2018-06-26 13:15
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2018-06-18 14:36
2018-06-13 13:47
Working with a community of manufacturing leaders offers a privileged insight into the major trends happening in industry. Last week, we were in Warsaw, Poland, for the Manufacturing Leaders… Read More
2018-06-13 10:33
2018-06-04 13:13
Anastasia Dedyukhina is a book author and Founder of Consciously Digital, an organization dedicated to helping businesses understand and control their relationship with both new technologies… Read More
2018-05-30 13:57
In our latest podcast, we speak with Allison Grealis, President of Women in Manufacturing, about the challenges still facing women coming into STEM industries. Key topics included:
How manuf… Read More
2018-05-30 13:01
In the hyper-connected world of industry digitalization, speed and agility are critical competitive differentiators. To support that goal, DANOBAT, the manufacturer of machining tools and pr… Read More
2018-05-24 11:20
For an insider’s view on the current US manufacturing scene, there are few people better placed than Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing. In the latest poi… Read More
2018-05-23 12:43
With a sales footprint extending across 60 countries and more than 1,000 products, Oriflame’s logistics operations are critical to its success. To support the Swedish cosmetics company… Read More
2018-05-16 14:06
Stefana Saxton is Business Excellence Innovation Leader for Business Excellence (BEx) at Black & Veatch. She works with both internal and external clients to identify, prioritize, and ex… Read More
2018-05-10 16:08
Automation, sensors and RFID-based monitoring have long been used in manufacturing, but today, advanced networking, real-time controls and machine intelligence are creating dramatically new… Read More
2018-05-10 09:16
Many companies assume that when the time comes to create new ideas, products and innovative ways of working, they have the skills and culture in place to make it happen.
But like any other b… Read More
2018-05-03 08:52
Could you tell us about what NCMS seeks to gain in linking these organizations?
Nowadays, most innovation is happening at startups and smaller companies. For them to engage with organization… Read More
2018-04-25 16:07
Where should major brands make a start in changing their thinking and embracing real digital transformation?
We may need to accept that more radical solutions are the way to find success tha… Read More
2018-04-25 14:14
Type in any combination of ‘robotics’, ‘smart factory’, or ‘IoT’ into Google, and you can spend hours blissfully reading about robots that teach themselve… Read More
2018-04-18 08:51
The world is on the brink of a new era of digital transformation, yet so many organizations are not ready to compete, or even take part. Industry provocateur and innovation leader Tom Goodwi… Read More
2018-04-17 10:09
Recently I attended an event in Silicon Valley put on by an application development platform provider. The event was named something along the lines of “Digital Transformation Now!&rdq&hell…Read More
2018-04-11 14:39
Industry 4.0 can solve key challenges facing manufacturers – from extreme supply, demand, and design variability, to emerging markets of one, to the growing need for rapid innovation… Read More
2018-04-09 13:38
The recent closing of the pointZero index has already shown a glimpse of the myriad of factors impacting American manufacturing today.
For example – on a scale of 1 to 10, leaders… Read More
2018-04-03 10:29
This article is part 2 in a series of interviews with Beatrix Madarasz of Blockchain experts Novigo. For an introduction to the key challenges raised by Blockchain, please click here for the… Read More
2018-03-28 11:41
Certainly, either innovation or transformation are no guarantees of success – but the lack of both almost certainly leads to doom. Need proof? Can you name one company or o… Read More
2018-03-22 14:03
The ambition of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy is based on a vision of a technologically-enhanced business environment, a new digital sheen to industry. The central grand chal… Read More
2018-03-21 11:20
NASA involvement in latest Uber project adds credibility
By 2020, Silicon Valley hotshot Uber plans to test a totally new kind of taxi in Los Angeles. The company’s next move is to set… Read More
2018-03-20 10:22
A number of supply chain and manufacturing organizations appreciate the idea of Blockchain, but don’t necessarily understand the implementation or reality of the process.
It’s of… Read More
2018-03-13 14:18
To understand how digital technology is transforming industry, consider the journey of legendary Italian tyre maker Pirelli. Since its beginnings in Milan in 1872, Pirelli has focused princi… Read More
2018-03-13 13:05
Welcome to the Manufacturing Revolution.
As in all revolutions, disruptive change is happening fast. The innovation afforded by collaborative robots is making it happen even faster. Harness… Read More
2018-03-08 15:11
Since Henry Ford’s creation of first production lines in the early 1910s the challenges have changed so fundamentally that some researchers called it the ‘third industrial revol… Read More
2018-03-08 14:54
“What we’re doing is an amazing science – it’s magical.” If anyone needs a statement to encapsulate the power and importance of supply chain in 2018, then Neil… Read More
2018-03-02 12:02
KFC’s contract with its new supply chain partners started back in October 2017, but it’s the 12-month period of procurement before that which needs to be the focus when trying to… Read More
2018-02-28 11:00
A key requirement for modern supply chain leaders is to embrace technological change, but with it following rather than leading. That means technology is there to support the organization&rs&hell…Read More
2018-02-26 10:59
Transformation is coming to your supply chain. A Gartner survey[1] found that nearly 50% of CEOs expect their supply chain to be substantially or unrecognizably transformed by 2020. There is… Read More
2018-02-22 10:00
Industry 4.0 has become an increasingly dominant topic of conversation, both at the workplace, and outside. Globalization, and as a result, ever-growing competition are placing pressure on c… Read More
2018-02-21 10:10
Beyond the headlines, what’s really happening in terms of understanding, adoption and impact of emerging, so-called disruptive technologies? This research strips away the hype to reve… Read More
2018-02-12 15:42
Uncertainties swirling around the global markets necessitate going beyond spreadsheets into the realm of advanced scenario modeling. This will help answer the ‘what if’ questions… Read More
2018-02-12 11:32
Where descriptive analysis answers the question; ‘what happened and why’, predictive analysis answers the question; ‘what will happen’.
Prescriptive analysis will als… Read More
2018-02-07 13:18
Consumption is production.
This idea originated when I was a little more optimistic about the at-home market. Now I’m seeing it in a different way. There’s been so much hard work… Read More
2018-02-06 09:28
What’s the problem here?
Disruptive technology is misunderstood – or worse, ignored – by many because it is often too technical or takes time to understand. An example of… Read More
2018-02-01 09:54
Bridging the gap between the theory of innovation and the reality of adopting and getting results from new technology is a key challenge for manufacturing and supply chain leaders. With new… Read More
2018-01-23 16:00
Has there ever been a more exciting time for supply chain? Emerging technologies and changing customer behaviours are creating commercial opportunities and compelling reasons to evolve rapid… Read More
2018-01-12 15:10
Artificial Intelligence is one of the pivotal technologies of the next wave of technological change.
To be deemed as ‘intelligent’, a machine must be able to operate in a multitu… Read More
2018-01-10 13:55
Everywhere we turn, there is debate about the rectitude and defining characteristics of Millennials. Even the age range of this generation is up for debate: some researchers say it’s a… Read More
2018-01-10 13:50
2017-12-05 11:32
During my 25 years’ experience in S&OP implementation, for 20 of them I was privileged to collaborate directly with Andy Coldrick, co-creator with Dick Ling of Business S&OP, s… Read More
2017-11-29 13:26
Looking for more? Check out our free manufacturing, supply chain and disruptive technology infographics on PointZero now Read More
2017-11-28 14:43
What are Collaborative Robots?
Robot, from the Czech word, robota, meaning ‘forced labour’, was first used to denote a fictional humanoid in a 1920 play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Un… Read More
2017-11-22 10:42
What is the Artificial Intelligence Singularity?
The Singularity is an interesting hypothesis that, if the median of predictions is correct, the superiority of Artificial Intelligence over H… Read More
2017-11-15 16:39
Read the full research conducted by Sean Culey, EVP of Research & Advisory, in Autonomous Vehicles: Driving the future
Looking for more? Check out our free downloadable info… Read More
2017-11-12 13:59
As CEO of Siemens AG Digital Factory Division, what do you think industry will be like in the future?
Industry in the future will be 100% digitalized and networked via the cloud. It wil… Read More
2017-11-10 16:55
Autonomous Vehicles: Making the improbable, possible.
In 2004, two of the smartest guys around, Professor Frank Levy from MIT and Professor Richard Murnane from Harvard, published a book cal… Read More
2017-11-07 15:09
Talk of Blockchain is everywhere, whether that’s at the peak of Gartner’s emerging technology Hype Cycle, or generating headlines declaring it to be ‘as big as the Internet… Read More
2017-11-07 09:31
Advanced planning is going through huge changes – it’s challenging every bit of what people know, or think they know.
Everyone wants innovative technology to work for them and ad… Read More
2017-11-06 16:55
Read about Blockchain’s impact on supply chain of the future by Sean Culey, EVP of Research & Advisory, in Blockchain & the trust network of the future
Read more Blockcha… Read More
2017-11-02 13:48
Read analysis of the timeline by Sean Culey, EVP of Research & Advisory, in The Innovations Powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Timeline
Looking for more? Check out our f… Read More
2017-11-01 16:23
Innovation in manufacturing is everywhere.
Every new technological revolution brings with it a wide variety of new tools and production techniques that power the forces of creative destructi… Read More
2017-10-25 14:30
In 2015, Chancellor Angela Merkel told attendees to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; “We must deal quickly with the fusion of the online world and the world of industria… Read More
2017-10-17 12:48
Blockchain is the technology behind Bitcoin and other crypto currencies. It is a protocol for a digital ledger that enables proof of ownership and the transfer of ownership from one entity t… Read More
2017-10-12 09:19
2017-10-10 12:12
Artificial intelligence is a technology that fascinates and intimidates so many organizations. Whenever I ask people in supply chain about subjects where they have a knowledge gap, AI is hig… Read More
2017-10-09 14:27
Protect culinary excellence.
The quality and integrity of our food is top priority – we design everything around it. When you expand to our current volumes, you can’t do it from… Read More
2017-10-03 12:29
Looking for more? Check out our free downloadable infographics on PointZero now Read More
2017-10-01 13:59
We’re currently at the start of a new wave of creative destruction – and I recently had the pleasure of joining a group of blue-chip businesses and government organisations… Read More
2017-10-01 13:51
Wiebe de Vries joins Manucore as VP Membership Services
Wiebe is a seasoned Sales and Marketing professional with more than 25 years’ experience in multiple industries developing and i… Read More
2017-09-28 14:32
“The agricultural revolution… took thousands of years to play itself out. [The industrial revolution] took a mere 300 years. Today history is even more accelerative, and it is l… Read More
2017-09-27 15:29
Looking for more? Check out our free downloadable infographics on PointZero now Read More
2017-09-26 13:57
New skillsets are emerging that will play a significant role in the digital manufacturing future. Are they in great enough supply in the US?
When you think about Industry 4.0 and the digital… Read More
2017-09-20 11:54
As the dust finally settles on the implosion of President Trump’s manufacturing jobs council, we’re left to ponder another instance of government and business seemingly being una… Read More
2017-09-19 13:21
Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing
How would you describe the current state of American manufacturing?
American manufacturing is on pretty solid footing now. T… Read More
2017-09-18 10:00
Globalization and the spread of ideasIn both packaging and procurement, there is significant transformation happening. In businesses, there is obviously a lot of focus on driving out costs a… Read More
2017-09-18 09:37
Identify key areas of focus
One of the core areas where we contribute to the sustainability agenda through packaging is the optimisation and consumption of packaging materials. You can call… Read More
2017-09-14 15:34
Watch now or read on:
What are the biggest changes you’ve seen over that time period?
I’ve seen a lot of major transformations. Let’s take planning. Since I started… Read More
2017-09-14 14:42
People follow leaders they trust. Trust is a qualitative trait that significantly determines relationship effectiveness. It takes effort and consistency to build organizational trust, and at… Read More
2017-09-06 10:11
The world of advanced planning in supply chain is a very different place to what it was even 24 months ago. Disruptive technology, talent acquisition, and leadership skills are all changing… Read More
2017-09-05 09:17
While many companies continue to pursue their traditional business models, others fear theirs are under attack from technological disruption. Professor Andy Neely from the University of… Read More
2017-09-02 10:08
Ever since the steam engine launched the first Industrial Revolution, mankind’s progress has exploded exponentially, changing our societies, our economies, our health and our wealth.
A… Read More
2017-09-01 15:29
This decision was taken jointly with our partner venue and suppliers in Houston, who wish to focus on the rebuilding and healing process in the coming weeks. That means moving the events int… Read More
2017-09-01 08:32
Disruptors mean business – in every sense. Anyone clinging to the illusion of technological innovators being ideas people, but not business people, should re-calibrate their thinking… Read More
2017-08-29 13:01
Kegan Fisher founded SOLS with the goal to make “mass-customised footwear affordable and more accessible to everyone’” She enlightens us on how additive manufacturing… Read More
2017-08-26 09:35
Global business leaders can see disruptive technology coming, but many have yet to take action to prepare for its arrival. At Manucore’s recent Manufacturing Leade… Read More
2017-08-09 12:02
A frequently used quote when talking of change management is one attributed to Albert Einstein:
The definition of insanity is repeating the same behaviours over and over aga… Read More
2017-07-19 11:05
Manucore Coalition member Frank Vorrath, VP Global Supply Chain at Johnson Controls, discusses how to create value and organise for growth, game-changing technologies, and st… Read More
2017-06-25 17:07
Line Sandberg, Vice President Global Quality at LEO Pharma, discusses leadership style, collaboration and end-to-end planning. She shares her vision for integrating new technologies, highlig… Read More
2017-05-22 14:19
Culey joins Manucore Board to help create and develop world’s first Manufacturing and Supply Chain Coalition
Manucore, has announced the appointment of Sean Culey, futurist, aut… Read More
2017-04-07 09:07
Digital change encompasses companies of all sizes and in every industry. As a result, industry giants are also constantly searching for solutions that will help them implement digital transf… Read More
2017-01-25 11:05
Industry 4.0 is making its mark on many companies. We spoke to someone who works on the topic every day: Gerhard Baum, Chief Digital Officer at Schaeffler AG. Schaeffler is a glo… Read More
2016-12-19 12:08
What are the key areas for growth that your business is focusing on for the next 2 years?
The way we create value in our supply chain is through our global expansion. We current… Read More
2016-12-08 14:40
David Sheldon, Head of Global Supply Chain Development at Nestle, discusses how to achieve operational excellence through a customer-centric supply chain, major trends influencing decision-m… Read More
2016-12-02 16:41
Declan Supple, Global Supply Chain Director at AB Enzymes shares his thoughts on the challenges facing supply chain leaders, technologies transforming business processes and the… Read More
2016-11-28 11:49
We caught up with Miles Clark, Supply Chain Director at Meter Provida (MPL), to find out more about the supply chain challenges emerging from the smart meter roll out programme… Read More
2016-11-25 09:39
The challenges facing production are greater than ever before. Product lifecycles are getting shorter, costs and competitive pressures are increasing, and manufacturing processes… Read More
2016-11-21 09:01
We interviewed Sean Culey, Business Transformation Expert, APICS Supply Chain Council after his presentation at MLF16 on the fourth industrial revolution and the future of manufa… Read More
2016-11-20 19:02
We asked some of our Manucore members for their thoughts on Industry 4.0, the questions it raises and the outcomes for their businesses. Answers from Mitsubishi Electric, Estee L… Read More
2016-11-20 16:47
We caught up with John Schelhaas, Director Supply Chain and RD&I at AkzoNobel, and Chairman of Manufacturing Leaders Forum 2016. He shared his thoughts on Industry 4.0 and th… Read More
2016-10-17 14:50
CEOs increasingly view the supply chain as a critical point of competitive differentiation. Here’s how to make it better.
In recent decades, companies in sectors from automotive and hi… Read More
2016-07-16 11:24
What are the key areas for growth that your business is focusing on for the next 2 years?
Ecommerce is a huge area of opportunity. We have to be ready for it before it comes to u… Read More
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