BBC Studios has partnered with TMT Insights for a multi-year collaboration aimed at transforming its digital media supply chain. Through TMT’s Polaris operational management software and professional services expertise, BBC Studios will centralize control over its global content library. This strategic move will streamline operational workflows, automate business processes, and reduce dependency on third-party vendors for content management.

As part of this transformation, TMT Insights will provide system integration, technology implementation, and workflow re-engineering services. These efforts will help future-proof BBC Studios’ content library while optimizing it for more efficient operations.

“Preserving our content is vital for maintaining our legacy, but optimizing our library is key to future growth and fulfilling customer demands,” said Nicola Greaves, EVP of Global Operations at BBC Studios. “With Polaris and TMT’s expertise, we’re rapidly advancing towards a redefined digital supply chain.”

The Polaris platform offers a unified, real-time view of an organization’s entire content supply chain—from content ingest to final delivery. Its intuitive interface enables multiple teams to manage and monitor every stage of the workflow, making content supply chain management more transparent and collaborative.

“Polaris and our professional services team will empower BBC Studios to deliver a world-class service for their global operations, all through one centralized interface,” explained Andy Shenkler, CEO of TMT Insights. “Our collaboration is about embracing new approaches to working efficiently while minimizing major changes that typically accompany digital transformation.”

BBC Studios will utilize every aspect of the Polaris platform, including task management, order management, inventory control, workflow orchestration, and file management. The system enables  communication between teams, providing access to key information such as order status, delivery details, technical specifications, and error notifications. All of this data will be accessible through an intuitive, graphical dashboard that simplifies the management of complex media workflows.