Manufacturing in a Knowledge- Based Economy
Tuesday, 02 December 2008
The Work Foundation, 21 Palmer Street, London
Introduction
Against the background of the BERR Manufacturing Strategy Review, this event focused on the role of modern manufacturing in the economy.
The event in detail
The traditional divide between manufacturing and services is breaking down rapidly. In a knowledge- based economy, manufacturing firms increasingly derive much of their value added from the integration of services into the production process.
The focus was on:
- How the manufacturing workforce has changed
- Why manufacturing firms have invested in intangibles
- Whether knowledge and technology- based manufacturing help the economy rebalance away from over-dependence on financial services.
Speakers included:
Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, Rolls-Royce
Vicky Pryce,Chief Economic Adviser, BERR
Martin Temple, Director General, EEF
Ian Brinkley, Programme Director, The Work Foundation