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Manufacturing management shows "slow growth"

4 June 2010
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Manufacturing management shows Jobseekers looking to break into the manufacturing management industry may be pleased to hear the sector is enjoying some growth.

The Economic Times reports that organisations based in Britain contributed to the PMI headline activity index which recently rose to 55.3 during April.

Employers in France have enjoyed the biggest success with the quickest growth in almost four years during May.

All countries in the eurozone have helped boost the sector in the Markit Eurozone Services Purchasing Managers'' headline business activity index, the publication continues.

Figures rose to 55.6 overall in April after a consecutive nine months of similar activity which "separates growth from contraction and slightly higher than a preliminary reading".

Those looking for success in the manufacturing industry could do well to work together with colleagues and other businesses, according to one expert.

Derek Gillespie from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council claimed focusing on new technology and research for the future is necessary for success.ADNFCR-3058-ID-19819522-ADNFCR
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