This analysis provides insights into the 2010/11 industrial policy action plan as well as an overview of the key trends and success factors driving the changing dynamics in the global manufacturing industry. A detailed analysis on the South African manufacturing environment is provided, including a policy interaction and overlap diagram highlighting the importance of the IPAP2 and its potential contribution to a number of key sectors in the South African economy. Sectors covered include the automotive, clothing & textiles, renewable energy, mining & minerals and the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics sectors. Market dynamics, global trends, capital expenditure and opportunity analysis are covered in each of the sectors.