Enginuity has established The Policy Centre for Supply Chain and SMEs to champion SME voices in the UK Manufacturing and Engineering sectors.
The new centre has been set up to give SMEs a stronger platform in national discussions, bringing together industry, trade bodies, policymakers and government to shape the skills agenda and policy decisions that influence growth and supply chain resilience. Its role is to act as an independent voice that can bridge these groups and highlight the practical needs of smaller manufacturers.
It also intends to serve as a constructive partner to the UK Government, offering insight and challenge where needed to help strengthen the long-term outlook for British manufacturing and engineering. By pushing for skills development and policy measures that reflect the day-to-day realities of SME operations, the centre aims to support a more robust industrial base aligned with wider economic ambitions.
Through campaigns, advocacy and closer engagement, SMEs will be given more routes to feed into decision-making and to see their concerns reflected in policy outcomes. The centre will additionally offer guidance to help businesses understand upcoming policy shifts and take part in an evidence-driven dialogue.
“SMEs are the lifeblood of the UK economy yet often fail to be heard by those making policy in key areas at the heart of government – and those honing policy need to listen,” said Ann Watson, CEO of Enginuity.
“Effective government policy depends on meaningful engagement with the people and organisations whose insights and experience are essential to its success. This is where Enginuity’s Policy Centre can really come into its own, creating a focal point between SMEs, government and other stakeholders to ensure positive and productive engagement and dialogue,” Watson added.
