Intelliconnect (Europe), the UK based specialist manufacturer of RF and waterproof connectors and cable harness assemblies, has achieved accreditation to the SC21 programme
Roy Philips, managing director of Intelliconnect Europe, commented, “Meeting the requirements of the SC21 accreditation has given us a fantastic tool to manage and improve our business. SC21 raises the performance of supply chains by promoting business excellence and lean principles throughout manufacturing industry. Principles we have been striving to meet internally for a very long time.”
SC21 is a change programme designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace and defence industry by raising the performance and reliability of its supply chains. International competition, together with the challenges posed by the Defence Industrial Strategy, necessitates rapid improvement in the effectiveness of UK supply chains. At the same time UK industry must ensure that it delivers competitive solutions for customers whilst maintaining profitable business growth.
Philips continued, “SC21 provides a robust framework for operational improvements at minimal cost to our business by applying lean production principles and tools combined with a continuous improvement philosophy. We are sure this will increase our manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness.”
