Predictions vary about when emergent technologies will become a reality. Can taking a look at the past provide insight into…
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Colin is Vice President of manufacturing industries and has over 25 years’ experience in ERP software solutions for the sector. Colin has been a professional consultant and senior pre-sales consultant for much of this time and has extensive knowledge of the business issues and requirements faced by manufacturers. This covers many industry sectors, from process manufacturing - Food and Beverage, Chemicals, Life Sciences and Mills and Metals, to discrete manufacturing, industrial and high tech. He is a key member of IFS Product Development and plays an instrumental role in the decisions regarding IFS product strategy. Colin completed a Mechanical Engineering apprentice and holds a BSC degree in Production Technology and Management with a further endorsement in Metallurgy. He has held senior positions within a large engineering company of Works Manager, Production Director and Global Group Systems Manager.
From Acetate to Artificial Intelligence
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Are we seeing the end of ‘single-use’ plastics? Process manufacturing companies need to review their business strategies now. What started…
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Imagine going forward in time 10 years. How will the technologies evolving today change the way we work? What will…
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Imagine going forward in time 10 years, how will the technologies evolving today change the way we work? What will…
Read MoreERP 2028: A look into the future?
Imagine going forward in time 10 years. What will ERP 2028 be like? When I was much younger, the idea…
Read MoreBreakdowns or breakdowns?
Breakdowns in a plant or just breakdowns in communication? Is your plant and business at risk? This is the story…
Read MoreE-labels and smart packaging to transform the process manufacturing industry in 2018
E-labeling, smart packaging and global partnerships offer new ways for companies to create more loyal customers and increase profitability. In…
Read MoreA day in the life of Laura the quality manager
Quality is critical for all companies in the process manufacturing industry and an unannounced audit from a retailer can be…
Read MoreA day in the life of Kenny the production planner
Production planning is never easy, but do you have a thought for those in food and beverage where nothing is…
Read MoreE-labels: what consumers, retailers & producers need to know
E-labels are coming, but do we really need or want them? Or will they be just a marketing ploy? E-labels:…
Read MoreFeeding the ‘evening economy’
How the ‘evening economy’ is bringing about a significant change in the food and beverage supply chain and the products…
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