A total of £1.35m of funds have been allocated by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Made Smarter Innovation (MSI) through the InterAct Network commissioned research programme. These projects span a wide variety of subjects within the wider intersection of UK manufacturing and industrial digital technology. The outputs from these research teams offer valuable social science insights to inform and assist businesses and policy shapers with their decision making regarding technology and digital transformation.
You can view all of our projects below, or access the outputs from all of our completed work so far on our resources section.
Projects:
We have a wide range of commissioned research projects that offer extensive human insights into many pressing issues for manufacturers and digital technologists. Although our projects often relate to multiple themes, below you can find them organised by which of the Made Smarter Innovation themes they align with most closely: Productivity, Sustainability, Resilience, People.
Simply click the project title to navigate to further details about the research, and access all related outputs for those projects that have been completed.
Productivity
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Enabling digital transformation for SMEs: an Industry 4.0 open innovation platform
Industrial digital technologies for UK SME exporting Manufacturers
Standardization and new technology adoption in the housing supply chain: Lessons from the 1930s
The management and governance of open innovation projects for industrial digital technology providers
Verification, validation and testing (VVT) for new products and technology
Sustainability
FASHTRAX: Digitalising textile supply chain transparency – research and knowledge exchange
The role of pairing industrial digital technologies and resource efficiency in achieving Net Zero
The valorisation of the PrOH Modelling Methodology for the human-centred digitization of remanufacturing in aerospace
Resilience
EU battery regulations 2023: UK readiness for battery passports and smart labelling
From supply chains towards manufacturing ecosystems: A system dynamics model
Insights from history: What can the past teach us about technological transformation?
Manufacturing in the Metaverse
RESTRAIN: Socio-cultuRal bEhaviour of end-uSers To specific cybeR-threAts In maNufacturing
People
AI with Impact: A guide for CEOs
Community co-created distributed manufacturing platform (COCODISMAN)
Informing empathy-led change management: Measurable readiness planning for the adoption of digital technologies in manufacturing
Making things work: public opinion of UK manufacturing 2023
Manufacturing for All – inclusive digital manufacturing
Perceptions of Manufacturing: How to make manufacturing charming again?
Responsible and inclusive digital transformation
Rebranding the manufacturing sector
The role of consumers in manufacturing as a service
Using the Reflective Goal Setting (RGS) Model to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies by enhancing digital readiness in UK manufacturing
Women in manufacturing: the case for a gender-transformative digitalisation
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. This project produced a report, guide and video outlining the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Key Insights:
1. Digitalisation integrates a wide range of investment domains which makes it difficult to apply established processes to assess and prioritise investments.
2. High costs and the high uncertainty of return make it difficult to justify investments.
3. Rapid innovation (and obsolescence) of digital technology discourages investments.
4. The lack of expertise on acquiring external funding for digitalisation and absence of relevant knowledge among senior leaders can create an investment barrier.
Enabling digital transformation for SMEs: an Industry 4.0 open innovation platform
Professor Beverly Wagner (University of Strathclyde), Dr. Natalie McDougall (University of Strathclyde)
Project description
The unprecedented changes of increasing digitalisation in parallel with the challenges organisations face in adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 are the driving forces behind this project. There is a need to enable collaboration and co-creation to drive digital transformation.
New requirements related to customer experience and needs alongside value and efficiency improvements necessitate digital transformation. This can be enabled via adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as big data analytics, blockchain, Internet of Things, intelligent products, sensors, robotics, adaptive manufacturing, and many others. However, whilst this is becoming an imperative for organisations, SMEs may be hindered by a lack of resources and capabilities.
The project team will develop a platform using virtual collaborative sharing tools, which will be accessible via an Open Innovation webpage. Key insights taken from the longitudinal study of Open Innovation adoption and Knowledge Transfer Partnership on Open Innovation practices will shape an interactive toolkit comprising the following:
A best practice guide to aid the business community select an appropriate open innovation business model and understand the process and requirements at each level for ideation through to commercialisation.
Case studies presented by key stakeholder organisations that detail factors that influence open innovation implementation and technological uptake.
Collaborative tools, activities, and co-creation spaces to support the development of relevant capabilities adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies.
Industrial digital technologies for UK SME exporting Manufacturers
Dr Hanh Pham (University of Leeds), Professor Chee Yew Wong (University of Leeds), Dr Richard Hodgett (University of Leeds)
Project description
The unprecedented changes of increasing digitalisation in parallel with the challenges organisations face in adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 are the driving forces behind this project. There is a need to enable collaboration and co-creation to drive digital transformation.
New requirements related to customer experience and needs alongside value and efficiency improvements necessitate digital transformation. This can be enabled via adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as big data analytics, blockchain, Internet of Things, intelligent products, sensors, robotics, adaptive manufacturing, and many others. However, whilst this is becoming an imperative for organisations, SMEs may be hindered by a lack of resources and capabilities.
The project team will develop a platform using virtual collaborative sharing tools, which will be accessible via an Open Innovation webpage. Key insights taken from the longitudinal study of Open Innovation adoption and Knowledge Transfer Partnership on Open Innovation practices will shape an interactive toolkit comprising the following:
A best practice guide to aid the business community select an appropriate open innovation business model and understand the process and requirements at each level for ideation through to commercialisation.
Case studies presented by key stakeholder organisations that detail factors that influence open innovation implementation and technological uptake.
Methodologies of Industry 4.0 adoption from keynote industry speakers.
Collaborative tools, activities, and co-creation spaces to support the development of relevant capabilities adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.
Advancing the business case for digital technology adoption in the UK manufacturing industry
Dr. Andreas Schroeder (Aston University), Dr. Yang Zhao (Aston University) and Dr. Daniel Andrews (Aston University)
Project description
The competitiveness of industry in the UK is dependent on the rapidly growing digitalisation of manufacturers. Digitalisation provides the opportunity to drive the efficiency and innovativeness of manufacturers, and forms the basis for creating new business models. Yet, manufacturers are lagging in their investments into digitalisation and risk missing out on capturing the opportunities digitalisation offers. The below report, guide and video outline the specific challenges the manufacturing industry faces when making effective investments into digitalisation and identifies the key questions they should address to overcome them.