Recent TRG blog posts

Much has been written about Millennials (Generation Y) in the workplace. But the labour workforce is getting swamped by Generation Z, those who were born after 1995 and are about to looking for more professional roles sooner or later.

The Internet of Things is a world that connects people, data, processes, and physical things. Beyond the consumer realm, the IoT is creating a new paradigm in the business world. So, how will the IoT impact manufacturing?

The Factory of the Future isn’t some futuristic fantasy. It’s quickly becoming the new reality. And tech-savvy manufacturers are either on board or preparing for change. 40% of manufacturers believe that smart manufacturing and its foundational technology—the Internet of Things (IoT) — are within reach and that it’s the right time to invest.

Today’s furniture and fixtures manufacturers are facing volatile raw materials pricing, fluctuating consumer demand, and increased global competition. Manufacturers are competing in one of the most notable movements in the Furniture and Fixtures industry: customers expect higher quality and greater value than ever before, as well as more customisation options, including being able to configure selections and purchase online.

Thales has quite a global footprint with 64,000 employees worldwide and operates in 56 different countries. The company has embarked on an ERP consolidation journey in which they migrate multiple systems onto a single product. And after the selection process, they landed on the Infor LN platform.

Entry-level recruitment plays an indispensable role in talent management. Having said that, entry-level recruitment is not just about recruiting recent graduates. Many jobs do not require a college degree. Additionally, there are experienced employees who want to move into a new career and thus are willing to accept an entry-level position.

Imagine a cloud Business Intelligence system that can aggregate and analyse data from 400 data sources in a single view, go live in fewer than 90 days, and help achieve a five-fold increase in inventory turns. Let’s have a look at the Citrix case study, focusing on how Citrix has solved its data analytics problem and architected its digital supply chain with Birst.

Read more: Cloud Business Intelligence for E-commerce: a Case Study of Build.com

It’s been at least 30 years since terms like kanban and kaizen entered our manufacturing vocabulary. Is it time to step back and evaluate where lean strategies stand now? Are the principles still relevant in light of the drastic changes in operational processes, global markets, and IT solutions?

Organisations today have to face the challenges in recruiting for key positions in the state of the candidate experience and the application process has become more complicated over time. Moreover, the young candidates now are digital natives; they study your company and working culture through online tools before applying.

Digital transformation is the mantra of today’s business but the majority of organisations are still at their earlier stage of the journey. There are five specific hurdles and barriers organisations will face while building an agile digital culture. Being able to acknowledge the problem and to come up with a suitable solution for each challenge will put your business on the right track.