Baffled by Brexit? Practical Import and Export Advice with Industry Forum February 1, 2019 Industry Forum Blog The overwhelming feeling when we talk about Brexit is that of confusion and an overall lack of clarity. The question on everyone’s lips – “What do we need to do?” At Industry Forum we are committed to providing a valuable service so when you asked us for advice and clarity, we listened. Join us for […] Read More…
The Power of Adopting TPM Methodology in the UK Automotive Sector June 26, 2023 Automotive, Industry Forum Blog The automotive industry is contributing significantly to employment and export revenues in the UK economy. Global competition and technology advancements are a threat to the UK automotive market, and have evolved exponentially, especially after Covid and Brexit. It’s imperative then, that automotive manufacturers seek innovative strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. One such […] Read More…
The family business that has quality wrapped January 31, 2022 Articles Supporting the company’s vision to be the premier manufacturer of polythene packaging, Industry Forum has been brought on board to help replace outgrown systems with robust, standardised manufacturing processes. Siva Group has become a stand-out success in the exceptionally competitive world of flexible polythene-packaging manufacturing. It operates the a very modern blown film extrusion printing […] Read More…
Automation for large logistics companies – how to get it right June 21, 2021 Articles Automation is already starting to cause the next big industry shake-up in the logistics sector, and, when the dust settles, the leaders will be those that get it right. However, many large companies are caught between, on the one hand, the need to automate across their operations in order to meet client demand and reap […] Read More…
QRM – a tool for riding volatility with agility and confidence June 10, 2021 Articles If your business works in low batch volumes but with a high degree of product variety, or if other aspects of your work are characterised by uncertainty and change, it can be tricky to respond with the speed and agility your customers need. Understanding how to improve efficiency and reduce lead times can make you […] Read More…
What lessons can logistics sector operations learn from the automotive industry? April 29, 2021 Articles, Automotive Freight and logistics companies know that their industry is undergoing rapid change. Digitalisation and automation are no longer optional extras to improve performance and business transformations essential for survival. The logistics sector has been traveling along this road for a while, with some activities such as sortation of packages, for example, already largely automated. However, […] Read More…
Industry Forum at the SMMT’s Regional Forum December 7, 2017 News Industry Forum were proud to participate in the SMMT’s inaugural Regional Forum, which took place at the Bolton Whites Hotel, The Macron Stadium (Bolton Wanderers Football Club) on Thursday 23rd November 2017. The Forum was organised as part of SMMT’s commitment to support all of its member’s right across the UK and was opened by […] Read More…
Getting factory product launches right is vital for UK manufacturers to be globally competitive October 19, 2017 Articles, News continuous improvement, New Product Launch, New Product Launch Excellence UK car manufacturers and Automotive Council endorse new national programme to upskill and improve competitiveness of UK automotive suppliers Birmingham, UK – A new national skills programme is being launched to the UK automotive supply chain later this month, aimed at improving its ability to support increasing numbers of new product launches in the car […] Read More…
