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Operations Management News from the IOM for August 2010

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Recovery forecast for UK manufacturing
31 August 2010
The UK''s manufacturing sector is forecast to recover from the recession, but needs help to do so, a report claims.
Cuts warning issued by Scottish police chief
27 August 2010
A chief constable from Strathclyde has spoken about the levels of spending cuts that will be required within his force.
Rise reported in automated machinery purchases
26 August 2010
UK manufacturers are investing in automation and robotic equipment, new data show.
European industry continues to grow order books
25 August 2010
Companies operating in the European industrial sector have witnessed a further monthly increase in order books.
Firms ''should check energy efficiency claims''
23 August 2010
Companies investing in technology to enhance the energy efficiency of their operations should ensure they investigate all claims made about its performance.
Government asks public to vote on savings ideas
20 August 2010
The government is asking for people to rate ideas submitted as part of the Spending Challenge.
Demand for UK manufactured goods rises
20 August 2010
An increase has been reported in the number of manufacturers reporting growing order books and those predicting future demand.
Scheme aims to boost energy efficiency of buildings
18 August 2010
A new initiative aims to industrialise supply chains in order to speed up efforts to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings.
Government appoints Sir Philip Green to head efficiency review
17 August 2010
A new review to identify government spending inefficiencies will be led by clothing retail magnate Sir Philip Green.
Government is
16 August 2010
The energy secretary has forecast strong future performance from the UK''s manufacturing sector.
Support for manufacturing SMEs ''should focus on growth''
13 August 2010
Support for small firms in the manufacturing sector should concentrate on generating revenue growth, a report claims.
Governments ''should adopt radical public sector cost approach''
12 August 2010
New measures should be employed by governments to cut public sector costs and reduce budget deficits, it has been claimed.
Manufacturers ''driving out costs'' to ensure survival
11 August 2010
Cost reduction programmes will play a key role as the manufacturing industry continues to consolidate over the coming year, an expert predicts.
Continuous improvement solution boosts Barloworld efficiency
10 August 2010
Barloworld Handling has reported significant improvements to its operations from a continuous improvement programme.
National public sector cuts ''to affect small firms''
9 August 2010
Public spending cuts are expected to have an indirect impact on small firms, two experts have claimed.
Manufacturers ''experiencing component supply problems''
6 August 2010
Manufacturers'' output is being placed at risk by supply chain problems, it has been claimed.
Operations management innovations sought from NHS staff
5 August 2010
NHS staff are being given the opportunity to contribute to improving patient treatment.
Strong UK manufacturing growth continues
4 August 2010
UK manufacturing output continued to grow in July, having performed strongly in June.
Voluntary sector views invited on efficiencies
3 August 2010
Ministers are consulting charities and voluntary groups about public sector cost efficiencies.
UK''s small manufacturers ''increasing production''
2 August 2010
Small manufacturing businesses in Britain witnesses a sharp rise in productivity during the quarter to July 2010, the CBI has revealed.
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