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The major talking point of 2018 in the UK was indisputable. Brexit has been splashed across the front pages almost every day since Downing Street triggered Article 50 back in March 2017. And now, like so many other modern British industries, manufacturing is feeling the pinch – especially given the sector’s reliance on overseas trading. […]

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Today’s popular mantra across industry is that you need to create the right culture to succeed. Creating culture means developing a working environment based upon a set of behavioural standards. Employees are then expected to adopt and conform to the rules that make up that culture. This approach has been acknowledged as the right way […]

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With 30 years of experience and an incredible list of industry achievements, Frank Hayden is not just a prized personality in UK manufacturing – he’s also one of The Manufacturing Institute’s closest affiliates and supporters. Throughout our long-standing relationship, Frank has served as a trustee, board member, internal advisor and external influence – supporting public […]

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People around the globe are quick to laud Britain for its prowess in the likes of financial services, education and media. But few are willing to accept that the nation is a world leader in manufacturing. Despite having remained in the top 11 production countries for the past decade, UK manufacturing is widely regarded as […]

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There are sure to be many new challenges (and opportunities) for manufacturing companies in the wake of the Brexit fiasco. Whilst we’re currently embroiled in an uncertain political, economical and technological climate that’s creating more questions than answers, we can be certain that businesses will need to think outside of the box. 2019 will demand […]

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Continual improvement and constant evolution are the heroes in every manufacturing success story. They steer the narrative in a positive direction and open up a whole host of exciting possibilities for the future. They’re the protagonists of every business tale, representing the key to progression. However, in order to bring these elements into your business […]

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The Manufacturing Institute is hosting its Framework For Excellence Conference in March 2019, celebrating both our 25th anniversary and 10 years of being a Shingo Affiliate. The three-day event will also be the European Shingo Conference for 2019. It will serve as a meeting and debate space for the most experienced and insightful minds in […]

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You should always be looking to advance as an organisation – no matter how many goals you might have already achieved or expectations you’ve surpassed. The Manufacturing Institute provide you with the perfect platform for progression – all you need to do is identify your needs. Training models for manufacturing organisations are available in many […]

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The manufacturing industry has always been influenced by the demands of society – which remain permanently in flux. Britain has a reputation for lagging behind other nations when it comes to manufacturing, focused primarily on moving goods in high volume at the lowest possible cost. Whilst this operational model had its day and age, it […]

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The Manufacturing Institute’s Make It Campaign has a clear, unwavering aim: to raise and nurture a new generation of talented UK manufacturers. As part of Make It, students from across the North West participate in a series of challenges in various locations, putting their heads together to solve problems and come up with ideas. Our […]

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