22 October 2019/Categories: CILT, Industry News, Logistics & Supply Chain, Operations Management
Rain Newton-Smith, the CBI's chief economist, said: "This quarter's findings paint a worrying picture for the manufacturing industry. "A combination of Brexit uncertainty and weaker global growth are clearly hitting sentiment and export prospects, with job prospects at their weakest since the global financial crisis. "Finding a resolution that avoids a no-deal Brexit will give firms the confidence they need to step up investment in people, growth and innovation. "But for long-lasting prosperity we need an ambitious free trade agreement which provides tariff-free access to our largest trading partner for our manufacturers right across the country."
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