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Operations Management News from the IOM for February 2010

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Localised production ''could improve manufacturing processes''
26 February 2010
Localised production facilities can be beneficial in improving manufacturing processes by reducing ton mileage, it has been suggested.
Companies sign up for supply chain challenge
25 February 2010
Companies such as Kimberly Clark and Heinz are to participate in a supply chain competition, aimed at exemplifying best practice and helping people to learn via collaboration.
Public sector aims for continuous improvement with ''new housing strategy''
24 February 2010
The Department of Health may be aiming for continuous improvement in the field of housing options for older people with a new strategy launched today.
Continuous improvement in packaging sector ''welcomed''
23 February 2010
Continuous improvement in the bioplastics packaging industry is welcome, but compliance is crucial, says one expert.
UK manufacturers advised to create growth through innovation
22 February 2010
Developing hi-tech industries holds the key to the long-term success of the UK''s manufacturing sector.
Further growth forecast for UK production
19 February 2010
The UK''s manufacturing sector will experience further growth in production levels over the coming quarter, it has been predicted.
Manufacturers ''more optimistic about 2010''
18 February 2010
Many UK manufacturers are predicting that the outlook for 2010 is much brighter than that for 2009.
Public sector cutbacks ''will mean job losses''
17 February 2010
Organisations in the public sector are being forced by the downturn to make substantial cutbacks, which are likely to lead to jobs being axed.
Toyota recall ''forces operations management review''
16 February 2010
Japanese carmaker Toyota is believed to be considering axing 750 jobs at its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire and is being forced to overhaul its operations management procedures.
HIIE unveils plans to enhance operations management
15 February 2010
A series of new measures are being introduced by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in Scotland in order to enhance its service delivery.
Manufacturing sector
12 February 2010
The latest data indicated that Britain''s manufacturing industry is "starting to claw back a little bit of that lost ground", one expert has declared.
Prevention services ''could reduce annual care bill''
11 February 2010
The level of public money spent on care and support services in the UK could be reduced through the implementation of innovative new technologies, it has been claimed.
Small manufacturers ''may lead UK out of recession''
10 February 2010
The sector that could be responsible for leading the UK''s recovery from the economic downturn may by small manufacturers, it has been forecast.
Services sector ''facing a challenge''
9 February 2010
The latest data for the services sector indicates that it is suffering "but that could be due to external factors", an expert claims.
Police service to improve operations management
8 February 2010
The police service in Britain is aiming to carry out reforms and "improve value for money" as part of new plans.
8 February 2010
The following briefing details the key facts concerning the safety recall of Toyota vehicles and Toyota’s official comment on reports concerning....
Firms ''should enhance resource efficiency''
5 February 2010
Ensuring that businesses are sustainable can assist them in reducing costs and their impact on the environment.
Analysts welcome positive manufacturing data
3 February 2010
Experts have given a warm welcome for the latest manufacturing data, which exceeded predictions in January.
Manufacturing index records strong growth
2 February 2010
The UK''s manufacturing index reached 56.7 during January, rising at its fastest rate in 15 years.
Third sector ''should play role in council efficiency efforts''
1 February 2010
Attempts by councils to improve efficiency and enhance their operations management should not neglect the third sector.
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