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Manufacturing Compliance in 2026: Why Visibility, Cybersecurity, and Traceability Are Becoming Business Critical
Manufacturing businesses across the UK and Ireland are entering a new phase of compliance. For years, regulations focused heavily on operational safety and quality control. Those areas still matter, but 2026 is bringing something different. Manufacturers are now being pushed towards greater digital accountability, environmental transparency, and product traceability. This shift is affecting everything from…
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Why Sustainability Is Becoming a Sales Requirement, Not Just a Business Initiative
Recently, we had a conversation with a client who faced a challenge many businesses in today’s world can relate to. Their bid for a new project was rejected, not because of their capabilities or price but because they lacked green and sustainability information in their proposal. The reason? Sustainability and green credentials are no longer…
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The Importance of Streamlining Your Business Processes: Best Practices for Saving Time and Money
As businesses grow, their processes become more complex. But that doesn’t mean they should become harder to manage. In fact, the most successful companies know that having clear, streamlined processes is the key to saving time, cutting costs, and maximising the efficiency of every team member. Yet, many businesses still fall into common traps that…
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Target Integration Named Runner-Up at the Small Business Growth Awards 2026
We’re proud to share that Target Integration has been named Runner-Up in the Expansion & Growth category at the Small Business Growth Awards 2026, hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and HSBC UK. It’s a great moment for the team, and one that reflects the work that’s gone in over the past few…
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MACH 2026: A Showcase of Innovation and Future Manufacturing at Target Integration
As MACH 2026 has come to a close, we are reflecting on an incredible week of discussions, demos, and networking in the world of manufacturing technology. This year’s exhibition at the NEC Birmingham brought together industry leaders, forward-thinkers, and passionate innovators, and we were proud to be part of this dynamic event. Our team had the…
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Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 — What UK and Irish Businesses Need to Know
Microsoft Dynamics 365 April 2026 Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 — What UK and Irish Businesses Need to Know From new statutory payment reporting for UK businesses to Ireland’s approaching e-invoicing mandate, Wave 1 brings changes with real compliance implications on these shores — alongside meaningful improvements to AI, finance, and operations.…
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Manufacturing the Future: Key Takeaways from Ibec’s Galway Event
Our colleague Kerry Moone recently attended Ibec’s Manufacturing the Future event in Galway, a day focused on where the industry is heading and what businesses need to do now to stay competitive. It wasn’t just another conversation about technology. It was a much more honest discussion about what’s actually happening on the ground, where businesses…
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Key Compliance Requirements for the Food & Drink Manufacturing Industry in 2026
The food and drink manufacturing industry in both Ireland and the UK is experiencing a shift in regulations. With public health, sustainability, and digital transparency driving these changes, businesses in this space are navigating a new, more complex compliance landscape in 2026. In this blog, we’ll explore the key compliance requirements that food and drink…
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Navigating the Energy Crisis: A Digital Survival Guide for Manufacturers
Industry Report · March/April 2026 UK and Irish manufacturers are facing an energy and cost environment that won’t resolve on its own. Here’s what the data says, and what forward-thinking businesses are doing about it. Target Integration · Manufacturing & Food & Drink · 8 min read ↓ Download the Full Report (PDF) The cost…
