Frequently Asked Questions About 2020 Drinks
1. What does 2020 Drinks do?
2020 Drinks provides independent consultancy and practical support to drinks businesses across strategy, technical management, operations, sustainability and compliance.
2. Do I need a long-term contract?
No.
Support can range from a single audit or project review through to ongoing advisory support, depending on your needs.
3. What type of businesses do you work with?
We work with drinks manufacturers, brand owners, start-ups, established producers, industry organisations and supply-chain partners.
4. Can you help with technical management?
Yes.
Support includes HACCP, quality systems, supplier approval, complaints management, compliance reviews and technical leadership during periods of growth or change.
5. Do you carry out supplier audits?
Yes.
Supplier assurance work includes supplier audits, co-packer assessments, due diligence reviews and support with corrective action programmes.
6. Can you help improve manufacturing performance?
Yes.
Projects range from line reviews and efficiency improvement through to factory development, commissioning support and operational improvement programmes.
7. What sustainability support do you provide?
Support includes GHG inventories, packaging compliance, supplier codes of conduct, ESG initiatives and practical sustainability programmes.
8. What is Strategic Alignment?
Strategic Alignment focuses on ensuring that vision, priorities, resources and day-to-day activities are working towards the same goals. This can include leadership workshops, strategic planning and organisational development.
9. Why is the business called 2020 Drinks?
The name reflects two useful concepts. The first is 20/20 vision – seeing clearly and focusing on what really matters. The second is 20/20 hindsight – recognising that many of the best lessons in business arrive shortly after you've made the mistake.