As part of our ongoing commitment to Greater Manchester’s advanced manufacturing and materials sector, we're expanding our offer through GM Investment Zone – Manufacturing Supply Chains. This initiative enhances our established business support by helping local manufacturers unlock new commercial opportunities and strengthen their supply chain reach and resilience.

This support builds on and complements the support you already receive through the GM Business Growth Hub, enriching your access to networks, expertise, and growth opportunities.

Key Features of the Supply Chain Support

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Support is designed to grow and diversify Greater Manchester’s manufacturing economy. We are helping businesses to:

Build new and stronger supply chains
Connect SMEs with each other and with major manufacturers
Collaborate across priority sectors, including Aerospace, Net Zero/Low Carbon, Food & Drink, Engineering, and Transport

Innovate through collaboration, with support to form clusters, consortia, and partnerships
Engage with manufacturers outside the region to boost export growth
Identify and promote Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Champions

The Value for Manufacturers

This enhanced programme strengthens our existing manufacturing ecosystem by encouraging local collaboration, peer networking and knowledge sharing. It also provides practical support to:

Increase productivity through improved practices

Address skills gaps from the shop floor to senior leadership

Develop a learning culture within businesses

Facilitate greater international trade and supply chain integration

Current Areas of Focus

We’re delivering targeted activity across Greater Manchester with informal networking sessions, themed events, data-gathering campaigns to map local capabilities, and collaborative project support – all designed to help your business grow and connect.

Key areas include:

Trafford Local Supply Chain Pilot

Supporting businesses to localise supply chain and enhance sustainability

Atom Valley and ID Manchester

Cultivating innovation districts and advanced manufacturing materials clusters

Pan-GM Engagement Manchester

Creating strong links across the UK and global markets

GM Hydrogen Supply Chain Innovation Challenge

As part of a pioneering collaboration between GM Business Growth Hub, Green Economy and Manchester Metropolitan University, a cohort of eight innovative GM-based businesses visited Bosch’s HQ in Bamberg, Germany.

This visit was part of the ongoing GM Hydrogen Supply Chain Innovation Challenge aimed to equip local manufacturers with the skills and capabilities needed to support the construction of hydrogen production facilities, an emerging sector expected to play a central role in the UK’s transition to low‑carbon energy.

Need to build internal capacity first?

From operational improvements to leadership development, our Manufacturing Support offer strengthens your business before you scale.

Improve Your Operations

Supply chains don’t stop at the border.

Get export-ready with help from our International Growth advisors. We help you build a confident, compliant export plan.

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How to Get Involved

If you're a manufacturing business in Greater Manchester looking to strengthen your supply chains, boost productivity or explore collaborative opportunities, this business support is for you.

Contact us below or speak to our manufacturing advisors to learn how we can support your business.

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Manufacturing Supply Chains
Supporting the Manufacturing Ecosystem in Greater Manchester

Key Features of the Supply Chain Support

The Value for Manufacturers