Manufacturing

Manufacturing

There is a widespread assumption that the final demise of manufacturing in the UK is only a matter of time. But this is simply not so.

UK manufacturing has managed to survive, and in some industry sectors even thrive in recent decades largely because it has been able to achieve quite extraordinary improvements in productivity. Some of this has been down to new tools and technologies, and some to new working practices.

Sustainability is an extraordinary opportunity, but the UK faces stiff competition from other territories. The recent focus on climate change and greener supply chains opens up a whole range of new prospects for UK manufacturing, for example in the design and production of clean technologies and renewable energy generation. Other countries may already have a substantial lead in areas such as wind power, however this opportunity is by no means completely claimed and in some areas (particularly tidal energy) the UK has a strong position already. It will require focus and co-ordination between government, business, and academia to be properly exploited.

Sustainability not only presents a market opportunity for manufacturing but operating sustainably can improve your bottom line in many ways.

Developing sustainably

In order to improve the sustainability of your organisation you will need to:

  • Understand the potential risks to the continuity of your organisation’s activities
  • Identify and understand the impact of  your own organisation on society and the environment
  • Put measures in place to minimise those risks and impacts
  • Reduce the risk of accidents and incidents occurring
  • Consider whether your suppliers meet your requirements for more sustainable building materials and services
  • Train your staff
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