Manufacturing Excellence deadline looming (From Bromsgrove Advertiser)
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Manufacturing Excellence deadline looming
7:10am Wednesday 11th May 2011 in Business Daily
BUSINESSES in the West Midlands have just a month left to take part in the Manufacturing Excellence programme to assess, develop and celebrate the best in UK manufacturing.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers chief executive Stephen Tetlow said: “Manufacturing Excellence helps businesses improve their competitiveness.
“In the West Midlands, manufacturing remains at the heart of the economic recovery. Past winners have shown that by taking part and adopting best practice they can thrive, grow and become global players.
“I urge those local businesses that have not yet applied to take advantage of the programme. Entry is free and there is up to £20,000 free consultancy advice up for grabs as well as the chance to win at the prestigious MX Awards.”
In March Meriden MP Caroline Spelman called on local businesses to take part in the programme, saying it could “help businesses realise their full potential and provide an opportunity to celebrate local manufacturing successes.”
The key ways to get involved in the Manufacturing Excellence programme are:
The Business Improvement Programme
Manufacturing companies are asked to conduct an in-depth self-assessment and those who complete one or more of the eight parts receive a free, bespoke and confidential benchmark report. The best companies in each module receive a visit from a team of expert assessors who verify the audit responses and offer practical advice and suggestions for the business.
The Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Companies that complete at least one module of the audit by June 10 can also put themselves forward for the MX Awards 2011, which will take place on November 23.
Entry to Manufacturing Excellence is free as it is supported by PwC, Autodesk, PP Business Improvement, The ERA Foundation, Lombard, WMG Innovative Solutions, ARUP, Barclays Corporate and Semta the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technology.
