We're exhibiting at Smart Manufacturing Week, hosted by The Manufacturer.
Our speaker sessions
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11:30 | 4 June | Industrial Data and AI Theatre
Speaker: Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse, Head of Business Intelligence
AI is only as good as the data behind it. In industrial settings, the journey from raw sensor data to AI-driven insights depends on a robust modern data platform. This session explores how data architecture, storage, and compute impact AI performance, ensuring models deliver accurate, real-time decisions. Learn best practices for designing scalable, high-performance platforms that bridge the gap between operational data and AI-driven automation.
Find out more about this topic by reading Nicholas' article here.
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14:00 | 4 June | Digital Transformation Theatre
Speakers: Toby Mankertz, Manufacturing Industry Director; Michael Jacobs, Senior Business Transformation Advisor
🌟With guest speaker Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift
This speaker session explores the critical role of data-driven leadership in manufacturing excellence, delving into key performance indicators crucial for success and how to align manufacturing metrics with your business purpose.
Join Toby Mankertz and Michael Jacobs from Columbus and hear about how effective leadership is essential for ensuring your business goals are embedded into your organisational culture.
They will talk through a practical roadmap for delivery, which focuses on translating theoretical understanding into actionable strategies, treating changes as structured projects, and recognising milestones. The discussion will also highlight the importance of clear communication, stakeholder engagement and coaching for effective cultural shifts in your organisation.
We will also have Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift, joining us on stage to share her perspective on how Columbus has helped the business align its manufacturing production metrics with its goals. This case study provides real-world insights into the transformative impact of data-driven leadership, including improvements in operating margins and increased product quality.
By adopting these best practices, manufacturers can position themselves at the forefront of industry innovation and competitiveness.
Find out more about this topic by reading Toby's article here.
From Raw Data to AI-Powered Decisions: The Role of the Modern Data Platform
11:30 | 4 June | Industrial Data and AI Theatre
Speaker: Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse, Head of Business Intelligence
AI is only as good as the data behind it. In industrial settings, the journey from raw sensor data to AI-driven insights depends on a robust modern data platform. This session explores how data architecture, storage, and compute impact AI performance, ensuring models deliver accurate, real-time decisions. Learn best practices for designing scalable, high-performance platforms that bridge the gap between operational data and AI-driven automation.
Find out more about this topic by reading Nicholas' article here.
Case study: How Swift are improving operating margins with aligned manufacturing metrics
14:00 | 4 June | Digital Transformation Theatre
Speakers: Toby Mankertz, Manufacturing Industry Director; Michael Jacobs, Senior Business Transformation Advisor
🌟With guest speaker Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift
This speaker session explores the critical role of data-driven leadership in manufacturing excellence, delving into key performance indicators crucial for success and how to align manufacturing metrics with your business purpose.
Join Toby Mankertz and Michael Jacobs from Columbus and hear about how effective leadership is essential for ensuring your business goals are embedded into your organisational culture.
They will talk through a practical roadmap for delivery, which focuses on translating theoretical understanding into actionable strategies, treating changes as structured projects, and recognising milestones. The discussion will also highlight the importance of clear communication, stakeholder engagement and coaching for effective cultural shifts in your organisation.
We will also have Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift, joining us on stage to share her perspective on how Columbus has helped the business align its manufacturing production metrics with its goals. This case study provides real-world insights into the transformative impact of data-driven leadership, including improvements in operating margins and increased product quality.
By adopting these best practices, manufacturers can position themselves at the forefront of industry innovation and competitiveness.
Find out more about this topic by reading Toby's article here.
We help manufacturers optimise operations and drive growth with technology that delivers results.
Today’s manufacturers are under pressure to reduce production times and costs while still delivering the quality their customers expect. At the same time, digital buyers demand a seamless, personalised experience – it’s a necessity, not a luxury.
At Columbus, we bridge the gap between your business needs and the right technology. Specialising in both process and discrete manufacturing, we understand the unique challenges you face and know how to address them with the right digital solutions. We can support you through every step of your digital transformation, helping you use new technologies to optimise processes and maximise value across your manufacturing operations. From shop floor management to distribution and after-sales, we help you drive growth with technology that delivers real results.
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