02 September 2020
August has seen UK manufacturing output expand at the fastest rate for over six years as companies and their clients restarted operations following coronavirus lockdowns. It is excellent to see these figures showing a bounce back for the manufacturing industry but this bounce back is as fragile as they come….
06 August 2020
In this episode, we discuss real life workforce scenarios to deliver practical advice on how to manage workforce needs for now and in the future.
06 August 2020
Given recent developments in the economy and Brexit, in this episode we welcome Tim Figures, Make UK’s Director of Technology, Sustainability and Innovation as well as Mike Thornton, RSM’s Head of Manufacturing to talk through some of the issues faced by manufacturing businesses in the current economic climate.
06 July 2020
The June CIPS PMI returned to an above neutral measure in June at 50.1, showing some early signs of recovery as lockdown measures ease. Over the past few months many have been mitigating supply chain risks by sourcing new suppliers closer to home – will this trend continue?
01 July 2020
The latest monthly CIPS manufacturing PMI today reports an above neutral measure in June at 50.1. This marks a welcome return to positive sentiment. It also adds credence to short term opportunities to bolster and strengthen the prospects of the manufacturing sector, and those whose supply chains rely on it, according to leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM.
19 May 2020
RSM covers the support available for manufacturers during the coronavirus outbreak based on government updates.
02 April 2020
The past three weeks have brought unprecedented challenges to many of the countries manufacturers and this is reflected in the latest Purchasing Managers Index statistics.
21 January 2020
A large number of manufacturers don’t have the finance they need to invest. The practical recommendations in this report will help those businesses access the cash they need for investment and growth – paving the way for a more successful future.
Mike Thornton, head of manufacturing at RSM, gives his top 6 recommendations for manufacturers that are considering expansion into new international markets.
02 September 2019
Mike Thornton, head of manufacturing at RSM, comments on the latest results from the Markit/CIPS PMI manufacturing survey.
