Published April 2020 With a quarter of the UK’s businesses temporarily closed by the Coronavirus and manufacturing output forecast to plunge by 55% this spring, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility, there is a strong focus on the likely impacts of the crisis on our economy, both now and in the future. Fewer column… Read more »
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020!
Today, we are celebrating International Women’s Day! In recognition of all the women across the globe, we’d like to shine a light on two of Industry Forum’s own. Read on to find out a little more about two of our Senior Consultants in Lean / TPM, Anna Vaughan and YeeHuan Lim. Tell us a bit… Read more »
Automotive SPICE®; what you need to know
As the complexity of automotive projects has increased exponentially over the last 20 years, we’ve witnessed a seismic shift from the once emphasis on mechanical challenges to those born from mechanical parts being required to work in harmony under the influence of increasingly complex software systems. A single modern luxury vehicle now can integrate as… Read more »
Leadership training with immediate impact
Do you ever feel like you could achieve more, if you had the right leadership skills? According to renowned management expert John Maxell, “The single biggest way to impact an organisation is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organisation that recruits good people, raises them up… Read more »
The Automotive Quality Management Systems Conference 2019 – Making the Case to Your Boss
Every year, SMMT QMD – a division of Industry Forum shines a spotlight on the automotive quality management profession by hosting the world’s only Automotive Quality Management Systems (AQMS) Conference. At AQMS 2019, leaders and managers of automotive quality from around the world will come together to share their insights and strategies, and offer a… Read more »
Time to change to approach to Logistics and Distribution?
With increasing pressures from consumers on short delivery times, track and trace functionality and a solid returns process, the pressure on logistics and distribution has never been so great. Reports from manufacturing groups indicate that Logistics and Distribution costs typically range between 5 – 15% of the cost of sales. Recent reports around additional costs… Read more »
A fresh start with Supply Chain training and consulting support
Supply Chain Training We offer a range of courses from basic introductions to advanced certifications covering all aspects of Supply Chain Management. Whether it’s physical logistics, a broad understanding of Supply Chain theory of inventory management or professional globally recognised certification, we have a course to suit you. For more detail take a look… Read more »
Warranty Management Systems
IATF 16949, The Quality Management System for the Automotive Industry requires organisations to develop a way in which warranties will be managed. Before going any further it would be necessary to understand what the concept of warranty means. In a typical manufacturing environment we can distinguish three types of “bad feedback” sources regarding quality of… Read more »
Time is running out for the auto supply chain to transition to new IATF 16949 quality management standard
Common issues are holding back some automotive supply chain companies looking to gain the new IATF 16949 quality management before the deadline of September 2018. The new IATF 16949 standard is an internationally-recognised method of defining how an organisation can meet the requirements of its customers and other stakeholders. It promotes continual improvement, places an… Read more »
What next for Global Materials Management Operations Guidelines Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE)?
MMOG/LE is the global standard for supply chain management processes, providing industry best practices. A supplier self-assessment and continuous improvement tool, MMOG/LE facilitates improvements in materials management efficiency and accuracy, while reducing costs from errors and waste. The tool can be used by both suppliers and customers throughout the entire product life cycle, including early… Read more »