Playing catch up: The argument for automation investment
David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid-Corporates, considers how greater use of automation can make UK manufacturers more competitive.
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David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid-Corporates, considers how greater use of automation can make UK manufacturers more competitive.
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