NZ manufacturers record strongest quarter in seven years, Unleashed report finds
Manufacturers in almost every industry have reported a boost in revenue and profitability, according to a new report from inventory management software provider Unleashed.
The average small-medium firm generated $310,000 of revenue from January 1 to March 31, 2025, an 80% improvement compared with the fourth quarter of 2024, according
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