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The Industrial Agility Assessment Survey 2025
19 May, 2025
Discover How UK Industry Is Adapting and Thriving in 2025
In 2024, UK industry faced one of the most challenging funding environments in recent memory. Many SMEs across manufacturing, distribution, and supply chains struggled to secure the investment needed to drive innovation and deliver critical projects. Yet, the sector demonstrated remarkable resilience—injecting £38.8bn into the economy, a significant increase from the previous year.
Now, 2025 brings a renewed sense of opportunity. With emerging investment models, collaborative funding mechanisms, and smarter resource-sharing strategies, industrial organisations are better equipped to navigate financial pressures and accelerate innovation. At the same time, the drive toward sustainability and digital transformation continues to reshape how businesses operate, compete, and grow.
The Industrial Agility Assessment 2025, brought to you by The Manufacturer and proudly sponsored by HSO, explores how companies across the industrial landscape are adapting to this evolving environment. From the Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centres (DER-IC) enabling SMEs to access cutting-edge equipment without heavy upfront investment, to practical solutions that reduce risk and foster collaboration—this year’s assessment highlights the strategies helping UK industry stay agile, competitive, and future-ready.
Take part in the 2025 Industrial Agility Assessment and be among the first to receive the final report.
Key Insights from the 2024 Industrial Agility Assessment:
- Agility remained largely static compared to 2023, despite growing external pressures.
- Digital investment was a major focus, with many organisations exploring AI, machine learning, and automation to boost efficiency and productivity.
- Planning and scheduling emerged as top priorities, as companies sought to improve responsiveness to market volatility.
- Sustainability and skills shortages continued to challenge progress, prompting increased investment in workforce development and greener practices.
- Supply chain complexity remained a significant hurdle, driving innovation in logistics and supplier collaboration.
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