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One-hour sessions cover key manufacturing and supply chain issues, presented by top speakers in their industry fields. Places fill up fast so book yours early!
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Technical Seminar Details
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No 1:
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CE Marking - An update to new legislative requirements
How do companies keep abreast of change and demonstrate compliance? Learn how to remove the fear and ignorance and how to comply at minimum cost.
Alan Powell, CE Marking Association
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10:00,
5/5/2010
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No 2:
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Six Sigma vs Lean Manufacturing
Both of these are heavyweight improvement philosophies, but which is the best and why should you choose one above the other? Or, is Lean Sigma the way forward and if it is, what is it? This seminar will help debunk some of the myths built up around both factions and explain how to choose the best tool for the job at hand to save your company money.
Ed Clements, Team Integra
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11:00,
5/5/2010
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No 3:
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Aerospace Supply Chain Collaboration to win more business
Brand new research results that demonstrate why aerospace prime and tier 1 customers want to award more business to suppliers that "team to collaborate." Learn some of the common pitfalls and factors for success.
Clive Lewis, Achieving the Difference
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12:00,
5/5/2010
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No 4:
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The Big Lean Money Making Machine!
Take the 5% test. If converted into revenue, just a 5% improvement on a bottleneck's performance can result in an incredible increase in profit. Find out how to use lean techniques positively to target these money making opportunities. See how "real lean" results in a real financial benefit.
Ed Clements, Team Integra
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13:00,
5/5/2010
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No 5:
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Gain competitive edge and reap the rewards
How to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain
management.
Reg Dyson, MCIPS, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
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14:00,
5/5/2010
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No 6:
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How to succeed at New Product Development
Got a great idea? How do you bring it to market and ensure its success? With an estimated 96% of new products failing, it is a business imperative that you sort "winners" from "losers" at an early stage.
Speaker - TBA
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15:00,
5/5/2010
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No 7:
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Value Stream Mapping
How to map your process flow in order to streamline work processes, cut lead times, reduce costs and increase quality.
Mark Schaffer, Manufacturing Specialist, EEF Business Improvement Services
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10:00,
6/5/2010
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No 8:
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CE Marking - An update to new legislative requirements
How do companies keep abreast of change and demonstrate compliance? Learn how to remove the fear and ignorance and how to comply at minimum cost.
Alan Powell, CE Marking Association
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11:00,
6/5/2010
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No 9:
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The Impact of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
What Manufacturer's need to do! Looking at technical documentation, DoC, user information requirement and standards.
Chris Marsham, York EMC Services
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12:00,
6/5/2010
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No 10:
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Lean Lessons
How embracing Lean Thinking can increase competitiveness, reduce waste, shorten lead times, reduce inventory and add real value for your customers.
Chris Needham, Manufacturing Specialist, EEF Business Improvement Services
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13:00,
6/5/2010
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No 11:
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Support available for North West Manufacturers
Insight into the support available to North West manufacturers. Understand what advice and business support is available to you, eligibility criteria, who to ask, and how to access it.
Brian Richardson, Advanced Engineering Sector Manager, Business Link Northwest
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14:00,
6/5/2010
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No 12:
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Building great Companies and superb Organisations
Corporate culture fundamentally affects performance, no matter what the size of your company. It is "the difference that can make the difference". A great corporate culture can boost productivity, drive growth/sustainability, strengthen employee engagement, improve staff retention and build stronger client and customer relationships.
Malcolm Evans, Manchester Metropolitan University
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15:00,
6/5/2010
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