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“Maintenance departments are probably closer to IT departments now than they've ever been in terms of the skill set”. In our recent LinkedIn Live panel, we discussed the impact of AI on engineering skills. While Jonathan Peedellsuggests that there is not a direct replacement, it has identified a need around data skills. Watch now to see how engineering skills have changed. https://weare.rs/3ZQnT11 #SkillsShortage #Engineering #Maintenance

It's that time again, isn't it? 2025 is your year, engineers – we're rooting for you. Pick one of these noble resolutions and we'll catch up with you again in three weeks to see how you're getting on... #NewYear #Resolutions #Engineering

Oh 2024, we’ll miss you. The last 12 months have been a wild ride here at RS UK&IE, so whether you were part of our team, our customers, our friends or our followers, here’s a little video to say thanks for the memories. #Recap #2024 #NewYear

“You need to be doing the basics well”. Before you get carried away with implementing AI, you need to be honest about the level of maturity your business is at. Richard Jeffers explains the fundamentals you should be taking care of first. Watch our full panel discussion here https://weare.rs/4a4YEwN #BusinessMaturity #AI #Maintenance

Whether you’re a valued customer, a trusted supplier, or an amazing team member, you’ve been an integral part of our journey this year - and we’re truly grateful. We're taking a few days to rest & recharge with our loved ones over the holidays - hopefully you're able to take a break too! Happy holidays from all of us at RS UK & Ireland 🎄 #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas

We gathered RS' top engineering nerds in a secret location to spend time measuring, weighing, calculating, arguing, and scrawling on whiteboards, in order to work out the answer to one of the world’s most pressing questions. How does Santa power his sleigh and deliver all those gifts? Swipe through, and if you are also an engineering nerd, feel free to argue with us in the replies about the maths. We know you all have a bit of free time over the next couple of weeks 🙃 #Engineering #Christmas #Holidays

How can you deliver maximum impact to your business with a predictive maintenance strategy? In our recent LinkedIn Live, Robert Russell suggested using data to understand where technology can best be applied in order to see benefits, for example, in helping to identify failure. You can watch the whole talk here https://weare.rs/49NTHIi #AI #Maintenance #Engineering

Coming to one of our RS Locals over the next two weeks? Our holiday opening hours and click & collect times vary from the usual schedule - so be sure to check before you visit! Find your nearest branch here: https://lnkd.in/e57TR7DQ #RSLocals #ClickAndCollect #HappyChristmas

How are you balancing your maintenance strategy? Are you taking a predictive or more reactive 'run to failure' approach? The latest edition of Engineering Insights looks at the options and the latest trends coming out of the UK manufacturing industry right now. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eBT-FEDt #MaintenanceEngineering #Engineers

You’ve heard of elf on the shelf, right? Well these elves are on a final warning. There are five major health and safety transgressions to spot in this picture. We’ve Where’s Wally-ed this for an extra challenge. Magnify to full screen and see if you can find them 👀🔍 #Hohoho #ElfAndSafety #OSH #Christmas2024