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Airbus A380 Will Make its UK Debut at Farnborough International Airshow
01 Jun 2006
From Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July 2006, the Aerospace community will congregate at the 45th Farnborough International Airshow. FIA 2006 offers exhibitors and visitors an exclusive platform to showcase a wide range of products and services and presents an ideal setting for business to be conducted with a global audience.
Reducing Downtime Must Become a Board-Level Priority
01 Jun 2006
Both the profits and productivity of UK manufacturing companies are seriously damaged by the amount of time plant and machinery is out of operation, according to a major new report. The study: 'Downtime: The Problems, Attitudes and Practices in the Manufacturing Industry' was commissioned by Idhammar Systems to determine the extent of the problem for British industry.
Manufacturers Must 'Get Niche' To Reap Rewards
01 Jun 2006
Successful manufacturers are focusing their strategies on the high-value product arena.
'Offshore? Be Sure!' Launched at MACH
01 Jun 2006
With 25% of offshore projects failing, The Manufacturing Foundation in partnership with the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is warning that the decision to relocate manufacturing processes abroad in order to save money is far more complex than it first appears. 'Offsure?
Process Excellence
01 Jun 2006
A new partnership programme aimed at improving the competitiveness of aerospace companies has been revealed by the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC). The Process Excellence initiative is being run in collaboration with the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) to help SMEs improve their performance in the face of increasing competition, particularly from lower cost countries.
Opportunities for AutoSupply Chain Explored
01 Jun 2006
Over 200 delegates from 100 companies, academic institutions and industry support bodies engaged in a spot of 'speed dating' this month, at an event designed to encourage innovative and collaborative working between the supply chain, academia and high profile OEMs, such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and General Motors.
