UK makers march on despite Brexit…
The real test for manufacturers is not the change that Brexit brings, but how they respond to the change
Future of Manufacturing 2016
With 84 per cent of UK manufacturers exporting to the EU, it’s vital the industry rapidly responds to the changes Brexit will bring. This Special Report examines the UK government’s new industrial strategy, manufacturers' reaction to Brexit and the future of automotive technology. The report also offers practical advice on attracting talent to engineering, increasing productivity as well as personalised production
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Driving the car business post-Brexit
The UK automotive industry is a heavy-hitting global success story, but what does it need to secure its future competitiveness in post-Brexit Britain?
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Why manufacturers are becoming service providers
Manufacturers that service their products after sale or on a rental basis are in the vanguard of a trend which can revitalise the sector
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How to increase productivity in manufacturing
The Achilles’ heel of UK manufacturing is low productivity, but there are strategies to beat the problem that has plagued the sector for far too long
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The best of both worlds: Mass customisation with lean inventory
The growing demand for customisation and the increasing need to reduce inventory are pulling manufacturers in two very different directions. But, by using big data analytics correctly, smart companies can ride both trends
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Keeping customers with added service
Antony Bourne, global manufacturing industry director at leading enterprise software solution provider IFS, says UK manufacturers’ best option for boosting business lies with servitisation
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Listening to the machines
Monitoring the performance of machines with in-memory technology can boost the UK’s productivity
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Manufacturing the future
Sir Terry Morgan, knighted earlier this year for services to UK infrastructure, skills and employment, is chairman of Crossrail, the HS2 College, Ricardo plc and until recently the High Value Manufacturing Catapult’s Manufacturing Technology Centre. Here he reflects on the future of manufacturing and infrastructure in the UK
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Future of Retail 2020
Our Future of Retail special report, published in The Times, examines how retail is expected to continue post-coronavirus, what brands need to know about social commerce, the new retail calendar, and so much more. The featured infographic looks at how coronavirus has impacted holiday season shopping and whether shoppers will cut-back and save or indulge more than previous years.
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Business Restructuring 2020
Our Business Restructuring special report, published in The Times, explores how to avoid short-term cuts and long-term losses, new ways retail brands are thriving, the pivot of sales teams during a pandemic, and more. The featured infographic looks at the near-term outlook for chief financial officers and what measures they are taking to shore up corporate finances
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Sustainable Investment 2020
Is ethical investing the key to avoid future pandemics? Our Sustainable Investment special report, published in The Times, examines how green investment could be the secret to post-pandemic recovery, the UK’s unique position to work towards a net-zero future, debunking ESG myths, and more. The featured infographic explores the key drivers for more conscious investments.
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Future of Insurance 2020
56 per cent of insurance experts now rank pandemics and infectious diseases as a top risk, alongside climate change and cybersecurity. Our Future of Insurance special report, published in The Times, explores the use of AI to predict black swan events, freelancer support, riot insurance, and more. The featured infographic zooms in on the various technologies that will continue to heavily disrupt the sector