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Automakers are facing a dilemma – with demand for hybrid cars burgeoning but having already invested in building pure EV platforms, what should they do now?
The EU commission has also stated that it is “open to a mutually acceptable solution” on the subject of Chinese EV imports. While a path to agreement is likely to take time, it could be a win-win for the EU and China.
With the government’s renewed focus on upgrading national infrastructure, clean energy providers must ensure their supply chains and processes are fully optimised ahead of any increased demand.
New product development (NPD) in the FMCG sector often comes with high cost and carbon implications. Businesses must create a holistic process that considers these aspects from ideation through to waste minimisation.
By reviewing inventory management across the value chain, there could be an opportunity to right size stock and optimise much-needed working capital.
Used EVs are now attracting residual values close to those of used ICE vehicles. However, barriers to sale remain, with many consumers still concerned about access to charging infrastructure and total running costs.
The boom in Generative AI is creating new opportunities for aerospace and defence sector manufacturers. Used correctly, GenAI capability can help to optimise production processes, improve supply chain resilience, ringfence knowledge and reduce costs.
Ongoing instability has brought pressures for defence industry manufacturers, requiring greater focus on supply chain resilience. Working collaboratively helps to mitigate supply chain risks, while creating a stronger national deterrent.
It seems that examples of supply chain disruption are all around. What started out as a symptom of the post-Covid ramp-up is now part of the new order, but what is causing all this disruption and will it ever end?
When it comes to new product innovation (NPI), there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach and engineers often find that juggling different priorities leads to costly, late-stage design changes.
By developing a ‘digital backbone’ that others can key into, OEMs and Tier One manufacturers can give themselves a competitive edge in collaborative programmes, where end-to-end supply chain integration is required.
The mining industry is taking major steps on its road to Net Zero. In this report we explore the challenges, the opportunities and the 5 steps to create certainty around business growth.
Vendigital has been ranked in the top 50 by Forbes in their 2024 list of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms, featuring in 8 categories.
With greater transparency comes greater responsibility to ensure the supply chain is operating ethically and sustainably.
An accurate and holistic understanding of the carbon and cost impact of each facet of business operations is imperative to stay competitive.
When it comes to deciding whether or not to buy a new battery electric vehicle (BEV), limited access to accurate and reliable user data, as well as a lack of incentives, are holding back sales.
In the face of increased operational pressures, we explore how manufacturers can embed a robust approach to inventory management to keep production lines moving.
In this webinar our panellists discuss how to get visibility of your carbon emissions by breaking down your manufactured products, and why cutting carbon in your operations can also help you cut cost.
With product innovation flourishing, manufacturers could be forgiven for innovating first and thinking about whether their value chain is capable of bringing it to market later. Yet taking this approach could be selling themselves short.
Should Cost modelling can accelerate cost savings, closing the cost gap that often exists between the business environment of months or even years ago, compared to that of today.
An upturn in private equity investing seems to be underway. But with multiples constrained and exits continuing their slow recovery, managers are sharpening their focus on value creation.
Director Paul Cooper talks to Alan March, our head of cost and value engineering, about this function and the impact that looking at cost through a cost and value engineering lens can have on a business’s operations.
In the midst of a ramp up in production, many manufacturers have been adding stock buffers. However, holding more stock has impacted inventory turn performance and eroded working capital.
This report sheds light on the challenges many businesses are facing as production rates increase. Key to their success is balancing the need to improve operational performance while optimising supply chains.
Should Cost modelling is a crucial practice in many industries. However, the key to successful Should Cost modelling is the availability and accuracy of good data.
Longer exit cycles are seen in private equity as fund managers seek higher valuations from various sources, including secondary markets and sectors such as healthcare.
Demand for new aircraft has rebounded more quickly than many industry experts expected over the past year, but are sector supply chains ready to fulfil new levels of demand?
In this blog we delve into why employing DfX methodology is not just beneficial but critical for optimising costs during new product development projects.
With recent disruption, customer experience ratings have dropped, with delay compensation schemes becoming routinely used by many passengers. But what role could AI play in delivering improvements?
In today’s business environment, effective cost management is critical for sustaining profitability and competitiveness. We discuss some best practice approaches that can be taken to manage product costs.
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