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Operations Management News from the IOM for February 2012

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Contraction slows in UK services sector
29 February 2012
The UK services sector saw the rate of decline in business activity fall over the past quarter.
Vince Cable outlines government''s vision for UK industry
28 February 2012
Manufacturing and industry should be central to the UK''s economic recovery, the business secretary has stated.
Manufacturing industry presses for change over carbon tax rise
27 February 2012
A proposed doubling of a UK carbon tax should be abandoned as it will harm the manufacturing sector, engineering leaders claim.
Improvements in demand lead to manufacturing growth forecasts
24 February 2012
Manufacturing output is expected to rise over the next quarter following an improvement in order books during February 2012.
Improvements in demand lead to manufacturing growth forecasts
24 February 2012
Manufacturing output is expected to rise over the next quarter following an improvement in order books during February 2012.
Growth fund may benefit UK manufacturing management activities
23 February 2012
An additional £1 billion pot for UK manufacturers has been unveiled as part of the Regional Growth Fund to boost jobs and the economy.
Fashion brands seek British manufacturing
22 February 2012
Clothes manufacturing is on the rise in the UK.
Best of British manufacturing set to be showcased
21 February 2012
British manufacturing experts are due to gather this week.
UK motor manufacturing industry booming
17 February 2012
The production of cars in the UK appears to be on the up.
Demand for NHS dental services in Wales rises
16 February 2012
More dental work was carried out in Wales during part of last year.
Patients reporting NHS care improvements
15 February 2012
Care improvements are being reported by patients using NHS hospitals.
Lean principles ''can assist with public sector management''
14 February 2012
Public sector agencies can enhance their productivity and reduce spending through the adoption of lean practices, an NHS specialist states.
Further increases in UK manufacturing activity
13 February 2012
Despite a dip in overall production in the UK during December 2011, there was a rise over the month in manufacturing activity.
Nokia employs operations management to improve smartphone production
10 February 2012
Changes to its manufacturing management policies are expected to improve the efficiency of Nokia''s global smartphone production.
FE colleges adopting operations management strategies
9 February 2012
Financial directors of FE colleges are focusing on reducing costs and making operations more efficient this year.
NHS hospital trusts receive help to address problems
8 February 2012
A total of seven NHS hospital trusts in England are set to benefit from assistance as a result of exceptional and historic financial problems.
Continuing uncertainty ''affecting UK manufacturing confidence''
7 February 2012
Small manufacturers'' confidence levels are being affected by economic and political uncertainty around the world.
UK service sector rallies in January with new orders rise
6 February 2012
The UK''s service sector has seen increases in activity, new orders, confidence and employment during January 2012.
UK manufacturing activity reaches 8-month high
3 February 2012
Manufacturing activity in the UK climbed in January 2012, with new orders rising for the first time in seven months.
Manufacturing expert highlights benefits of lean strategies
2 February 2012
Adopting lean manufacturing techniques can assist business in boosting performance in a range of different ways, a specialist claims.
Paragon employs operations management to enhance customer service
1 February 2012
Continuous improvement strategies are being employed by fleet management firm Paragon, it is reported.
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