THE manufacturing sector is emerging from the recession stronger and leaner than ever, according to research by business advisers PricewaterhouseCoopers.The firm found that leading manufacturing businesses were not only able to improve working capital by up to 15% in the recession, but also to improve gross margins by 1.5% through cost saving initiatives. David Kelly,  business recovery partner at PwC in the North......for the full story register now for free or login below...