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Production index increase answers doubters
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Barclays Commercial Bank product story
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team
Jun 10, 2005
Commenting on the ONS Manufacturing (Index of Production) figures just published, Andy Martin, the national director of manufacturing at Barclays, said the boost was good news.
Commenting on the ONS Manufacturing (Index of Production) figures just published, Andy Martin, the national director of manufacturing at Barclays, said the boost was good news.
"The monthly increase is encouraging and reflective of our customer sentiment.
This positive news should go some way to slow the 'post-Rover' industry doubters.
A rigorous focus on quality remains essential if UK manufacturing is to ride the continued storm of fierce international competition and intense cost pressure, and protect profitability.
Strong leadership, combined with leading edge operations remain critical to future success," he added.
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