The government has announced a new wave of funding to encourage the adoption of digital manufacturing technologies. Consortia of manufacturers are being invited to submit R&D projects, as part of the Made Smarter Challenge.
The government has unveiled a further £80m investment aimed at stimulating the development of next-generation electric vehicles. Could it also help to develop new hybrid aircraft?
Each month, The Manufacturer explores a section of the latest Annual Manufacturing Report, which gauges the mood of leadership teams on issues such as Skills & Training, Government Policy & Industrial Strategy, and Finance & Investment. This month, we look at Growth & Exports.
There has been an increased emphasis on digitalisation within manufacturing. While some may see this as a means of reducing cost, Simon-Kucher believe the bigger profit opportunities will come from focusing on the topline (revenue side of the profit equation).
The fortunes of premium bottle manufacturer Allied Glass have taken off thanks to a flexible funding strategy underpinned by a deep mutual understanding.
Pricing is a business’s strongest profit lever. Unfortunately, it is often the most neglected and when poorly managed it erodes margins very quickly. So, how does a finance leader ensure that their company manages pricing as professionally as they manage costs?
Italian carmaker Fiat Chrysler has proposed a merger with French firm Renault in a potentially “transformative” partnership for the automotive industry.
The role of the industrial Finance Director has changed in response to a once-in-a-generation transformation of process and systems. Some businesses have recognised this and acted accordingly. Many haven’t, and the clock is ticking.
