SME webinar: Brexit - unpacking supply chain challenges

In this session, recorded 24 February 2022, we looked at Brexit and the current supply chain constraints; insight into the conversations the CBI is having with government, as well as key solutions for SMEs in the short to medium-term.

24 Feb 2022, 2 min read

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Our monthly broadcast will help support you through the next phase, giving you expert insight and intelligence to continue adapting, and providing the guidance you need to restart and boost your business, and build resilience for the new normal.

Speakers:

Deborah Fraser, Chief Commercial Officer, CBI
Russell Antram. Head of EU Trade, CBI
Ed Leahy. Finance Director, Eurilait
Gordon Wright (VP Customs Regulatory Affairs EU, DHL Express

In this session:

In this session, we explored how SMEs have been preparing for Brexit changes, what companies like DHL are doing to help SMEs continue to import and export, and how the CBI are working with members to take key challenges straight to the heart of government.

Key takeaways:

Make your voice heard. Use organisations like the CBI to amplify your message to government
Data is key! Make sure you have clean, accurate and good quality data.
Control what you can control. Not everything is within your control, but certain things are. Having good data, building good and open relationships with your suppliers, and making your processes more resilient are within your control no matter your size.
Are your exporters out of the EU ready? Make sure you are joined up on both sides of the Channel.

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