This week we chat with Tim Minshall, who is the Dr John C Taylor Professor of Innovation and Head of Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge.
In a wide-ranging conversation we discuss a breadth of topics covering engineering, manufacturing and innovation, including:
Why he carries a kettle switch around with him!
The role of Ifm
Investor sentiment for manufacturing vs. software
The German model of medium-sized firms
The perception of engineering and the knock-on effect at school level
STEM and skills supply
Logistics and supply chain
Sustainability
Can Cambridge make a difference?
Tim’s upcoming book
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