‘Glocalisation’ defines robust Spelsberg UK 2021 supply chain

‘Glocalisation’ refers to the combination of a local and global service combining to provide a more reliable supply chain. The main aim is to overcome possible interruptions in the supply chain which have become more common during the pandemic. Of course, many customers depend on a reliable supply chain so forward-looking suppliers are enacting this combined approach in a determined bid to provide it.

Localised supply chains are defined by short and robust supply routes. With products travelling less distance, the chances of any interruption or delays are greatly reduced. Supplier responsiveness is also improved.

However, in those cases where a very specialised product or a high quantity is required, global support can provide additional assurance and capabilities. When both are operating in mutual support, ‘glocalisation’ is the result. The term was first used in a 1980s issue of the Harvard Business Review. For customers, it means increased assurance that orders will arrive exactly when needed, even in the face of mitigating external factors.

Strong localised supply chain

Spelsberg operates a strong localised supply chain in the UK, backed by the largest domestic stock holding of non-metallic electrical enclosures totalling nearly £500,000 in value. Thousands of enclosures in a wide variety of sizes, materials and specifications are ready for high-speed delivery to meet the needs of electrical design engineers, OEMs, installers and other customers.

To illustrate this, Spelsberg UK offers next day delivery for 99% of orders.

This is matched by a comprehensive customisation service that includes dedicated production lines and CNC machinery. Facilities exclusive to the customisation service mean that specialised products have surprisingly short lead times. Therefore, the requirement for specialised enclosures can also be met on the domestic footing.

Ultimately, this combination of a large stock holding and a dynamic customisation service ensures a highly robust localised UK supply chain that’s incredibly resistant to interruptions due to external factors.

However, Spelsberg’s capability extends well beyond the UK. The business is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality enclosures to the construction, marine, defence, rail, tunnel, power, renewables, food and beverage sectors. Founded in Germany in 1904, the business has manufactured enclosures for over 115 years. During this time, it has been at the centre of technological development of enclosures, holding over 80 patents around the world.

This level of global proficiency provides added assurance to Spelsberg UK customers, ensuring that even the most local supply chain has the strong support of a successful multi-national organisation.

Assurance for customers

Chris Lloyd, managing director at Spelsberg UK, concluded: “It’s fair to say that ‘glocalisation’ provides our customers with the assurance that they will receive a quality enclosure, exactly to specification and delivered at the perfect moment. This will define our approach in 2021 as we leverage our local capabilities backed by our global reach to ensure that our supply service can continue to overcome future challenges, eliminating uncertainty from our customer supply chains.”

*Further information is available online at www.spelsberg.co.uk