly an important first step , but the whole sustainability and climate change agenda needs to be looked at in considerable detail . It might be down to individual companies , but my hope is that a collective body may well help achieve this on a greater scale . After all we owe it to the future generations to come .
Stephen Nadin Managing Director Endurance Doors