Gaining a competitive edge in times of uncertainty

Posted on 15 Jul 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Faced with uncertainty, most manufacturers put plans for growth on hold. Steven Barr says this may just be the time for smart businesses to act quickly to gain a competitive edge.

The Brexit vote unleashed a wave of uncertainty on UK manufacturers, many of whom have still to recover fully from the financial crash of 2007 and subsequent recession. Optimists might point to the fall in the pound offering a short term boost to exports, but any joy that brings will surely be mitigated by speculation…

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