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How to Start Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Lessons from the 2025 SIRI Report

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, START, White Papers 13 June 202513 June 2025No Comments

A Wake-Up Call, Not a Whitepaper If you’ve been wondering how to start digital transformation in manufacturing, really start, not just talk about it, the latest 2025 SIRI Global Benchmarking Report offers the most useful reality check you’ll read all year. The 2025 Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) report by the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) is the most comprehensive …

Breaking Through the Digital Transformation Bottleneck: Reflections from the Digital Manufacturing Summit UK 2024

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, Events, START 20 November 202415 November 2024Comments are Disabled

Last week, I had the honour of delivering the keynote at the Digital Manufacturing Summit UK 2024 from Transform Industry. I was invited by Ryan —a company dedicated to helping businesses unlock funding for innovation—and it was a whirlwind of insights, debates, and, let’s be honest, more than a few buzzwords. While the summit showcased …

Circular Economy: Rediscovering Sustainable Practices from the Past

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, CoSIRI 27 October 202427 October 2024Comments are Disabled

I was starting my holiday on the ferry to France, I captured a moment that resonated with the principles of the circular economy and sustainable practices: a boat hauling a wind turbine next to a hovercraft. Watching these forces of technology, each harnessing natural resources for power and mobility, it struck me how today’s eco-friendly solutions often mirror the circular practices we …

From Buzzwords to Benefits: Navigating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, SPARK, START 10 September 202410 September 20242 Comments

Why are we writing this article about Buzzwords to Benefits? In today’s boardrooms, manufacturing leaders are bombarded with buzzwords like ‘digital twin,’ industry 5.0,’ and ‘generative AI-driven analytics.’ These terms have become the modern-day snake oil—promising revolutionary changes without addressing the fundamental question: What real, measurable value do they bring to our business? How do we …

How manufacturers can exceed sustainability goals with the CoSIRI framework

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, CoSIRI, Transformation Tuesday 2 July 202429 June 2024Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary Over the past weeks, we have been exploring the different building blocks of sustainable manufacturing in our Transformation Tuesday blog series. This week we conclude this latest series to show how manufacturers can exceed sustainability goals with the CoSIRI framework. The Consumer Sustainability Industry Readiness Index (CoSIRI) framework is a powerful tool designed to …

Sustainability Goverance in Manufacturing

Governance for Sustainability in Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Guide

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, CoSIRI, Transformation Tuesday 25 June 202429 June 2024Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary In our last post we explored the role of Building a Sustainable Manufacturing Organisation for a Greener Tomorrow. Now we explore the role of effective governance for sustainability in manufacturing and how crucial it is for embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the core business strategy, enhancing long-term resilience and competitiveness. …

Building a Sustainable Manufacturing Organisation for a Greener Tomorrow

by Nick LeederCoSIRI, Transformation Tuesday 18 June 202429 June 20242 Comments

In the penultimate blog of our Transformation Tuesday Sustainability series, we are exploring building a sustainable manufacturing organisation for a greener tomorrow in a Manufacturing business. Since this topic is a bit long (and really important), we’ll break it into two parts. In this mini-series, we’ll dive into some of the key workforce development opportunities, organisational …

Accelerate Sustainability in Manufacturing with Green Technologies

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, CoSIRI, Transformation Tuesday 4 June 202429 June 2024Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary Imagine a manufacturing world where sustainability and operational efficiency go hand in hand, where your factory not only meets but exceeds environmental regulations while cutting costs and driving innovation. This isn’t a distant dream—it’s the reality that the CoSIRI framework can help guide you towards. By integrating cutting-edge green technologies, manufacturers can significantly …

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Driving Sustainable Businesses Process Transformation in Manufacturing

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, CoSIRI, Transformation Tuesday 28 May 202429 June 2024Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary As a sustainability leader in a manufacturing company, you understand the critical importance of driving sustainable transformation across the value chain. Implementing a sustainable business process transformation in manufacturing using a framework like CoSIRI can be instrumental in achieving these goals. The CoSIRI framework provides a robust foundation for embedding sustainability into procurement, …

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Manufacturing in Your Own Operations

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, CoSIRI, Transformation Tuesday 21 May 202429 June 2024Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, sustainability leaders face the dual challenge of driving operational efficiencies while drastically reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing. The CoSIRI framework emerges as a critical ally in this endeavour, offering a structured pathway to not just meet, but exceed, the rigorous regulatory requirements set forth in the …