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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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James BrookNov 28, 2025 1:05:07 PM

Five Trends That Will Shape the Smart Factory in 2026

For years, manufacturers have been bombarded with bold promises about ...
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James BrookNov 19, 2025 11:35:47 AM

Why manufacturers seeking ‘more’ are moving beyond traditional tools

For decades, manufacturers have relied on a familiar mix of spreadsheets, ...
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James BrookOct 21, 2025 3:12:09 PM

Six common factory challenges that hurt productivity

In manufacturing, one KPI rules them all: on-time delivery. But behind ...
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James BrookOct 13, 2025 2:02:20 PM

Make UK Q3 outlook - UK manufacturing shows signs of recovery

The latest Make UK Manufacturing Outlook Q3 2025 report paints a ...
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James BrookSep 30, 2025 3:50:31 PM

Manufacturing Production Software: Gain Visibility, Unlock Efficiency

Manufacturing production software helps factories plan, monitor, and ...
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James BrookSep 25, 2025 10:26:29 AM

How Manufacturers Can Implement a Continuous Improvement Strategy

In manufacturing, standing still is not an option. Today, customers demand ...
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James BrookAug 26, 2025 11:38:42 AM

From Manual to Digital: The important leap Manufacturers need to take

Manufacturers today sit at a crossroads. On one hand, the volume of ...
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James BrookJul 22, 2025 9:36:55 AM

Drowning in production data, but starving for insight?

Manufacturers consistently tell us they want to become more ...
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James BrookJul 10, 2025 10:59:24 AM

Manufacturing Data Collection: The First Step to Shop Floor Optimisation

To optimise productivity on the shop floor, manufacturers need more than ...
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James BrookJun 17, 2025 9:49:48 AM

UK Manufacturing Outlook Q2 2025

The latest Make UK Q2 2025 Manufacturing Outlook report paints a mixed ...
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