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How Alcumus SafeContractor can help manufacturing organisations

Health & safety compliance

In 2022, the manufacturing sector reported 123 fatal incidents, marking a 28% increase in work-related fatalities from the previous year. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to address health and safety challenges, particularly those related to outsourcing. Prioritising health and safety in the industry is now more critical than ever.

Supply chain compliance and visibility

Supply chain compliance and visibility are vital in UK manufacturing. Adhering to regulatory standards mitigates risk and boosts efficiency. Real-time tracking ensures timely deliveries and reduces disruptions. By maintaining high compliance and transparency, UK manufacturers build stronger, more trustworthy relationships, fostering a sustainable business environment. 

Managing a diverse supply chain

Manufacturing organisations often work with a wide range of contractors of various sizes, specialisations, and regions.  Small and solo contractors, in particular, may find compliance processes burdensome due to time constraints. Therefore, it’s crucial to simplify the compliance process for these contractors to ensure they can easily demonstrate their adherence to standards.
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Our dynamic question set

SafeContractor is one of the few health and safety certification schemes that goes beyond core criteria. We ask contractors dynamic, risk-based questions tailored to their specific business profiles and work types, ensuring all queries are relevant and proportionate to the risks involved. 

Our dynamic risk-based assessment mitigates risks and prioritises safety. We ensure compliance with industry best practices, continuously monitor health and safety credentials, and assess operational, ethical, and financial risks. We’ve got you covered. 

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Our approach to manufacturing contractor management

Our proportionate stance

At SafeContractor, we understand the unique challenges contractors face. That’s why our assessments are scaled to the size and complexity of each business, ensuring a fair and manageable process. Despite this tailored approach, we maintain rigorous standards to ensure all contractors are compliant and competent.

Competent and compliant

At Alcumus SafeContractor, we know that supply chain competence is crucial. Our certification ensures that every SafeContractor-certified business, regardless of size, meets the same high standards. This guarantees your entire supply chain is compliant and competent.

Our people first approach

We ensure a compliant supply chain, with over 90% of suppliers successfully onboarded. Our in-house Technical Support Officers, Auditors, and account management team prioritise human expertise, guaranteeing a reliable and thorough approval process. This dedication gives you peace of mind and confidence in your supply chain.

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Our platform

The SafeContractor platform offers a more transparent and compliant supply chain. With the support of our in-house team of expert auditors, you can map, analyse and report on your on-site and off-site suppliers and contractors. This gives you the information you need to take control and mitigate the biggest risks to your business.

SafeContractor offers you:

  • Visibility: View your entire supply chain and make informed decisions about who you work with.
  • Auditing: Our experienced in-house audit team conducts comprehensive audits of your supply chain and helps identify any gaps in relation to health and safety, ESG, sustainability, quality, and more.
  • Compliance: Identify the suppliers and contractors who are compliant, as well as those who aren’t.
  • Efficiency: Save time and money by streamlining your supply chain data using our digital platform, allowing you to focus on other priorities.
  • Sourcing: Use our platform to identify safe, compliant, and ethical contractors and suppliers in your local area.
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What makes SafeContractor different?

Seamless onboarding

We take contractor and supplier onboarding off your hands so you can get on with other critical tasks.

In-house expertise

Our technical experts will rigorously audit your supply chain, providing you with an accurate view of compliance levels.

Customer care

You’ll benefit from a dedicated Customer Success Manager to guide you through the process and answer any queries.

More relevance

The question set on our platform is dynamic. It changes depending on the activities of your suppliers and contractors. so you can manage the work they can do more accurately.

A central repository

Add notes, documents, and contractor RAG ratings to the platform so that you can keep all your key supply chain information in one place.

Our credentials

We’re the largest SSIP registered member to hold UKAS accreditation, which means we’re open to a higher level of external scrutiny.

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Our customers say it best

At Alcumus SafeContractor, we help manufacturing sector clients maintain a robust supply chain using our state-of-the-art platform.

“Weetabix has taken a zero-tolerance approach to health and safety. Implementing SafeContractor has enabled Weetabix to manage risk consistently.”

Weetabix, Food Manufacturing

“The easy-to-use SafeContractor portal has reduced the admin burden for our team and we are realising direct cost savings from this functionality.”

Jeff Marston, Group Safety and Environment Manager, AB Agri

SafeContractor platform means that we can mitigate risks by working only with professional suppliers with a full audit trail of compliance, as well as reducing the admin burden of managing contractors.

Muller, Food Manufacturing
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Hear from our experts

“Partnering with SafeContractor streamlines operations, saves time and money, and lets you manage supply chain skills more easily. It also makes it simpler to report on your social and environmental performance, including carbon emissions management as we drive towards achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 . Let’s transform your supply chain together.”

Anthony Hanley, SVP Supply Chain Compliance 

 

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Calculate your savings

Unveil how much time and money your business could be saving by outsourcing your supply chain compliance. Input your details into our interactive cost calculator below.

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* Based on a robust desktop audit of a contractor or supplier taking 8 hours per contractor / supplier and a further 8 hours over the year, keeping expiring documentation up to date (chasing new insurances, of certifications and licences that may expire before their next annual audit).

† Based on an average employee working 1880 hours.

Estimated employer cost based on a £65,000 gross salary and standard UK statutory on-costs, including Employer National Insurance and minimum auto-enrolment pension contributions. Figures are indicative and may vary depending on circumstances and legislative changes.

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