Across the industry, manufacturers are finding ways to monetize the same product more than once. Here’s how they’re doing it, and why waiting could cost you competitive advantage. The $500+ Billion Opportunity Hiding in Your Returns When Toyota announced its new “Toyota Circular Factory” at its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire, UK, it wasn’t just making a
1. Audit Regularly Regular audits are essential for catching and correcting stock discrepancies before they escalate into bigger issues. By conducting cycle counts and comparing physical stock to inventory records, you can identify variances promptly. It’s important to schedule these audits systematically and frequently enough to ensure that they provide a real-time snapshot of your inventory. When
The Challenge: Facilitating and Supporting Remote Working The HR team has always been busy but since March 2020 the workload has become even more intense. Nearly 90% of HR teams say their workload has increased. HR is now responsible for supporting the remote workplace, facilitating remote and hybrid working. It’s a vital role because ensuring workers have
Rethinking Mining’s Digital Core: Why Australia’s Smartest Operators Are Choosing IFS Australia’s mining sector stands on the edge of a profound shift. It’s not just about digging deeper, it’s about thinking sharper, faster, and smarter. While mining continues to contribute over 14% to the nation’s GDP and support more than a million jobs, success is no longer
1 Choose green suppliers One of the first steps to make your stock control more eco-friendly is to choose suppliers that share your environmental values. Look for suppliers that use renewable energy, recycled materials, biodegradable packaging, and ethical practices. You can also ask them to provide certificates or labels that verify their environmental standards. By
Digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword, it has become a way of being given the ever-increasing rate of technology adoption and change. Therefore, a business really needs to understand what it is, why it’s so important and how they can get it right. In the simplest of terms, digital transformation is the strategic adoption of digital
Is your tech delivering moments of service that your customers love? Or is it silently destroying your brand reputation just out of sight? As the saying goes, “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair”. Trust builds over time, so the trick is to find and eliminate anything that damages customer trust. When
1 Feedback sources Feedback is essential to understanding your stress level, management strategies, and program outcomes. It can help you identify your triggers, strengths and weaknesses, progress and challenges, and areas for improvement. Feedback can come from various sources, such as self-assessment tools, peer support, and professional guidance. Self-assessment can increase your awareness of stress
The increasing number of ‘business technologists’ means that every aspect of an organization is reliant on technology to carry out successful business operations. IT teams are therefore faced with the challenge of maintaining constantly evolving IT infrastructure to meet their organization’s day-to-day demands, especially during periods of growth and development. In situations like this, how
Implementing ITIL involves reframing the way an organization works and involves changes within its people, processes, and technology. Not only can such a project be a huge undertaking but also requires continuous improvements and iterations along the way. Preparation is key to a successful ITIL implementation, so we’ve put together a nine-step plan to help
