In markets that never stand still, neither do manufacturers. A continual process of innovation in its widest sense helps manufacturers thrive in a high-labour-cost economy and deliver high value.
For today’s manufacturers, innovation is more than just R&D. It’s their response to the pressures of competition, globalisation and our evolving environment.
Innovation plays a central role in all manufacturers’ operations, from how they work with customers and manage globally complex supply chains to how they market themselves in tough, competitive environments.
To obtain greater detail on the role of innovation in manufacturing, our Innovation Monitor asks over 200 manufacturers for their views on their overall strategy; the range of innovations and innovative activities they undertake; their sources for innovative ideas, support and finance; and their innovation performance.
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