Case Study - Major UK Food Manufacturer

Major UK Food Manufacturer
UK company with c. 17,000 employees on c.60 sites manufacturing well know branded and retailer branded food products for consumer and food service sectors. 

• A cross functional crisis management team, chaired by a Group Executive Member, has been in place for some time and is meeting weekly
• Scenario planning is already taking place in all key functions, and contingency plans are being drawn up to enable us to maintain business continuity in the event of significantly reduced numbers of employees
• Contact is being maintained with key suppliers and customers to establish their level of preparedness
• Contact is being maintained with Government via the food industry trade bodies
• Employees have been reminded of hygiene best practice to minimise spread of infection
• A process has been put in place at all office and manufacturing sites to prevent people with symptoms of swine flu from being allowed access onto our premises
• The Crisis Management team is maintaining a flexible approach as matter evolve and develop
• Employees will receive regular updates via company intranet and noticeboards.