Nationalisation: it doesn’t have to be this way
Northern Rail’s nationalisation is yet another reminder that the industry’s franchise model is flawed. In order to deliver the service and improvements needed, longer-term thinking and improved collaboration between key stakeholders are urgently required.
Coronavirus: how far could supply chain disruption spread?
With the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic impacting global supply chains, concerns are growing that some automotive OEMs could be forced to switch components or find alternative sources of supply.
Navigating supply chains with AI and data analytics
In an era calling for latency-sensitive applications, where the emergence of edge computing, 5G and AI powered analytics are ushering in the possibility of real-time solutions, companies are looking for the most efficient ways to make use of data.
Slow-growth China holds more challenges for OEMs than coronavirus
Coronovirus and its sudden impact on the Chinese economy might be occupying the news headlines, but there are broader changes afoot over the longer term.
Taking the Guesswork Out of Using Data to Drive Enterprise Value
Accessing and organising data, which is both reliable and capable of delivering valuable business insights, is a constant challenge for high-value manufacturers.
Uber Freight: will it get the gig?
This article first appeared in Automotive Logistics. Novel freight-on-demand services such as Uber Freight are helping to connect shippers and hauliers, promising to help transport operators to optimise the capacity of their vehicles and increase profit margins. But will such services catch on and how should logistics companies be adapting their business models to take advantage of them? Just...
Boeing 737 Max production freeze risks ‘supply chain fallout’
Paul Adams, head of aerospace, defence and security has been asked to contribute to both Supply Management’s and the Financial Times latest article on the Boeing 737 Max.
Get set go: the battle for eyeballs has begun
With Apple TV+ and Britbox recently launching and Disney+ and HBO Max launching next year, the battle for eyeballs has begun.
Prototyping: new methodology reduces risk and drives value
Dominic Tribe explains how production-oriented prototyping can help reduce costs and risks for manufacturers by integrating design resources.