IBR Sector focus series - Manufacturing
IBR Sector focus series - Manufacturing
In the face of rapidly slackening demand, manufacturing companies worldwide are facing a severe test. Domestic and export orders fell dramatically in the second half of the year, therefore, production lines have been cut, shorter working manufacturing weeks have been introduced and job shedding has become widespread. However, some sectors have been holding up well and there are positive signs for a limited recovery for some in 2010.