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	<title>Manufacturing Times Blog</title>
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	<description>Manufacturers making it better...</description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Business Strategy and a Lean approach for James H Heal &#038; Co Ltd</title>
		<link>http://manufacturingtimes.co.uk/2010/06/14/business-strategy-and-a-lean-approach-for-james-h-heal-co-ltd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Hogg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Following our successful work with James Heal in Halifax, TheBusinessDesk.com have run an article on James Heal&#8217;s achievements.
As well as helping the directors with their strategy for growth, Andrew worked with the Engineering Director to create a long-term Operational Excellence programme from the Manufacturing strategy.  He also helped them to introduce the concept of Lean [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inside Industry Visit - James H Heal &#038; Co Ltd</title>
		<link>http://manufacturingtimes.co.uk/2010/05/28/inside-industry-visit-james-h-heal-co-ltd/</link>
		<comments>http://manufacturingtimes.co.uk/2010/05/28/inside-industry-visit-james-h-heal-co-ltd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 10:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Hogg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been working with James Heal  since February 2009, and they&#8217;re going from strength to strength.  They&#8217;re now opening their doors to the manufacturing public for one morning, through the MAS YH Inside Industry programme, to let others see how they&#8217;ve started on their Lean journey, what they&#8217;ve achieved so far, and what their next [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Strategic Business Reviews - Business Development Vouchers</title>
		<link>http://manufacturingtimes.co.uk/2010/05/05/strategic-business-reviews-business-development-vouchers/</link>
		<comments>http://manufacturingtimes.co.uk/2010/05/05/strategic-business-reviews-business-development-vouchers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 14:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Hogg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know about the Business Development Vouchers accessed through Business Link Yorkshire?
Eligible businesses can now undertake a 100% funded programme with us using the Business Development Vouchers, to work with your senior management team to undergo a strategic business review; to develop a practical business strategy; and to work with you to implement the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Lean Consortium Foundation Day</title>
		<link>http://manufacturingtimes.co.uk/2010/04/21/the-lean-consortium-foundation-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Hogg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking place on Thursday 22 April, this Foundation Day is a great opportunity for you to learn some of the basics of Lean.  The Lean Consortium programme is an innovative training programme, designed to help you introduce and improve your employees&#8217; understanding of Lean, and to develop your Lean Leaders skills to take your essential [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SMED Training Package</title>
		<link>http://manufacturingtimes.co.uk/2009/09/02/smed-training-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Hogg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SMED - Single Minute Exchange of Dies - is a well-established method used to reduce how long it takes to set-up or changeover your machinery.  Did you know that when applying SMED techniques for the first time it&#8217;s often possible to halve the time taken?  Just think what that could mean for your business.
Is this [...]]]></description>
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