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Research That Actually Means Something

Most industry research is written for people who already agree with the conclusion.

GoSmarter covers academic research, industry studies, and data-backed analysis that is relevant to metals manufacturers. The question is always the same: does this help a production manager make a better decision?

Topics include:

  • AI adoption in manufacturing: what the adoption data shows, not what vendors claim
  • Scrap reduction and yield research: measured outcomes from real facilities
  • Workforce and skills studies: the human side of automation
  • Industry 4.0 implementation research: what separates the pilot projects from the deployments that stick
  • Environmental impact studies: scope 1 and 2 emissions in metals production

Where research findings have direct implications for how GoSmarter builds its tools, that is noted explicitly. Where the evidence is mixed or the sample sizes are small, that is noted too.

Good decisions come from clear data. That is what these posts aim to deliver.

How AI can improve your logistics fast

Logistics businesses and logistics have a huge opportunity to unlock additional value in their business through the use of data and AI integration. Areas of improvement include streamlining operations, managing the supply chain, pricing dynamically, agile planning, and enhanced forecasting.

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Industry 4.0 in a post-Covid world

Mckinsey’s report on manufacturing operations after Covid-19 takes an interesting look into the potential adoption pathways companies will take on the way to Industry 4.0 and some of the ways technology is changing the sector. It also identifies what ’lighthouses’, organisations successfully transforming at scale, are doing to make them succeed.

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6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help

Persistent COVID-19 uncertainty, disruptive technologies, and supply chain challenges are some of the big concerns facing manufacturing CEOs and corporate leaders right now. However, despite uncertainty, we are seeing some promising trends around automation and transforming processes from the back office to the factory floor. Here are the top six board-level agenda items and a look into how AI can help.

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Irish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference

We’re attending the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in Dublin, Ireland on the 23rd and 24th of November where our CEO will be giving two talks on how AI drives sustainable manufacturing and the power of no-code tools.

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The Manufacturer MX awards

We are so excited for the reveal of The Manufacturer Top 100 2021 in Liverpool! We are proud to be supporting Helen Anderson of CPI TMD at the awards.

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Upskilling for the green revolution

92% of manufacturers believe net zero will be achievable for their business by 2050. To make this reality, the government and industry need to put strategies in place that map out how they are going to unlock the skills needed for the green revolution. Make UK and Sage recently teamed up to release a report that investigates the subject and makes some recommendations for success.

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The UK's leading manufacturing event

Digital Manufacturing Week will be taking place next week in Liverpool. You’ll find us there on Wednesday and Thursday the 10th and 11th, on Innovation alley.

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The State of AI and learning from Transformers

Deloitte’s State of AI in the Enterprise report is an enlightening read. This edition focuses on becoming an ‘AI fueled’ organisation. The results come from a survey conducted on 2,875 executives from across the Americas, Europe and Asia. They separated companies into four groups based on their success with AI implementation and identified what was driving the success of the highest performers.

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Procurement best practice – what manufacturers can learn

The National Audit Office (NAO) report on ‘Managing the Commercial Lifecycle’ is a great guide to improving your own procurement processes. Here we share some interesting findings and the key areas to make changes in.

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Microsoft Emissions Impact Dashboard - what you need to know

The Emissions Impact Dashboard is a great way to track and reduce cloud carbon emissions. The tool has an accessible visual interface that gives users high quality data and key insights into their cloud carbon footprint. If you’re aiming for net zero this dashboard can be a step in the right direction.

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