Manufacturing
In-depth economic insights and evidence-based analysis of the industrial manufacturing sector
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Overview
Manufacturing is a critical contributor to national prosperity and a key driver of economic growth. Facing disruptive innovation and government regulations, manufacturers must embrace technological advancements, anticipate economic risks, and manage complex global supply chains to increase productivity and maintain competitiveness.
How we help

Identify risks
Understand global supply chain, geopolitical, and operational risk exposure in markets around the world through our dedicated risk service, forecast data, and macro and industry scenarios.

Growth opportunities
Use Oxford Economics’ forecast data and scenarios to project performance and income generation under different economic and regulatory environments.

Regulatory impact
Track how changes in tariffs, import/export quotas, and other protectionist measures would impact national economies, industry sectors and even internationally exposed regional economies, such as cities and states.

Thought leadership
Establish expertise and authority within the sector with industry insights, highlighting emerging best practices or disruptive innovations, and demonstrate thought leadership.

Monitoring
Monitor the macroeconomic environment for signs of economic downturn or increased activity that might signal a risk or opportunity.

Social value
Demonstrate economic impact or social value to show the impact activities have on economic prosperity, job creation and public finances.
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Industry will be ground zero for disruption caused by Trump’s North America tariffs

Research Briefing
Motor vehicles, energy and the other parts of industry in the line of fire from USMCA tariffs

Research Briefing
Denmark: Pharma faces up to a more uncertain protectionist era

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Chemicals sector must brace for a rise and fall under Trump presidency

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Ukraine and Russia’s red lines are far apart, undermining peace and recovery prospects

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Unveiling Megatrends Scenarios: Navigating a Fractured World

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For Asia, the Trump regime is not just about tariffs

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The Economic Impact of the EU Tyre Manufacturing Industry
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