More than just spin
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
Is renewable power generation simply another buzzword addition to the CSR phrase book, or can it provide a reliable, cost effective source of energy? Mark Young investigates Features
The road to reliability
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
In 2003, the Diageo-owned Guinness Brewery embarked on a journey into asset care. Tom Dorney, site maintenance manager, tracks the steps to success Biting back
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
The current state of the economy is making companies think twice about investing in a new ERP system. But is it time to revise cautious thinking, asks John Stephens, and bite back at the credit crunch? Training for success
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
Linda Rawson, appointed last year as Gripple’s first learning and development manager, explains how she is implementing wide ranging training and development initiatives to encourage every employee to adopt a ‘can do’ attitude in every aspect of their work The lean blockbuster
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
David Crowfoot and Toby Arnold identify the five most common problems encountered with lean manufacturing, and share their experiences of how to identify and overcome them Eureka debunked
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
James Euchner, vice president advanced technology at Pitney Bowes, talks about the company’s new customer-centric approach to product innovation, and how it has trebled the number of products moving from research lab into product development Duty bound
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
The staggered implementation of the Companies Act 2006 is due to reach its conclusion in October this year. Alan Wood examines just how radical the legislators have been and what the new law means for manufacturing company directors Tales of meltdown
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
British manufacturers are scaling back production to an extent unseen since December 1998, states the latest CIPS report. But it is not all gloom on the ground. Colin Chinery reports A drain on resources
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
Water may be an overlooked resource, but we can no longer afford to let so much money go down the drain. Debbie Giggle looks at some innovative ways of recovering and recycling waste water, and how some companies even harness it to generate power The sophistication stakes
Posted on 18 Aug 2008 by The Manufacturer
Colin Chinery looks at the current challenges of outsourcing as market operations become more complex and the integration and management of its component areas increasingly daunting