Lack of steer is holding back industry renewal
Given the financial challenge and the need to become more sustainable, it’s essential that the sector brings in fresh knowledge from outside. How can the industry accelerate renewal and what does it need to overcome?
Route to digital transformation
As economies in developed nations rebound strongly, UK manufacturers must find ways to step up their productivity through well-funded, strategic digital transformation plans. Here we set out a six step plan to developing a robust digital transformation roadmap.
Why the stakes for EV makers just went stratospheric
UK car makers will have to address some crucial challenges around battery production if they’re going to survive in an age of electric vehicles.
Don’t Let Rising Prices Curb Your Recovery
Rising inflation is adding to the pressure on manufacturers. Rather than allowing inflation to erode margins, businesses must decide whether to pass the increase onto customers or reduce their cost base.
Driving digital transformation on route to growth
The UK economy is on the road to recovery which has caused a rise in demand for highly-engineered products. Manufacturers must now ensure that they have well-developed digital transformation plans in place.
FMCG producers: Achieving successful green transformation
Julie Neal explains how design-to-cost techniques and other value engineering solutions can help FMCG producers to achieve a successful green transformation.
Why you need a three-pronged approach to resilience
As businesses plan for economic recovery, there is an opportunity to learn lessons from recent events such as the pandemic in order to build a more resilient operating structure.
Decarbonisation: a defining moment for carbon-intensive industries
To plot their path to net-zero, businesses will need to instigate a bespoke decarbonisation roadmap and demonstrate their willingness to adapt their operations and systems.
Construction cost transformation – Foundations of a successful programme
For leaders of construction firms, we outline three foundations for successful cost transformation programmes that could help achieve double-digital margins.