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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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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 …
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In Summary: The Dawn of Resilience in Manufacturing 🌅 In a world where manufacturing dynamics are constantly shifting, the “Manufacturing PMI 2024” report emerges as a vital beacon for industry leaders. This executive summary delves into the crucial insights revealed by the Institute for Supply Management, highlighting the resilience and potential for growth in the manufacturing …
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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 …
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We are excited to share that Nick Leeder & Co. has contributed to the new report The New Era of Industrial Strategies: Tackling Grand Challenges through Public-Private Collaboration in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, UNIDO and Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy. The background of the report looks at the impact on industrial strategies as the …