Productivity in the UK has slowed and the future is uncertain for many businesses in the manufacturing sector. From attracting…
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One of the hottest topics today is the skills gap, executives are worried about being able to acquire the right…
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One day AI systems will predict what is currently impossible, to allow us to overcome the inefficiencies in our lives…
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The old-fashioned chore of clocking in and out is the last thing you think about in a modern digitized business…
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Over the past few years, the highly unstable prices on raw material and the increased lead time from suppliers on…
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In my last blog, I talked about the use of artificial intelligence to help process manufacturers uncover the holy grail…
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Amazon recently announced record profits of $3.03bn, breaking its own record for the third consecutive time. However, Amazon appears to be…
Read More2019 manufacturing predictions: start small, win big with AI
A new generation of point AI solutions will prove themselves in 2019. They’ll build new trust, urgency and understanding of…
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The automotive industry is already in the middle of huge market change. Cars and commercial vehicles are getting smarter, and…
Read MoreIs DDMRP for you?
In a couple of previous blog posts we have looked at the ideas of DDMRP and examined the five steps…
Read MoreChoosing software to manage what’s next in manufacturing
Choosing new software for your business is not easy, as many of the manufacturers I meet tell me. Everyone says…
Read MoreThe five steps of DDMRP
In my last blog post we took a look at DDMRP as a concept and the ideas behind it. In…
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