A Practical Guide to AI in Manufacturing
Let’s be honest.AI has been hyped, rebranded, and repackaged so many times, it’s hard to know what’s real anymore, especially if you’re running a mid-sized
17 April 2025
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Blisters, Buzzwords and a Renewed Belief in Manufacturing – Hannover Messe 2025 Reflections
You know it’s been a good event when you leave physically wrecked but mentally recharged. These Hannover Messe 2025 reflections come with a head full of ideas
9 April 2025
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Manufacturing
Democratising Technology for Mid-Market Manufacturers: Where to Start for Maximum Impact
Democratising Technology for Mid-Market Manufacturers: Where to Start for Maximum Impact Every day, manufacturing leaders face intense competition, rising costs, and fast-changing customer demands. For
20 March 2025
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2025 Report
From Factory Floor to Lighthouse Leader: What Mid-Market Manufacturers Can Learn from the 2025 WEF Global Lighthouse Network
The 2025 WEF Global Lighthouse Network highlights how 189 factories have achieved operational excellence through strategic digital transformation. They emphasize investing in workforce capabilities, integrating technology across operations, and localizing change. Mid-market manufacturers can adopt these principles to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and successfully implement digital solutions without exorbitant budgets.
18 March 2025
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30 years
Giving Back to Manufacturing Leaders on my Birthday
As I celebrate a milestone birthday, I reflect on my career in manufacturing and wish to give back. To support senior leaders, I’m offering 50 free coaching sessions focused on operational improvement. This annual initiative aims to foster real conversations and practical guidance within our global manufacturing community.
6 March 2025
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digital transformation strategies
The National Manufacturing Summit: An Echo Chamber or a Catalyst for Change?
The author reflects on the disconnect between UK manufacturing discussions at the National Manufacturing Summit and the pressing real-world challenges faced by manufacturers. Despite covering key issues like the skills gap, digitalization, and supply chain resilience, the summit’s focus on abstract ideas and jargon overshadowed practical solutions, highlighting the need for urgent, reality-based conversations to foster meaningful change.
5 March 2025
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