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Six Sigma Masterclass set for Manchester
Masterclass will feature experts from industry and academia with speakers from Aston Martin, Xerox Europe, Jaguar Land Rover, Advansa and Brainboxes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 March 2007
Campaign targets recruitment of young talent
The challenge of attracting young talent into industry is being tackled head on by the new Make It campaign, launched by the Manufacturing Institute during National Enterprise Week.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 November 2006
MSc scholarships are up for grabs
The Manufacturing Institute is inviting scholarship applications for its MSc in manufacturing leadership in partnership with the Lancaster University Management School.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2006
Masterclass explains lean essentials
A two-day masterclass in Manchester next month will lift the veil on the mysteries of going lean, which top manufacturers confirm is a proven diet for success.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 August 2006
Change business culture for better performance
A masterclass in Manchester on Thursday 14 September will show businesses the key steps they can take to change business culture.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 July 2006
Campaign aims to make manufacturing fab for kids
In 2005 just 4319 students sat the manufacturing GCSE in England, whereas nearly ten times as many pursued the media studies course.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2006
Awards to recognise young manufacturers
Nominations have opened for this year's North West Business Awards to recognise the exceptional achievements of the region's leading performers and the contribution they make to the UK economy.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 May 2006
Unlocking the secrets of growth and innovation
Innovation is the key to manufacturing success and in many fields the North West is leading the way, a conference of the region's manufacturers has been told.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 May 2006
Scholarship fund seeks rising stars
An educational scholarship fund aims to help create the elite industry leaders required to drive the UK's future manufacturing economy.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 April 2006
Conference aims to inspire innovators
Conference brings together speakers to give practical advice on how UK manufacturers can use innovation and advanced manufacturing techniques to compete against the low cost economies of the Far East.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 April 2006
Accelerated route to lean manufacturing
The "Accelerated route to lean manufacturing" programme is being run by the Manufacturing Institute and led by some of Britain's best manufacturing experts and practitioners.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 March 2006
Lean techniques explained
Top manufacturers have given "lean" techniques the credit for boosting their productivity - but what does "lean" actually mean?
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 March 2006
North west manufacturers fight the flab
Since 2002, MAS North West has helped regional manufacturers go lean and power up their productivity by a total of £173 million.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 February 2006
Factory tour demonstrates waste reduction
Manufacturers from across the north west travelled to Cumbria to discover how one company boosted its profitability by more than a third by reducing waste.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 February 2006
North West region leads UK manufacturing
Latest results from the UK Office of National Statistics show the North West region stands proud as the powerhouse of British manufacturing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 February 2006
Flexible workforce to be discussed
Employers will share their proven solutions for creating "The flexible workforce" at a masterclass at Manchester's Manufacturing Institute on Thursday 26th January 2006.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 December 2005
Hitachi Automotive stars in NW awards
Hitachi Automotive Systems Europe has driven ahead of the competition to win the title of 2005 North West Manufacturer of the Year.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 December 2005
Manufacturing message taken to Westminster
The fact that manufacturers drive 86% of UK exports is one of many reasons why manufacturing remains the bedrock of our economy.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 November 2005
Bosnia Bob to address summit meeting
Former UN Commander Bob Stewart will inspire manufacturers to mobilise their people "weaponry" to win the business battle at a major summit in Bolton this November.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 October 2005
Reduce waste and improve the bottom line
A waste watchers' lean diet at Crewe engineering company CHK has put the business in shape to develop its own new products for market.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 September 2005
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