manufacturing advisory service south-west jon hurrell
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ManufacturingAdvisoryService South-West
Jon Hurrell
MAS–SW: Who are we?
• MAS is the trusted provider of advice and hands-on support for manufacturers aiming to achieve sustainable success
• Free on-site reviews
• Subsidised in-depth support for SME’s
• Training and Networking
• Not for profit, funded by the EU & BIS
• Recently won new contract to run MAS until 2013
Levels of support available
1. Basic advice and guidance – helpline and website
2. On site free review and diagnostic
3. Subsidised Project support
4. Events , workshops and local sourcing
Key areas of support
Tailored for business needs
Strategy
Strategic support
Tailored programme of support
2 to 8 days depending on company requirements
In depth financial review Focuses on business development and future growth Identifying key barriers and issues Mentoring and coaching to over come barriers Strategy map and action plan to secure future growth
Innovation
Design / Innovation support
Tailored programme of support
Up to 10 days or £3K in grant support
New idea generation and validation Focuses on new process as well as product introduction Investigating new designs and solutions
Reduce costs, material usage, packaging etc Improve process efficiency, Carbon footprint etc
Application of design best practice
Grant support
Key support areas are :
Product / process design consultancy CE marking or other certifications Links to knowledge bases New process research and introduction 3rd party training for new technology
Operational
Three key areas :
Quality – reduce rejects, waste and unnecessary rework
Cost – reduce operating costs , increase staff effectiveness, reduce materials and inventory, improve floor space utilisation
Delivery – reduce lead times, improve work flow, reduce delays, ensure ‘right first time’
Operational support
Lean Tools and techniques
7 wastes – Value and non value adding activity.
Workplace organisation – 5s Problem solving Set up reduction Process flow Visual management Etc, etc
+ Six Sigma
Leadership
Leadership areas :
Lean leader – Aimed at Team Leaders combining the principles of Lean and effective first line management.
Strategic Leadership – Leading from the top. How to get the most out of your management team.
We provide initial free on site reviews to explore a range of support possibilities within your company
If our offerings do not suit we will work with you to make best use of the funded support available to your company and manage the process when referring on to other programmes
We successfully partner with a wide range of supporting bodies.
Working in Partnership
Thank you
Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West (MAS-SW)
Tel 0845 608 3838
www.mas.bis.gov.uk/south-west
Mobile : 07966 827924