Big Data: big headache or big opportunity?
Posted on 12 Sep 2012 by The Manufacturer
Big data is important for manufacturers but should be used with caution warns Tony Christian, managing director of industry analyst firm Cambashi.
Features
Ultimate proof
Posted on 6 Sep 2012 by The Manufacturer
We may not be able to label home-shoring as fully developed trend, but it is a reality for some. TM takes a look at the reasons behind Ecoegg’s ultimate proof of the revitalised value of ‘Made in GB’.
Aston Martin AXcelerates
Posted on 31 Aug 2012 by The Manufacturer
Change of ownership drove Aston Martin into an overhaul of business IT solutions which has proved its worth in improved decision making, customer understanding and business flexibility.
Britvic puts the fizz into continuous improvement
Posted on 31 Aug 2012 by
In this article first appeared in TM's sister publication Lean Management Journal, Robin Howlett, continuous improvement manager, GB Operations at Britvic Soft Drinks, provides the example of a high speed automated FMCG environment to analyse how leader standard work can support the implementation of a continuous improvement programme
Walking on air: The Cloud gets real
Posted on 31 Aug 2012 by Malcolm Wheatley
Move to the cloud? Four hard-nosed manufacturers explain to Malcolm Wheatley why they’ve done it.
Innovate and grow with the cloud
Posted on 31 Aug 2012 by Malcolm Wheatley
By freeing-up time, cash and capital expenditure budgets, moving to the cloud can help mid-sized manufacturers create a business and cultural climate for product and service innovation, discovers Malcolm Wheatley.
Holt Review: Industry responds to apprenticeship reform
Posted on 29 Aug 2012 by
Following publication of the Holt Review, the Government will bring in measures to help small businesses recruit apprentices and to overhaul the complex and often misunderstood apprenticeship system. Here are some of the industry reactions to Jason Holt's proposals.
Racing towards a greener future
Posted on 28 Aug 2012 by
Tyre choice can win or lose you a motor race. Lewis Hamilton recently said that a team’s ability to manage its tyres "is the biggest question that needs answering in order to win the Formula One world Championship."
Additive manufacturing: What does it add up to?
Posted on 27 Aug 2012 by The Manufacturer
Ian Halliday, CEO of specialist 3D printing company, 3T RPD, reviews the progress of additive manufacturing technology and assesses its future impact on manufacturing companies as well as wider society.
Green technologies: Making light work of climate change
Posted on 26 Aug 2012 by Tim Brown
“Within the manufacturing sector, green technology and the opportunities and products around that are increasingly important. Not only do they have the opportunity to provide jobs, they have the opportunity to address the single biggest challenge we face in our future – climate change.” These were the words of Lord Drayson during a recent interview with TM’s Tim Brown.