Issue 210 - 2023
Main interview Rob Sinfield from Sage identifies industry trends and challenges
Sustainability What is involved in achieving ISO 14001 and what are the benefits ?
On its brave new path , Gibson Brands is hitting all the high notes
Energy There ’ s increasing interest in renewable energy solutions
Welcome
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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Manufacturing Today . This month we look at supply chain management , advanced technology , energy and sustainability . Our
authors include Les Brookes , a Consultant from Oliver Wight , who warns that while ‘ most manufacturers feel they are doing all they can to ensure the robustness of their supply chain … in my experience few are doing all they should and may well come a cropper when demand picks up ’. To read Les ’ recommendations on successfully managing the supply chain , turn to page 24 .
MT ’ s Mary Floate speaks to Rob Sinfield , VP Product at Sage . His goal is to get manufacturers ahead of the curve , so they are not chasing but are actually setting trends – surely the ideal position ?
Sound choice inspiring industry
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Our cover story goes inside Gibson Brands . How is this guitar manufacturer hitting the right note ? The answers start on page 52 .
Inspiring Industry Podcast
Electric vehicles : How sustainable will the EV revolution really be ?
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