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News Release from: Pera
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 September 2003
MAS helps companies add GBP 90,000 value
per year
MAS East Midlands, UK, has proved to be a tremendous success during its first 16 months, with companies fully engaging with the service adding value of on average GBP 90,000 per year.
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) East Midlands, which is delivered by Pera, has proved to be a tremendous success during its first 16 months, with companies fully engaging with the service adding value of on average GBP 90,000 per year A recent independent customer survey provides clear and compelling evidence that the MAS is highly valued, with 83% of respondents saying they would recommend it to other businesses
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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This high degree of confidence in the service is further reflected in a key finding in the report that 63% of companies have already acted on MAS advice given.
The actual bottom line improvements can be astonishing as shown in a number of case studies from across the region, for example the productivity gains achieved by introducing lean manufacturing techniques are typically between 20 - 50%.
Lead times can be slashed, and inventory capital reduced.
Launched in April 2002, the MAS was established by the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) and the DTI to work with companies in the region to make improvements to their manufacturing processes, supply chain and product development activities.
Over 60 companies a month contact the MAS East Midlands, and are reaping the benefits of productivity improvements and value added efficiency savings.
For qualifying companies, additional support is available through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to help companies grow beyond 'the productivity ceiling' through product and process innovation.
A staged innovation management process is provided to assist in taking concepts to full market exploitation and volume supply, through a dedicated practical assistance programme known as the innovation-factory, enabling businesses to swiftly achieve a level of change through innovation.
Companies wishing to find out more, can attend the region's first ever manufacturing show being held at Donington Park on Tuesday September 16th and 17th, where Steve Mosley, head of the MAS East Midlands, will be presenting.
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