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.
Harwoods Group Financial Case Study
How effective partnering delivered commercial improvements for Harwoods Group, supporting growth while mitigating adverse market conditions.
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.
Cost & Value Engineering 2.0
Optimising the impact of your cross-function cost management. In an aerospace design environment, where there are competing challenges on engineers in terms of functionality, performance.
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...
Meggitt Case Study
A global FTSE 100 manufacturer of high-performance components and sub-systems for critical applications in aerospace, defence, energy and other specialist markets.