Dorset EMC

We are pleased to share with you the latest insights from our recently published 2023 Manufacturing Agility Assessment.

We undertake this research each year to benchmark the ever-changing landscape of the manufacturing industry and shed light on any significant shifts in the strategies and priorities of top-notch manufacturers. This year, there are many.

Download the report for free today, courtesy of The Manufacturer.

If you don’t have time to read the whole report (you’re missing out on some very interesting statistics!), here are 7 of the key highlights at a glance:

1. Enhanced Agility: Evidence of increased adaptability reflects a rapidly changing business environment.
2. Supply Chain Resilience: A continuing 3-year trend of reduced supplier dependency suggests the sector is succeeding in its efforts to build supply chain resilience.
3. Supplier Diversification: Reduced from last year, but still high, underlining the strategic actions undertaken by manufacturers to ensure consistent access to vital resources.
4. Collaborative Partnerships: Manufacturers are evolving their relationships with suppliers towards a more open and collaborative model to enhance cooperation and address common challenges more effectively.
5. Customer-Centricity: Improving customer service and engagement is cited as the top area for business improvement, underscoring the growing emphasis on customer satisfaction and loyalty.
6. Recruitment: The report reveals a positive trend with recruitment challenges easing year on year, with many manufacturers focusing on staff retention strategies.
7. Sustainability: Identified as the top business goal for manufacturers in the next 12-24 months followed by deeper relationships with customers, and increasing investment in people, premises, and processes. This reflects a clear commitment to sustainable growth.