UK subcontract manufacturers are recording strong post-pandemic order levels yet remain concerned around the ongoing impact of supply chain disruption and shortage of skilled operators, according to a new report on the sector.
Based on an in-depth survey of stakeholders working across the UK subcontract manufacturing industry, commissioned by MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK, 58% have limited or no capacity to take on further work, while a further 28% are operating at +50% capacity. However, according to ‘The Subcon Report: What next for the backbone of British industry?’,…
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