Sliding into recession
Series: Economist ; 360(8232) 28 July 2001, 31-32(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the plight of the British manufacturing industry. External factors such as the strength of the pound and overseas demand are negatively affecting manufacturers, but the article suggests it is up to the manufacturers to help themselves. Highlights major weaknesses exist such as the gap in productivity between the best and worst manufacturing plants, the lack of commitment to research and development, and also the low skills in the workforce.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64262 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 113975-1001 |
Looks at the plight of the British manufacturing industry. External factors such as the strength of the pound and overseas demand are negatively affecting manufacturers, but the article suggests it is up to the manufacturers to help themselves. Highlights major weaknesses exist such as the gap in productivity between the best and worst manufacturing plants, the lack of commitment to research and development, and also the low skills in the workforce.