Matthew Ackers

🚀 **UK Manufacturing Sees a Promising Revival!** 🚀 Exciting news for the UK #manufacturing sector! The S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surged to 51.2 in May, up from 49.1 in April, marking the highest reading since July 2022. 📈 **What does this mean?** This upward trend signals a remarkable return to form for UK #manufacturing, as the PMI crosses the growth threshold of 50 for only the second time in nearly two years. With output and new orders growing at the fastest pace since early 2022, driven by a robust domestic market and stabilizing international demand, optimism is in the air. In fact, 63% of manufacturers expect higher output in the coming year! However, political uncertainties, especially the upcoming national election on July 4, and rising factory prices are concerns that we need to keep an eye on. 🏭💼 **Why should you care?** 🔍 **For markets:** The resurgence in UK #manufacturing is a beacon of hope for investors, signaling potential stability and growth within the sector. Yet, the persistent rise in factory prices complicates the scenario, potentially influencing the Bank of England's (BoE) decisions on interest rates. Keeping a close watch on these price trends is crucial, as they could significantly impact market conditions and investment strategies in the near term. 🌍 **The bigger picture:** The UK's #manufacturing growth arrives at a pivotal moment, amidst domestic and international challenges. With the national election and global economic shifts on the horizon, strategic economic policies and robust market strategies are essential to sustain growth and navigate potential disruptions. This revival in UK #manufacturing is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of our industry. Let's continue to innovate, adapt, and drive forward! 🚀🏭 #Manufacturing #UKEconomy #PMI #Investing #EconomicGrowth #MarketTrends #BusinessStrategy

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Have you seen our website yet? Take a look at www.Trilogiq.com Everything you need for your manufacturing facility and all in one place! Let us know what you think 💭 #manufacturing #ukmanufacturing #productivity #factory #logistics #displays #leanmanufacturing

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We have experience of working with some of the world’s large manufacturers, helping them with making even the most complex of supply chains more efficient whilst delivering savings on hardware implementation and its subsequent ongoing maintenance and asset monitoring ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Tk8Wm2 #Manufacturing #Manufacturer #SupplyChain #Hardware #Maintenance #AssetTracking #AssetMonitoring

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‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’ shows industry is worth £518bn and supports 7.3million UK jobs directly and across the supply chains/communities it operates in. This represents nearly a quarter of total GDP (23%) and far bigger than the direct contribution of 8.2% that is usually quoted by economists. Carried out by Oxford Economics and the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the in-depth report also shows that ‘making things’ accounts for 34.5% of all UK goods and services exports, whilst the median wage is £31,300 – 11% higher than the national median wage. https://lnkd.in/e899jX53 #ukmfg #manufacturing #report #business #electropolishing

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Pennine has undergone so much change in the last 4 months.. New people, Significant leavers, New IT systems and QMS, New warehousing, New accountancy systems .. importantly a new culture, driven, targeted and focused . The great news is we are emerging like a butterfly from a chrysalis ... so many opportunities in the next 3 months . Renewal is the best part of change, clear on what we need to do, clear on how to do it and driven to make it happen . https://lnkd.in/ej9CFz2z

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Our latest Lean conversion programme at our Middleton site in the U.K. is helping to achieve sustainable business growth through our Operational Excellence platform. We have introduced lean methodology and tools into our manufacturing process - resulting in operational efficiency improvements that will help grow our team and deliver leading performance to our customers. #LeanManufacturing #OperationalExcellence #SustainableGrowth

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Why squirrels are not cute 🐿️ The recently published MRO Supply Chain Report from ERIKS UK & Ireland found that a shocking 55% of manufacturing sites had engineers that kept their own secret stash of supplies or 'squirrel stores' as the report terms them! While the cute terminology raises a wry smile the ramifications of having these unofficial stores is serious. With 'squirrel stores' in existence all management data around inventory levels, the value of stock held, write offs and obsolescence is meaningless. Read the full Report ➡️ https://ow.ly/FLmf50RoUUO #ERIKSUK #MROSupplyChain #UKManufacturing #LetsMakeIndustryWorkBetter #IndustryReport

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Today, the Financial Times highlighted findings from our "UK Falling Short of Excellence in Manufacturing" report, revealing that more than half of manufacturing companies in the UK have reported challenges in hiring skilled labour. This emphasise the importance of showcasing manufacturing skills on the world stage at #WorldSkillsLyon, inspiring more young people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in the manufacturing industry. Read our report here: https://lnkd.in/er3HtGhp

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Our Strategic Trends Manager, Chris Jones, discusses why 85% of the current supply chain for e-motors magnets having a single source of failure could be problematic for UK manufacturers. Watch the video below 👇 In our "E-motors value chain" report, we highlight four key recommendations to realise the value-adds across the UK’s supply chain: ⏫ Continue building scale 💵 Invest in material supply chains, specifically REEs, E-steel, and copper 🔎 Explore new markets, beyond automotive, identifying emerging sectors and international opportunities 🤝 Cross-sector collaboration to aggregate demand and leverage investment Read the full report 👉 https://okt.to/Tx5fvz #emotors #automotive #electicvehicles #ukmfg #technologytrends Hadi Moztarzadeh Aditya Thirunavukkarasu

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Looking forward to catching up with Eileen Salmon and the Memebers of the British Ports Association Lets have a chat 💬 Shape Associates Ltd  help you by Shaping 💚 Your Business 💚 Your People 💚 Your Future  #ContiniousImprovement #network #spain #connections #maritimeindustry #airport #ports #shipping #ship #logistics #maritime #cargo #sea #delivery #freight #worldwide #export #transportation #transport #import #shippingworldwide #vessel #supplychain #microsoft #team #powerapps #transportation #portoperations #digital #digitalchampion #digitalbusinesstransformation #bulkmaterialhandling #logisticssolutions #microsoft365 #offshorewindenergy #offshorewind #offshore #windenergy #offshoredrilling #offshore #aviation #aviationindustry #aviationsafety #growth #costsaving #erpsolutions #LeanSixSigma #BusinessExcellence #ProcessOptimisation #ShapeAssociates #Teamwork #Innovation #Efficiency

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Living in rural Wales presents its own difficulties - none more so than with establishing a successful supply chain. Optimising your logistics is one of the specialities we offer at Lafan to ensure your business remains efficient and nurtures a stable base for growth. Lafan Consultant, Jamie Hughes, said: "Optimising your supply chain is the backbone of a successful operation. A well-optimised supply chain can help you meet demand effectively and create a strong foundation for growth and success.” Discover more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFHkh6yA

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The UK manufacturing industry is seeing a boost in growth prospects as output and orders pick up, with the sector forecast to outpace the economy overall this year according to a major survey published recently. #ukmanufacturing #manufacturing #ukmfg

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So, Tom, shut up and tell me what the difference is between a manual warehouse process, a crap warehouse system and a good warehouse system. You need to go Manchester to London. Manual processes in a warehouse are a bit like using only A roads. If you asked 100 people to do the journey (without google maps). You’d get most doing things generally the same, few deviations. Few people in Scotland. Etc. You can’t track who is doing what route, but eventually you’d get 95, 96, people arriving at your destination. A rubbish WMS will say. No. None of that. Only motorways and your doing it this way. Motorways are the fastest way, obviously. No deviations for traffic. No deviations for road closures. Inflexible. A good WMS is like google maps. On a standard day. The motorway is the best way. But if you hit traffic, we can flick you across to a different route. Or we can detour. We can make a customised route to another location. We can car share. You can take the analogy further by breaking down how should be able to chose vehicle type - do you need a jet, a bus, a hovercraft, a motorbike around your Dtc, wholesale and retail operations. Does that even make sense?

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⚽ How will England's (and Scotland's) participation in the Euros 2024 effect UK manufacturing, specifically around productivity. ⚽ This is CHAT GPT's answer.... 📈 Positive Impacts on Productivity ⬆️ ⚽ Increased Demand and Production: - Consumer Goods: Higher orders for food, beverages, sportswear, and memorabilia can boost production. - Promotional Materials: Increased demand for advertising and promotional items. 😁 Enhanced Workforce Morale: - Team Spirit: National pride and excitement can boost employee morale and motivation. ⚽ Short-Term Employment Boost: - Temporary Workers: Hiring additional temporary workers to meet demand. 📉 Negative Impacts on Productivity ⬇️ 😜 Increased Absenteeism and Distractions: - Watching Matches: Employees might take time off or be less focused at work. - Extended Breaks: Longer breaks to watch matches can disrupt work flow. 🏭 Operational Disruptions: - Increased Downtime: Absenteeism can lead to downtime and slower production. - Coordination Challenges: Managing schedules and deadlines becomes harder. 🦾 Mitigating Negative Impacts 📈 - Flexible Work Arrangements: Implementing flexible hours or remote work to maintain productivity. - In-House Viewing Areas: Designated areas to watch matches can concentrate breaks. - Employee Engagement Activities: Internal events related to the Euros can boost morale. 😔 Long-Term Considerations 🤢 - Post-Tournament Recovery: Planning for the transition back to normal work routines to mitigate productivity lags. The UEFA Euros 2024 can boost morale and demand in certain sectors, but also pose challenges due to absenteeism and distractions. Flexible scheduling and engagement activities can help manage these impacts. Not a bad answer. Come on England. We are finishing at 16:00 to get back for the game... #euros2024 #absenteeism #england #scotland

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Did you know UK manufacturers are unnecessarily writing off millions of pounds worth of stock every year? 😮 This information comes following a recent report into The MRO Supply Chain published by ERIKS UK & Ireland The report, compiled following a major survey, reveals for the first time how the macro-economic conditions of the last decade have led to record levels of stockpiling and that this may be storing up a ‘write-off timebomb’ for many manufacturers. For more details and to access the report visit ➡️ https://ow.ly/uEs850RnUgu #ERIKSUK #MROSupplyChain #UKManufacturing #Operations #LetsMakeIndustryWorkBetter #IndustryReport

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Ethar A. why would you mine dirty PE when there is any amount of 100% repro sitting at recyclers are looking for a buyer(above the ground) Under the ground, Australia's offshore gas industry gives away 50% of ethane . This undermines the whole PE recycling industry. Global warming is increased by purging the 50% CO2 into the atmosphere

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Should we be feeling optimistic about the future of UK manufacturing? Absolutely! It's incredible how much value this industry contributes to the UK economy: 🛠49% of all UK exports 🛠23% of GDP (including supply chain) 🛠2.6 million jobs 🛠9% higher wage than the UK average The BIG Manufacturing Growth Report 2024 revealed that 3 in 4 manufacturers expect double-digit growth over the coming 12 months. This comes after investment in people and technology - specifically across automation, which is set to increase production and efficiency. As the UK continues to face economic challenges - Brexit-related regulations, rise in energy costs, and talent hurdles, could this be the best year yet for growth in manufacturing? #ukmanufacturing #ukeconomy #economicgrowth #industrynews #manufacturingnews #industryinsight #marketgrowth #marketreport

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