Guidebook for manufacturers to assist with adapting to a pandemic.
Reopen: When, How, and the Unknown
If a product was deemed essential then a manufacturer was allowed to keep jobs to continue production. They may reopen based upon the phases for businesses in New York State and having a plan is recommended.
Who: Manufacturers
When to Reopen: Depends upon NYS Phases
How to Reopen: Create/update a written plan based upon the reccommendations below.
Handling the Unknown: Implement a plan to be adaptable around a pandemic
NYS Reopening Phases
NYS Phase One for Manufacturing includes the following types of retail businesses.
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- Paper Manufacturing
- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Textile Mills
- Textile Product Mills
- Wood Product Manufacturing
- Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
1 -NY Forward Guidelines for Manufacturing
Start by reading the NYS Phase One Guidelines for Manufacturing and complete the online form. It is important that each business confirms that they've read their sector guidelines and created their safety plans.
2- Cleaning & Safety
What changes will you be implementing?
Complete your Business Safety Plan using the Business Safety Plan Template.
Note: You are to have a business safety plan on file for inspection.
3 - Communication
Help your business be more effective by communicating plans to staff and the changes that have already occurred to the public.
Have a starting plan for what is changing in your business then spread the word on the changes internally to staff. Have another plan on how you will communicate that to your customers and subcontractors. This may be through signs and printed documents for staff.
Communicate Changes
Prior to making a change be sure to think it through as to how you will be communicating to your staff and your customers the change.
How are you planning to adapt?
Manufacturing Network & Supply Chain
Review your Manufacturing Network and Supply Chain
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How are you planning to adapt?
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References
- Reviewing Manufacturing Network / Supply Chain
- Review Purchasing Requests and Contracts
- Government Marketing through PTAC