Collaboration in Manufacturing

Collaboration in Manufacturing is essential for individual businesses and the sector to innovate and grow. In this episode of Insights4Mfg, we shine the spotlight on MAN Group (Manufacturing Assembly Network) - a collaboration of complementary UK manufacturers providing a single source engineering and manufacturing solution for customers involved in numerous industry sectors. Featured Guest, Peter Davies - Co-Chair of MAN Group and CEO of James Lister & Sons speaks with Host Jeff Beacham about collaboration within the group, how MAN Group supports innovation and skills development, as well as some of the challenges facing SME Manufacturers currently. Here's a timeline of the discussion topics: 00:01:20 Overview of MAN Group 00:04:55 Benefits of a collaborative approach 00:08:30 Sharing business challenges and brainstorming solutions as a collective 00:12:25 What challenges are other SMEs having? 00:15:42 Skills, Talent Development, Recruitment & Retention 00:17:14 Design & Make Challenge - June 2024 / 2025 00:23:45 Technology advancement how MAN Group members stay competitive Get More Support⬇️ MAN Group Website: https://www.man-group.co.uk James Lister & Sons Website: https://www.lister.co.uk Insights4Mfg on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HgilTVETEruUWq3VtKeb3 Insights4PeopleStrategy Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7175812894909976576/ Learn About Executive Search https://www.authenicaresourcing.co.uk Jeff Beacham LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbeacham-the-manufacturers-recruiter-executive-search-headhunter/ Follow Automate UK: https://www.automate-uk.com