manufacturing search results

Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has fallen to 46.2, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI in December continued to show signs of stability at 46.2, down only marginally from 47.2 in December.

Almost one in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation for the project profession.

Welcome to the December 2023 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT. In this issue we feature a Special Technology Report looking in depth at the latest developments in the world of Demand Forecasting & Planning solutions.

Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.4% to total US$678.8 billion in 2024, up from $563.6 billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.

Cultural competency isn't just a valuable asset in logistics and manufacturing; it's the key that unlocks doors to international expansion. Global BPO firm, Acquire BPO’s, recent expansion to the US exemplifies the true value in cultural competency.  Their expansion to Irving, TX is expected to bring more than 130 jobs to the region.

In 2023, global events coupled with the cost of living crisis have motivated manufacturers across a range of industries to re-think their centralised production models.

New research conducted amongst learning and development (L&D) professionals across the UK’s high-risk industries, including manufacturing, utilities, construction and transport, reveals a clear link between annual industry fatality rates and the training available to employees.

The manufacturing PMI in November increased to 47.2, up from 44.8 in October, with the three-month upward trend showing stabilisation, which could be the light at the end of the tunnel the industry has been waiting for.

Braincube, the manufacturing data software platform with specialist industrial  applications, has raised €83 million of growth equity investment. The investment was led by Scottish  Equity Partners (‘SEP’).

Manufacturers face a wide array of key challenges which include high staff turnover, lack of communication, and low employee engagement. According to recent statistics, the average manufacturing business experiences 31% staff turnover per year.

Mark Minihane, EY’s UK Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Tax Leader, comments on support for Advanced Manufacturing announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement:

“The announcement from the Chancellor confirmed funding of £4.5bn for eight manufacturing sub-sectors within the automotive and aerospace industries, starting in 2025/26 and lasting for five years....".