Duncan Macfarlane
Inventing something new is great, but without efficient machines to automate the industrial processes, the idea is unlikely to be profitable. But creating the best machine takes time. So, how can we commission machines more quickly? Read more
Industrial strategy insights
Benoit Geurts
A car is fast becoming a smartphone on wheels. Connectivity is increasingly essential. Here are three ways for the car industry to ease the legal headache of wireless tech patents. Read more
Industrial manufacturing companies know servitization – the shift from selling products to providing services – is important. Our new research found 75% expect delivering services to become a significantly bigger part of their business in the next... Read more
Amazon’s move to buy Whole Foods Market will shake up retail around the world which should shake retailers into asking big questions about how they engage with shoppers. PA Consulting Group's Alan Treadgold discusses the key things that this... Read more
PA’s economic development experts, Marta Solorzano and Khalil Souki shares their insights on how we can best support UK start-ups in the UK. Read more
The potential impact of Brexit on importers and exporters is without precedent. The UK Government should focus on four key areas to ensure such companies can seize opportunities. Read more
Despite the Bank of England’s recent downward revision of its inflation forecast, it’s not all doom and gloom for the UK economy. After all, it remains the fifth biggest economy in the world and is the joint fastest growing in the G8. Read more
The Government has placed innovation at the heart of its industrial strategy for the UK. But it sets precious few goals for specific innovation in either the public or private sectors. This could jeopardize the potential for it to deliver on its... Read more
