Call for ‘Minister for Manufacturing’ as latest report points to ‘cocktail’ of supply chain issues for industry

Posted on 3 Oct 2023 by The Manufacturer

A complex cocktail of supply chain pressures, availability of raw materials and recruitment issues is holding back UK industry, according to a new report.

Crowe’s Summer Manufacturing Outlook, conducted in partnership with the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), revealed a mixed picture of optimism and the potential for reshoring, yet management teams continuing to be plagued by long-running supply and labour issues. 88% of respondents admitted suffering from the price and availability of raw materials, whilst over three quarters…

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