The acquisition of Feinguss Blank marked a defining moment for Texmo, bringing with it scale, complexity and multiple competing needs. What began as an acquisition programme is now a long-term partnership shaping alignment, identity and market presence.

There were two potential ways to approach this problem. We could look at quick fixes to keep staff in their roles for longer. Or we could take a long-term view, and go beyond the symptom – staff retention – to tackle the root cause – employees’ relationship with their work.

There’s no shortage of information in the world. But much of it comes from the same places, told by the same people. If we want new thinking, we need to look elsewhere. Unfamiliar Shoes is a documentary series about people whose lives and work sit outside the spotlight — those who’ve built a path around a craft, a place, or a way of working we rarely hear about.

Most factories use algorithms to predict how productive they will be on any given day. But the reality is that all sorts of factors impact on output. We designed an app to help managers understand the gap between what computers say should happen, and what is actually produced.