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UK Manufacturing PMI hits four-year high as sector extends growth streak
The UK’s manufacturing sector continued its recovery in May, with the headline Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to its highest level in four years as output, orders and employment all strengthened. Read more via The Manufacturer
Modern day supply chains: Strategic procurement is a vital tool
In the first part of this two part series, Molly Cooper, Features Editor at The Manufacturer, spoke with Ben Farrell, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), about the current landscape of supply chains and the pressing issues facing manufacturers right now. Read more via The Manufacturer
Made in Britain Certification at the core of procurement processes for road sweeper innovations
Scarab Sweepers, a designer and manufacturer of road sweepers, has highlighted the commercial advantage that the Environmental and Social Value (ESV) Certification from Made in Britain brings to its procurement processes, and has recently unveiled its latest innovation in sweeping technology. Read more via The Manufacturer
New ‘ecosystem offer’ boxes off record year for Lesters
A string of new contracts for clients in automotive, 3pl and e-commerce has helped Lesters record the busiest 12 months in its 43-year history. Read more via The Manufacturer
