Post-Brexit, British manufacturers must be at the cutting-edge of technology

Posted on 23 Jan 2019 by The Manufacturer

Regardless of whether you view Brexit as an opportunity or a threat, any economic hit must be taken into context when compared to the transformative effect that digital disruption is having.

Despite what you may have heard, British manufacturers are in good health. According to recent statistics from EEF, the UK is the world’s ninth largest manufacturing nation, responsible for 10% of total British output. Manufacturing also makes up 45% of UK exports, totalling £275bn. Manufacturing provides huge value to the UK economy, and has the…

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