Manufacturing Momentum, Growing SME Manufacturing in Wales

David Pickernell; Gareth Davies; Nick Rich; Netti  Roberts; Pouya Sarvghad  Moghadam; Gary Walpole; Alan  Price

Manufacturing Momentum, Growing SME Manufacturing in Wales

David Pickernell
, Gareth Davies
, Nick Rich
, Netti Roberts
, Pouya Sarvghad Moghadam
, Gary Walpole
, Alan Price

Cardiff School of Management

Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

Abstract

The Welsh manufacturing sector, mainly made up of small and medium businesses (SMEs), is facing challenges in a rapidly changing environment. This report by FSB Wales highlights the need for a two-pronged approach to support these SMEs.

The Welsh manufacturing sector has undergone significant change over the last decade, with new technologies, the further expansion of the circular economy, and a fast-changing competitive environment only a few of the things reshaping the landscape. The majority of Welsh manufacturing businesses are micro, small, or medium[1]sized enterprises (SMEs) which face particular issues concerning supply chains, training and skills, innovation, finance, infrastructure, and sustainability. With this in mind, Federation of Small Businesses Wales sought to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing SMEs in the Welsh manufacturing sector and commissioned research in this area.

Original language	English
Publisher	Federation of Small Business (FSB)
Commissioning body	Federation of Small Business
Number of pages	42
Publication status	Published - 2 Aug 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Access to Document

https://www.fsb.org.uk/resource-report/manufacturing-momentum.htmlLicence: Free Access/Under Copyright

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