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Semta’s Skills Model Helps Sheffield Firm To Boost Profits

Sheffield-based JRI is planning to increase productivity, reduce costs, boost sales and increase profits after working with Semta, the sector skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies. The hi-tech manufacturing firm that produces orthopaedic implants has adopted Semta’s Business 2 Skills Model to help it develop a company-wide training plan that is closely linked to JRI’s strategic objectives. Business 2 Skills enables companies to effectively plan knowledge and skills development and involves a thorough analysis of the environment in which the business operates.

West Midlands company PP Business Improvement becomes a Skills Academy approved provider

An industry leading provider of training services, PP Business Improvement (PPBI), has joined forces with the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (the Skills Academy) to help protect 7,700 manufacturing and engineering jobs in the West Midlands by helping firms benefit from a six-to-one return on their investment in training. Recent research by Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies has shown 1,650 engineering companies in the region are at risk of failing because they are not hiring, not training and are not aware of the skills gaps

LEAN LEADERS DRIVING IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS MANUFACTURING SECTOR

A unique training programme, developed inside one of the world’s most efficient motor manufacturing plants, is now driving improvements throughout the wider manufacturing sector thanks to the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (the Skills Academy). The Lean Leaders programme has been approved by the Skills Academy - part of the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies (Semta) - and has already helped more than 50 firms in the North East. It has achieved this by providing key personnel with the skills they need to deliver improvements across the

TRAINING TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL AT G&O SPRINGS

A Redditch-based company that supplies components for the aerospace industry is flourishing despite the current economic downturn after embarking on a series of unique training programmes developed by the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (the Skills Academy). Established in 1973, G&O Springs remains a family-owned business and Managing Director, Steve Boyd, puts its continued success down to a commitment to staff development; commitment that it is being taken to the next level with the help of the Skills Academy, part of Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and

PRESS RELEASE: AUTO MARINE CABLES SEES INVESTMENT IN TRAINING REPAID IN SUBSTANTIAL COST SAVINGS

A Manchester-based manufacturing company is reaping the rewards of a long-term investment in skills training that has contributing to cost saving measures that have boosted profits by up to 40 per cent. Auto Marine Cables Limited specialises in the manufacture of low voltage cables for the automotive and marine manufacturing industries and has the capacity to produce more than two million metres of cable every week with its extrusion lines operating 24 hours a day. Despite several economic recessions since the company was founded in 1964, Auto Marine Cables has seen consistent growth in

PRESS RELEASE: SHEFFIELD ENGINEERING FIRM FORGES LINKS WITH THE SKILLS ACADEMY

A Sheffield-based engineering specialist is spreading the message that effective skills development can help firms to improve efficiency and boost their competitiveness. Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited has been working closely with The Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) and the company’s Chief Executive, Dr Graham Honeyman, recently became chair of the organisations Regional Advisory Group (RAG) for Yorkshire and Humber. At a recent open day at the company’s facilities in Brightside Lane, Sheffield, visiting suppliers were introduced to Norman Fickling, The

NORTH WEST MANUFACTURERS TO BENEFIT FROM SKILLS ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS

An organisation that promotes effective skills training amongst manufacturing companies in the North West has strengthened its Regional Advisory Group (RAG) by appointing three high-profile business leaders. Through a network of regional offices, The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) is working in partnership with employers, training providers and support organisations to deliver an independent national standard for manufacturing training content, delivery and process. The Skills Academy itself is employer led and the RAGs help the organisation to tailor its

SOUTH WEST FIRMS PIONEER LEAN TRAINING

Manufacturing companies across the UK will soon be benefitting from a unique training programme developed in the South West. The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) has been working with manufacturers in the region to pilot new courses that promote ‘Lean’ manufacturing processes. Brian Thornton, regional manager for The Skills Academy in the South West, explained: “Lean manufacturing is a proven method of improving the performance of manufacturing firms by utilising their most important asset – their workforce. “Over the past few months we have been working with