UK factories struggle to meet record demand as supply issues continue
by Larry Elliott Economics editor from on (#5S9N5)
CBI snapshot finds firms running down stocks to meet order books and raising concerns about inflation
Britain's factories are struggling to meet the record demand for their goods as severe supply constraints put a brake on production lines, the latest snapshot of activity has shown.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said manufacturers were running down their stocks of finished goods to meet the strongest order books since records began in 1977.
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