LEADERSHIP SHOWCASE
46 a business under new ownership .”
The uncertainty of Brexit and how this will impact the industry will in turn have a huge influence on how Duff & Phelps works with its clients / or companies . “ This uncertainty is causing anxiety across multiple sectors , not only in the UK , but across Europe ,” states Graham .
“ What certainties do we have ? Well , I would argue that UK manufacturers will see an increase in demand from the so-called BRIC countries ( Brazil , Russia , India and China ), that the US and the EU will remain our major export markets , and that our hi-tech and high-value products will continue to be our main export strength .”
For this , it is important to be proactive and take advantage of some of the market trends and opportunities this will bring and how it could change the way goods are manufactured . “ With a growing world population and increased demand for materials , water , energy and land , supply chains will become much more volatile and manufacturing closer to home will make the country more resilient to these effects ,” explains Graham .
“By reshoring production , it is now much easier for Britain to compete with lower cost locations on quality , delivery speed and customisation ”
— Allan Graham , Managing Director , Duff & Phelps London
DECEMBER 2018