Publications

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

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.