D: manufacturing sectors

D: manufacturing sectors

1. Why manufacturing sectors exist

   • One reasoning why manufacturing sectors are designated is to facilitate statistical analysis. In this way, It is possible to identify which sectors are growing and developing and which may be showing early signs of decline. this may trigger external action. e.g support expansion, or even import restrictions
   • advantages
     • companies in the same manufacturing sector are likely to use the same type of processes and need employees with similar skills and experience. there are advantages that can be gained from working together and sharing methods and research. Events such as trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions target specific sectors for this reason and allow suppliers of goods and services aimed at the sector to promote themselves to potential customers

2. Relationships between sectors

   • Manufacturing srctors and sub sectors are convenient groupings of companies. Some products may seem to belong to more than one sector. an example is mobile phones. with claims to the electronics, communications and increasingly, the computer sectors.

3. Modern technologies and materials used in sectors

   • Innovation in manufacturing processes and materials enable new products to be improved or manufactured more efficiently or sustainabily. while some technologies such as computer integrated manufacturing systems are used across a range of manufacturing sectors, some are more sector specific
     • e.g freeze drying is primarily used in food pharmaceuticals. Similarly materials such as biodegrafable polymers are used in packaging. e.g biopol shampoo botles Shape memory alloys are mainly used in engineering and electrical products.

4. manufacturing businesses in a sector make similar or related products. manufacturing sectors exist for every type of product from aereoplanes to bread.