Collaboration in Manufacturing is essential for individual businesses and the sector to innovate and grow. In this episode of Insights4Mfg, we shine the spotlight on MAN Group (Manufacturing Assembly Network) - a collaboration of complementary UK manufacturers providing a single source engineering and manufacturing solution for customers involved in numerous industry sectors. Featured Guest, Peter Davies - Co-Chair of MAN Group and CEO of James Lister & Sons speaks with Host Jeff Beacham about collaboration within the group, how MAN Group supports innovation and skills development, as well as some of the challenges facing SME Manufacturers currently.Here's a timeline of the discussion topics:00:01:20 Overview of MAN Group00:04:55 Benefits of a collaborative approach00:08:30 Sharing business challenges and brainstorming solutions as a collective00:12:25 What challenges are other SMEs having?00:15:42 Skills, Talent Development, Recruitment & Retention00:17:14 Design & Make Challenge - June 2024 / 202500:23:45 Technology advancement how MAN Group members stay competitiveGet More Support⬇️MAN Group Website: https://www.man-group.co.ukJames Lister & Sons Website: https://www.lister.co.ukInsights4Mfg on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HgilTVETEruUWq3VtKeb3Insights4PeopleStrategy Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7175812894909976576/Learn About Executive Search https://www.authenicaresourcing.co.ukJeff Beacham LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbeacham-the-manufacturers-recruiter-executive-search-headhunter/Follow Automate UK: https://www.automate-uk.com

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