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THE FREE SEMINAR PROGRAMMES
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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Please note:
Sessions 1 to 12 (Engineering) take place in Seminar Room 2 and
sessions 13 to 24 (Electronics) take place in Seminar Room 1.
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Technical Seminar Details
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Time
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No 1:
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Continuous Improvement - How it can impact your company
Learn about the skills needed to support change and improvement, how the multi-national approach can be transposed to your company, the success/failure factors for sustainable improvement.
John Grieves, Continuous Improvement Services
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09:30,
11/2/2009
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No 2:
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Six Sigma - An innovative approach for both large and small companies
Why Six Sigma is the next generation approach for process improvement across your company. Can it be adopted by SMEs? How does it differ from other techniques?
Patrick Lee, Manufacturing Advisory Service - South East
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10:45,
11/2/2009
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No 3:
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Rapid Manufacturing in the future
Looking at the development and impact of Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling Technologies on manufacturing in the future.
Graham Tromans, Rapid Manufacturing Research Group, Loughborough University
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12:00,
11/2/2009
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No 4:
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Designing Demand
Discover how your organisation can become more innovative, more competitive and more profitable through design opportunities. Looking at the skills necessary to exploit design by spotting opportunities and running projects that deliver.
Richard Teal, MAS - South East, Guest Speakers Business Link and Design Council
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13:15,
11/2/2009
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No 5:
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CE Marking - An update to new legislative requirements
An update to the ever-changing face of product legislation and CE marking in particular. 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.
Mike Foster, CE Marking Association
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14:15,
11/2/2009
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No 6:
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How to become a supplier to the Aerospace/Autosport sectors
Barriers exist but so do rewards for the supplier that acts strategically. See how others have found their niche and built the right relationships.
Clive Lewis, Achieving the Difference
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15:15,
11/2/2009
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No 7:
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Continuous Improvement - How it can impact your company
Learn about the skills needed to support change and improvement, how the multi-national approach can be transposed to smaller organisations and the success and failure factors for sustainable improvement.
John Grieves, Continuous Improvement Services
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09:30,
12/2/2009
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No 8:
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Six Sigma - An innovative approach for both large and small companies
Why Six Sigma is the next generation approach for process improvement across your company. Can it be adopted by SMEs? How does it differ from other techniques?
Patrick Lee, Manufacturing Advisory Service - South East
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10:45,
12/2/2009
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No 9:
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How to become a supplier to the Aerospace/Autosport sectors
Barriers exist but so do rewards for the supplier that acts strategically. See how others have found their niche and built the right relationships.
Clive Lewis, Achieving the Difference
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12:00,
12/2/2009
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No 10:
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Lean Tools and Techniques
How embracing Lean Thinking can increase your competitiveness, reduce waste, shorten lead times, reduce inventory and add real value for your customers.
Chris Needham, Manufacturing Advisory Service - South East
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13:15,
12/2/2009
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No 11:
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Carbon Footprinting, Eco-Design and Environmental Legislation
A practical overview on the competitive opportunities brought by reducing supply chain costs and environmental impact associated with producing products and packaging. Includes the practical benefits from Carbon Footprinting linked to eco-design.
Manufacturing Advisory Service - South East and Rob Holdway - Giraffe Innovation Ltd
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14:20,
12/2/2009
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No 12:
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Marketing in the Downturn
Customers seek better value during recession and are more likely to switch suppliers. Maintaining your marketing budget can gain you serious market share and protect your revenues.
Clive Lewis, Achieving the Difference
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15:20,
12/2/2009
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No 13:
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An update on recent EU directives for Electronic Manufacturers & Suppliers
Precis and overview of changes to RoHS, WEEE, REACH and Battery Directives.
Neil Stanton, Certification Manager, BSI Product Services
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09:30,
11/2/2009
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No 14:
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Lean Tools and Techniques
How embracing Lean Thinking can increase your competitiveness, reduce waste, shorten lead times, reduce inventory and add real value for your customers.
Chris Needham, Manufacturing Advisory Service - South East
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10:45,
11/2/2009
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No 15:
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Marketing in the Downturn
Customers seek better value during recession and are more likely to switch suppliers. Maintaining your marketing budget can gain you serious market share and protect your revenues.
Clive Lewis, Achieving the Difference
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12:00,
11/2/2009
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No 16:
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Building Competitive Advantage
How to nurture strategic thinking and planning, tested tools and techniques you can use to develop strategic choices and opportunities.
Dominic Brown, MAS South East Specialist
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13:15,
11/2/2009
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No 17:
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Succeeding at New Product Development
With an estimated 96% of new products failing, it is a business imperative that you sort 'winners' from 'losers' at an early stage. Techniques for new product development and strategy & branding covered.
Michael West, BeStrategic and Manufacturing Advisory Service - South East
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14:15,
11/2/2009
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No 18:
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Supply Chain and SC21
Getting the best value from purchasing and supply chain improvement. Increasing your competitive edge and market share by developing collaborative relationships with suppliers and customers.
Sue Talbot, MAS-SE Specialist
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15:15,
11/2/2009
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No 19:
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CE Marking - An update to new legislation
An update to the ever-changing face of product legislation and CE marking in particular. Learn how to remove the fear and ignorance and how to comply at minimum cost.
Mike Foster, CE Marking Association
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09:30,
12/2/2009
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No 20:
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Design for manufacture and test
How working together, design and production teams can improve process yields and reduce cost. Practical recommendations on PCB lay-out, solutions to potential test issues and overall good manufacturing practice.
Kelvin Clayton, Test Manager, Nigel Palmer, DFM Engineer - TT electronics
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10:45,
12/2/2009
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No 21:
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Succeeding at New Product Development
With an estimated 96% of new products failing, it is a business imperative that you sort 'winners' from 'losers' at an early stage. Techniques for new product development and strategy and branding covered.
Michael West, BeStrategic and Manufacturing Advisory Service - South East
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12:00,
12/2/2009
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No 22:
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WEEE - Dispelling the myths
Do you understand your responsibilities and how it could affect your company if you don't.
Paul Goodman, ERA Technology
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13:15,
12/2/2009
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No 23:
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Supply Chain 21st Century - Starting the journey
Review of the steps involved in getting major recognition by the aerospace industry with the support of Aerospace Wales Forum.
Chris Wixcey, TT electronics and Tom Townsend, TPT Consultancy
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14:30,
12/2/2009
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No 24:
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REACH is here - are you ready?
What is happening, what you have to do to comply, what are the procedures and costs?
Paul Goodman, ERA Technology
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15:20,
12/2/2009
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