2020 Vision - a research and innovation strategy for the UK furniture industry

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2020 Vision identifies key criteria that will impact on the UK furniture industry over the next 20 years. This report provides a research and innovation strategy for the UK furniture industry. It has been formulated by an independent working group comprising strategic thinkers representing each sector of the UK furniture industry.

 

Contents:

Introduction

 

The UK Furniture Industry

  • Industry structure
  • Industry status
  • UK sales by market segment
  • Furniture market forecasts for the year 2002

 

Strategy for the Future

  • Identifying and addressing the issues
  • Goals and objectives

 

Implementation

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Contents:

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