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A friend of mine runs a commercial printing company. He took me into his production room yesterday. It is the size of a car mechanic’s workshop, humming with machinery, peoples bustling everywhere, piles of printing on every surface. Situated in the heart of London and with a small dedicated team of workers it is hardly the image that comes to mind when we speak of factories or manufacturing. But it is a factory and that’s what makes it important. (more…)

Some good news on the job front has emerged from the manufacturers’ organisation EEF. It appears that some firms are moving their production back from the Far East to the UK. They are doing this due to concerns over quality and higher freight costs, and because the UK has become increasingly competitive and efficient. (more…)

There are reports that some companies who outsourced their manufacturing processes to China are thinking of moving their operations back to England. It may be more expensive, but it will allow companies to get products on sale quicker and to have greater control over quality and stock levels.

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