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Sentiment across the manufacturing sector fell at the fastest pace in over two years in January, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. Manufacturing…

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Car production fell in November https://londonlovesbusiness.com/car-production-fell-in-november/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:13:35 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187323

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said that car production in November fell by almost a third for the ninth consecutive month. The SMMT said that 64,216…

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Manufacturers ‘facing perfect storm’ as PMI falls https://londonlovesbusiness.com/manufacturers-facing-perfect-storm-as-pmi-falls/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:44:01 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=185886

Today’s fall in Manufacturing PMI to 48.0 (the second month with PMI below 50) suggests that the sector is facing a near perfect storm of challenges ranging from the fall…

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Trump tariffs could hamper US manufacturing investment https://londonlovesbusiness.com/trump-tariffs-could-hamper-us-manufacturing-investment/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:57:11 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=183786

Protectionist tariff policies, similar to those proposed by Donald Trump, may actually harm U.S. manufacturing firms by discouraging investment, according to research conducted by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.…

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What impact will the long-awaited Budget have on retail, manufacturing and logistics? https://londonlovesbusiness.com/what-impact-will-the-long-awaited-budget-have-on-retail-manufacturing-and-logistics/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:12:33 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=183505

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget for a ‘decade of national renewal’ aimed to ‘put more pounds in people’s pockets’. But the home delivery expert Parcelhero says its impact on SME businesses…

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Ford Motor Company lowers their 2024 earnings forecast https://londonlovesbusiness.com/ford-motor-company-lowers-their-2024-earnings-forecast/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:07 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=183398

Ford Motor Company has announced a reduction in its earnings forecast 2024 despite reporting results that exceeded Wall Street expectations for the third quarter. The company posted earnings of $0.49…

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Optimise management with high-performance barcode readers https://londonlovesbusiness.com/optimise-management-with-high-performance-barcode-readers/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:16 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=180057

Something that new entrepreneur needs to understand as soon as possible is the fact that the business landscape is fast-paced, is always changing, and is constantly evolving, that’s why in…

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How AI has revolutionised manufacturing https://londonlovesbusiness.com/how-ai-has-revolutionised-manufacturing/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:52:47 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=178049

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) use cases has impacted an unexpected industry significantly, transforming manufacturing operations by providing unprecedented capabilities to enhance efficiency, quality, sustainability, and safety. Key Takeaways…

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Car production falls as manufacturers move to electric vehicles https://londonlovesbusiness.com/car-production-falls-as-manufacturers-move-to-electric-vehicles/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:40:46 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=177047

New figures by the industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) suggests that car production fell by 7.6% in the first six months. The fall in car…

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SMEs are ‘optimistic’ in the ‘first post-election business survey’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/smes-are-optimistic-in-the-first-post-election-business-survey/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:02:59 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=176959

Following the general election business confidence has rebounded as there has been a stronger activity in the UK’s private sector this month. The S&P Global flash US purchasing managers’ index…

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