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Economic Commentary / Customer intelligence - May 2023
Summary
Aims
The Economic Commentary / Customer intelligence report provides feedback from businesses over the course of the month.
Methods
The methodology consisted of desk research.
Findings
General sentiment suggests - Businesses are generally feeling more optimistic, although for some performance is not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. Businesses in many sectors are reporting full order books including Construction, Aerospace, Engineering, F&D Manufacturing and Technical Engineering. Skills shortages continues to be the main issue that businesses are reporting followed by rising costs and supply chain issues however, more businesses are reporting that it is rising costs (transport, raw materials and components) that are causing challenges.
Recommendations
The paper makes no recommendations.
Documents |
Report (441 KB, pdf)
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Consultant | Scottish Enteprise |
Published year | 2023 |
Pages | 3 |
Document Type | Research |
Theme/Sector | Exporting, Labour Market and Skills, Other, Sectors |