Blog Post by James Brook
James BrookMar 23, 2026 3:31:49 PM
Why Manufacturers are rethinking Part Counting
Walk into almost any factory and ask a simple question: “How many parts ...
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James BrookMar 16, 2026 1:55:46 PM
UK Manufacturing Outlook Q1 2026 - Key themes
Manufacturing shows resilience despite growing global uncertainty. The ...
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James BrookMar 13, 2026 12:05:14 PM
The secret to manufacturing productivity? A good pair of socks
Productivity socks. Yes - actual socks. Before you ask: no, they don’t ...
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James BrookMar 10, 2026 2:48:58 PM
Agility is the New Scalability in Manufacturing
Most factories run far below their theoretical capacity. Across global ...
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James BrookMar 9, 2026 10:07:13 AM
Factory Physics: 5 Realities That Defy Standard Management Instincts
It is easy to see why standard management instincts dominate the factory ...
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James BrookFeb 18, 2026 12:01:25 PM
UK manufacturing output increases by £21bn in 2025
UK manufacturing added £21bn in output in 2025, even as the sector ...
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James BrookJan 20, 2026 10:27:16 AM
Choosing the Right Manufacturing Process Monitoring Software
Choosing the right manufacturing process monitoring software is an ...
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James BrookJan 16, 2026 10:04:49 AM
New Features Update - Vol 04
Quarterly Product Roundup – Edition #4 Welcome to our latest quarterly ...
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James BrookJan 12, 2026 1:45:03 PM
UK Manufacturing in 2026: Why growth is the industry’s priority
As UK manufacturers enter 2026, the operating environment remains ...
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James BrookJan 7, 2026 1:54:27 PM
UK manufacturers are wasting £408m a year on idle machines
Energy costs remain one of the biggest pressures facing UK manufacturers. ...
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James BrookDec 9, 2025 11:06:14 AM
UK Manufacturing Productivity - The challenges and opportunities
UK manufacturing continues to face a persistent and well-documented ...
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James BrookDec 3, 2025 12:02:55 PM
Machine Utilisation Monitoring: What, Why and How
This article explores machine utilisation monitoring and answers what it ...
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