Manufacturing
Proudly supporting and investing in British manufacturing.
The UK has a large number of innovative and mission critical manufacturers that support household names with reach far beyond the UK. The UK manufacturing sector is a foundation pillar of the UK economy accounting for between 10%-25% of GDP
Operating in such a dynamic and heavy R&D sector creates opportunities for innovative businesses & teams that can deliver world leading solutions to their customers.
Why Manufacturing?
Supply chain optimization and lean manufacturing serve as the essential core of any production-oriented business. Implementing best practices is the fastest way to enhance profitability.
Software plays a vital role in fostering innovation and efficiency within lower mid-market manufacturing companies. The Ascent Team’s distinctive combination of expertise across software and manufacturing is perfectly positioned to fill this gap, facilitating growth and scalability in these enterprises.
Attracting & retaining talent is extremely difficult in the manufacturing industry by creating a strong talent roster it minimizes reliance on specific individuals, fostering resilience and ensuring long-term succession planning
What specifically do we look for?
Some of the characteristics we look for include:
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High quality product & service levels
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High levels of customer advocacy through recurring business
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Positioned 1 or 2 in the market
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Services Enterprise customers
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Opportunity to consolidate a fragmented market
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Uses particular know-how through decades of domain expertise