Tag: manufacturing industry

January 22, 2024

Environmental concerns, rapid progress in technology and political changes have shaped the manufacturing landscape in 2023. Rishi Sunak’s Net Zero announcement in September caused frustration in the industry after many manufacturing companies prioritised meeting net zero targets, just for these […]

October 9, 2023

In the dynamic manufacturing industry, where technological advancements rapidly shape the industry, human insights’ importance cannot be overstated. While machines and automation are pivotal, the human element remains central to any successful manufacturing operation. According to the 2023 First Quarter […]

August 10, 2023

Forgive me, if you will, to allow me to take a moment to reflect on the absolute 180 degree turn the U.S. domestic solar manufacturing industry has taken over the past 12 months. Just a little over a year ago, […]

October 27, 2020

Efficiency is crucial for businesses in every industry; however, it is a top priority for companies operating in the manufacturing industry. Enhanced process efficiency can offer various appealing benefits that stand above the surrounds of ‘business as usual.’ Although finding […]

May 7, 2020

37% of manufacturers have stated that they do not expect trading conditions to return to normal for 6-12 months following the outbreak and eventual resolution of the coronavirus pandemic, with an additional 17% not expecting conditions to return to normal […]

July 22, 2019

Increasingly there is greater importance being placed on finding the best way to transform IT infrastructure in the manufacturing industry, primarily to meet the need for efficient operations and growing customer expectations. To service these demands, the manufacturing industry is […]

March 11, 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TrakRap, Martin Leeming, believes that industry 4.0 is prioritised heavily at his company. “It’s massive for us. I suppose you can argue that we’re unfortunate because we’re coming into an already established industry of end […]

January 9, 2019

We all have bad habits – whether it’s interrupting our boss or forgetting to turn off our computer at the end of the day. Our minor faults can cause friction in the workplace, yet when bad habits extend into health […]

December 20, 2018

Computer systems, such as CRMs, can help you plan out your workload as efficiently as possible, while analytics allow you to judge what updates are needed and when. Technology is evolving across every business, allowing companies to become more productive […]

December 3, 2018

The ever-changing manufacturing industry requires flexibility and an open mind to face both the current challenges and those that the future brings. With the uncertainty of Brexit, this becomes more apparent as companies must reassess their financial management and adoption […]

March 15, 2018

A recent reported released by the corporate finance firm, Livingstone, reveals that gender diversity is improving in the manufacturing industry. The report, released 15 March, assesses 25 firms – all part of the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index (FTSE100) […]

March 9, 2018

In the competitive and quickly evolving manufacturing sector, how can you grow your business, while managing risks and costs and boosting profitability? The manufacturing industry has always been competitive. Since the days of the first industrial revolution, manufacturers have always […]

December 12, 2017

Syncron, a leading provider of cloud-based after-sales service solutions, has published a paper entitled ‘2018 After-sales Service Predictions: Strategies for Empowering Manufacturers to Deliver Game-Changing Value’. The predictions have been compiled with the help of industry thought leaders, who have […]

December 6, 2017

The manufacturing industry in San Antonio, Texas, has not been hugely successful in terms of the rise of its employment over a five-year period ending 2016. However, in this period the industry’s overall economic impact grew by 28%, which is […]

November 8, 2017

Research conducted by HSBC has revealed that lifestyle benefits, such as flexible working, are more likely to improve workplace productivity for employees than financial incentives. A huge 91% of manufacturing workers believe this to be the case, yet only 23% […]

November 1, 2017

The digital revolution, industry 4.0, digital first, the fourth industrial revolution – whatever you want to call it, investment in digital technology is without a doubt a major draw for manufacturers. A recent survey from Fujitsu found that nine in […]

October 25, 2017

Service parts management is a field that has largely been ignored by the manufacturing industry. With an increasing emphasis on maximum product uptime, manufacturers must ensure their service supply chains remain efficient and optimised; but more often than not, service […]