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Manufacturing

C | The Shift: Redefining Global Manufacturing

This manufacturing report brings together industry leaders, researchers and practitioners from across the globe to examine the five forces reshaping modern manufacturing: data, AI, sustainability, connected value chains and workforce capability.

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5 ways manufacturers can be more data driven

This guide explores the importance of a data-driven strategy for manufacturers, featuring comprehensive advice from Columbus digital advisors.

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The Manufacturer MX Awards Ceremony, part of TM Live

The Manufacturer Live

Join Columbus at TM Live, the annual series of manufacturing events championing the sector. Featuring the TMMX Awards, the Manufacturing Leaders' Summit, and networking with the 2025 Top 100 Alumni.

Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025

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Next-level CX: 5 must-have strategies for online retail in 2025

How can you deliver a truly unmatched customer experience?

Customer Experience Conference Manchester 2025

Join us at the Customer Experience Manchester Conference, the premier event for CX leaders and innovators across the UK. After 10 years of success in London, we're excited to be exhibiting as this highly anticipated event moves to the North. Don't miss your chance to connect with industry experts, discover the latest trends, and gain valuable insights to elevate your customer experience strategy.

November 11, 2025

08:00 - 17:00 (GMT)

The Pendulum Hotel, Central Manchester

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How Origin Enterprises Future-Proofed Operations with Columbus & Microsoft Dynamics 365

Learn how Origin Enterprises, the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of crop nutrition and agronomy services, partnered with Columbus to deliver a complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation.

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Breaking down NIS2

The NIS2 Directive introduces new cybersecurity requirements that will impact organisations across multiple industries in the EU and beyond.

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Biometria digitises operations to drive transparency and sustainability in forestry

Biometria partnered with Columbus to modernise its technology, replacing its legacy platform with VIOL 3, a next-generation system.

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In a matter of seconds: How Bonava's AI transformed home descriptions

One of Northern Europe's leading housing developers, Bonava, is using AI to generate accurate home descriptions in any language within seconds

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B&O's transformation: Driving innovation, efficiency, and luxury experiences

With Columbus as a strategic advisor and implementation partner, B&O has set out on an extensive digital transformation project, taking an integrated approach to innovation, internal processes, and customer experience across all channels.

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Vedum ready for 100 more years of success with M3 Cloud

Together with Columbus, Vedum implemented Infor M3 Cloud to increase operational efficiency and futureproof the business’ IT infrastructure. Read the case study here.

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Contura ignites customer support with Microsoft Dynamics CE

Learn how Columbus helped Swedish manufacturer Contura to increase efficiency, service quality and cost control with Dynamics 365 CE. Read the case study here.

New ERP system strengthens Devold of Norway's global growth ambitions

The wool manufacturer, Devold of Norway, is now better prepared for the future with Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its new ERP solution. Close collaboration between Devold's team and Columbus has been key to the project's success.

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Normet bridges digital gap with a modern B2B eCommerce platform

How does a B2B company with no prior online presence implement a modern eCommerce tech stack in just four-and-a-half months? Normet achieved this impressive transformation through a focused strategy and the right partnerships. Here’s how it was done.