UK Manufacturing in strong position
UK manufacturers have entered this recession in a stronger position than in the past, having made innovative adaptations in response to the threat from emerging economies, according to a report published by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and business advisers BDO Stoy Hayward LLP. Manufacturing Advantage: Changing the ground rules of global competition’ identifies two key strategies that UK manufacturers are implementing to enhance their competitive position: service provision and supply to niche markets.