Catering parts suppliers braced for further change ahead
Samantha
14/12/2023James Richardson, Commercial Manager at Caterparts has been invited for his view of the global pandemic and its significant impact on the entire foodservice equipment industry, placing additional pressure right the way through the supply chain.
James Richardson, Commercial Manager at Caterparts echoes the sentiment of industry peers: that the industry has recovered exceptionally well but delays with certain parts persist. As a result of this, the business has ensured that, wherever possible, it stocks up on items that are facing longer lead times more frequently.
“Some parts, for instance, that we would order and receive next working day now have a two-month lead time. Our purchasing team have worked tirelessly to try and avoid passing on these lead times to our customers.”
Parts supply affects manufacturers from both ends – on the one hand they require components to build finished products and on the other they need to ensure there is surplus inventory in the market to service repairs and maintenance.
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