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Premier Foods, the owner of several of the nation\u2019s beloved food brands including Mr Kipling, Batchelor\u2019s, and Oxo, announced this week that its full-year trading profit dropped 9.3 per cent, from \u00a3129.1 million the year before to \u00a3117 million, whilst sales fell 1.4 per cent\u00a0 to \u00a3790.4 million. The FMCG organisation attributed the drop to the fall in the value of the pound, high commodity prices, and tough negotiating stances from Britain\u2019s retailers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The pound has been volatile ever since the announcement of the referendum results, hitting lows of \u20ac1.172 to the pound on the morning of 16th<\/sup>\u00a0May, as inflation rose to its highest level since September 2013 at 2.7 per cent. Laura Magee, Principal Consultant at global management consultancy Crimson & Co, commented on how the weaker pound has already impacted business:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe weakening of the pound in the wake of Brexit has had a direct impact on many businesses, increasing the costs of imports due to the worse exchange rate. Premier Foods are nowhere near alone in feeling the pinch \u2013 Nestl\u00e9 had to increase prices at the beginning of this year, and many of our clients have been hit by increased costs. Uncertainty over Brexit will persist beyond the election as the complexity of negotiations with Brussels takes hold, so we can expect this difficult business environment to persevere.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany retailers have contracts with their supplier brands that prevent the latter from passing on the burden of increased costs to the retailer, and with consumers increasingly cognizant of the effects of Brexit on their weekly shop this is becoming an ever more unpalatable option for any brand looking to retain a good reputation with their customers.\u201d\"\"<\/p>\n

Laura identified the supply chain as a key area where FMCG organisations can begin mitigating the negative effects of the weak pound:<\/p>\n

\u201cFortunately, there are actions that many organisations, whether FMCG or not, can take in their supply chain to mitigate the damage. Firstly, they can enter negotiations with suppliers to keep prices low \u2013 this is easier for big organisations that wield more clout, although there is the potential for smaller organisations to cooperate in their negotiations. Any organisation that sources commodities can hedge pricing to insulate themselves from fluctuating exchange rates and provide a degree of pricing certainty. There is, however, a degree of risk associated with this.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegardless of size or appetite for risk, almost every business can look to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. There are many areas of the supply chain that potentially create waste, from keeping excess inventory, to having unnecessary downtime or an excessive number of change overs built into the system. Businesses should interrogate the logic of their supply chains to see if there are any inefficiencies, as savings in the supply chain go directly to the bottom line.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, it\u2019s worth discussing the situation with retailers and supermarkets. After all, they are aware of the Brexit effect, and could be open to collaborations and joint improvement planning for mutual benefit. For example, could organisations reduce inefficiency by organising for less frequent but higher volume deliveries to retailers? These are opportunities worth exploring.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laura concluded by commenting on what the future government should do after the General Election to help improve the situation for businesses:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe referendum threw the business world into a state of uncertainty. It\u2019s key that, whoever is in Number 10 on 9th<\/sup>\u00a0June, they make it clear what exactly Brexit means. More certainty over the outcome of this process will allow the pound to stabilise more. Moreover, many British companies rely on EU imports for components or raw materials to be used in UK manufacturing. Making it easy to do business with Europe will therefore be key.\u201d<\/p>\n

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