Research and analysis

Future of manufacturing: a new era of opportunity and challenge for the UK

Foresight project looking at the long-term picture for the UK manufacturing sector between now and 2050.

• From: Government Office for Science and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 30 October 2013

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The future of manufacturing: a new era of opportunity and challenge for the UK - project report

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The future of manufacturing: a new era of opportunity and challenge for the UK - summary report

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This report looks at how manufacturing is set to enter a dynamic new phase, driven by rapid changes in technology, new ways of doing business, global competition and potential volatility around the price and availability of resources. It makes recommendations for government and industry to ensure that the UK manufacturing sector is able to compete and thrive in this new world.

Further details of the project and the supporting evidence are available from the Foresight project page.

Published 30 October 2013