Case Study

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Smart Tech Programme

Event Overview

Business Growth Dorset’s Scale-Up Smart Tech programme has successfully supported over 50 manufacturers in accelerating their digital transformation journey. Delivered by SWMAS, the programme helped businesses cut through the complexity of digital technology by assessing their needs, and identifying the solutions and knowledge required to gain a competitive edge. Participants benefited from a dynamic mix of technology raising webinars, interactive workshops, and best practice visits to smart technology adopters, providing valuable insights and shared real-world examples of technology in action.

A key highlight was these best practice visits to William Hughes and Olives et al.

The video features:

Adam Harvey, Olives et al

Emma Burgon, William Hughes

Nik Brown, SWMAS

Programme Leadership

The programme was conceived by Shelley Collins-Trevett, Head of Business Growth & Inward Investment at Business Growth Dorset and was designed and delivered by SWMAS.

Video Highlights

Site visits of William Hughes and Olives et al

Background to SWMAS and Business Growth Dorset Scale Up Smart Tech collaboration

General shots of the best practice visits

Background and overview of William Hughes and Olives et al

Attendees give feedback on the programme and how it benefited them.

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