Where have all the batteries gone?
The UK car industry may be falling behind its competitors, but with joined-up thinking and investment from manufacturers, industry bodies and the government it’s not too late to for it to catch up.
Balancing risk and reward is key to sustainable growth during recession
As manufacturers strive to protect revenues and maintain market position, balancing risk and reward could enable them to achieve growth.
How to make the move from industry to management consulting
Julie Neal discusses how she made the leap from industry to consulting, and made the best use of her experience to help clients in the consumer sector.
8 best practices for achieving operational excellence
Here we look at some best practices that can help with developing a strategy to achieve operational excellence.
How to get ramp-up ready
At a time when many aerospace manufacturers have been struggling to restore their productivity in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ramp-up challenge is adding pressure to an already demanding situation.
Is your organisation prepared for recession?
Economic recession is the latest in a long list of challenges that businesses face at the start of 2023, but are they prepared?
Should fmcg producers pass on the benefit of softening commodity prices?
In 2022, food prices reached their highest level since the 1990s. With some commodity prices falling, should suppliers be passing on the cost benefit?
Why 2023 promises great expectations in a value-driven EV market
Price is a key factor for consumers considering an electric vehicle, but there are a range of strategies that manufacturers can adopt to increase market share.
Carbon footprint calculation: The challenge of accurately profiling CO2 emissions
While calculating carbon emissions can be fairly simple at a site level it can be difficult to get a full breakdown of the carbon content of products.