There’s a clear theme in data and reports for this last Quarter of 2025: day-to-day resilience is falling short. Firms need to be proactive and pivot to opportunity-building, shield against cyberthreats and tariffs through capacity and network building. Buffering chaos through excess stock is not the answer.
Business sentiment and conditions made an improvement through this period, with a rebound in PMI and domestic orders, but global dynamics continue to be volatile and exports weak. What multiple voices are saying? Upgrades to technology, sustainable sourcing and strategic supplier partnerships and robust logistics is the right way to prioritise for long term growth. Here’s the information that caught our eye …
With the global tariff climate rising, Maersk notes supply teams are shifting from China into Southeast Asia.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 1, 2025
Acorn provides OEM logistics solutions ready for realignment and resilience.
Learn more in Maersk Logistics' Autumn Global Market Update ⇢ https://t.co/BqeSTGQTVe
September PMI paints a stressed outlook for Q4.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 6, 2025
– Market plays wait-and-see = low volumes & orders.
– Cascading supply chain disruption impacted by JLR cyber-attack factory shutdowns.
– Global trade disruption, government policy, lacklustre client confidence, stretched supply pic.twitter.com/EaykFI3D2r
Finally got your head around Industry 4.0, the next iteration is now here:
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 8, 2025
Smarter data, predictive maintenance, and connected processes has been the recent focus. Now Industry 5.0 requires a new scope and synergy between humans & automated machines.
⇢ https://t.co/TgeaRz6ERG
Krone, one of Europe's biggest manufacturers of farm machinery, is in export chaos over the US's new steel derivatives tariff list.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 13, 2025
With up to 18,000 parts, working out how much steel in each one is a paperwork nightmare.
Read more on the story ⇢ https://t.co/gYcxVznZ3X
Resilient supply chains, circular production, and human-machine connectivity are how UK factories compete and adapt in global markets.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 16, 2025
Read about the next industrial revolution in our article on Industry 5.0 ⇢ https://t.co/uUAXanax2n pic.twitter.com/YdnOs3vSbg
83% of UK manufacturers are building green technology into their operations in the next 5 years (according to the Make Manufacturing a Sustainable Future report ⇢ https://t.co/isqcOeGTS6 )
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 17, 2025
Acorn’s supply chain services help UK OEMs align sustainability with performance. pic.twitter.com/EuS5c1tUNh
The likelihood of avoiding a critical moment in manufacturing transformations where leadership intervention determines success or failure is 4 in 100.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) July 28, 2025
Read how top companies overcome this challenge in our blog ⇢ https://t.co/0HREYA3rO6 pic.twitter.com/epw8R8DfOT
Bookmark this page for updates on the UKGov's industrial strategy for Advanced Manufacturing. The plan to increase investment in the sector from £21Bn to £39 Billion in 2035.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 20, 2025
⇢ https://t.co/L2jI9Dtdc9 pic.twitter.com/PwuCdyLnZi
There's a modest easing of supply chain anxiety according to the CIPS Pulse Q3 survey.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 24, 2025
But a surge in cyber-threats – emerging as the new #1 threat to supply chains – along with tariff fears, and geopolitical instability, continue to dominate.
More ⇢ https://t.co/9SrZ1jYxNZ pic.twitter.com/fNjatMd9cD
75% of UK manufacturers are planning green investments in the next 5 years.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 27, 2025
Over a third (34%) of manufacturers see the circular economy as an important consideration when investing in green technologies.
More in: Manufacturing a Sustainable Future ⇢ https://t.co/isqcOeGTS6 pic.twitter.com/8KIPZMwWV6
3 steps to industrial competitiveness amidst geopolitical uncertainty (via WEF World Economic Forum)
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 29, 2025
1: Defend Your Position
2: De-risk Operations
3: Diversify Strategically
Active adaptation and collaboration build supply chain resilience ⇢ https://t.co/TGrpdeDfCF
Acorn's bespoke service means you always get human expertise, with intelligent use of AI to add value/efficiency.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) October 31, 2025
We are a no 'workslop' here zone.
More at ⇢ https://t.co/vZkTLS0zCZ pic.twitter.com/mamPbdZPdW
October's UK Manufacturing PMI:
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 3, 2025
A 12-month high, as sentiment rebounds, output up, but structural headwinds persist.
– Manufacturing output expands
– Inflationary pressure easing
– Supply chains still stretched
See graphic for more. pic.twitter.com/fMon2msQG0
UKGOV's 2025 Cyber Breaches Survey found only 14% of UK businesses reviewed risks from immediate suppliers, and only 7% reviewed their wider supply chains.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 5, 2025
Are you working with suppliers who take this risk seriously?
Read the cybersecurity briefing ⇢ https://t.co/r5g3r5ssXh pic.twitter.com/ljMUv80SiI
Suppliers now shape over half of your customer experience (according to State of Flux’s 2025 supplier relationship management report).
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 7, 2025
But only 6% of firms manage these relationships at a mature level.
Acorn works as a strategic supply partner, not just a parts provider. pic.twitter.com/NzsJC0ocpZ
A contrarian take on our current national debate of 'Britain bashing' by The Economist.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 10, 2025
Across 4 wide areas – foreign policy, business, culture and technology, Britain’s international stock is actually rising.
Economist story at ⇢ https://t.co/3kca1L4xuN pic.twitter.com/e4lTfbcqSd
OEMs are reacting to tariff costs quietly. The impact, however, is more pronounced: margin squeeze & deferred capex.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 12, 2025
87% say they are being affected (according to this article in OEM magazine: https://t.co/3K0HVBPXwe )
A resilient logistics strategy is more important than ever.
Insight 2030, is a new report (by DHL) on the supply chain of the future.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 14, 2025
Conclusion: The pace of change is only set to increase!
63% see an increased focus on the ability to orchestrate supply chain resources to reduce costs.
Report ⇢ https://t.co/OGQR8wvzec pic.twitter.com/JyNiBpgNDt
UK business is more upbeat than Euro and US rivals.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 17, 2025
UK Manufacturing output is at a 1-year high.
New S&P Business Outlook Survey highlights cautious optimism amid robust strategies and widespread opportunities to overcome risks.
Go deeper ⇢ https://t.co/ETaEo4YNJS pic.twitter.com/IVsXJzjk0J
Maersk November logistics update includes:
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 19, 2025
Incoming EU steel protections.
Updated EUDF EU deforestation regulations require verifiable origin data.
Asia-Europe peak freight season: higher costs, longer lead times.
Full update and more ⇢ https://t.co/ELwwgeKzWq pic.twitter.com/qcUyhmxSLv
Deloitte's Manufacturing Industry Outlook for 2026 ⇢ https://t.co/ObPjm1G02u
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 24, 2025
① Evaluate supplier countries and networks for cost/disruption
② Assess digital tools investment for visibility & value chain cost reduction
③ Explore reshoring and tariff minimisation strategies pic.twitter.com/fNyCccDyDz
New UK budget has significant manufacturers support directed toward high-value, strategically important sectors across the UK, with a focus on slashing energy costs for manufacturing (including 40% on energy investments in first year).
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 26, 2025
More ⇢ https://t.co/0fyUbDJ1DQ pic.twitter.com/4MNVd7j5AW
Top concerns found by the 2025 US Business Sustainability Landscape Outlook:
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) November 28, 2025
Supply chain leaders point to ESG regulatory compliance across geographies (44%) and geopolitical conflict (39%).
More at ⇢ https://t.co/ccvS3ZNcx2 pic.twitter.com/5sxnTF3Y85
Sentiment positive in a 14-month best for UK Manufacturing PMI.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 2, 2025
– Optimism returns: a 9m high as 56% expect rising output next year
– Vendor reliability alert: worst level in a year
– New orders steady: exports fall, domestic orders improve
More ⇢ https://t.co/dbDmVbTn1z pic.twitter.com/3TlCzjaNBM
UK manufacturing sector demand has strengthened: but manufacturers' supply chains remain under substantial pressure. (S&P UK Manufacturing Panel)
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 5, 2025
Longer vendor lead times reflect supplier capacity issues
Do you have a supply chain partner who can address these issues for you? pic.twitter.com/jTquMQLsSJ
45% respond to tariffs and supply chain volatility by buffering excess stock. It doesn't work.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 10, 2025
Discover what builds real resilience for OEMs.
⇢ https://t.co/d1DNaTAbJO pic.twitter.com/5BcxTuxJHp
94% see supply chain visibility as a major challenge.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 12, 2025
Yet only 27% rank visibility improvements among their top investment priorities.
At Acorn we view inventory information as critical to your logistics needs.
⇢ https://t.co/vAZFaT74UN
Your warehouse is full, so why are you still short of parts?
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 16, 2025
Inventory visibility rather than stock volume is the real source of supply chain resilience for 2026.
Read more in our latest article:
OEMs: Stop Buying Resilience Through Excess Stock ⇢ https://t.co/d1DNaTAJzm pic.twitter.com/YuDMPn96W7
How one firm achieved net zero at net zero cost.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 19, 2025
How? By putting sustainability at the heart of product performance.
More ⇢ https://t.co/MKqPWdK8Nk pic.twitter.com/xm5YkvZf7x
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to give a huge thanks to our clients, suppliers, and staff. We couldn't do it without you.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 23, 2025
Festive working hours:
Last day: Wednesday 07:30–12:00, 24th December, 2025.
Re-opening: Monday, 07:30, 5th January, 2026.
⇢ https://t.co/ZTJn52EMIt pic.twitter.com/zIA5yGYuJw
How did the latest supply chain strategies and technologies fair by the end of 2025.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) December 23, 2025
Reflect on the infamous Gartner 'hype cycle' in it's supply chain iteration, and make your own conclusions. pic.twitter.com/r51LDEShpt
