James Brook
The secret to manufacturing productivity? A good pair of socks
Productivity socks. Yes - actual socks. Before you ask: no, they don’t ...
Agility is the New Scalability in Manufacturing
Most factories run far below their theoretical capacity. Across global ...
Factory Physics: 5 Realities That Defy Standard Management Instincts
It is easy to see why standard management instincts dominate the factory ...
UK manufacturing output increases by £21bn in 2025
UK manufacturing added £21bn in output in 2025, even as the sector ...
New Features Update - Vol 04
Quarterly Product Roundup – Edition #4 Welcome to our latest quarterly ...
UK Manufacturing in 2026: Why growth is the industry’s priority
As UK manufacturers enter 2026, the operating environment remains ...
UK manufacturers are wasting £408m a year on idle machines
Energy costs remain one of the biggest pressures facing UK manufacturers. ...
UK Manufacturing Productivity - The challenges and opportunities
UK manufacturing continues to face a persistent and well-documented ...
Machine Utilisation Monitoring: What, Why and How
This article explores machine utilisation monitoring and answers what it ...
Five Trends That Will Shape the Smart Factory in 2026
For years, manufacturers have been bombarded with bold promises about ...
Why manufacturers seeking ‘more’ are moving beyond traditional tools
For decades, manufacturers have relied on a familiar mix of spreadsheets, ...
Six common factory challenges that hurt productivity
In manufacturing, one KPI rules them all: on-time delivery. But behind ...