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23 July 2010
The Accelerated Lean Skills Programme Date of Event         Tuesday 7 September 2010 Duration  ....
5 July 2010
The Institute is delighted to announce the addition of IOM Africa to its growing regional network. Under the presidency of Dr Douglas Boateng FIO....
21 January 2010
Catherine Milner MIOM, Associate Consultant at Inventory Matters Ltd, has been appointed as the new Chairman of The Institute of Operations Management....
UK manufacturing ''leading nation''s output''
30 July 2010
Manufacturing output was higher than that of other UK industries in June, new figures show.
Sharp production plans may use operations management
29 July 2010
Plans to ramp up production of solar cells at a plant in Wales have been announced by Sharp in order to meet growing demand for the technology.
Manufacturing bills ''will expand with green legislation''
28 July 2010
Climate change policies need to be reviewed to ensure they do not place an unfair burden on energy-intensive manufacturers, it has been claimed.
Business leaders welcome public sector austerity measures
27 July 2010
Policies introduced by the government to reduce the public spending deficit have been broadly welcomed by companies.
UK firms ''falling behind US in human capital ROI''
26 July 2010
British firms are not as agile as their US counterparts in terms of maximising their investment in employees.
UK oil and gas sector ''has reduced operating costs''
23 July 2010
Operating costs have been substantially lowered by the oil and gas sector in the past year, an industry body reports.
Manufacturing output ''reaches 15-year high''
22 July 2010
The UK saw a sharp increase in manufacturing output during the quarter to July this year, a new report shows.
Concerns over record public sector net borrowing
21 July 2010
Record levels of public borrowing in June have underlined the tough job faced by the government to reduce expenditure, an expert claims.
UK firms witness decline in net returns
20 July 2010
Net returns for UK businesses fell during the first quarter of 2010, official data show.
Lord Sugar proposes UK subcontractor rules
19 July 2010
A Labour peer has advocated making in mandatory for foreign firms to use UK wind energy subcontractors.
Public sector ''may have trillions in debts''
16 July 2010
New statistics indicate the actual level of public debt could be almost £5 trillion.
Discrete manufacturers ''reducing costs post-downturn''
14 July 2010
Manufacturers around the world are finding their operations becoming more complex, a survey has found.
Companies urged to focus on continuous improvement
13 July 2010
Firms should examine ways in which they can enhance productivity and reduce costs in the wake of the recession, a business leader claims.
Global services industry records June growth
12 July 2010
The world''s services sector continued to expand during June this year.
Services sector figures ''indicate best of recovery over''
9 July 2010
It has been suggested that the height of economic recovery in the services sector has been reached.
9 July 2010
What can you get from your IOM membership? The answer is as much as you want – but we need to know what you want! It has been a while since we m....
UK firms advised to drop misconceptions about trade with Asia
7 July 2010
UK businesses should recognise and exploit the opportunities for trade that exist in Asia, an expert suggests.
UK production ''should look east''
6 July 2010
A fall in PMI last month should prompt manufacturers to look for trading opportunities outside Europe, an expert claims.
Range Rover celebrates lean manufacturing achievements
5 July 2010
An extra 1,000 new jobs are expected to be generated at the Jaguar Land Rover Halewood plant on Merseyside.
Energy efficiency ''can generate significant financial gains''
2 July 2010
Implementing energy efficiency strategies can place businesses at an advantage over their counterparts when new legislation comes in, it has been claimed.
Scale of public sector job cuts revealed
1 July 2010
An estimated 600,000 positions in the public sector will be cut in the next six years, it has been forecast.
UK ''dips in global manufacturing index''
30 June 2010
The ability of the UK to compete internationally in terms of production has been called into question by a new report.
Private lessons ''could enhance public sector operations management''
29 June 2010
Lessons learned by private businesses during the recession could benefit public sector agencies now that they are facing substantial spending cuts.
Asking employees ''can enhance operations management''
28 June 2010
Consulting staff members can help businesses to enhance efficiencies and boost revenue, an expert claims.
Report attempts to dispel manufacturing myths
25 June 2010
A new report aims to challenge common misconceptions about manufacturing in the UK in order to boost the sector''s competitiveness.
Budget reveals severe cuts to public sector
25 June 2010
Government departments that have not had their funding protected will be expected to reduce expenditure by up to 25 per cent a year, with substantial job losses predicted.
NHS savings ''may benefit midwifery''
25 June 2010
Reducing the number of people working in the management of midwifery services "should help" the field, although this "remains to be seen".
Companies ''should implement OPL strategies''
22 June 2010
Measures should be put in place by businesses to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing processes in the wake of the recession, an expert recommends.
UK production sector ''on a path of recovery''
21 June 2010
Despite a small decline in June, UK productivity remains in recovery, it has been reported.
NI private sector ''remains fragile''
18 June 2010
The Northern Irish manufacturing sector is rallying, while the services sector continues to struggle, new figures reveal.
Lancashire firm reports export success
17 June 2010
A company specialising in improving manufacturing efficiency is planning to widen its reach internationally.
Scotland''s manufacturing sector growth ''boosts employment''
16 June 2010
Growth in both Scotland''s manufacturing and services sectors is pushing up recruitment, new data reveal.
Results of TPM claimed to be worth the effort
15 June 2010
Using TPM strategies can improve staff morale, cut costs and enhance productivity, it has been suggested.
People call for public sector cuts over tax rises
14 June 2010
Public sector cutbacks are the preferred way of reducing the deficit, new research reveals.
Surprise dip in UK manufacturing
11 June 2010
Following a period of strengthening production in the UK, latest figures have indicated there was a slight dip last month.
Operations management prizewinner cuts energy consumption by 50%
10 June 2010
A German project to reduce the carbon footprint of metals manufacturing has resulted in a 50 per cent fall in consumption and won a prize.
Manufacturers ''more confident and planning for the future''
9 June 2010
Britain''s manufacturing companies are increasingly confident that "we are not heading for doom and gloom" and "are planning for the future".
Services sector continues to stabilise
8 June 2010
Growth in the services sector continued to be steady in May 2010, new figures reveal.
Confidence ''improving in UK production sector''
7 June 2010
The manufacturing industry in the UK is becoming increasingly optimistic about its prospects for the future, new research shows.
Manufacturing management shows
4 June 2010
Opportunities in manufacturing management could be opened up if figures showing growth within the industry are to be believed.
Jobs in manufacturing management could benefit from CCS technology
3 June 2010
Employees working on improving manufacturing processes may benefit from a study which is looking into carbon capture and storage technology.
Investment could secure manufacturing management jobs at GM Canada
2 June 2010
Some 400 jobs have been secured at GM Canada after $245 million was invested in a move which could see improving manufacturing processes.
Communication ''can enhance operational performance''
1 June 2010
Organisational performance depends on excellent communication, an expert has said.
Key to manufacturing success is
28 May 2010
The formation of partnerships between companies is the best way for the UK manufacturing sector to succeed, it has been suggested.

Innovations ''deliver Burberry inventory savings''
27 May 2010
Cost savings are the aim for Burberry, which has now implemented inventory control techniques.

Manufacturing gains push up GDP growth
26 May 2010
Manufacturing drove up the UK''s economy during the first three months of the year.

Opel implements operations management programme
25 May 2010
Carmaker Opel has revealed it has agreed on a new Plan for the Future, which includes a continuous improvement programme.
Private sector policies could preserve public sector jobs
24 May 2010
Introducing similar policies to those employed by private companies during the recession could protect some jobs in the public sector.
Business leaders call for public sector overhaul
21 May 2010
The public sector in the UK needs an immediate overhaul and there should be a two-year pay freeze, it has been advised.
Call issued for more efficient transport demand management
20 May 2010
Transport operators need to improve the efficiency of their demand management policies in order to cope with rising levels of demand.
Overseas demand ''boosts UK manufacturing''
19 May 2010
Growing demand from other countries for goods produced in the UK has boosted the country''s manufacturing sector.
Call made for sustainable reform of public sector
18 May 2010
The new Lib Dem-Conservative government should ensure it focuses on "sustainable reform" when it introduces cuts in the public sector budget, one organisation has declared.
Change in attitude key to improving manufacturing processes, expert says
17 May 2010
Ruth Lea has given some guidance as to how the manufacturing industry can be improved.
Importance of operations management in pharmaceuticals highlighted
17 May 2010
The need for the pharmaceutical sector to enhance the efficiency of its research and development activities has been highlighted in a new report.
17 May 2010
The IOM will now be offering two assessment routes - the Centre Assessment Route, in which the Centre devises the method of assessment, and the Instit....
Lean management in manufacturing advocated
14 May 2010
A new approach to management in the manufacturing industry has been recommended by a new report.
Government public sector cuts ''will boost outsourcing''
13 May 2010
Those working in the public sector and facing spending cuts as a result of plans to reduce the UK''s budget deficit should outsource to the private sector, it has been suggested.
UK manufacturing index rises in March
12 May 2010
The latest official figures reveal a climb in the manufacturing index by 3.3 per cent year-on-year during March.
UK ''can innovate in manufacturing''
11 May 2010
Britain''s manufacturing businesses can innovate by "thinking of things that no-one else does and building those", one expert believes.
Communication between firms and suppliers ''boosts strategic advantage''
10 May 2010
Improving communication between an organisation and its suppliers can provide it with a greater strategic advantage, a new report claims.
Supermarkets helping to improve manufacturing processes
7 May 2010
More UK supermarkets are using green technology.
Service industries can improve operations management
6 May 2010
Everyone can participate in low-carbon initiatives.
Car manufacturers ''marketing green cars as cheaper to run''
4 May 2010
Vehicle manufacturers are using the fact green cars are cheaper to run to advertise them, according to one industry expert.
EU commissioner advocates resource efficiency
29 April 2010
Operations management professionals may be interested in a recent speech made by the European Commissioner for Environment regarding the importance of resource efficiency in tackling climate change.
Sluggish services sector constrains UK growth
28 April 2010
The expansion of the UK economy has been held back during the first quarter of the year by the poor performance of the distribution, hotels and restaurants sector.
Manufacturers see energy prices stabilise
27 April 2010
Relatively stable prices for electricity, gas and oil are being seen by producers in the UK at present following significant fluctuations over recent months.
Call for action on green manufacturing
26 April 2010
Manufacturers of green technology in the UK should be given greater government support, it has been claimed.
Upturn in UK manufacturing continues
23 April 2010
The UK''s manufacturing industry is continuing to demonstrate signs of recovery from the recession, new figures indicate.
Network Rail improves productivity
22 April 2010
A series of operational improvements across the UK''s rail network has led to a reduction in maintenance staff of 500 workers.
Scottish expert predicts significant public sector cuts
21 April 2010
An expert has forecast a 20 per cent reduction in public spending in Scotland will be required if there is no improvement in the economy.
Natures Way adopts operations management system
20 April 2010
A new manufacturing operations management (MOM) system is being deployed at a firm''s UK plants.
Flight disruptions affecting UK businesses
19 April 2010
Disruption to air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland is having an impact on a range of different sectors.
Parties look to public sector to deliver efficiencies
16 April 2010
All three of the UK''s major political parties have emphasised the need to reduce public spending through continuous improvement in order to reduce the budget deficit.
UK supply chain management experts compete
15 April 2010
Competitors in the first supply chain management competition to be held in the UK have been pitted against one another.
Growth in UK producer prices
14 April 2010
The prices commanded by UK manufacturers rose by five per cent year-on-year in March.
Optimism growing among services companies
13 April 2010
Businesses operating in the UK''s services sector are becoming more confident about their prospects, a new study has found.
Manufacturing index expands in February
12 April 2010
The UK''s index of manufacturing rose during February 2010 by 1.4 per cent on a seasonally-adjusted basis year-on-year.
Tories plan public sector efficiency savings
9 April 2010
Operations management is likely to play a key role in plans to deliver savings by the Conservative Party if they win the General Election.
Sony announces green operations management targets
8 April 2010
A series of new goals aimed at achieving a zero environmental footprint by 2050 have been unveiled by Sony.
UK services sector activity improving
7 April 2010
Britain''s services industry is starting to recover from the impact of the recession and is witnessing steady growth in activity.
Manufacturing sector experiences strong March growth
6 April 2010
The UK''s manufacturing industry expanded in March this year to 57.2, up from 56.5 the previous month.
New body aims to enhance NHS operations management
1 April 2010
In order to assist continuous improvement within the NHS and social care agencies, the Department of Health has announced the formation of a new body.
Business minister sees manufacturing efficiencies
31 March 2010
The UK''s business minister has been visiting a Vauxhall car plant to inspect a number of manufacturing efficiencies that have been implemented at the facility.
Manufacturing ''moves towards value-added models''
29 March 2010
The UK''s manufacturing industry has gradually shifted towards "value-added business models" and away from "simply optimising utilisation and driving down costs", a new report has suggested.
Best practice shared between UK manufacturers
26 March 2010
A new award has been launched that honours the best manufacturing clusters in the UK.
Health service to contribute £4.4bn in savings
25 March 2010
The Department of Health and the NHS have been charged by the government with delivering £4.35 billion worth of a total £11 billion per year in planned cost savings by 2012-13.
Government plans to support services sector innovation
24 March 2010
A new programme of support for innovation and growth in the UK''s professional and business services industries has been unveiled by ministers.
Engaged workforce ''is good for business''
23 March 2010
Businesses could benefit if they ensure their workforce is engaged, experts have advised.
NHS staff poll reveals continuous improvement
19 March 2010
A survey of people employed by the NHS has discovered a record number of improvements in satisfaction levels during 2009.
Production output dips in January
18 March 2010
The importance of effective operations management is highlighted by new figures revealing that the UK''s index of production dipped year-on-year in January by 1.5 per cent.
Government strategy ''improving economic growth''
18 March 2010
The business secretary has marked the first anniversary of the New Industry, New Jobs strategy.
Call for overhaul of UK manufacturing''s image
17 March 2010
The image of the UK''s production sector needs to be revamped in order to modernise it and media stereotypes need to be challenged, it has been suggested.
Councils could use funding to boost economic recovery
16 March 2010
Funding totaling £50 million is being allocated by the government to local authorities to boost economic recovery in local areas in the wake of the recession.
GM Europe supplied with £270m government loan
15 March 2010
A loan totalling €300 million (£270 million) has been approved by the government for GM Europe.
Work starts on Teeside advanced manufacturing facility
12 March 2010
The expansion of a Teeside chemical manufacturing facility will enable Britain to compete in the industrial biotechnology market.
Dyson calls for greater innovation in manufacturing
10 March 2010
More innovative approaches are needed to production in the UK''s hi-tech industry in order to make the country a world leader in its field, an expert declares.
Manufacturing
9 March 2010
The manufacturing sector in Britain is "critical" to ensuring that the economy recovers from the downturn, one expert has declared.
Public sector news: £83m grant for low-cost homes
8 March 2010
Continuous improvement in the low-cost home area of the public sector received a boost today (March 8th).
Service sector ''sees stabilisation''
5 March 2010
The service sector in the UK saw business volumes start to stabilise during the past three months.
Investment in manufacturing innovation grows
4 March 2010
UK firms increased their investment in new ways of enhancing productivity, products and services by 9.2 per cent in 2008 compared with the previous year.
Steps outlined to protect local frontline services
3 March 2010
The government has published a list of ten steps for local authorities that are intended to assist them in protecting frontline services.
Manufacturing sector ''seeing markers of recovery''
2 March 2010
The "markers of recovery" are now in evidence within the UK''s manufacturing industry, an expert claims.
EU scheme ''could save manufacturers large sums''
1 March 2010
Manufacturers interested in operations management could make use of a new European Union (EU) scheme to reduce their import costs.
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.
Carmakers urged to focus on efficiency
29 January 2010
The motor manufacturing industry should remain cautious in 2010 and should employ measures that boost efficiency and innovation, it has been claimed.
Operations management could assist in government ICT efficiency drive
28 January 2010
The government has unveiled plans to save around £3.2 billion of public money during 2013-14 by reducing expenditure on information technology.
Manufacturing output rises 0.4% in Q4
27 January 2010
The manufacturing sector witnessed quarterly growth in output at the end of 2009 of 0.4 per cent.
Hotter Comfort Concept turns to operations management over move
26 January 2010
Rather than move its manufacturing base to another country, Lancashire-based firm Hotter Comfort Concept has declared that it has enhanced its operations.
Operations management assists Debenhams in reducing costs
25 January 2010
Debenhams has employed an enhancement programme that has reduced its cost per unit by over ten per cent compared with 2006-07 rates.
UK firms ''settle bills in better time''
22 January 2010
Companies operating in the UK have improved their performance with regards to late payments, it has been found.
UK manufacturing production rates rise
21 January 2010
The rate of production in the UK''s manufacturing sector increased for the first time in two years, new data reveals.
New efficiencies ''to drive regeneration plans''
20 January 2010
Regeneration projects in London, Thurrock and West Northamptonshire will benefit from plans to enhance operations management, it has been claimed.
19 January 2010
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19 January 2010
IOM Scotland is truly up and running in 2010 with a scheduled events programme that kicks off with a Lean Six Sigma and Works Visit at FMC Corporation....
19 January 2010
The IOM held its first exam series for APICS in December. We have just received word that 82% of candidates passed first time – congratulations ....
Inventory control techniques enhanced by Harro Foods
18 January 2010
A Japanese food wholesaler in the UK has boosted its operations management practices by implementing a new warehouse management system.
Panasonic pledges to cut carbon emissions
15 January 2010
A leading electronics company will improve its operations management processes over the coming years as part of a pledge to cut its carbon emissions.
Production output growth recorded for November
14 January 2010
The UK saw its production output rise during November 2009 following a 0.1 per cent monthly fall in October.
14 January 2010
The next Diploma in Operations Management Module D8: starts week commencing 28th June 2010.Enrolment is currently taking place: For further informatio....
Poor service sector performance ''hampering economic recovery''
13 January 2010
Britain''s recovery from the recession is being hampered in part by poor performance in the service sector, new figures indicate.
Warning over potential NHS IT spending cuts
12 January 2010
Attempts to cut the cost of the NHS IT programme through operations management and other measures must not be carried out at the expense of its potential benefits.
New centres may enhance manufacturing operations management
11 January 2010
The allocation of £70 million by the government to boost innovation in the manufacturing centre will see the initial creation of three research centres.
Welsh Assembly invests in public sector operations management
8 January 2010
The Welsh Assembly government has unveiled plans to make public services "more effective and efficient" through a series of projects intended to deliver cost savings.
Manufacturer boosts profits through operations management
7 January 2010
Aerospace and automotive engineering firm GKN has reduced its overheads during the past two years by around £150 million.
6 January 2010
Latest data indicating that the UK''s manufacturing sector is growing has been welcomed as "reassuring" by a financial specialist.
Manufacturing bases ''returning to UK''
5 January 2010
Many producers are shifting production back to the UK if a new report is to be believed.
Call for greater accountability in public spending
4 January 2010
Operations training courses may be required by public sector bodies as a minister issues calls for greater scrutiny of spending.
31 December 2009
Operations management in the public sector is set to benefit from the creation of a new task force.
31 December 2009
British manufacturers are cutting their carbon emissions and boosting green performance, with over half having taken action to do so.
16 November 2009
Efficient management should resist the temptation to increase inventory now that there are signs that customer demand may be inching up. The Institute....
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