Diffuse inflation pressures
The geopolitical climate has become more volatile in recent times, putting pressure on global supply chains and triggering inflation. For manufacturers, this has led to a build-up of inflationary pressures, all of which need diffusing now.
Can car makers meet decarbonisation challenge ahead of schedule?
Innovative approaches are helping automotive manufacturers get ahead in the race to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. But could the sector decarbonise faster.
EV batteries: the shape of things to come
Embryonic battery chemistries and related technologies are helping to shape tomorrow’s global electric vehicle (EV) market. But will they come quickly enough to meet consumer demand?
Taking a train ride to the future
In an industry with such a history as railway, finding ways to modernise Britain’s rail network has been a challenge. However, new-look open access rail services, run by licensed operators such as Lumo, are beginning to break the mould.
Johnson Matthey Case Study
Supporting the client to achieve operational readiness for their new production facility, focused on manufacturing cathode active products for the EV sector.
How digital twin tech can improve cost predictability
The effective use of digital twin technology can help UK manufacturers take back control of costs through faster, more agile decision making.
In great demand
Demand uncertainty isn’t something that aircraft makers and the OEMs in their supply chains have been used to in the past. Now, the unpredictable nature of demand for wide-body aircraft in particular, is posing challenges for all concerned.
EV market overview: what challenges need to be overcome in the EV market?
In the final video in our series providing an overview of the EV market, we look at the challenges the EV market needs to overcome.
Five steps to a fully integrated value chain
By following these five steps, businesses can boost their productivity and increase profits at each link in the chain.