The story in the South West
This report has been created using responses from businesses across the South West of England to highlight the current position of regional manufacturing and how this differs from the national picture.
Special Focus: Research & Development (R&D) in UK Manufacturing
R&D is an important aspect of UK manufacturing, so, this quarter, we wanted to find out how ongoing challenges are impacting these crucial investments, and if R&D budgets are being affected by the current economic climate.
Download the South West report here... South West Manufacturing Barometer - October 2022 (Q2 2022).pdf
Over 90% of UK manufacturing firms are small or medium-sized (SME)...therefore, input from these businesses is vital to help highlight opportunities and challenges across the sector!
If you are a Business Leader for a UK SME manufacturing firm, click here for your invitation to participate when the next Barometer survey goes live.