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IFT Midlands Event – Manufacturing Supply Chains

Written by Riyah Davies on January 30, 2020

The IFT is pleased to announce the upcoming Midlands Members event, Manufacturing Supply Chains, taking place at DLA Piper in Birmingham.

Omar Mirza, from Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP, will be sharing a presentation and insight into the trends seen in supply chains and their impact on the restructuring market, including:

  • The Midlands supply chain landscape and the high level financial trends seen in the automotive, aerospace and other manufacturing sectors.
  • The trends and factors impacting supply chains.
  • What this will mean for interims and the restructuring market in general.
  • OEM perspective from Andrew Leach, ex Rolls Royce Aerospace Risk Director with 19 years business experience.

Huw Dolphin from IFT Corporate Partner DLA Piper will also provide an overview of the various risks involved in global supply chains.

Timings:

18:00 Registration

18.30 Presentation

19.30 Refreshments/Networking

Turnaround, the economy and people

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60K Jobs

Members of The IFT saved an estimated almost 60,000 jobs in 2024-25.

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£2.8 Billion

IFT members helped add £2.8 billion in shareholder value in 2024-25.

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80% busier/as busy

IFT members report high demand for turnaround support.

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60%

Nearly 60% of stressed companies don’t know they are in trouble until it is too late.

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