Manufacturing Locally - The Pros and Cons, and Best Practices
Kate Hills
Friday, 1 February 2019
Kate Hills is the Founder of Make it British & Make it British Live.
Kate launched the website in 2011 to encourage more people to buy British and make in the UK. Since then, the platform has become the go-to for news, reports and interviews about British-made products.
In 2014, Kate launched "Make it British Live!" which is a unique trade show that prides itself on being the only sourcing event exclusively showcasing British manufacturers and producers.
In this video, you'll learn:
- The benefits of manufacturing locally.
- The do's and don'ts when working with a manufacturer.
- Tips for managing production.
- How to find manufacturers.
- The terms and conditions to have with a manufacturer.
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