Case Study 3: Super Garment Covers
The client
SGC Ltd is based at Atcost Rd, which is off River Road in Barking. It is a small family owned manufacturing business, employing six people. They manufacture plastic carrier bags but their uniqueness is they use “closed loop” technology and convert used carrier bags into new ones.
Their order books are strong because of their “uniqueness” , including online grocer Ocado.
Through the BRM service the barriers to growth and business support needs were identified and discussed with the owners. Through the health check template the key issues affecting the business were identified. Then a simple but effective action plan was agreed and managed
by the project.
What support did they receive?
- Gateway for Business: ISO9001 advice
- BRM : Property search using Property Pilot, marketing plan, introduction to Barclays for
raising finance for expansion - University of East London: Process mapping exercise
- East London Business Place: Tendering advice and company policies
- LBBD: Investor in People accreditation pilot project
- Chamber of Commerce : Networking opportunities
What did they achieve?
- Clear sales and marketing plan provided by the BRM project.
- Increased production leading to employment opportunities.
- Has secured finance through Barclays for expansion.
- Have improved their chances of succeeding in tendering through ELBP advice.
- Has been able to develop a full set of company policies through ELBP.
- ISO and IIP accreditation work to commence after settling in the new premises.
- Clearer understanding of the production process leading to higher efficiency and cost savings through the process mapping service.
- Local contacts made by attending Chamber networking events.
The business strongly feels the without the engagement with the project, it would have been difficult to have identify issues in their business and also find appropriate business support providers to address them. It has resulted in substantial cost savings, increase in sales,
better vision and will recommend the service to all businesses.