MAS and University of Bolton event to help supercharge businesses

Sept. 8, 2010 - PRLog -- The event is aimed at manufacturers who want to learn more about the MAS service and how MAS can help them identify the key elements needed to turn their business into a high performance one.

Two inspirational business leaders will each be making a presentation highlighting their success in manufacturing - John Oliver OBE, former Chief Executive of Leyland Trucks, will explain how his Team Enterprise concept helped turn a failing truck manufacturing business into the most cost-efficient in Europe. David Judge, Managing Director of Cormar Carpets will show how a company in a declining industry can grow and produce products that are more affordable without affecting quality or profits and importantly, without reducing headcount.
   
There will be an opportunity to meet and speak with like-minded manufacturers as well as take part in an interactive forum to discuss mutual business challenges and share experiences in these most difficult of economic times. Bolton University will also present details of how they are responding to support the needs of manufacturers in the region as well as outlining project funding available through graduate internships.

Being held at the University of Bolton (Deane Road) on Tuesday 28 September and conveniently timed from 8.30am to 10.30am, the event is aimed at business leaders and decision makers new to the MAS suite of services who are looking for vital and comprehensive support in business operational improvement, innovation and leadership.

Paul Fewtrell, Head of MAS said: “This is the perfect opportunity for manufactures to get to know more about the funded services MAS can offer them, while at the same time hear first hand how businesses have become great businesses during difficult times.



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NOTES TO EDITORS

1. The Manufacturing Advisory Service offers manufacturing companies with practical, hands-on support in all aspects of manufacturing to help achieve improvements in productivity and competitiveness. Since 2002, MAS North West, which is delivered in the region by The Manufacturing Institute, has helped manufacturers to generate financial returns totalling £739 million and to safeguard 8790 jobs.
The service includes:
• A direct helpline - 0800 093 9077
• A free manufacturing review
• A programme of factory visits and networking events
• Subsidised consultancy support
• Links in to other support organisations

2. The Manufacturing Institute (www.manufacturinginstitute.co.uk) is an independent charity - driven by manufacturers for manufacturers. For 15 years The Manufacturing Institute has helped transform manufacturing performance, working with over 4000 companies to gain competitive advantage from high impact skills building and productivity improvement programmes.

3. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programme allocates funding to different regions throughout the European Union to boost economic development in less prosperous areas. ERDF North West is part funding the Manufacturing Advisory Service.

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Small and medium size North West manufacturers have access to a fully or part-funded manufacturing review to review to assess existing working processes and identify the best areas for improvement.