Publications

A range of publications and thought leadership is available to manufacturing companies:

The future of UK manufacturing: Reports of its death are greatly exaggerated
Long before the onset of the current downturn, there was a widespread perception that the manufacturing sector in the UK was either already dead, or soon will be. This is not true.

Assembling Value Quarterly Global Manufacturing M&A update
This report found that the number of deals with a disclosed value of at least $50 million announced during the first three quarters of 2008 (126 deals), is not likely to match last year’s level (207 deals) but is on pace to approach the number of deals announced during 2006 (169 deals).

Global Economic Crime Survey 2007 – Industrial manufacturing
Despite heightened efforts at regulation and companies' investments in controls, fraud remains a major threat to companies around the world. From simple theft to more complex schemes involving management and corruption, the threat continues regardless of a company's size, location or industry. This sector supplement compares and contrasts Industrial Manufacturing executives’ views with those of executives across all industries.

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Producing value: Global Industrial Manufacturing mergers and acquisitions analysis 2005-2007
This report examines the motivations driving the top 10 transactions in the sector, analyses the spread of deals throughout the world, highlights key sector trends and takes a look at the participation of private equity players. We also provide a PwC perspective on key factors for CEOs considering M&A activities and future prospects for the sector.

11th Annual CEO Survey - Industrial Manufacturing sector
Overall Industrial manufacturing (IM) CEOs report roughly the same level of confidence in revenue growth as do executives across industries. More than four-fifths (86 percent) of IM executives are confident or very confident in achieving business growth over the next 12 months.

Manufacturers rank people issues as #1 mergers & acquisitions challenge
In this special issue of the Manufacturing Barometer, PricewaterhouseCoopers asked our panel of industrial manufacturers what factors contribute to a successful deal and what their plans are for M&A (mergers and acquisitions) through 2007. For M&A, senior executives say their ability to address people issues and the integration work after the deal are the two most important factors for success.

Making good: Improving corporate disclosure in the manufacturing industry
This paper, one in a series of global capital markets surveys conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, focuses on companies active in a number of segments of the manufacturing industry. It reveals a substantial lack of consensus, both among industry executives and between executives and the investment community, as to what factors generate value. It also identifies a significant number of opportunities for companies to improve their communications with investors and analysts.

UK manufacturing - case studies
A series of case study papers highlighting our work with manufacturing clients and demonstrating or commitment to the sector.

Responding to a changing environment & Applying emissions trading strategy to industrial companies
Looks at the issue of how the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) impacts on energy intensive companies, including those involved in a number of industries. The EU-ETS presents substantial risk and potentially creates significant opportunities for these companies.

Machinery & Equipment Market in China - China Risks & Rewards
Presents an overview of the impact of China on the machinery and equipment sectors including an in-depth look at some key issues of particular importance to companies operating - or looking to invest - in the Chinese marketplace.

Redefining Intellectual Property Value - The Case of China
Explores how China's new prominence as a manufacturing power has been beneficial to multinational companies seeking to leverage low-cost labour and seemingly increase capacity.

Manufacturing Barometer
Captures the opinions of more than 500 CEOs, CFOs and managing directors of growing US-based businesses - large and small, public and private - on a quarterly basis. The Barometer is developed and compiled with assistance from the opinion and economic research firm of BSI Global Research, Inc.