27/05/2009 by Carol Hogg.

We’ve introduced a new section on our website, where we’re adding downloadable documents covering various aspects of Lean.  So far we’ve added information on CANDO / 5S and the Seven Wastes.  We aim to add regularly to the information which you can download, and will be adding a SMED information page soon.

Let us know if there’s a particular Lean topic you’d like covered and we’ll try to include it.

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20/05/2009 by Carol Hogg.

Wednesday, 3 June, 9.00am to 12.30pm.

Analox Sensor Technology Ltd is hosting an Inside Industry visit, organised by MAS YH.  Analox is a company we have worked with for many years on its operational excellence programme, including developing employees’ skills in such improvement tools and techniques as Design for Manufacture, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), 5S / Workplace Organisation, Performance Monitoring, Process Layout, as well as helping to develop the Analox 5-year strategy for growth.  Based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, the company specialises in the design and manufacture of gas sensors and analysers and currently employs 64 people.

If you’d like to see Analox in action, and hear the experiences of those who’ve undertaken improvement projects with us, call us on 0191 492 8200, or visit our website for more contact details.

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08/05/2009 by Carol Hogg.

We’re pleased to advise that MAS YH are now offering 75% support to all manufacturers in Yorkshire & Humber for all new projects effective from 6 May.  This opportunity means that when you undertake an improvement project, for every £1.00 you commit, the government will commit £3.00.

As an approved MAS specialist, we have worked with many manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber on many varied projects:

• process improvement, both back office and on the production line
• developing employees’ skills in leadership, team working; performance management
• engaging the workforce in improvement activities
• training the workforce in lean techniques
• improving the factory layout
• restructuring
• relocation
• software systems
• management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001)
• developing a medium or long-term strategy

Typically, the companies we’ve worked with have benefited from:

• reduced lead times
• increased turnover
• increased productivity
• increased space utilisation
• improved leadership skills at all levels
• overall savings typically range from £25,000 to £500,000

There is no better time to go ahead with your MAS project than NOW.  Visit our website for more information on Lean Manufacturing and for our contact details.

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