Is your thriving food and drink business ready to scale?
We discuss how should food and drink businesses prepare to scale and when should they move from planning to implementation.
Can Britain compete in global semiconductor manufacturing?
The importance of semiconductor manufacturing across the globe can’t be overestimated. The question is, can the UK capitalise on its position of strength to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing?
Going beyond lean manufacturing
The UK’s aerospace industry has seen significant improvements in productivity but the truth is that much more could be achieved by accelerating the adoption of digital technologies and enriching the skills base.
Increasing capacity and meeting decarbonisation goals – can it be done?
We discuss the cost and infrastructure considerations of switching to an all-electric fleet of off-highway vehicles.
It’s time to embrace Chinese EV capability
EV makers in the UK and Europe are warning that Zero Emission Mandates are simply not doable and subdued levels of demand could force them to close factories. Should the industry embrace Chinese capability before it’s too late?
Optimising perishable inventory
In this insight we outline five ways to improve inventory management for products with a short shelf life.
Putting factory-based production in the spotlight
Are manufacturers prioritising investment in digital capability and Industry 4.0 technologies?
Collaboration key to managing supply shocks
Manufacturers need to collaborate closely with suppliers to mitigate the impact of shocks and supply chain disruptions.
With customer demand fuelling the rise of the hybrid, where does that leave EVs?
Automakers are facing a dilemma – with demand for hybrid cars burgeoning but having already invested in building pure EV platforms, what should they do now?