How we Calculate Minimum Stock Levels
For our scheduled customers; who provide forecasted usages of their parts, we have to carefully calculate minimum stock levels to ensure we have enough stock on hand to meet the…
What is an Internal Audit & why is it Important?
It is a common misconception that audits are a “witch-hunt” and are only completed to find reasons to discipline their employees who aren’t following the procedures. However, this is simply…
Quoting Your Items – What we Need to Know
Having all of the information up-front when quoting on the items you require helps massively in being able to efficiently reply with the best prices. Please see the checklist below…
Call off Orders – How can you benefit?
Quite often we will receive an enquiry for a smaller one-off quantity, but then discover that the parts are actually required monthly and will repeatedly be ordered. If you have…
Exchange Rates – Trading in the Correct Currency
At Chartway; we have customers in multiple regions across Europe and USA, and can trade in GBP (Great British Pounds), USD (United States Dollars) and EUR (Euros). We manufacture at…
Asia Supply – Preparing for Chinese New Year
Each year, Chinese New Year is celebrated based on the date of the new moon (appearing between 21st January and 20th February). In 2024, the new year will begin on…
ISO 9001:2015 – What does this mean?
We at Chartway are ISO 9001:2015 certified; which is an internationally recognised standard that specifies what is required in a Quality Management System (QMS). This helps companies map out internal…
Why would you need CNC Machining in your industry?
Any company or any industry that requires parts made to a high level of precision will utilise CNC Machining. You may already buy in components that were most likely manufactured…
Buying in Bulk – Saving You Money
We all know that bulk buying from a local wholesaler would save us money on our shopping bills; and the same can also be achieved in manufacturing. Due to the…
World Entrepreneurs’ Day
The Midlands has a £238 billion economy with 880,000 businesses, generating over 12% of the UK’s Gross Value. It is also a hotbed of young talent, with Birmingham – sometimes…