Business Insights

Lancaster University Management School has worked with many businesses from various sectors across the North West to help them innovate, develop, and grow. This page showcases some of the business leaders who have participated in our development programmes over the last few years.

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Safran’s new partnership with Lancaster University takes off

Posted on: 31 March 2025 by LUMS - Case Study

Safran, a leading global aerospace manufacturer, is renowned for its world-class facility in Burnley, which specialises in the production of sheet metal components, composites and then the assembly of nacelles - the protective enclosures for aircraft engines.

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SBCA balances digital innovation with a personal touch

Posted on: 31 March 2025 by LUMS - Case Study

Chris is navigating the challenge of how small businesses like his can keep pace with the rapidly evolving sector by integrating digital technologies, while maintaining the human touch that sets them apart.

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Harrison Drury creates a solid roadmap for digital transformation

Posted on: 31 March 2025 by LUMS - Case Study

Harrison Drury discusses the outcomes from participating in the Digital Acceleration in Professional Services programme

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Forbes solicitors embraces AI to drive digital transformation

Posted on: 31 March 2025 by LUMS - Case Study

Forbes Solicitors, a leading law firm founded 200 years ago, is one of the largest in the region, employing 380 staff across 11 offices, including its headquarters in Preston.

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Brabners leads the way in AI driven legal innovation

Posted on: 31 March 2025 by LUMS - Case Study

Nikki Whittle from Brabners law firm discusses her experience on the Digital Acceleration in Professional Services programme

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Lancaster University programme empowers accountants and lawyers to accelerate AI adoption

Posted on: 31 March 2025 by LUMS - Article

Digital Acceleration for Professional Services (DAPS) helps forward-thinking Preston firms navigate digital transformation

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Brewery embraces digital transformation to achieve green growth

Posted on: 27 February 2025 by LUMS - Case Study

Technology is reshaping the brewing and hospitality sectors, presenting a wealth of opportunities to improve processes and enhance customer experiences.

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How ‘Good Growth’ re-energised accountancy firm Towers + Gornall

Posted on: 9 August 2023 by LUMS - Case Study

If the pandemic taught us anything, it was the value of collaboration. Driven by necessity, businesses joined forces to remarkable effect, looking beyond the profit towards positive outcomes for people, place and the planet.

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“Accidental” Lancashire business that now boasts an 18-strong team

Posted on: 13 March 2023 by LUMS - Case Study

Lancashire not-for-profit business Chorley School Sport Partnership, which provides PE, sports and health activities in schools, is going from strength to strength with eighteen members of staff and contracts with organisations including Sport England and Youth Sport Trust.  

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Growth is green at the Bath House

Posted on: 27 February 2023 by LUMS - Case Study

Growth abounds at Cumbria-based family business, Bath House, in more ways than one. As the pandemic eased, Bath House wanted to look again at their business’ direction and have a chance to take stock and plan. 

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