Productivity puzzle still a challenge for smaller manufacturers

Posted on 9 Jun 2015 by Jonny Williamson

Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) in England are still striving to find the answer to the ‘productivity puzzle’ according to research out today.

More than four-fifths (84%) of respondents to the latest Manufacturing Barometer – produced for the Business Growth Service – have indicated that they need to improve productivity in the next six months if they are to achieve their growth plans. This is slightly up on six months ago (80%) and highlights the need for more…

This content is for subscribers only. Subscribe now for free to read the full article.