Why Manufacturing Should Be Your Next Investment

July 31, 2019

Manufacturing businesses can be extremely lucrative to invest in; however, if you are looking to invest in any business, you need to know that you're going into it with the right person. Depending on how much money you want to invest in a business, it could be a large financial commitment, and you need to make sure that it has been planned properly to get it right and make as much money from it as you can. But why, what has the manufacturing industry got to offer, and why should you be investing in it?

Manufacturing could be the way to go for you because at the moment there are so many avenues to explore within production and the industry is not slowing down but only growing. 

Manufacturing is a big industry, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Even with the advanced technology we are now accustomed to and the development of powerful machines that can do so much for us, the industry still exists, things still need to be made and owning a manufacturing business is still an extremely lucrative choice.

From manufacturing toys, tech, food, or makeup, there's something for everyone, and each of these industries themselves is growing at a rapid pace. The world is evolving and changing and so, therefore, are the demands and needs of people. 

Investing in the manufacturing industry is important for anyone and everyone, it is all about producing things which help people to live their lives, and there's so much satisfaction in being involved in that. 

Manufacturing produces tangible products and has always driven innovation: 3D printing, the IoT, drones, and robotics are just a few of the most recent examples of manufacturing. Manufacturing also makes a significant contribution to home and global economies and helps to raise the standard of living for workers and consumers all at the same time as producing products that make lives easier and add to the quality of life for millions of consumers.

One of the important things you need to think about when it comes to starting up or investing in a manufacturing business you need to make sure that the business has the efficient transportation of goods and materials and you need a reliable fleet to ensure all your cargo arrives safely and on time. If the products don't get to your consumers, then they're not going to be helping anyone Look at Freo Group for more information about using professional truck driver hire rather than an in-house transport team.
Finally, there is a need for more investment in manufacturing as there is a huge skills gap in manufacturing. In 2011, the National Association of Manufacturers identified that there was a 67% deficit in available, qualified workers meaning that there is a huge opportunity for training, and for those hoping to develop life-long skills. Manufacturing is here to stay and needs skilled workers, especially as the baby boomers are retiring, leaving huge gaps in the workforce. So it needs people, it needs money, and it needs you.

Mark Asquith

That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.

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