Manufacturing news in the UK | Page 4

An overview of news, trends and research in the Manufacturing industry in the UK:

Capgemini supporting Cathay Pacific and BSH with digital transformations Capgemini has in recent months won two large digital transformation projects.
18 August 2017
Hard Brexit threatens to bite food and drink sector investment The food and beverage manufacturing sector remains a key aspect of the UK's manufacturing industry, generating around 16% of the sector's GVA.
10 August 2017
UK manufacturing & government focus on R&D to bridge productivity gaps The UK manufacturing sector is facing ups and downs – while confidence has grown, uncertainty from Brexit continues to affect investment.
07 August 2017
Largest manufacturing regions apprehensive over post-Brexit prospects Some of the UK’s largest manufacturing hubs are increasingly unnerved by the uncertainty of Brexit.
01 August 2017
McKinsey to help Usha Martin develop steel business action plan Waning demand for wire rope has seen Usha Martin, an India-based giant in the segment, fall on hard times.
27 July 2017
Stagnant wages mean manufacturers should be cautious in optimism Optimism continues to improve among manufacturers, as a low pound increases demand from the EU, however according to a new study the service sector continues to be hard hit by uncertainty and inflati
18 July 2017
UK manufacturing employment nosedives, with automation looming The UK has seen the number of manufacturing jobs fall by 17% over the past decade, with around 620,000 jobs lost, according to estimates based on data from the Office of National Statistics.
29 June 2017
Inventory optimisation is key for improved cash conversion cycle There are large differences in the working capital performance of Dutch manufacturing companies, according to a new benchmark.
22 June 2017
Ricardo launches webinars exploring waste management options In a series of free webinars, Ricardo Energy and Environment and Recycling & Waste World are exploring various ways in which to deal with waste, including transformation to a more resource efficient
07 June 2017
Smart factories to significantly boost manufacturing productivity Smart factories have the potential to boost key manufacturing output statistics over the coming five years, relative to gains over the past decades – according to a recent Capgemini study.
01 June 2017
Online market of China's FMCG industry is booming, OC&C finds Chinese consumers are increasingly embracing online market places for access to fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs), a new report has found.
17 May 2017
Mega trends in automotive boosting demand for semiconductors The mega trends set to disrupt the automotive industry: electrification, connectivity, mobility and automation, are set to create considerable value chain element growth.
02 May 2017
KPMG called in as joint administrator of Pulse Flexible Packaging Pulse Flexible Packaging, a Bury-based packing produce, has, following an operational snag, entered into administration.
07 April 2017
Circular economy principles add value to Nordic used textile industry The export of used textiles from the Nordic region, using circular economic principles, is found to add value to the region.
24 March 2017
OEM suppliers in China to boom on back of R&D and innovation windfall Demand for innovation globally, and locally in China, has driven double digit growth in R&D spending in the country, totalling $228 in 2015.
16 March 2017
VPK Packaging Group acquires Dutch counterpart SolidPack VPK Packaging Group, a Belgium-based manufacturer of packaging products, has acquired SolidPack, a Dutch counterpart with revenues of more than €50 million.
02 March 2017
Manufacturing investments face flexibility, sustainability and talent concerns Major manufacturing players remains relatively upbeat about their respective sector outlooks, a new report finds.
16 February 2017
Global semiconductor market grows to $354 billion, China leads the way The global consumption of semiconductors continues has grown to $354 billion last year, on the back of the further rise of technology and trends such as the Internet of Things.
26 January 2017
Brexit vote is double edged sword on UK manufacturing sector UK manufacturing businesses are relatively positive about their near-term prospects, as output improves and more orders come in.
22 December 2016
Productivity-led growth could add additional $5 trillion to Chinese GDP The Chinese economy has boomed in recent decades on the back of considerable investment.
29 November 2016
M&A activity in mining and metals significantly down on last year A global economic slowdown, political uncertainty and low commodity prices are continuing to squeeze the mining and extraction sector.
24 November 2016
BCG launches Operations Innovation Center to showcase Industry 4.0 BCG has launched an Innovation Center for Operations to showcase Industry 4.0 technology.
08 November 2016
Atos and Siemens join forces to rebuke IIoT cyber criminals Cyber attacks result in considerable damage to companies across the globe. In a bid to provide security solutions for manufacturers, Atos and Siemens have joined forces.
02 November 2016
South Korea calls on Bain, BCG and McKinsey for declining industries The South Korean government has in recent months roped in Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Company to work on high profile projects.
01 November 2016
UK OEM's and car factories face uncertain future following Brexit Several UK car factories and automotive suppliers face an uncertain future following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, according to new research.
30 September 2016
Top 30 global steelmakers face debt burden of more than $150 billion The steel sector is facing an uncertain future as declining demand and high debt loads place considerable stress on the sector.
06 September 2016
IBM develops method to recycle polycarbonates into nontoxic plastic IBM has developed a process to recycle polycarbonates into a new form of plastic that does not leach Bisphenol A into the environment.
28 July 2016
West Midlands launches regional development organisation WMCA To bolster economic growth in the region, the West Midlands Combined Authority – combining the leaders of its seven metropolitan areas – was recently created.
28 June 2016
Industry 4.0 still unknown territory for the majority of UK manufacturers A survey of UK manufacturers finds that many lack explicit knowledge of the benefits of Industry 4.0 and that few have strategies in place to upgrade their value chains.
27 June 2016
Manufacturing industry making big moves to achieve growth Expansion is high on the agenda for the world’s largest manufacturers according to a new report.
22 June 2016
Brexit would economically harm UK science and engineering industries The economic impact of the UK leaving the EU are across the board not projected to be rosy.
20 June 2016
Industry 4.0 investments in major economies to hit 4.5 trillion by 2020 Industry 4.
03 May 2016

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