Manufacturing operations touch every part of a business. It’s where cost, quality and day-to-day decision-making come together, and where collaboration can make the biggest difference to performance.

In this episode, Floriano Liguoro, Chief Operations Officer of Ital G.E.T.E., shares how manufacturers can balance cost and value, strengthen supplier relationships, and build a more connected organisation.

We explore:
• Why focusing on the lowest cost can create hidden risks
• How procurement, sales and operations work better with shared information
• Practical ways to improve communication and decision-making across teams

Floriano shows that effective operations are built on clarity, partnership and long-term thinking. When teams work from consistent information, manufacturers can protect performance and build stronger relationships inside and outside the business.

📍 Connect with Floriano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florianoliguoro/

📍 Learn more about Ital G.E.T.E.: https://italgete.it/

Manufacturing collaboration is helping UK businesses escape the feast-or-famine cycle, build trust across the supply chain, and grow without relying on expensive marketing.

In this episode, Richard Patch, co-founder of the Manufacturer’s Hub, shares how manufacturers can connect, support each other, and stay visible in a competitive landscape.

We explore:
• Why feast-or-famine cycles persist in UK manufacturing
• How collaboration builds resilience and long-term growth
• What manufacturers can do this week to support the wider industry

Richard shows that manufacturing collaboration isn’t just about networking. It’s about creating real opportunities, building trust, and helping UK manufacturers thrive together.

📍 Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-patch-9ba2a119b/
📍 Explore the Manufacturer’s Hub: https://manufacturershub.co.uk

Finding fulfilment in manufacturing is about more than climbing the career ladder. It is about aligning your work with your values, building integrity into every decision, and knowing when to shape your own path.

In this episode, quality consultant Samantha Shelley shares her journey from being the first woman in her apprenticeship to supporting MedTech startups, and why career fulfilment comes from purpose, not paychecks.

We explore:
• How integrity and values drive long-term success in manufacturing careers
• Why fulfilment, not money, is the real measure of career progress
• What managers can do to grow their teams while supporting individual goals

Samantha shows that finding fulfilment in manufacturing is about more than titles or salaries, it’s about aligning your career with what matters most.

📍 Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleysamantha/

📍 Visit Shelley Quality Management: https://sqms.org.uk/