In July 2004 we published Competing In the Global Economy: The Government’s Manufacturing Strategy Two Years On (923 Kb). This provides:

A review of stakeholder views on the strategy, helping to identify priorities in going forward, presented by Nick Brayshaw, DTI independent Board member and chair of the CBI (link to www.cbi.org.uk) Manufacturing Council.

A brief overview of the manufacturing sector since 2002.

A set of at-a-glance key performance indicators designed to monitor the success of the UK manufacturing sector, that will be regularly updated.

A review of what has been achieved in each of the seven pillars since the 2002 Manufacturing Strategy.

An action plan, bringing together key themes identified in the review, and identifying the priorities of Government, Business and key stakeholders in going forward.

A review of manufacturing in the Devolved Administrations & Northern Ireland

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The launch of Competing In the Global Economy: The Government’s Manufacturing Strategy Two Years On was accompanied by publication of a short leaflet (230 Kb) explaining the background to the document, providing an overview of its contents, and listing ways of obtaining it.

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The Government’s Manufacturing Strategy, published in May 2002, set out a framework of action in partnership between Government, industry, unions and key stakeholders to take to create a high value, high skill manufacturing sector capable of introducing new products and processes into our economy, creating new markets, and delivering a huge boost to our prosperity.

Seven ‘pillars’ were identified as necessary for success:

• Macroeconomic Stability - allowing businesses to plan for the long term
  
• Investment - utilising modern, efficient processes and equipment to drive up performance
  
• Science and Innovation - helping manufacturers exploit the UK’s strong science base to create innovative, high-value products
  
• Best Practice -raising productivity and competitiveness by continuous improvement
  
• Skills & Education - developing a skilled and innovative manufacturing workforce
  
• Modern Infrastructure - providing effective transport and communications networks
  
• The Right Market Framework - providing the business environment manufacturing needs to compete in the global market

The Government’s Manufacturing Strategy (248 Kb):Complete Report

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