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You don't have to leap to Industry 4.0

AMRC's Gavin Hill on why UK manufacturers sit at Industry 3.0, not 4.0 - and how small, low-risk steps beat a risky leap.

02 Jul 2026

Digital transformation rarely fails because the software is bad

Why digital transformations fail before the software is even installed. Aligning people, process and technology in UK manufacturing.

15 Jun 2026

The 5-step roadmap to Industry 4.0 for UK manufacturers — without the buzzwords

A real-world 5-step Industry 4.0 roadmap for UK SME and mid-cap manufacturers, with payback at every step and no buzzwords.

31 May 2026

9 ways to realise the business benefits of digital investments in UK manufacturing

Nine practical directives for turning digital investment into real business value in UK manufacturing. Tim Shelley on benefit realisation.

25 May 2026

What 20 years in UK manufacturing taught me about digitisation

Tim Shelley on what 20 years on UK shop floors taught him about digitisation. The unglamorous methodology that actually works.

18 May 2026

5 lessons on Industrial AI from Hannover Messe

Five lessons on getting Industrial AI right in UK manufacturing, from conversations at the CONTACT Software stand at Hannover Messe.

16 May 2026

People, data, technology — the only change management order that works in manufacturing

Why change management in UK manufacturing has to be sequenced people first, data second, technology third — the shop-floor playbook.

11 May 2026

MCP and UK manufacturing: the standard that finally lets AI talk to your shop floor

How the Model Context Protocol changes the economics of AI in UK manufacturing. Integration costs and where the real value lies.

11 May 2026

Build your foundation before you scale up

Why automating a broken process just makes you fail faster. What UK manufacturers should do before buying software. By Tim Shelley.

06 Apr 2026

When Your PDM System Becomes a Risk

PDM versus PLM, and when to migrate. A practical guide for UK manufacturers managing the transition without disrupting production.

16 Mar 2026

The most powerful tool in digital transformation? A whiteboard

Why every TJ engagement starts with a whiteboard and a pen, not software. The case for proper discovery before any digital investment.

11 Mar 2026

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CONTACT Research - From Silos to Ecosystems

From data silos to connected ecosystems. Integrating PLM, MES, ERP and SCADA across UK manufacturing operations.

23 Jan 2026

You don't have to leap to Industry 4.0

You don't have to leap to Industry 4.0

AMRC's Gavin Hill on why UK manufacturers sit at Industry 3.0, not 4.0 - and how small, low-risk steps beat a risky leap.

Digital transformation rarely fails because the software is bad

Digital transformation rarely fails because the software is bad

Why digital transformations fail before the software is even installed. Aligning people, process and technology in UK manufacturing.

The 5-step roadmap to Industry 4.0 for UK manufacturers — without the buzzwords

The 5-step roadmap to Industry 4.0 for UK manufacturers — without the buzzwords

A real-world 5-step Industry 4.0 roadmap for UK SME and mid-cap manufacturers, with payback at every step and no buzzwords.

9 ways to realise the business benefits of digital investments in UK manufacturing

9 ways to realise the business benefits of digital investments in UK manufacturing

Nine practical directives for turning digital investment into real business value in UK manufacturing. Tim Shelley on benefit realisation.

What 20 years in UK manufacturing taught me about digitisation

What 20 years in UK manufacturing taught me about digitisation

Tim Shelley on what 20 years on UK shop floors taught him about digitisation. The unglamorous methodology that actually works.

5 lessons on Industrial AI from Hannover Messe

5 lessons on Industrial AI from Hannover Messe

Five lessons on getting Industrial AI right in UK manufacturing, from conversations at the CONTACT Software stand at Hannover Messe.

People, data, technology — the only change management order that works in manufacturing

People, data, technology — the only change management order that works in manufacturing

Why change management in UK manufacturing has to be sequenced people first, data second, technology third — the shop-floor playbook.

MCP and UK manufacturing: the standard that finally lets AI talk to your shop floor

MCP and UK manufacturing: the standard that finally lets AI talk to your shop floor

How the Model Context Protocol changes the economics of AI in UK manufacturing. Integration costs and where the real value lies.

Build your foundation before you scale up

Build your foundation before you scale up

Why automating a broken process just makes you fail faster. What UK manufacturers should do before buying software. By Tim Shelley.

When Your PDM System Becomes a Risk

When Your PDM System Becomes a Risk

PDM versus PLM, and when to migrate. A practical guide for UK manufacturers managing the transition without disrupting production.

The most powerful tool in digital transformation? A whiteboard

The most powerful tool in digital transformation? A whiteboard

Why every TJ engagement starts with a whiteboard and a pen, not software. The case for proper discovery before any digital investment.

Presentation

CONTACT Research - From Silos to Ecosystems

Presentation

CONTACT Research - From Silos to Ecosystems

From data silos to connected ecosystems. Integrating PLM, MES, ERP and SCADA across UK manufacturing operations.