How to Ensure Your Business Doesn’t Struggle to Innovate

Manufacturers are always working to innovate some part of their operations to keep up with the changes in demand and competition. But to ensure your journey to an innovative future will be largely free of hurdles, watch out for these red flags…

Lack of Flexibility

Saying “but we’ve always done it this way” demonstrates a lack of vision beyond your current systems

Reliance on Spreadsheeats

They can be complex, authors can be very protective and only represent a single person’s view of the business

Internal Process Misconceptions

Characterised by the popular phrase, “We don’t need anything complicated, all we do is make cake” (replace the word “cake” for manufactured item of your choice!)

If you do come across one or more, look into the root cause. What’s causing this inflexibility? Why is a particular employee/department so reluctant to let go of spreadsheets? What don’t your people understand about your processes?

You’ll find the answer is clear, efficient communication. Ensure all of your employees understand the benefits of innovation, whether it’s a process change or a new solution, and why the old ways can be improved, leading to a successful future.

“The fourth industrial evolution is more of a transition into realising the full potential of globally connected, intelligent, computerised systems. With that level of data connectivity, we can leverage the incredible advances in Artificial Intelligence and real-world modelling.”

– Kevin Bull, Product Strategy Director