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    Posts by Rik Irons-Mclean, Strategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources

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    How digital tech can help manufacturers build resilience 

    15/07/2021
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources
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      Lizzie GreenwayAccount Executive, Manufacturing

    Manufacturers can build resilience by taking advantage of digital technology, partnerships, data, and building new talent pipelines. Read more

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    How utility firms can help the UK reach net zero by 2025 

    01/06/2021
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources
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      Rina LadvaSenior Director, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities & Life Sciences

    Discover how partnerships can help utility companies open new innovations and help the UK reach its net zero sustainability goals. Read more

    Innovate and transform the water sector

    How to innovate and transform the water sector 

    20/05/2021
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources
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      Carrie-Anne CreminEnergy & Utilities Account Executive

    In order to meet the UK’s sustainability goals, the water sector needs to innovate, collaborate and stay resilient. Discover how. Read more

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    How water companies can reach their sustainability goals through digital modernisation 

    13/05/2021
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources
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      Mark DeightonUK&I Director, Consulting, Data & Analytics, Ernst & Young LLP

    Discover how water companies can build sustainability goals, innovate, and discover new business models with digital modernisation. Read more

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    How to deliver successful culture change for the new world of work 

    05/01/2021
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources
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      Heather SchossigHR Director for Digital and Technology Services Division, Centrica
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      Tara KeatleyTransformation Strategy Manager, Centrica

    Discover how culture change creates a transparent and collaborative environment for employees to come as they are and be more excited, productive and collaborative. Read more

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    The future of manufacturing and innovation 

    16/11/2020
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources
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      Phil HadfieldCountry Director UK, Rockwell Automation

    We discuss the positive changes on the manufacturing industry and the importance of innovation and technology for the future.  Read more

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    4 ways data and analytics can help the utilities sector in the new normal 

    18/08/2020
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources
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      George HackfordPower and Resources Lead, SparkBeyond EMEA

    Discover a number of ways data and analytics can provide tangible and practical business outcomes for utility organisations. Read more

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    Digital agility: the future of the utilities industry 

    25/06/2020
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources

    To be successful in the future, the utilities industry must strike the right balance between reinventing and growing core business and new business models. Read more

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    Digital dexterity: 4 ways you can support energy customers and employees while staying resilient 

    12/05/2020
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      By Rik Irons-McleanStrategy Director, Manufacturing, Energy & Resources

    How can the energy industry continue to operate normally, while adapting to changing demands, shifting customer dynamics, and operational challenges. Read more

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