DocumentCode
1058392
Title
Can Britain make it? [UK manufacturing review]
Author
Deaves, M.
Volume
50
Issue
7
fYear
2004
fDate
7/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
46
Lastpage
48
Abstract
This article gives a general review of UK manufacturing. It begins with a discussion of manufacturing exports, world markets and foreign competition. This is followed by an examination of restructuring, productivity, outsourcing, and research, skills and technology investment. Supply chain quality and logistics are also covered. It concludes by stating the importance of an efficient telecommunications infrastructure.
Keywords
globalisation; international trade; investment; lean production; logistics; manufacturing industries; outsourcing; productivity; research and development; supply chains; foreign competition; lean manufacturing techniques; logistics; manufacturing exports; production outsourcing; productivity; research investment; restructuring; skills investment; supply chain quality; technology investment; telecommunications infrastructure; world markets;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
IEE Review
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0953-5683
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ir:20040704
Filename
1322265
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