Yorkshire Manufacturing 2012: Tough times drive innovation

MANUFACTURERS are innovating to reduce costs and open up new markets as they deal with challenging trading conditions.

Lean manufacturing techniques previously applied by many businesses to the shop floor have spread to back office operations and the supply chain.

Post sale services previously seen by some manufacturers as a 'bolt-on' to their businesses have in some cases become core activities.

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