With Brexit, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine continuing to impact vulnerable supply chains, 2023 has been a rough ride. Luke Smoothy, Founder and CEO of London-based manufacturing specialist Get It Made, reflects on the past year in the sector, with some positive takeaways.
Let’s not be under any delusions: it’s been a tough year for many, not least the manufacturing sector. As we stagger towards the end of 2023, we’ve seen a decline in new orders for five months running, with a drop in export demand amid weak demand from abroad. Rising energy and fuel costs, combined with…
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