Manufacturing
Follow the business trends shaping manufacturing, from smarter supply chains and additive manufacturing, to the impacts of the fourth industrial revolution.
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Why manufacturing must digitally transform
Digital transformation without the right culture is meaningless and companies that fail to appreciate its importance risk stumbling at the first hurdle
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Drone developments: massive potential for manufacturing
Drones used in manufacturing are still very much in their infancy, but the possibility for aerial imaging, asset monitoring and safety inspection is exciting industry experts
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Electric cars in trouble as green levy threatened
President Donald Trump is considering axing a generous tax credit designed to encourage electric vehicle sales in the United States. If it happens, green car manufacturers could face a rocky future
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Hardware vs. software: which wins in manufacturing?
Great mechanics need great instructions, and manufacturers upgrading to smart factories will need to balance their investments in both hardware and software to stay ahead of the competition
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Manufacturing jobs: “new collar” replaces blue collar
Politicians are getting fired up about manufacturing as economic nationalism is on the rise, but how well do they understand blue collar jobs?
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Five ways technology is driving procurement
As organisations embrace connectivity with an emphasis on efficiency and productivity, digital technologies are opening up new ways for them to respond to the needs of consumers and suppliers
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How the chemicals industry is driving prosperity in the North
Chemicals and oil remain long-term drivers of regional prosperity as important UK producers and local employers
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Making space for industry on the Humber
The Humber region has space for firms to expand with well-connected sites ready for business