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Product category: Pneumatic Valves and Controls
News Release from: Midland ACS
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial Team on 26 March 2007

Management expansion improves efficiency

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IMC has appointed new personnel to quality and purchasing management as part of a drive towards exceeding global standards and improving production efficiency.

IMC has appointed new personnel to quality and purchasing management at its Midlands based manufacturing facility, as part of a drive towards exceeding global standards and improving production efficiency A spokesman for IMC comments: "IMC manufactures niche valve products for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries and so enjoys a certain intellectual advantage; born out of years of field experience, research and development but, to maintain IMC's technical advantage, the company must remain competitive and up-to-date in its production methods and guarantee quality throughout the organisation"

The new Quality Assurance Manager, Mark Badge, now heads the Quality Department.

Badge has instigated a move in the department to become increasingly customer focused.

As part of the department's proactive approach, a full review of business processes has also been undertaken to improve working processes, further increase performance and reduce waste.

Recent process audit visits from key customers have shown that the changes made are recognised; along with other developments like increasing measurement capability through investment into new technology, such as a new Faro gauge and the introduction of comprehensive quality planning software tools.

Supply Chain Manager Ian Brookes, has introduced an active and ongoing programme of lead time reduction, has over seen a doubling in capacity within the supply chain while at the same time consolidating and reducing the number of vendors used.

This combined with a more structured approach to production planning and working in conjunction with our preferred suppliers, customers and internal departments, has resulted in a significant improvement in parts availability and greater cost controls. Request free introductory details about products from Midland ACS ...

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