Issue 212 - 2023
Main interview Amit Chadha of L & T Technology Services on the advance to Industry 5.0
Digital transformation Data lakes will help manufacturers increase agility and responsiveness
Brand licensing Why you should consider licensing a brand to manufacture and distribute
Welcome
CEO Andrew Schofield Group COO Joe Woolsgrove Data & Insights Director Jaione Soga Editor Libbie Hammond Assistant Editor Mary Floate
Content Editors Alex Caesari , Danielle Champ , Annabelle Crook , Steven Dobinson
Editorial Administrators Amy Gilks , Afiya Lucombe Davis
Creative Lead Lee Protheroe Managing Art Editor Fleur Daniels
Art Editors Jamie Elvin , David Howard , Charlie Protheroe , Amy Robertson
Artwork Administrator Rochelle Broderick-White
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Head of Content Management Adam Blanch
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Social Media Co-ordinator Rosie Clegg IT Support Iain Kidd
Administration Natalie Fletcher , Rory Gallacher , Ibby Mundhir
Hello and welcome to the May issue of Manufacturing Today . In this month ’ s magazine our expert contributors share opinions on data lakes , dealing with disruption in the supply chain , the pathway to net zero , the need for end-to-end visibility , and why brand licensing is shaping up to be a growth driver . The latter of these features gives a fascinating look at why harnessing the power of a brand can transform a manufacturer ’ s business – that ’ s a definite must-read ! Our main interviewee is Amit Chadha of L & T Technology Services ( LTTS ), considered to be one of the most trusted strategic advisors on best practices
in engineering research and development . Read his insights and the scale of LTTS ’ innovation on page 10 .
GETTING DONE
Libbie Hammond , Editor LH @ finelightmediagroup . com
Our cover story this issue visits GEDIA USA Holdings , with Michael Lehmann , President sharing the story of its success . Turn to page 46 to learn more
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