Events

The Manufacturer Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
18th November 2010, 19:00 to 00:30

It's one of the biggest nights in the manufacturing calendar.

On Thursday 18th November at the Chesford Grange, Kenilworth we will announce the winners of the 2010 Manufacturer of the Year awards.

Join us at this prestigious black tie event, as we'll be celebrating the success of our finalists and raising a glass to UK manufacturing. Guests will enjoy a drinks reception followed by awards ceremony, three course dinner and entertainment to the small hours.

Whether you and your team are a looking to enjoy your moment in the spotlight or to enjoy a spectacular evening of industry celebrations and networking, we invite you to the biggest evening in the manufacturing calendar.

Tables of ten: £1,200 + VAT
Individual tickets: £150 + VAT

Click here to visit the Manufacturer of the Year Awards Website

To be part of this great night contact David Alstin on 01603 671 300 or email d.alstin@sayonemedia.com to reserve your table.

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ERP Connect 2010
21st October 2010, 09:00 to 17:15 Manchester United Football Club

ERP Connect aims to accelerate your ERP project through a combination of strategic keynotes, case study-led break-out streams and one to one meetings with a selection of the leading vendors.

Designed to assist companies from all sectors and sizes to identify the best solution for their business, it features a unique format of presentations and consultations will validate your decisions and give you the confidence to map out your implementation plans.

Why ERP Connect can work for you?
"ERP Connect was by far the best event I have been to and would highly recommend it as an excellent opportunity for those looking at ERP projects. We found the one-to-one sessions extremely useful to review the market and the breakout presentations and speakers were excellent."Senior Business Analyst, Remploy at ERP Connect April 2010

Leadership keynotes and case study breakout sessions include:

• Matthew Davies, Head of IT & Commercial Supply Chain, Kinnerton Confectionery
• Sam Collard, Group Financial Director, Murray Metals Holdings Ltd
• Darren Murray, Chief Information Officer, Promethean
• Paul Gill, Managing Director, Hansatech
• Benn Wright, Supply Chain & Business Improvement Manager Shepherd Neame
• Jeff McGowan, Sourcing Manager, Johnson and Johnson

Full details on the keynotes, case studies and speaker biographies are on the event website.

Click here to vist the ERP Connect website

For more information contact Dennis Frize on 0207 401 6033 or email d.Frize@sayonemedia.com, to register your place contact Benn Walsh on 0207 401 6033 or email b.walsh@sayonemedia.com

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The Manufacturers Directors Conference
The Great Reset

17-18 November 2010
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth

2008 saw the financial world crumble. To recover, the global economy has been reset and now government, business, industry and society are following suit. This great reset is driving fundamental changes in the structure of society and economy. How will your organisation reposition to excel in the new conditions?

The Manufacturer invites you to join your peers and share in the knowledge of how to pursue excellence throughout your business. The Manufacturer Directors Conference 2010 will provide a forum for leaders, a platform for visionaries and a practical learning opportunity for those seeking constantly to improve. Exclusive workshops, group discussion session, case studies, keynotes and debates will combine to guarantee a high value event for industry leaders and decision makers.

Attend for the chance to play a part in the transformation of manufacturing in the face of the great reset.

Two day conference programme includes:

• Exclusive pre-conference workshops
• Manufacturing case study presentations including
  • Alstom Mainline
  • United Biscuits
  • Red Bull Racing
  • JCB
  • Edward de Bono Foundation
  • Warburtons
  • Interface FLOR
  • University of Cambridge
• Group discussion session
• Thought leadership keynotes
• Invite only CEO Roundtable
• Government representation and lively manufacturing debate

Full details and the conference programme will be released shortly. For further information call Benn Walsh on 0207 401 6033 or email b.walsh@sayonemedia.com

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Lean Directors’ Seminar
Essential insights & best practice for lean leaders
21st September 2010, Manchester, 09:00 to 16:45

The Lean Management Journal (LMJ) in association with The Manufacturer invites you to join leaders of enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives to share ideas, strategy and best practice for the successful leadership of lean transformation programmes in complex environments. The seminar will support individual lean journeys and strengthen broader understanding of the behaviours, knowledge and skills needed to direct a true lean transformation.

Listen to thought leadership keynotes and see leadership best practice in action from speakers including:

• Dale Easdon, Chief Operating Office (UK), LSG Sky Chefs
• Dr David Bamford, Senior Lecturer, Manchester Business School
• Philip Holt, EMEA Regional Leader, Philips Consumer Lifestyle
• Steve Roberts, Head of Service Facility, Siemens Energy Service
• Paul Monaghan, Senior WEHS Leader, Wirral University Teaching Hospital
• Martyn Craske, Lean Programme Manager, Department for Work and Pensions
• Chris Lakin, Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Leader

The delegate fee is £345 per person and includes lunch and refreshments.

Click here to visit the seminar website and download brochure

To reserve your place telephone Benn Walsh on 0207 401 6033 or email b.walsh@sayonemedia for a booking form