Manufacturing Advisory Service

MAS South West

The Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West (MAS-SW) helps manufacturing businesses in the region improve their productivity, reduce waste and compete more effectively. Much of the support offered is either free or subsidised and combined with regional events, plus access to a manufacturing helpline, the MAS-SW has become an invaluable lifeline for manufacturers wanting to stay ahead of the game.

Events

The Manufacturing Advisory Service runs events and workshops in each of the 7 counties within the south west of England. These events are at no or low cost to the delegates and enable south west manufacturers to learn more about best practice and how to implement it within a factory/facility. The MAS-SW events calendar allows you to book and pay on-line.

Free Newsletter

Our free monthly MAS electronic newsletter will keep you up to date with what is happening in the world of manufacturing, what MAS is doing to keep the industry up to date in a rapidly changing economic climate and case studies on how MAS has helped companies like yours.

Operational Improvement

MAS-SW offers tailored on-site support to enable manufacturers to improve productivity, cut costs and reduce waste to build cash wealth and remain competitive in the marketplace.

Strategic Management

Running a manufacturing business can be both time consuming and rewarding – meeting the needs of customers, suppliers and employees. Yet do you make time to understand your market, your customers and your supply chain? Are you and your team moving in the right direction to guarantee future success?

New Product Development

Project management and technical support to assist manufacturing companies to introduce new processes, equipment, products and materials using a structured methodology.

Leadership

Two exciting leadership programmes: Strategic Leadership for Manufacturers - This programme is for executives, business owners, and others making strategic decisions and leading strategy implementation. Operational Leadership Programme - A fast paced, fun, down to earth programme for first line managers who are eager to get more from their people and shop floor processes.

Supply Chains

If your company manufactures for the aerospace and defence sectors in the South West, you can take advantage of a free, independent review, plus funding, to implement changes to improve your business. The Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West (MAS-SW) is working with the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) to help aerospace and defence companies compete more effectively in the global marketplace.

Lean Enterprise & Resource Efficiency

Lean Enterprise & Resource Efficiency Support in applying lean thinking beyond the shop floor to help improve resource efficiency by reducing wasted energy and materials – it is about getting more out from what you put in.