Process & Productivity

Increasing pressure from clients for greater efficiencies, through the supply chain, is placing more emphasis on accreditation - such as SixSigma or the Shingo award.

Training courses, like The Manufacturing Advisory Service’s introductory course to Lean, or the LEAD masterclass programme are helping businesses to manage change and improvement.
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