GUEST BLOG: Mass mobilisation made easy. How to avoid the pitfalls of remote contract work

Picture the scene. Your tender team have smashed it out of the park. You’ve won a major contract and the work starts in an uncomfortably short timescale. Sound familiar?

Suddenly, the realisation of what this actually means sets in; mass mobilisation of teams into new locations, pronto! We’ve all been there, but it’s never comfortable.

Contract work can mean months away from home in unfamiliar locations with different cultures. If commuting is impractical, you’re faced with the prospect of housing staff for mid-to-long periods of time, depending on the nature of the contract.

For projects over a week or two hotels become impractical, costly and, to a degree, claustrophobic. For up to six months, serviced apartment are a good option. Beyond that, we’re talking tailored solutions.

It’s a headache for any business. You need to keep costs down, yet provide accommodation that promotes workforce wellbeing. 

While some will happily bunk up in shared accommodation, that’s less likely the longer the contract goes on. Staff need their own space.

Accommodation has to enable individuals to live and work together productively and in harmony.  Fail to deliver this and the cost of team fall-outs, burn-outs or plummeting productivity can be significant. When you take into account the cost of contract penalties, scrimping on accommodation costs quickly becomes a false economy.

So, what’s the solution? Many businesses task the operations team with sourcing accommodation. The trouble is, few have the breadth of knowledge or global contacts to do this efficiently or cost-effectively.

That’s where a corporate accommodation expert makes complete sense.

Let’s take budget for a starter. A good partner will take your available budget and find an appropriate solution using their skills, knowledge and buying power. You get what you need, where you need it and for as long as you need it at the rate you can afford.

What about risk? Again, a professional will take much of the risk away from you providing an all-in solution for a set price, where due diligence has been undertaken and accommodation matches your precise needs, domestically or internationally. They handle all the hassle - the bills, paperwork and contractual relationship with landlords - leaving you to get on with the job in hand.

From short-term solutions to long-term relocations, sourcing sole and shared accommodation that enhances performance without breaking the bank is key. So, next time you need to make mass mobilisation manageable, without the pitfalls, why not let the experts help.

Phil Stapleton is Founder and MD of SITU, one of the UK’s leading providers of serviced apartments and corporate housing for contractors domestically and internationally

Providing properties for stays of three or more nights in over 500 locations internationally, SITU has a reputation for sourcing and creating sub-contractor accommodation solutions globally, even where stock is scarce or non-existent. 

·       Phil Stapleton will be talking about the core role that accommodation has on contract success, team productivity and workforce wellbeing in Theatre 2 on June 4th at 15:00.

·       Visit SITU on Stand G24 for the opportunity to win up to one week’s accommodation for a team of up to four.

www.situ.co.uk

01392 690 079

GUEST BLOG: Discover how the powers of ERP can take your business to the next level

During times of uncertainty, ERP can prove transformational in building digital resilience, driving efficiency and improving productivity. At K3 Syspro, we have over 40 years of experience implementing ERP solutions and helping manufacturers gear up for growth.

At Subcon this year, our team will be taking centre stage, demonstrating how our toolkit of software solutions can boost competitiveness, drive business efficiencies and increase profitability, with every manufacturer or distributor that visits our stand able to book their very own free discovery session.

Manufacturers who put SYSPRO ERP at the heart of their operation are far better equipped to face the challenges of the global market place. Access to centralised real-time data allows users to see, analyse and respond to what is happening in every area of the business and informs strategic decision making.

As manufacturers seek assistance in becoming more agile and robust, there has never been a better time to explore the infinite possibilities of SYSPRO ERP. Only then can they identify their pain points and ensure the business is in the best possible shape to enter the next stage of growth.

Every visitor to our Subcon stand will have a unique opportunity to find out what ERP can do for their business. Be sure to pick up your superpowers ticket, whoever unleashes the golden ticket will take home a £50 Fortnum & Mason voucher. 

K3 Syspro are also offering free discovery sessions where our team will visit your workplace, learn more about what you do and demonstrate how we can optimise every business process. Successful ERP implementation is dependent on a trusted partnership and these sessions help us understand our customers’ business needs. We will deliver customised demonstrations that highlights how SYSPRO will address your current issues and show the expected business benefits. Our team will produce a proposal for appropriate software, implementation and any specific automation and integration services.

The super powers offered by our ERP toolkit give users access to all the information they need at the touch of a button. Data is king, and our solutions revolutionise how people work.

ERP- enabled businesses gain full visibility into every nook and cranny of their operation and that intelligence and foresight allows business to improve their customer offer. With SYSPRO, users can guarantee traceability of products, alterations and transactions, whilst improved integration facilitates knowledge sharing and joined up working.

Business leaders can identify where to drive efficiency and improve productivity. Streamlining operations improves everyone’s working lives and frees them up to work at greater speed.

This all feeds in to supporting profits and financial gain, offering the extra resources necessary to make further investment in people, plant and processes.

Be it our advanced forecasting tools, sophisticated financial planning modules, or assistance with international tax and trading regulations, K3 Syspro’s suite of solutions offers customers greater resilience and an invaluable competitive edge.

Visit K3 Syspro at Subcon on 4-6 June 2019 on stand D22 and learn more about how ERP can super-charge your operation and don’t forget to pick up a golden ticket!

Find out more about our discovery sessions here https://www.k3syspro.com/advice-centre/do-you-need-erp/free-discovery-session/

Register for Subcon for free at www.subconshow.co.uk/register