Issue 206 - 2022
Supply chain Building trust , transparency and visibility across the supply chain
Cybersecurity The need to plan for the worst and treat cybersecurity as a priority
Welcome
CEO Andrew Schofield Group COO Joe Woolsgrove Creative Director Tom Vince Data & Insights Director Jaione Soga Editor Libbie Hammond Assistant Editor Mary Floate
Content Editors Daniel Baksi , Alex Caesari , Danielle Champ
Editorial Administrator Amy Gilks Managing Art Editor Fleur Daniels
Art Editors Paul Gillings , David Howard , Charlie Protheroe , Lee Protheroe
Artwork Administrator Rochelle Broderick-White
Sales Director Alasdair Gamble
Project Directors Philip Monument , Joy Francesconi
Head of Content Management Adam Blanch
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Hello and welcome to the November issue of Manufacturing Today . Are you protecting your intellectual property ? Our feature from Dustin Bauer of Reddie & Grose
LLP takes a look at this area , with a focus on battery manufacturing . The recent rise in EV production has resulted in massive growth in demand for batteries and given the combination of increasing demand and new competition , the value of intellectual property in this field will continue to grow .
WORK HARD . PLAY HARDER .
How Macron is bringing its A game to the field of sportswear and accessories design , manufacture and distribution
We also look at another form of protection – this time in terms of cybersecurity . Author Ross Brewer believes that manufacturers must adapt to an ‘ assume breach ’ mindset of when , rather than if , an attack will happen . It might sound an overreaction - but would you be prepared for the worst ?
Libbie Hammond , Editor LH @ finelightmediagroup . com
Our cover story this month gains insights from technical sportswear experts Macron . COO , Paolo Guizzardi , reveals why its products stand out from the crowd . Turn to page 34 to learn more .
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