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Our final thoughts… Industry 4.0 Transformation: Are You Leading or Just Lagging Behind?

by Nick LeederIGNITEit!, Transformation Tuesday 30 April 202415 April 2024Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary: A Digital Revolution Beckoning 🚀 In the shadows of the fourth industrial revolution, a series of illuminating blog posts have emerged from the HiveMind of industry stalwarts, shedding light on the uncharted territories of Industry 4.0: Each title a beacon calling manufacturing leaders to the forefront of a digital dawn. Yet, amidst the …

Beyond Automation: How Industry 4.0 Workforce Empowerment is Redefining Success in Manufacturing

by Nick LeederCHANGEit!, IGNITEit!, SEEit!, Transformation Tuesday 9 April 20241 April 2024Comments are Disabled

In a nutshell: Industry 4.0 workforce empowerment is the secret sauce In an age where technology evolves at breakneck speed, it’s imperative that manufacturing leaders don’t just keep pace but stay ahead of the curve. And what is clear is that Industry 4.0 is not just about technology; fundamentally, Industry 4.0 workforce empowerment is the …

Industry 4.0 Implementation Strategies: The Unspoken Truths Halting Manufacturing Evolution

by Nick LeederIGNITEit!, SEEit!, Transformation Tuesday 2 April 20241 April 2024Comments are Disabled

Executive Summary: Igniting the Future of Manufacturing: Insights from the Industry 4.0 Frontline In a world where digital transformation dictates the pace of business evolution, the manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture. A recent HiveMind webinar featuring the insightful perspectives of Nick Leeder & Co. shed light on this very transformation, demystifying Industry 4.0 …

Redefining the Industry: Are You Ready for the Future Manufacturing Strategies Revolution?

by Nick LeederIGNITEit!, SEEit!, Transformation Tuesday 19 March 20241 April 2024Comments are Disabled

Keeping it brief: The Future Manufacturing Strategies is Transforming Challenges into Opportunities In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, environmental urgency, and global interconnectedness, the manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture. The decisions made today will shape the future of individual companies and determine their roles in a sustainable, resilient, and technologically advanced …

Manufacturing Technology Adoption: Are You Ignoring Your Most Valuable Asset?

by Nick LeederCHANGEit!, SEEit!, Transformation Tuesday 11 March 20241 April 2024Comments are Disabled

If you only have a minute: Putting People at the Heart of Manufacturing Technology Adoption As the manufacturing world speeds up, manufacturing technology adoption is at every turn, a standout report instigated by Nick Leeder and Sharan Burrow from the International Trade Union Confederation shines a light on what really matters. This report, a joint …

Slow Down to Speed Up Your Digital Transformation

by Nick LeederACCELERATEit!, SEEit!, Thought Leadership 26 October 20231 April 2024Comments are Disabled

Rockwell recently published their 8th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report which is an awesome read if you have a few minutes to spare. It states that “we’ve experienced 20 years of evolution in 2 years” according to Blake Morret, with the recent advancements in technology. Yet, if we walk the lines in the plant …

On holiday….

by Nick LeederFriday Inspiration, SEEit! 11 August 20231 April 2024Comments are Disabled

We’ll be skipping a post or two in the coming weeks, as we are off on holiday (or vacation 😁). Our aim is to get some serious downtime and come back refreshed. Just a little something on digital transformation! With the restrictions over the past few years and the changes to passport rules with Brexit, …

Thoughts on Industry 4.0

by Nick LeederIGNITEit!, Podcasts, Thought Leadership 2 May 20231 April 2024Comments are Disabled

A week back from Hannover Messe 2023, I am sharing my thoughts on Industry 4.0 and what this means to manufacturers. In collaboration with Konektio, I will be looking at the implications of technology on manufacturing operations over the next few weeks though a series of podcasts. Last week I posted about what industry 4.0 …

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What’s the buzz with Industry 4.0?

by Nick LeederIGNITEit!, SEEit!, Thought Leadership 24 April 20231 April 20242 Comments

According to a report by Accenture, Industry 4.0 technologies could add up to $14.2 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Yet Industry 4.0 as a concept has been around for over a decade (since 2011) and we have not seen much progress… So what’s the buzz with Industry 4.0? What is Industry 4.0? Industry 4.0 is a term …

Nick Leeder & Co Team Caught on Camera!

by Nick LeederCHANGEit!, MADEit! 4 April 20231 April 2024Comments are Disabled

We’ve been caught! Last week the Nick Leeder & Co team was caught on caught on camera at one of our client sites. We love the image, as it shows how close we collaborate and work with our clients in helping them in the digital transformation journeys to deliver increased operating margin! No client names …