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MAS-WM Best Practice visits
Manufacturers in the West Midlands are being given the opportunity to look and learn by taking a close-up and in-depth view of some of the region’s top manufacturers.
The chance comes in a series of Best Practice Manufacturing Visits, run by the Manufacturing Advisory Service West Midlands (MAS-WM) and delivered by the Inside Manufacturing Enterprise (IME) programme from Coventry University Enterprises.
Now in their fifth year, the Best Practice visits take visitors into companies that exemplify best practice from across the region. Visits so far have focused on 'Improving process capability', 'Adding value to the supply chain', 'Manufacturing Philosophy', 'Continuous Improvement', 'Staff training programmes', 'New product introduction' and 'Positive about disabled people'.
Hosts range from small to medium enterprises (SME’s) to global market leaders, each with best practice to share in a number of areas relevant to other manufacturers. Each Best Practice visit offers in depth presentations on two specific topic areas, a full site tour, question and answer sessions as well excellent networking opportunities. Visits last approximately half a day and cost £25 per delegate.
Below is our list of planned visits for 2008 so far. New visits will be added throughout the year so please remember to check frequently. If you would like to be notified directly please email mconnors@cad.coventry.ac.uk
| Date | Company | Location | Topic Areas |
| 15th January 08 | C.Brandauer & Co Ltd | Birmingham | 1. Effective Communication 2. Continuous Improvement and Training |
| 11th March 08 | Yamazaki Machinery UK Ltd / Mazak | Worcester | 1. Manufacturing Competitively in the UK through Continuous Investment |
| 16th April 08 | Precision Micro Ltd | Birmingham | 1. Rapid Prototyping with mass flexibility 2. Moving a 40 year old Manufacturing facility |
| 20th May 08 | Ricoh UK Products Ltd | Telford | 1. Continuous Improvement/Lean 2. Employee Suggestion Scheme |
| 10th June 08 | Power Panels Electrical Systems Ltd | Walsall | 1. Adding value to the supply chain 2. Staff training programmes |
| 10th July 08 | Renishaw PLC | Gloucestershire | 1. Manufacturing philosophy & process/ continuous improvement 2. New product introduction |
| 7th October 08 | AP Driveline | Leamington Spa | 1. Visual Kanban 2. Cellular Manufacturing |
Please note all visits are subject to change
Places are limited on these visits so please book early to avoid disappointment. If you would like to download the above visit information click here
To book a place on one of these visits please contact Michelle Connors on 024 7623 6861 or email mconnors@cad.coventry.ac.uk
Alternatively you can download a booking form here: Download Best practice visit booking form here.
Do you think your company would be a suitable host?
If you feel your Manufacturing Organisation can demonstrate excellence and you are interested in becoming a host contact the IME team on 024 7623 6861 or email Michelle at mconnors@cad.coventry.ac.uk
For more information on becoming a host please click here.
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