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Boosting manufacturing sector ''need not be expensive''

31 January 2011
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Boosting manufacturing sector ''need not be expensive''It does not necessarily require large sums of money to expand the UK's manufacturing industry, one expert has declared.

This is the view expressed by the editor of the Engineer, who suggested "the continued growth of UK manufacturing is a cause for cautious optimism" despite uncertain economic conditions and the effects of the recent big freeze being felt by many companies.

In an article for the publication, Jon Excell noted engineering and technology should be placed at the heart of the country's recovery from the global downturn.

He pointed to recent talks between manufacturing industry leaders and members of the government in order to boost the sector in the future, something that may be of interest to operations management specialists.

According to Mr Excell, the coalition government is more frugal than its predecessor but can still effect changes by tackling outdated perceptions of engineering, creating the right conditions for growth and removing barriers to success.

A summit took place earlier this month between government officials and representatives of advanced manufacturing organisations to examine challenges facing the industry, including attracting the skills and talent required for it to flourish.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800374366-ADNFCR
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