Jul
2008
Articles from 2nd Jul 2008
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David Wright: Kaizen and the ongoing pursuit of excellence
Jul 02 2008 | Manufacturing & Skills
In my last column I mentioned that one of the things that really left an impression on me from my recent trip to Japan was the ongoing commitment to Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement, that was evident in all of the companies we visited. Read
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Fastener-makers under pressure from customers
Jul 02 2008 | Manufacturing & Skills
Fastener manufacturers have been urged to stand their ground in a price war with buyers acting for their biggest customers - the UK’s automotive industry and white-goods firms. Read
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Success for Hozelock at manufacturing awards dinner
Jul 02 2008 | Manufacturing & Skills
West Midlands companies were among the successes at the final of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards, the industry Oscars. Read
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Metalrax drops Down & Francis
Jul 02 2008 | Manufacturing & Skills
Birmingham-based engineering group Metalrax has announced the formal closure of its structural steel business Down & Francis with immediate effect. Read
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Manufacturing pay settlements fall again
Jul 02 2008 | Manufacturing & Skills
Tougher economic conditions have resulted in manufacturing pay settlements falling for the third consecutive month to their lowest level for more than 18 months, according to new figures from employers federation EEF. Read
