SME manufacturers in England are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry. The Manufacturing Barometer, which is conducted by South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), went live today and is inviting companies to highlight the issues they are facing and the support they need to overcome them. Companies are being asked to highlight changes in production volumes, difficulties in retaining employees, supply chain disruption and any major pivots they are doing to supply new markets, including answering the call for more medical equipment. Simon Howes They will also be given the opportunity to give their thoughts on existing business support packages, whilst identifying other areas of assistance they may require, such as cashflow, HR advice and skills retention. “Big businesses have their voice, but in these unprecedented times it is important that we give SMEs a platform to have their say on the current Coronavirus crisis,” explained Simon Howes from SWMAS. “Our quarterly Manufacturing Barometer, the largest survey of its type in England, gives them this exact chance and we are looking for hundreds of firms to take part before it closes on Friday 17th April.” He continued: “The information will be communicated directly to Government so will hopefully inform future policy and support as we continue to get to grips with Covid-19 and its wide-reaching ramifications. “The survey takes just five minutes to complete and can be filled in online here. We want as many companies to take part so we’re asking everyone in industry to spread the message.” In a slight change to the normal release of information, the Manufacturing Barometer will be showcasing initial findings on 2nd April and then again at the end of the month to highlight how SME manufacturers are adapting and the ongoing challenges/opportunities they are facing. SWMAS www.swmas.co.uk Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Digital Coordinator Tags SWMAS Group Industry Figures Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles Manufacturers urged to have their say on life after Brexit Half of manufacturers still unsure how Brexit will affect them UK manufacturing invited to say what financial support is needed Most recent Articles Explained: Benefits of in-house manufacturing in a pandemic Hainbuch gets a grip on the Irish market Bentley recognised as top employer for 10th year running Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
