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Peter JonesSpecialist Manufacturing Advisor

MAS-WM

11th May 2010

Who are we?

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“MAS is the Government’s flagship programme for the

improvement of manufacturing productivity and competitiveness …..”

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Who we are…

> The Manufacturing Advisory Service in the West Midlands (MAS-WM) is dedicated to “Making a Difference in Manufacturing” in the region

> One of nine regional centres administered by BIS and funded by Advantage West Midlands (AWM), MAS-WM aims to address the practical needs of manufacturers by delivering hands-on advice and business support through Specialist Manufacturing Advisors and a network of expert providers, including HEIs and RTOs

> MAS-WM can assist with any aspect of manufacturing including: productivity improvements, new and enhanced product development and operational efficiency.

What is manufacturing?

> There is a strong distinction between production (the physical act of making) and manufacturing (the overarching process of turning raw material into goods and their associated services

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What we’ve achieved…

> Established in 2002, MAS-WM has assisted over 6000 companies to improve their products, productivity, processes and people

> We have created over £60.4m of new added value and over £250m to the turnovers of those firms that have embarked upon in-depth business improvement projects.

> In the last 12 months MAS-WM projects have helped create over 80 & safeguard 721 jobs in the region.

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Driving Principles

> Productivity

> Products

> People

> Top Line Growth

> Bottom Line Impact

HELPING MANUFACTURERS.

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How we do it…

> Manufacturing Helpdesk – 0845 245 0845 > Manufacturing Reviews> Manufacturing Projects > Low Carbon projects> Advanced Manufacturing projects> Strategic Change Projects (SCP)> Supply Chain Improvement Projects (SCIP)> New Product Development & Introduction

(NDPI)> Specialist Sourcing services> Best practice workshops: Manufacturing,

Purchasing & Marketing> Best practice visits

Construction Industry

> If it’s “built offsite” or supplied to construction company we can help.

> Want to find a market in the construction supply chain we can help

> Need accreditation for building products- BRE/BBA,CIAPS – we can help.

> Need design/NPD help for low carbon products/project – we can help.

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Examples of support topics

> QMS/BMS/EMS/H&S implementation, e.g. ISO9001, 14001, 18001, PAS99

> Productivity improvements – reduces wastes

> Continuous improvement development > Efficiency improvement – OEE, SMED> New Product Development> Carbon reduction> CE Marking

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And remember…

Business As Usual

is Not an Option!

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What to do next…

> Call MAS-WM on 0845 245 0845

> Or visit us at www.mas-wm.org

Thanks for your attention!

>Any questions?

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