Manufacturing Cost Pressures in 2025 - Key Trends & Risks

Manufacturing in 2025: Growth, Risk, and the Strategic Path Forward

The Make UK Executive Survey 2025 reveals that manufacturers are facing significant cost pressures, particularly from rising employment costs. Many are shifting to technology-driven efficiencies rather than expanding their workforce. Despite financial strains, nearly half are prioritizing product innovation and sustainability, suggesting a proactive approach to long-term growth amid volatility.

WEF Building Resilience Over Cutting Costs in Manufacturing Title

Rethinking Manufacturing – Building Resilience Over Cutting Costs

For years, manufacturers relied on cutting costs to stay competitive, but recent challenges have exposed the need for building resilience over cutting costs. Global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and growing sustainability demands have made resilience, adaptability, and innovation critical for survival. It’s time to rethink manufacturing strategies for a stronger future. The World Economic Forum’s …