Manufacturers facing cost squeeze
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Confidence among UK manufacturers has slipped in the face of slowing demand and higher costs, a survey has said. The CBI said the sector was facing &quot;clear threats&quot;, with profit margins under pressure from
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These diversified manufacturers have a variety of ways to turn products into cash.
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Competition makes for a dreary outlook for the company.
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More game companies may drop out of business as new consoles push up development costs.
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Companies that have invited consumers to create advertising often find it to be stressful, costly and time-consuming.
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Some companies are dealing with rising oil costs in unique ways.
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The company tightens its forecast on cost concerns.
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Limited Brands is cutting loose the brands that are dragging it down.
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Manufacturers and consumer advocates offer a handful of precautions to lessen the chance of a meltdown.
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Business & money: Â· Inflation fears as growth is stronger than expected Â· Manufacturers weather burden of strong pound
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Higher raw material costs will be a burden for the tire-maker.
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Facing continued top-line weakness, the company may have to cut costs.
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Sirva is feeling the pinch as organizations look to spend less on employees based overseas.
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Rising energy and employee health-care  costs, as well as high taxes, caused U.S. manufacturers to fall  further behind their foreign rivals in terms of economic  competitiveness, according to a study released on Wednesday.
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These are good times for diversified  U.S. manufacturers. So why aren&#039;t they doing more big mergers  and acquisitions?
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The anemic U.S. housing market has hurt various industries from makers of air conditioners to earth movers, with several manufacturers reporting their top lines have been bruised by the slowdown.
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One of the mantras of global industry in recent years has been keeping inventories lean and mean, but there are increasing signs this cost-cutting strategy is creating strains and causing companies to miss out on sales.