Q&A with the former CEO of Leyland Trucks, the largest UK Truck Manufacturer. Mr Oliver will be delivering a keynote presentation at the Manufacturer Director’s Conference (MDC) on November 9. Ahead of the MDC he talks to TM about his experiences in industry and his thoughts on the state of UK manufacturing today.
TM: What external pressures do you feel have been most challenging for manufacturers in 2011 ? A: One of the key issues for manufacturers at the moment is the likely impact the current financial crisis could have on demand. The first phase of the recession saw manufacturers descale and reduce their fixed cost exposure. Some…
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