Featured guest, Alan Arthur - CEO of the GTMA Manufacturing Resource Centre speaks with Jeff about a range of topics impacting and providing opportunities for UK Manufacturing, including Reshoring, Technology Advancement, Materials Development, Skills Gaps, Supply Chain Disruption, Sustainability and R&D. GTMA is 80 years old and has recently won Best Engineering Trade Association 2023 – England, by the Research team at SME Business Elite Awards.What’s the current state of play amongst your members?How is GTMA supporting its members in addressing issues such as supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages?What are the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of manufacturing, and how is GTMA adapting to these changes?What role does research and development play in driving innovation within the manufacturing sector, and how is GTMA contributing to R&D efforts?What initiatives or projects are GTMA involved in to promote sustainable manufacturing practices among its members?