The powerful twin you never had
The powerful twin you never had
Advances in data availability mean that we must be smarter in using it to our benefit, advances in computing power mean we can do this cost effectively. Oliver North, Partner at Pollen Consulting Group, shares his insights...
Lean into Data Analytics
Lean into Data Analytics
The world is changing. Technology is continuously improving on an exponential scale and we are already moving beyond Industry 4.0, whereby data and the internet are the new means of production.  Matthew Nixon our digital architect discusses pain points of data analytics and how to address them.
Is it all push when it should be pull
Is it all push when it should be pull
How scenario planning and IBP are both the engine and the brain in the digital world.
Interfacing Between Software & Consulting in Manufacturing
Interfacing Between Software & Consulting in Manufacturing
Our director of Pollen Technology, Oliver North, shares insights on what is required for a successful technology implementation and how he believes the balance of tech & consulting is the key to unlocking business capacity.
Social Distancing on the Shop floor (Thinking outside the 1.5m box)
Social Distancing on the Shop floor (Thinking outside the 1.5m box)
With COVID-19 cases spreading throughout Australia, manufacturers want to take precautions, protect employees and keep production running safely. But, how do you ensure this in a complex environment like a shop floor?
Farms of the Future
Farms of the Future
The future of farming will see fewer people in the field, more machines, more technology and more efficiency as a result. Pollen interviewed Xavi Silva Garcia (CEO and founder of HEMAV) to discuss the sector that is tipped to be Australia's next $100 billion industry…
Preparing for the future: sustainability, digitisation, and an aging workforce
Preparing for the future: sustainability, digitisation, and an aging workforce
We recently hosted a networking breakfast event where a panel consisting of some of the brightest minds in the digitisation area came together to discuss issues that both multinationals and SMEs are facing within the sector - Food & Beverage Industry News summarised the key take aways...
Pollen Recognition
Pollen Recognition
Since establishing the business in 2016, Pollen has gone from strength to strength; most recently winning 'Most Innovative Supply Chain Management' in the Global CEO of Excellence awards 2019 as well as 'Best Professional Services' at the Young Entrepreneur Sydney 2018 awards and being listed as an 'AFR Top 100 Fast Starter' and 'The One To Watch' by Consulting Magazine...
Planet of the Digital Apes
Planet of the Digital Apes
Big data is defined as large sets of data that are analysed using powerful computers and software to reveal insights into the world and is being used in a wide variety of industries. The question is: why aren’t more companies within the FMCG industry utilising this technology? We shared our thoughts with Inside FMCG...
Without change, bust.
Without change, bust.
The evolution of products has been pretty unprecedented over the last couple of decades, yet what has always lagged behind is pretty simply the supply chains and manufacturing facilities that sit behind these businesses... we spoke to Inside FMCG about why we believe it is time to change and how it doesn't have to be complex.