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Indifference to digitisation holds back manufacturing, says BDO
A report by accountancy and business-advisory firm BDO LLP, produced in association with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, finds that only 8% of UK manufacturers have a significant understanding of the advanced digitisation processes known as Industry 4.0, despite 59% recognising the impact the new digital opportunities will have on the sector.
As the increasing use of automation, data exchange, technology and wider supply-chain communications driven by Industry 4.0 provides both huge opportunities and threats to UK manufacturing, the lack of education about and understanding of it is a “gaping hole”'....
Goadsby Commercial reports city centre office available
Goadsby Commercial has brought to market Equity & Law House in Southampton. The centrally-located office has 6,530 sq ft net internal area and parking.
The unit is available by way of assignment of the current lease expiring August 2020 or by a new sub-lease. Up to 3,941 sq ft is available to occupy immediately with the remaining 2,589 sq ft available by negotiation....
Investment secured for upgrade of Bournemouth & Poole College facilities
Bournemouth & Poole College's Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing facilities are receiving a major upgrade thanks to a £565,150 investment secured by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) through the Dorset Growth Deal.
The first phase of the refurbishment has recently been completed – the works will further enhance the quality of the facilities, reduce its carbon footprint and increase its energy efficiency....
Is the clock ticking for business sales? asks BCMS report
BCMS, the specialist lead adviser to shareholders of private companies, has assessed the potential impact of the impending retirement of the baby-boom generation on M&A activity, and foresees a far greater number of businesses coming to the market over the next decade.
This is based on the findings of its latest white paper, produced in association with law firm Penningtons Manches, entitled ‘Is the clock ticking for business sales?'. According to the paper, almost two thirds (63%) of small business owners in the UK are over 50. Of those over 60, two thirds (64%) have no clear succession plan and are postponing seeking a sale....
Hendy Group plans multi-million-pound investment
The Winchester-based Hendy Group car dealership has announced multi-million-pound expansion plans for opening three new dealerships in Eastleigh as part of its long-term expansion.
Paul Hendy, the Hendy Group managing director, said the plans to open Mazda, Kia and Honda dealerships on the new site....
businessmag.co.uk THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH COAST – JULY/AUGUST 2016
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