Unlocking Digital Transformation with Will Kinghorn, Technology Adoption Specialist at Made Smarter UK

06/05/24 • 36 min

In this episode of The Digital Manufacturer, host Mark Flynn is joined by Will Kinghorn, a Technology Adoption Specialist at Made Smarter UK. Join them as they discuss:

SME manufacturers adopting digital technologies
Sustainability challenges
The importance of organisations like Made Smarter UK
Educating the next generation of digital manufacturers
Technology implementation

Will Kinghorn is currently a Technology Adoption Specialist at Made Smarter UK, who guides leaders of SME manufacturers from initial unfamiliarity with manufacturing technology through to the successful implementation of industry 4.0 solutions. He also promotes Made Smarter UK through speaking at events, writing blog posts, and authoring thought leadership and magazine articles.The Digital Manufacturer is brought to you by Rubik. You can find out more about us here.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.The Digital Manufacturer is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

In this episode of The Digital Manufacturer, host Mark Flynn is joined by Will Kinghorn, a Technology Adoption Specialist at Made Smarter UK. Join them as they discuss:

SME manufacturers adopting digital technologies
Sustainability challenges
The importance of organisations like Made Smarter UK
Educating the next generation of digital manufacturers
Technology implementation

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Making Digital Human with David Galea, Founder and CEO of BEAT Limited Malta

In this episode of The Digital Manufacturer, host Mark Flynn is joined by David Galea, bestselling author, founder, and Group CEO of BEAT Limited Malta.Join them as they discuss the key elements of a successful digital transformation programme:

Training and integration of older generations of workers
The security risks of new technology adoption
The new skills and qualities needed for leaders
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Since 2007, BEAT Limited has been consulting and guiding the digital transformations of businesses in the Financial Services, Energy, Health, and Tourism industries. David’s book, Digital Made Simple: Practical Insights for Successful Digital Programs, offers a no-nonsense approach to digitalisation of business. If you’re a fan of our podcast, you’ll be a fan of his book!The Digital Manufacturer is brought to you by Rubik. You can find out more about us here.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.References: David works at BEAT Limited MaltaDavid wrote the book Digital Made Simple: Practical Insights for Successful Digital ProgramsThe Digital Manufacturer is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Paedar McCaffrey has been at Kainos for over twenty years, where he has served as a manager, Head of Delivery, Regional Director UK&I, and Territory Vice President, EMEA North (UK&I and Nordics). Kainos have two specialist business areas: Digital Services and the Workday Practice and work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector. The Digital Manufacturer is brought to you by Rubik. You can find out more about us here.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.References: Kainos’ WebsiteThe Digital Manufacturer is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so