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

info@swmas.co.uk

Jon.hurrell@swmas.co.uk

Mobile : 07966 827924