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The largest quarterly survey of small and medium-sized manufacturers in the UK – run by SWMAS – has opened for responses (03/04/2023). The national survey covers a range of topics including the current and future conditions of the sector, and the main priorities for business owners in the next six to twelve months.

The UK’s SME manufacturers are being hampered by supply chain price changes and half are reporting a drop in profits, the latest Manufacturing Barometer survey reveals.

SME manufacturers are continuing to recover from the pandemic but are faced with significant supply chain and recruitment struggles, a survey has found.

British SME manufacturers expect strong post-Covid recovery Manufacturing Barometer British SME manufacturers expect strong post-Covid recovery Related Companies (Source: Daniel Graves) Nearly two thirds of small and medium sized manufacturing firms in the UK are expecting to increase sales between now and October, with 58 percent indicating that they are planning to boost investment over the next six months as they loo...

16th April 2021 3:21 pm 16th April 2021 3:21 pm SME manufacturers are being asked to participate in a survey that will gauge whether COVID-19 could permanently change industry working practices. The Manufacturing Barometer, organised by SWMAS (the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), is looking to understand how the pandemic has accelerated new working practices that may have unearthed potential operational benefits. This quarter’s repor...

Of the 284 respondents, more than half cited complications with exporting (54 per cent) and importing goods (56 per cent) since December 31st, causing potential short and long-term hits on volumes and new opportunities. According to the survey, less than a third of SME manufacturers feel they are getting the right support and guidance from government on how to navigate changes caused by Brexit related issues. Just over a fifth (21 per cent) of businesses believe Brexit could deliver new reshori...

SURVEY: Nick Golding (left) and Martin Coats (right) SMALL to medium-sized manufacturers in Worcestershire are being encouraged to have their say on trading beyond Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer. Organised by SWMAS (The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), the country’s largest survey of its kind is looking to find out how companies are coping with the early months of life after leaving the EU and the ongoing impact...

SME manufacturers are being urged to voice their opinions on trading after Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer.