Posted on 26 Sep 2023 by The Manufacturer There are several ways to boost productivity, enhance shop floor flexibility and preserve data security… all on the market today for manufacturers of many sizes.As manufacturers seek to find its way into the digital world, the entire process chain necessitates the integration of suppliers who can respond
Posted on 28 Jun 2023 by The Manufacturer Across a multitude of industries, connected workers have become the cornerstone of digital transformation initiatives. Unfortunately, the onboarding and learning programmes in many organisations are just not set up to support workers in the best way possible. Knowledge is power and the bedrock of successful employee experiences.In
Hyde Engineering is the model SME – the company readily adopts new technology, strongly believes in collaboration, embraces change and is rapidly expanding. The manufacturing landscape is full of such companies and greater recognition and support would help unlock their true potential. Jonny Williamson reports.Mark and Sam Hyde could not have chosen a more challenging
Posted on 20 Dec 2022 by The Manufacturer Partner Content It is common knowledge that the price of just about everything is currently on the rise, and this is no different in the packaging industry. Inflation is almost at ten percent and prices are increasing at the fastest rate for more than 40 years. Here
Posted on 24 Jun 2022 by The Manufacturer Recent events and their impact on manufacturers’ supply chains have highlighted the need for change in operating models. Just as manufacturers recognised before most other sectors that they could produce better goods faster and with less waste when they automated processes, so levels of understanding are growing
In the final instalment of this three part series looking at how to achieve connected supply chains, Gary Cassell, Industry Lead – Global Manufacturing and Automotive, Appian Corporation, looks at how to bring the journey to life.If job one of establishing a connected supply chain was to establish what you already have in place, and
An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered – G.K Chesterton, ‘All Things Considered’It’s said that failing to plan is planning to fail. Luckily, while it’s impossible to know just how profitable (or enjoyable) a digital transformation journey will be for manufacturers, a good map can minimise…
Posted on 6 Jun 2022 by The Manufacturer Sometimes companies try very hard to improve their performance, but keep their sights on just one side of the story. What has really gained momentum in recent months is the other side of any manufacturer strategy: the customer. The customer experience is the winning horse for any…
Posted on 1 Jun 2022 by The Manufacturer Technology has become the great equaliser, putting tremendous control in the hands of consumers and business buyers alike. Thanks to digital disruptors such as Amazon and Netflix, buyers expect you to know their likes and dislikes, regardless of whether you’re selling technology, energy, or equipment. Seamless transactions…
Alex Smith, MES Business Consultant at Cimlogic, discusses the key takeaways from the ensuring Digital Transformation success blog series.Hopefully, you might have stumbled across my series of blogs, Ensuring Success (if not, you can download the complete 5-step guide below). I must admit it wasn’t entirely without an ulterior motive. It was meant to get…
Posted on 19 May 2022 by The Manufacturer The manufacturing sector is on a journey to digitalise and automate their facilities and operations. Connecting all their physical assets and employees with 4G or 5G is a critical step in this digitalisation journey.Manufacturers are continuously looking to integrate and optimise both Information Technology (IT) and Operational…
Posted on 13 May 2022 by Tom St John Tom, Joe and Lanna from The Manufacturer’s editorial team return to bring you the third episode in this Technology Series. How is a cloud-based manufacturing solution driving the future production of EVs? Hi there, listener. This week’s episode looks at the opportunities and misconceptions of cloud…