UK firms holding double the stock amid ‘inventory crisis’

Posted on 25 Nov 2022 by The Manufacturer

New industry data reveals that manufacturers are holding double the amount of stock compared to pre-pandemic levels as the world’s supply chain woes take on a new form.

Unleashed’s Manufacturers Health Check report used data from its inventory management software to track how SMEs in the UK have fared in 2022. The report shows businesses forced to stockpile huge quantities of goods as they navigate delays and shortages, against a background of rising inflation. The analysis of more than 4,500 SMEs paints a…

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