The secret to our post-transition success: planning

President of motor technology specialist Control Techniques, Anthony Pickering says planning has helped the Powys-based company cope with the changes. “We export to 77 countries, and have 26 sales offices around the world, so we had to be well prepared for the transition out of the EU. This meant going to our suppliers and making sure they were ready, and having contingency plans in place – for example, if the port at Dover became blocked.

“Planning has been the root cause of our success since January 1, because we’re reliant on our supply chain. Our factories are full – we’re absolutely flat out, with orders coming out of our ears. We’ve not missed a beat, and our business is continuing to evolve. There are some delays – items that would take two days to come from Europe are now taking two weeks – but I think it will figure itself out.”