By John Pearce, CEO, Made in Britain
Craftsmanship means a lot more than just making something beautiful, timeless and uniquely fit-for-purpose. It’s also about people playing their part within a business team, and how that team will naturally be looking for continuous improvement in their work, and having an impact as they fit in across every department. There is craftsmanship in the work of managing a team, designing a new product feature or even seeking perfection of efficiency in the way any given product is made. That’s where so many of the manufacturing business I speak to find meaning and passion in their work, even if they don’t necessarily have their hands directly on the goods as they are made.
For evidence of how equally challenging and rewarding the manufacturing sector really is, look no further than the news pages of Made in Britain. Hundreds of Made in Britain members are posting stories and news updates to make sure as many people as possible know exactly what success looks like and what it takes to be a manufacturing business leader.
Made in Britain also produce the exclusive weekly video series called UnPacked. Interviewed by Matthew Stadlen, our members have the opportunity to tell the world what makes for successful craftsmanship within this challenging sector, and what characteristics are essential in the multi-discipline world of making and selling at a profit.
Though many of our members still love to get their hands on every stage of the manufacturing process, some are part of an expansive system of manufacturing with multiple sites across the UK, where it might be impractical or even impossible to see products emerge at the end of the production line. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t consider these professionals as anything less than craftspeople, that care passionately about the quality of their work and find meaning in how their contribution to this vital sector makes for better, ever-improving Made in Britain products.
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