The Predictive Maintenance Illusion

The Predictive Maintenance Illusion: What Operational and Financial Leaders Should Know Before Investing

by Nick LeederThought Leadership, White PapersPosted on No Comments

The report analyzes the complexities surrounding Predictive Maintenance (PdM) in industrial settings. While promising increased efficiency and reduced downtime, many PdM projects fail due to inadequate asset prioritization, lack of human expertise, cultural resistance, and insufficient operational capacity. Effective implementation requires a comprehensive approach, addressing both technology and personnel needs.

The road to results… What’s coming up

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, Transformation TuesdayPosted on Comments are Disabled

We hope everybody had an amazing summer and had a chance to recharge their batteries.  Now, as we transition from the end of summer towards the holiday season, Nick Leeder & Co. is set to deliver a rich lineup of content to drive value and insight across various industry verticals. Here’s what is coming up in …

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5 Boring Innovations Revolutionised Our World - Lego

How 5 Boring Innovations Revolutionised Our World

by Nick LeederTransformation TuesdayPosted on Comments are Disabled

In the glamorous world of digital transformation, we often idolise shiny new and apparent game-changers like AI, Industry 5.0, and, as in last week’s post, cobots. But what about the underdogs? In this week’s Transformation Tuesday post, we explore 5 Boring Innovations that Revolutionised Our World. The seemingly dull inventions that quietly shape our daily …

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Demystifying the role of PLM

Demystifying the Role of PLM in Your Enterprise

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Technia UK recently invited us to speak at their Innovation Day 2024 about demystifying the role of PLM (product lifecycle management) in the enterprise.  In this keynote presentation, Nick unpicked the role of PLM in a digital transformation, looking at how it supports the overall business process, and shared some examples of its impact and the steps …

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Improve Efficiency with Cobots

Improve Efficiency with Cobots in Manufacturing Operations

by Nick LeederTransformation TuesdayPosted on Comments are Disabled

This week’s blog was inspired by a recent report by ABB on Collaborative Robots, or Cobots, and how to build safe applications with them. This inspired us to look further at how manufacturers can improve efficiency with cobots. We hope you enjoy it… Imagine walking into your factory and seeing human workers and robots working …

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Rockwell Smart Manufacturing Report

Rockwell Smart Manufacturing Report : Key Insights to Unlock Efficiency and Growth

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, Transformation Tuesday, White PapersPosted on Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary This week in Transformation Tuesday, we take a look at Rockwell Automation’s “9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report”, illuminating the path to enhanced efficiency, innovation, and profitability. The report distils key trends and technologies into six vital themes: Adoption of Emerging Technologies, Data Management and Utilization, Cybersecurity, Sustainability and ESG, Workforce Development, …

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Exceed sustainability goals with CoSIRI

How manufacturers can exceed sustainability goals with the CoSIRI framework

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, REDUCEit!, Transformation TuesdayPosted on Comments 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 …

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Sustainability Goverance in Manufacturing

Governance for Sustainability in Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Guide

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, REDUCEit!, Transformation TuesdayPosted on Comments 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. …

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Building a sustainable manufacturing organisation

Building a Sustainable Manufacturing Organisation for a Greener Tomorrow

by Nick LeederREDUCEit!, Transformation TuesdayPosted on 2 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 …

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Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week 2024

Comprehensive Overview of Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week in Birmingham

by Nick LeederBeyond the Buzzwords, Transformation TuesdayPosted on Comments are Disabled

Last week, Birmingham was the epicenter of innovation and industry progress as it hosted the highly anticipated Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week. This event brought together an impressive array of industry leaders, forward-thinking innovators, and dedicated professionals, all eager to explore and discuss the latest trends and advancements shaping the future of manufacturing. The vibrant …

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