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84% of Small and Mid-Sized UK Manufacturers Face Monthly Unplanned Downtime, Aviva Finds

By Public Technologies
  • Aviva research found 84% of small and mid-sized UK manufacturers face unplanned downtime at least monthly, threatening investment and growth plans.
  • Supply-chain disruption was the leading cause, cited by 22% of respondents; cyber incidents followed at 17%.
  • Current risks cause moderate to significant operational disruption for 78% of manufacturers.
  • Replacing key machinery, plant or equipment following a breakdown or major event concerns 79% of manufacturers.


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