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Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related regulations and consultations

The digest provides an analysis of the latest available data, sourced from government bodies and the Bank of England. The digest includes statistics on furniture manufacturing, consumer spending, furniture and furnishings retail and international trade.

This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the Lean concept of '7 Measures of Quality, Cost and Delivery' with a team of employees

This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the Lean concept of ‘Standardised Work’ with a team of employees

Know what "due diligence" actually looks like when you're sourcing furniture. From agreeing a spec to building a technical file that stands up if anyone ever asks.

This guide considers the specific areas of sustainability and highlights some possible steps companies in the furniture supply chain can take to demonstrate and improve the sustainability of their products

Including updates to furniture standards, new standards in development, and the latest on furniture industry-related regulations and consultations

This resource contains all the information needed to carry out practical and theoretical training exercises in the Lean concept of ‘Visual Management’ with a team of employees

This guide will help companies understand the importance of standards, how they are made, and how they can get involved in the standards-making process.