Unlocking opportunity; the investment case for automation and robotics
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates discusses how to get started on your automation and robotics journey.
5 mins
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All in good taste: focus on food and drink
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates discusses the innovations and opportunities in the food and drink industry.
3 mins
Six ways to recruit and retain your dream retail team
Taking on and keeping the most suitable staff for your retail business: six tips that could help you save time and money.
Resilience in retail: four ways to cut costs
With outgoings on the rise for many UK retailers, we explore four ways you can cut operating costs to navigate uncertain times more confidently.
Fighting retail fraud with fire
Retailers are a prime target for cyber criminals and fraudsters, but what steps can you take to reduce the risk of attacks and maintain business as usual?
The digital reinvention
AI, automation and digital twins are defining next-gen manufacturing in the UK. Explore how traditional factories are turning into connected, intelligent ecosystems.
6 mins
Women in manufacturing: A fresh look at an enduring issue
Eleanor Baker, Women Entrepreneur Lead, considers why manufacturing remains an industry with a notable lack of gender diversity.
2 mins
Spotlight on the care homes sector
Jon Hodgkins, Director, Care & Education Valuations at Christie & Co, considers the state of play for Scottish care homes in 2025.
8 mins
Under attack; why manufacturers must act against cyber threat
David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, sits down with colleague Giles Taylor, Head of Resilience and Cyber Security, to discuss why so many manufacturers are being targeted in cyberattacks.
4 mins
Playing catch up: The argument for automation investment
David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing, SME & Mid-Corporates, considers how greater use of automation can make UK manufacturers more competitive.