UK critical imports and supply chains strategy
UK’s first critical imports and supply chain strategy aims to build resilient supply chains and safeguard critical imports
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»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp events of recent years have severely disrupted the global supply chains which we rely on for our critical imports. In a rapidly changing world the UK needs to adapt to these challenges and seize opportunities to ensure the reliable flow of vital goods that underpin our prosperity.
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp critical import and supply chain strategy helps UK businesses build secure and reliable supply chains, which are vital to:
- the UK’s economic prosperity
- national security
- the delivery of our essential services
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp strategy sets out how government will work with business and international partners across 5 priorities:
- Making the UK government a centre of excellence for supply chain analysis and risk assessment.
- Removing critical import barriers to support the UK’s business-friendly environment.
- Building the UK’s response to global supply chain shocks.
- Ensuring the UK can adapt to long-term trends.
- Expanding collaboration between government, business and academia.
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp strategy is the first of its kind and builds on the integrated review refresh,Ìýadvanced manufacturing plan and the recent semiconductors,ÌýbatteriesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýcritical minerals strategies.