Manufacturing

Manufacturing plays a vital role in our regional economy and, given the significant number of clients Napthens has in this sector, we understand its importance, and fully comprehending the distinctive challenges and opportunities encountered by businesses within the sector.

In the UK, the convergence of Industry 4.0 and the lean principles has become instrumental for sustainable growth for manufacturing businesses. We recognise that embracing technological advancements, like AI and automation under the umbrella of Industry 4.0, facilitates real-time data analytics, predictive maintenance and streamlined operations.

Lean principles emphasising efficiency and waste reduction, align seamlessly with this digital transformation, promoting agility and cost-effectiveness.

Napthens’ specialised manufacturing team comprises of experts spanning various disciplines including corporate and commercial contracts, litigation, commercial property, employment law, HR, and health and safety.  

These departments collaborate to offer guidance on both operational and strategic fronts, including the adaptation to Industry 4.0 and the lean principles.

As the manufacturing industry navigates through challenges and changes, including supply chain disruptions and the pursuit of sustainable practices, Napthens’ support will ensure businesses can confidently navigate all complexities effectively, and achieve their objectives.

How Napthens can help

We’ve developed a fixed fee ‘Legal and Business Health Check’ package for manufacturers, a service that provides a high-level review of a business’ health – identifying strengths and weaknesses along with recommendations for change and improvement.

This check has been specifically designed and tailored to businesses within the manufacturing sector.

Napthens has a specialist team dedicated to the manufacturing industry, understand many of the day-to-day issues including:

• Commercial and corporate matters
• Managing cash flow and bad debts
• People and employment related issues
• Regulatory requirements including health and safety property issues – whether owners or tenants
• Supplier and customer challenges

Napthens health check provides manufacturing businesses with a:

• High-level independent review of your legal and business’ health in key areas
• Clear recommendations for any changes and improvements
• Fixed fee package of support covering up to six key business areas
  • Commercial review
  • Corporate review
  • Employment and HR review
  • Health and safety review
  • Potential disputes review
  • Property review