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The role of large-scale additive manufacturing in building resilient industries
Localised, flexible production is no longer just a competitive advantage, it is becoming a necessity explains Dr Misael Pimentel Espirindio e Silva, Direct Energy Deposition (DED)-Arc Theme Lead, Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Digital Factory at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). Read more via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturers losing £4bn a year to wasted managers’ time finds YouGov
Manufacturers in the UK are losing more than £4bn* annually in middle managers’ wasted time, according to new YouGov research. The fifth annual Feedback from the Field report found that of the five frontline sectors studied, manufacturing suffers most from workplace inefficiency. This is followed by retail (£3.3bn), construction (£2.4bn), transport and logistics (£1.9bn) and hospitality (£1.5bn). Read more via The Manufacturer
Triton Showers announces leadership change
Triton Showers has announced the appointment of Phil Viner as managing director, succeeding Dave Tutton, who is retiring after 12 years, having led the business to achieve record market share and industry-wide recognition for innovation and environmental credentials during this time. Read more via The Manufacturer
Beyond the balance sheet: Why ERP defines the true value of a manufacturing acquisition
In manufacturing acquisitions, the real assets are not always the ones you can see. Machinery, materials, and market share tell only part of the story. In today’s connected economy, operational intelligence, the ability to see, decide, and act in real time, is what truly defines enterprise value. Read more via The Manufacturer
