234 – What is a Factory Fortnight, and Why Do You Need to Prepare for it?

Summer is a time for holidays - not just for you, but also for your manufacturer and suppliers.The Factory Fortnight - a time when manufacturers traditionally shuttered their doors for a couple of weeks - may be less common in the 21st century, but it is still something to prepare for.In this episode I talk about the history of the Factory Fortnight, and what you can do to make sure that you are prepared for any lull in production during the summer months.Discover:02:12 Why Factory Fortnight started in the UK and what that meant for workers at the factory.04:08 How Factory Fortnight differed depending on each region in the UK.05:09 How the summer holidays affect manufacturers in the 21st Century.06:00 How to prepare for factory closures during the summer.09:12 How Factory Fornight can increase productivity.Stay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake it British on YouTube - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.