Pictured: Simon Griffiths, Chief Executive of
MAS-WM
The latest manufacturing best practice workshops are heading to
the West Midlands next week, with the aim of helping companies
overcome rising raw material costs and fluctuating exchange
rates.
Funded by the Manufacturing Advisory Service-West Midlands
(MAS-WM), the trio of events in Stourbridge, Coventry and Cannock
(13/14/15 September) will provide delegates with an interactive
insight into problem solving.
It will tap into the knowledge of industry experts Oneflow to
deliver practical techniques that can be applied on the shop floor,
a system to find 'root causes' and selecting the right
solution.
The day-long sessions, which are free of charge to SMEs, will
also examine the six sigma philosophy and how process variation can
be monitored successfully to cut costs and improve quality.
"Manufacturing has been hit heavily by spiralling material costs
and utility increases and this is having a negative effect on the
bottom line," explained Oneflow's John Baldwin.
"Now more than ever, companies are looking at ways of
controlling these figures and where possible trying to reduce them.
One of the easiest means of doing this is by effective problem
solving and making sure processes run as smooth as possible."
He continued: "The workshops will be as interactive as possible
and will introduce practical solutions through real life
manufacturing situations. Delegates will be urged to offer examples
so we can explore these together and share best practice.
"Previous events have helped save manufacturers more than
£100,000 so it is well worth getting involved."
October will see Purchasing Workshops return to the region after
successful events earlier this year.
Once again, companies will be able to access knowledge on
controlling purchasing costs, managing supply chains and optimising
escalating material spend.
There will also be a focus on the acquisition of capital plant
so that firms can free up cash within their business and in
managing non-core services.
Simon Griffiths, Chief Executive of MAS-WM, concluded:
"Giving businesses in the region impartial expertise that can
have a long-lasting, positive impact on their bottom line is an
important service and we're delighted to be working with Oneflow to
tackle key manufacturing issues."
MAS-WM, which is part-funded by the European Regional
Development Fund (ERDF), has assisted over 6000 companies to
improve their products, productivity, process and people, adding
over £250m to the turnovers of those firms.
Places are free of charge and are reserved on first come, first
served basis by visiting www.mas-wmonlinebooking.org or contact
0121 415 3761
Problem Solving Workshops
Stourbridge Rugby Club 13 September
Coventry Rugby Club 14 September
Cannock Cricket & Hockey Club 15 September
Purchasing Workshops
Stourbridge Rugby Club 4 October
Coventry Rugby Club 5 October
Cannock Cricket & Hockey Club 6 October
All workshops start at 8.30am and finish at approximately at
4.30pm.