The reality of manufacturing in the UK

As volatility continues across the supply chain, UK manufacturers are increasingly being asked to absorb rising costs, tighter margins and greater operational risk. For buyers, this has real implications, from pricing and MOQ negotiations to lead times and long-term supplier viability. 

This panel brings together managing directors from British manufacturers to unpack where pressure is really building, what’s being absorbed behind the scenes, and how this is shaping the deals being made.