Manufacturing Barometer highlights staff shortages, supply chain pressures

Posted on 14 Oct 2021 by The Manufacturer

Against a backdrop of global supply problems, this quarter’s Manufacturing Barometer is focusing on industry’s recruitment and supply chain challenges in a bid to find out how SMEs are addressing staffing issues while meeting current and future demand.

The survey (link at the bottom of this article), organised by the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and supported by the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), is the only one of its kind, being exclusively for SME manufacturers. Over 300 businesses have already participated so far, and more firms are now being encouraged to take part…

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