RED Construction South West has announced the appointment of two senior directors to establish the business in the region. Grant Millar has joined as Operations Director and James Devey as Commercial Director. They will work alongside Derek Quinn, who launched the business as Managing Director at the beginning of September.
Enterprises with optimum supply chains have 15% lower supply chain costs compared to businesses that are not focused on optimization of their supply chains. That means these companies can meet customer expectations by delivering goods when and where they want them whilst at the same time, grow the business profitably and sustainably.
BDC 319 : Aug 2024
RED Construction South West has announced the appointment of two senior directors to establish the business in the region. Grant Millar has joined as Operations Director and James Devey as Commercial Director. They will work alongside Derek Quinn, who launched the business as Managing Director at the beginning of September. With a combined 50 years’ expertise delivering high-profile and sustainable construction solutions for the region, Grant and James join RED South West to deliver across a wide range of markets in line with regional requirements. These include commercial, residential, education and industrial buildings. Grant has spent most of his career immersed in the South West construction market. As RED South West’s Operations Director, he oversees the division’s development and high-quality project delivery. James Devey’s civil and structural design construction career has been based mainly in Bristol and the surrounding areas. He brings a wealth of regional market knowledge and complex project delivery experience to the business. “RED South West is going to be one of the major contractors in the region, one which excels in not only delivering to the highest quality but also providing outstanding customer service and communication. The strengthening of the team comes at an extremely pivotal time for the new division of RED Construction Group, and it is imperative we build a team with the expertise, reputation and passion for the industry. I have had the pleasure of working with Grant and James for many years and feel very proud to be paving the way in the South West with such a strong and committed team. Being based in an office, within an award-winning development we helped to create and in one of the most historically inventive cities in the UK, makes the beginning of RED South West even more auspicious,” commented RED South West Managing Director, Derek Quinn. Coinciding with the appointment of Grant and James, RED South West has opened its Bristol office, taking a prime position in the 235,000 sq. ft Print Hall & Unity Street development, which forms part of the 2.4m sq. ft Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone. It is one of the UK’s largest urban regeneration projects, comprising commercial, residential, leisure and retail use. In their previous roles, Derek, Grant and James worked together on the Construction Excellence Award-winning Print Hall & Unity Street project.
Enterprises with optimum supply chains have 15% lower supply chain costs compared to businesses that are not focused on optimization of their supply chains. That means these companies can meet customer expectations by delivering goods when and where they want them whilst at the same time, grow the business profitably and sustainably. For best results, companies that use updated technology and resources can improve their performance and efficiency in the supply network. Here are technologies that businesses should take advantage of to enhance the operations of the supply chain. Robotic Automation The design of the supply chain is critical in ensuring that products flow smoothly between warehouse facilities, manufacturers, and customers. To this end, it is vital to reduce manual operations that could lead to human errors costing the company money. In addition, expensive labour costs can be eliminated and increase warehouse functionality. Designing smart systems that use robotic automation is one solution to optimise the supply chain network. Through autonomous robots and similar devices, the supply chain gets better, thereby, helping businesses reduce long-term costs. Reliance on manual labour is decreased because robots provide a stable source of labour. Hence, it is expected that productivity will look up whilst cutting error rates and frequency of inventory checks. Furthermore, picking, sorting, and storing activities are also expected to improve on top of better access to dangerous or difficult locations. Thus, robots also assist in shrinking rates of employee injuries and at the same time, raise efficiency as they work alongside with human personnel. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine learning and AI in the supply chain are extremely valuable because of the ability to access valuable data that are otherwise difficult to consolidate, filter, and extract. Machine learning algorithms, however, can do these tasks better and faster than humans. AI can determine patterns, identify gaps in the supply chain, and even provide very accurate forecasts for the business. AI software when used in supply chain and logistics enhance the overall performance because of the highly accurate predictive actions that must be taken to correct flaws in the supply chain network. Moreover, AI can also help players make informed decisions given various scenarios taking into account time, revenue, and cost. Driverless Vehicles Autonomous vehicles have been making the news for some time now. Although they are not expected to become mainstream in the next 5 years due to constraints and bottlenecks, self-driving vehicles can become a game changer in the supply chain. Driverless vehicles can significantly improve logistics by reducing costs and delays. Distribution and production centers are going to benefit from a speedy and efficient logistics. To further enhance the performance of the supply chain, warehouse, production, and distribution centres can be set up in areas where motorways and human labour are readily accessible. Autonomous vehicles are also going to relieve the scarcity of drivers, improve sustainability, and reduce accidents and injuries. To illustrate, driver shortage is not only a phenomenon that affects the UK where there are 60,000 driver positions that need to be filled up. In other countries such as the United States, there is a shortage of lorry drivers since years. AVs can help ease the burden of labour shortage whilst ensuring that there is no interruption to the supply chain. Technology plays a focal role in enabling businesses to speed up processes and remove barriers in the supply chain network. An optimised supply chain offers many benefits such as reduced costs, higher productivity, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
