The Internet of Stranger Things: Managing IoT Risks
Netflix’s Stranger Things is a world where the mundane can suddenly become a portal to the deadly Upside Down, a perfect metaphor for the current state of the Internet of Things (IoT). From smart home gadgets to industrial sensors, IoT assets connect our world in staggering new ways, promising efficiency and convenience. However, much like […]
Building resilient supply chains requires real-time intelligence
The past few years have highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, with disruptions having far-reaching impacts on industries worldwide. While supply chains are continually evolving in response to the shifting commercial landscape, rapid inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, extreme weather, and COVID-19 have all contributed to an unprecedented period of volatility, with a wide array of […]
Supply chains need to move faster than disruption
Supply chains are being tested like never before. From blocked shipping routes to changing tariffs, disruption now hits faster than most businesses can blink. Traditional contingency plans are no longer enough. To keep up, supply chains need to be built on live data and real-time decisions – not just to handle problems, but to stay […]
From browsing to bonding – the power of personalised shopping
Consumer-tailored experiences will keep the retailer’s finger on their customers’ pulse Engaging retail experiences are crucial for connecting with today’s target buyers. If they’re going to shop until they drop, consumers need more meaningful and personalised retail interactions. Yet, a staggering 70% of retailers are not confident in their efforts to engage consumers through personalised […]
Time for manufacturers to realise AI is not plug and play!
How to turn AI-ready data into a mainstream tool for business success Why are over 40% of UK manufacturers still struggling with the complexity of integrating AI into their systems despite its power to boost efficiency, decrease costs and ensure quality? Worse still, by the end of 2025, it is predicted that at least 30% […]
How IoT is shaping the future of food security
Driven by an increasing demand for automation, the need for operational efficiency, and the rise in smart farming to help manage and monitor crops, agriculture Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to exceed $54 billion by 2030, proving its role as an increasingly important asset to future food systems. For over a decade, Intelligent Growth […]
Under Pressure: The Manufacturing Sector’s Battle with Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Supply chain attacks are a growing concern. Gartner predicts that in 2025, 45% of organisations worldwide will have experienced attacks on their software supply chains, a three-fold increase from 2021, and the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2025 Outlook highlights that 54% of large organisations identify supply chain challenges as the biggest barrier to achieving cyber […]
The Three P’s of Operational Resilience: How Smart Asset Management Prevents Billion-Dollar Disruptions
A transformer failure in the field doesn’t just cut power—it triggers massive fires, destroys property, and can result in loss of life. Manufacturing equipment that goes down unexpectedly costs industrial companies billions annually. These scenarios happen every day, creating a perfect storm of disruption that touches communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide. The hard truth: while […]
How can manufacturers find their true north in a challenging environment that is the new norm?
They need a clear business purpose and a roadmap paved with production metrics to supercharge operation efficiency Broken supply chains, inflation, tougher sustainability regulations and an ongoing skills shortage is the reality facing many manufacturers in the current industry climate. For the first time in a decade, output has fallen in the first quarter of […]
Mind the gap! How manufacturers can bridge the digital skills shortage that is blocking future growth
Today’s manufacturing organisations are struggling to attract and retain experienced operational managers and shopfloor workers with the necessary digital skillsets. Without action, this knowledge and skills gap will continue to widen and stunt future industry growth and innovation. In fact, almost half (42%) of manufacturers surveyed in a recent Investment Monitor report found that a […]