Why manufacturers still struggle with digital adoption in 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges manufacturers face in adopting digital technologies and the factors that contribute to stalled digital initiatives.

Send a text In this episode of Tech Talk with Boyum, we explore why digital initiatives often stall after go-live and what really prevents technology from becoming part of everyday manufacturing operations. Joined by Joe Smith from Seidor UK, we unpack the role of people, processes, data quality, leadership, and operational pressure - and why adoption is less about technology and more about behaviour. A practical conversation for manufacturers looking to turn digital investment into real, las...

People in this episode

Host: Boyum IT Solutions

Guest: Joe Smith

Topics covered

• digital adoption
• manufacturing
• technology
• leadership
• data quality
• operational pressure

Keywords

• digital adoption
• manufacturing operations
• technology
• data quality
• leadership
• operational pressure
• behaviour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seidor UK