Staffing strategies must be ‘fixed’ to secure future for UK rail
Analysis of ORR figures show staff represent 35% of the costs of running the UK’s railways. Implementing efficient staffing strategies is key to unlocking cost savings and securing a sustainable future for the industry.
What can rail learn from aviation in terms of building a financially sustainable business model
Jeff Kennelly and aviation industry expert Jason Holt discuss what the rail industry can learn from the aviation sector.
Prepare for prolonged high inflation
Rising energy and prices are forcing UK manufacturers to increase prices, but there is a limit to how far they can go. With inflationary pressures increasing, they need to consider alternative strategies.
EV makers race to find workaround as supply shortages bite
The prospect of an extended armed conflict in Ukraine means manufacturers of electric vehicles need to find alternative sources of vital raw materials and components.
4 quick wins you can find in your spend analysis reports
When it comes to business analysis, detailed reporting is invaluable. In this article, we look at 4 areas of a spend analysis reports that can highlight some potential quick wins, and how best to action them.
Five ingredients for delivering a tangible step change in rail performance
Following his recent video on creating the burning platform for change, Phil Bulman examines the five ingredients needed to deliver a step change in rail performance.
Building supply chains for on-time, on-cost EV manufacturing
As the auto industry eyes high growth in EVs ahead, what does that mean for supply chains?
5 alternatives to li-ion batteries – pros and cons
In this infographic we look over some popular alternatives to Li-ion batteries that are currently being explored, brake down the pro’s and con’s of each.
3 non-financial factors you should consider in your make or buy decisions
When considering a make or buy decision it’s important not to overlook the non-financial factors that can have a big impact.