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Going viral How has Covid-19 impacted on the industry and how do businesses expect to emerge?
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he Coronavirus pandemic left no business sector unaffected. The GAI took the temperature of the AI industry asking members how they’ve coped with the impact, what effect it has had on business, how they’ve adapted to change and what shape they expect to be in in the ‘new normal’ .
Paul Clifford Commercial director, Croft Architectural Hardware Ltd The challenge is getting the balance right, adapting the business so we can work safely and continue supplying our customers, whilst adjusting to current market levels. We’ve implemented many new working measures. Re-designed our layout to create gangways, are installing Perspex barriers where needed, respecting social distancing but allowing the workflow to continue safely. Each team member in our factory and warehouse has their own sectioned off area, supervisors clean down their areas daily, and team members are no longer required to clock in and clock out, avoiding congregation areas. Our night shift allows us to operate over split schedules, giving us greater flexibility.
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