AI is everywhere. From finance and customer service to procurement and logistics, businesses are being told that artificial intelligence will change the way they operate. The reality is more nuanced. AI delivers the most value when it solves practical operational problems rather than acting as a standalone solution. Here are
The UK electrical industry has spent years investing in digital transformation, with initiatives such as EDATA helping to improve the accuracy and consistency of product information across the sector. Yet many supply chain challenges still originate from a surprisingly simple problem: Poor product data. Incorrect product descriptions, missing technical specifications,
Digital transformation and stability are usually treated as separate priorities. Digital transformation is often framed as innovation. New tools, faster processes, and advanced automation dominate the narrative. Yet for IT leaders responsible for delivery, innovation is not the starting point — stability is. Every new system, workflow, or integration introduces
Supply chain collaboration plays a bigger role than ever as trading networks become a priority of finance businesses. With a supply chain digital platform, it can help to bring partners, documents and workflows into one shared space where teams can access information instantly without needing to cross-check and follow up.
Digital transformation governance rarely fails because of intent. Most initiatives begin with clear objectives: improve efficiency, increase visibility, reduce manual effort. The case is usually strong. The urgency is often real. Where things begin to weaken is not at the point of design — but in the way change is
Few phrases shut down a digital conversation faster than this one: “We can’t add another integration.” It’s often framed as resistance. In reality, it’s a rational response to experience. Most organisations don’t reject new initiatives because they dislike automation. They reject them because they have lived through what uncontrolled integration
