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5 January 2012
The Institute of Operations Management (IOM) has made further progress in its programme of accrediting UK universities and other educational establish....
12 August 2011
In parallel with the proposal to introduce better governance nominations are sought from Members interested in standing for election for five Director....
7 October 2010
Students seeking qualifications from The Institute of Operations Management (IOM) will in future be able to undergo courses via the IOMDLC – The....
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.
Economic uncertainty ''affecting global electronic contract market''
30 January 2012
Electronics contract manufacturing businesses have been hit by ongoing economic uncertainty around the world.
Turbulence in Europe ''holding back production''
27 January 2012
Manufacturing is being held back in Europe by economic uncertainty.
AMOLED TV sector ''facing manufacturing and supply chain challenges''
26 January 2012
High prices and expensive materials will delay the rollout of AMOLED TVs.
Operations management boosts Smurfit Kappa performance score
25 January 2012
Smurfit Kappa achieved a score of 99 per cent against the Workplace Performance Index in an independent assessment.
Could ageing workforce affect quality and operations management?
24 January 2012
The UK manufacturing sector is facing a "retirement time bomb" due to its ageing and predominantly male workforce, JAM Recruitment has warned.
Concerns raised over engineering skills threat
23 January 2012
More needs to be done to invest in future skills for the success of the UK''s manufacturing and engineering industry, executives have claimed.
Indian firm invests in operations management to boost quality
20 January 2012
Operations management is being used to improve product quality by an automotive firm in India.
Call for German approach to manufacturing industry in Britain
19 January 2012
Britain should adopt a policy on manufacturing that is similar to that seen in Germany.
Carmakers ''setting UK an economic example''
18 January 2012
Carmakers in the UK are employing operations management and continuous improvement as they increase exports, it is claimed.
Additional health funding could improve operations management
17 January 2012
A total of £100 million is being provided to local communities to improve patient services.
Decline in industrial production ''affected by falling European demand''
16 January 2012
Falling demand in Europe has pushed down industrial production in the UK, meaning more needs to be done to expand into other regions, it is claimed.
Decline in industrial production ''affected by falling European demand''
16 January 2012
Falling demand in Europe has pushed down industrial production in the UK, meaning more needs to be done to expand into other regions, it is claimed.
UK manufacturing figures reveal production decline
13 January 2012
New ONS numbers show British manufacturing dropped between October and November.
Improvements in UK manufacturing forecast from Feb
12 January 2012
A rebounding of the UK manufacturing industry is anticipated to start next month, according to a lobby group.
British manufacturing ''vital to nation''s financial health''
11 January 2012
The government should spend money helping UK companies to promote products overseas, it is claimed.
Manufacturing call for better waste management
10 January 2012
A new, more ambitious approach is needed to waste management in the UK to avoid resource shortages, manufacturers claim.
PM announces changes to nursing operations management
9 January 2012
The government has announced plans to reorganise nursing care in the NHS in order to boost standards.
UK services sector rallies in December
6 January 2012
A rise was recorded in the UK services sector to a five-month high in December 2011.
Technology project aims to enhance NHS operations management
5 January 2012
Telehealth and telecare technology will be rolled out across the NHS to enhance efficiency and enable health professionals to deliver better patient care.
Mark Prisk launches new manufacturing advisory service
4 January 2012
A new tailored advisory service for manufacturers in the UK has been unveiled by the government.
Rise in UK manufacturing index as production stalls
3 January 2012
Production rates continued to decline within the UK manufacturing industry in December 2011, new figures show.
International operations management expert visits north-west
30 December 2011
A Japanese specialist in kaizen and operations management has toured a plant in Cheshire to see an innovative manufacturing process in place.
Call for changes to hospital operations management
30 December 2011
Hospital operations management should be changed and focus on a more preventative, community-based approach, a leading expert in the field has proposed.
UK motor manufacturers ''to flourish in 2012''
28 December 2011
The SMMT has predicted growth in UK manufacturing over 2012 following strong investment by global companies this year.
Hospital officials look to manufacturing for operations management tips
23 December 2011
Assistance with implementing a system of continuous improvement has been sought in Japan by a US hospital.
Manufacturers ''experienced mixed fortunes in 2011''
22 December 2011
The fortunes of manufacturers have been mixed this year and look set to continue being so in 2012, an expert suggests.
Continuous improvement ''key to transformation of Ford''
21 December 2011
The boss of Ford has explained that his company has been turned around in part through a commitment to good operations management.
EU energy regulations ''too increase NHS operations management pressures''
20 December 2011
The NHS Confederation has hit out at "rigid" European Union energy efficiency proposals.
UK manufacturers forecast production decline
19 December 2011
A decline in demand at home and abroad has led to operations management specialists planning to reduce output next quarter.
19 December 2011
Whilst Christmas is the season of goodwill and offers a welcome break for many workers, it can also present a major headache for lots of workplac....
DFS presses ahead with expansion plan
16 December 2011
Reduced takings have not deterred furniture company DFS from planning an expansion of its manufacturing output.
Service sector still seeing jobs growth
15 December 2011
The service sector of the economy appears to be bucking wider trends by adding new jobs.
Manufacturers press government for decarbonisation target
14 December 2011
Manufacturers want a decarbonisation target for 2030 to be created as part of the government''s energy policy.
Operations management variations in NHS highlighted
13 December 2011
A new set of data from the Department of Health has highlighted some of the differences between Primary Care Trusts in the country.
Scottish services and manufacturing witness output growth
12 December 2011
An increase in output has been seen in Scottish manufacturing and services during November, despite a drop in new business.
Figures show weakening of UK manufacturing output
9 December 2011
Recent data has revealed the manufacturing industry saw output decline between September and October 2011.
Figures show weakening of UK manufacturing output
9 December 2011
Recent data has revealed the manufacturing industry saw output decline between September and October 2011.
NHS operations management ''to become more patient-focused''
8 December 2011
A new NHS that is focused on its patients and choice is the aim of the government, the health secretary has stated.
UK manufacturing management to benefit from £125m supply chain boost
7 December 2011
The government is allocating £125 million in funding to boost advanced manufacturing supply chains.
Growth continues within UK services sector
6 December 2011
The UK services sector has expanded for 11 consecutive months, new figures show.
Manufacturing sector divergence ''continues in Q4''
5 December 2011
Divergence in performance between UK manufacturing sectors could keep operations management professionals busy over the coming months.
Production reduced as demand falls at home and abroad
2 December 2011
Operations management specialists have cut back on production as demand levels contract, it has been reported.
Higher numbers of female doctors may alter operations management
1 December 2011
Woman doctors are due to outnumber their male counterparts by 2017.
UK manufacturers predict falling output as exports dip
30 November 2011
Exports from British manufacturers have fallen in November.
US company enhances operations management with lean principles
29 November 2011
Operations management has been improved at one firm with the introduction of a lean manufacturing program.
Manufacturers ''experiencing credit constraints and cost increases''
28 November 2011
Availability of credit is falling as the cost of accessing finance for manufacturers rising, an industry organisation has warned.
Government unveils youth jobs subsidy
25 November 2011
The government has launched a new scheme that aims to get half a million unemployed people aged below 25 into work.
Nestle announced coffee plant expansion plans
24 November 2011
Nestle has unveiled major expansion plans for its coffee products factory in the West Midlands.
Medical equipment manufacturer granted licence extension
23 November 2011
A medical products firm has expressed its delight at a licence extension enabling it to produce a new blood testing device at its factory in Cambridge.
Northern Ireland ''set for manufacturing boost''
22 November 2011
Northern Ireland is on course to enjoy a revival in its manufacturing sector, a report has predicted.
Prime minister stresses need for high-tech manufacturing growth
18 November 2011
More manufacturing of the high-tech sort demonstrated by Formula One team McLaren is needed in Britain, the prime minister has said.
Call for help to keep car industry growing
17 November 2011
The car industry has seen significant growth in the past year, but government action is needed to ensure the same is true in the future, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said.
Unemployment figures may encourage more training
16 November 2011
Training courses to boost employability may be a useful way for individuals to help themselves in a tough jobs market as unemployment rises.
Private sector ''still delivering new jobs''
14 November 2011
A new survey has suggested small firms are leading the way in jobs growth across the UK.
Public sector ''suffering from low morale''
11 November 2011
A study has indicated that there has been a fall in staff morale within the public sector in light of austerity measures and job cuts.
Manufacturing industry ''needs support despite signs of growth''
10 November 2011
The UK''s manufacturing industry faces challenges ahead, although recent performance has exceeded many expectations.
Weaker services sector ''could affect UK economic growth''
9 November 2011
Difficult economic conditions are likely to continue for UK firms, as the services sector witnesses a weakening, analysts have warned.
UK smaller manufacturers ''see decline in sentiment''
8 November 2011
Small companies in the UK''s manufacturing industry expect growth to contract over the coming three months, it has been reported.
Industry bodies call for reform of R&D tax credits
7 November 2011
Improving the system of tax credits for research and development would enable the UK to attract investment and compete more effectively globally, it is claimed.
UK manufacturing sector ''has much to be positive about''
4 November 2011
Although there are challenges facing manufacturing, the industry is still reporting good news stories, it is claimed.
UK services sector continues to expand in October
3 November 2011
A tenth consecutive month of growth has been recorded in the UK services sector during October, it is claimed.
UK manufacturing industry witnesses decline in activity rates
2 November 2011
A fall in activity has been recorded within UK manufacturing this October.
Services sector ''leads UK''s latest quarterly expansion''
1 November 2011
Growth in services sector output helped the UK economy to expand by 0.5 per cent in the three months to September 2011.
UK manufacturers ''concerned by energy price rises''
31 October 2011
Manufacturers in the UK are being unfairly affected by high energy prices caused by climate change policy, it is suggested.
UK manufacturers ''concerned by energy price rises''
31 October 2011
Manufacturers in the UK are being unfairly affected by high energy prices caused by climate change policy, it is suggested.
Encouraging young people ''will boost UK manufacturing''
28 October 2011
A manufacturing expert has emphasized the need to explain to school pupils the opportunities available in the sector.
Encouraging young people ''will boost UK manufacturing''
28 October 2011
A manufacturing expert has emphasized the need to explain to school pupils the opportunities available in the sector.
UK manufacturers forecast orders decline
27 October 2011
Manufacturers in the UK are anticipating more difficult economic conditions over the coming months.
Europe witnesses pick-up in industrial new orders
26 October 2011
Industrial new orders rose across the European Union in August this year compared with July, climbing year-on-year by 6.5 per cent.
Make it in Great Britain campaign to champion UK manufacturing
25 October 2011
A new initiative is aiming to attract business champions to promote manufacturing in the UK and challenge outdated stereotypes.
Employing German Mittelstand model ''could enhance UK operations management''
24 October 2011
The CBI has called on the government to implement a similar model to the Mittelstand policy in Germany that sees medium-sized firms drive the economy and innovation.
Technology change ''not essential to continuous improvement''
21 October 2011
Many continuous improvement solutions do not require investment in expensive equipment to implement, an expert has claimed.
Higher public sector jobs cuts may affect operations management
20 October 2011
The pace of job cuts in the public sector has been faster than expected, it has been claimed.
See Inside Manufacturing scheme could produce future operations managers
19 October 2011
Nissan is providing a practical experience of the manufacturing sector to pupils in Sunderland and Bedfordshire.
Call for Autumn Statement to improve conditions for manufacturers
18 October 2011
Growth and improving confidence should be the focus of an autumn policy statement planned by the government, EEF has suggested.
Call for Autumn Statement to improve conditions for manufacturers
18 October 2011
Growth and improving confidence should be the focus of an autumn policy statement planned by the government, EEF has suggested.
New NHS Commissioning Board head to focus on continuous improvement
17 October 2011
A preferred candidate has been named to head up the new NHS Commissioning Board as part of government modernisation plans.
Government launches new advisory service for manufacturers
14 October 2011
The business minister has launched a new Manufacturing Advisory Service that will help small and medium-sized firms to grow.
Increase in UK manufacturing index during August
13 October 2011
Manufacturing activity in the UK rose year-on-year in August 2011, but dipped from the previous month.
Government unveils proposals for patient-led NHS operations management
12 October 2011
A series of reforms have been proposed aimed at providing greater choice for patients across the NHS in England and providing them with more information.
Government plans aim to enhance manufacturing competitiveness
11 October 2011
The government is investing a further £170 million in projects that could help to stimulate growth in the manufacturing sector.
Government plans aim to enhance manufacturing competitiveness
11 October 2011
The government is investing a further £170 million in projects that could help to stimulate growth in the manufacturing sector.
Government plans aim to enhance manufacturing competitiveness
11 October 2011
The government is investing a further £170 million in projects that could help to stimulate growth in the manufacturing sector.
New transparency plans unveiled for NHS
10 October 2011
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has launched a new contractual "Duty of Candour" for the NHS.
Improvement in UK services sector activity
7 October 2011
The UK has witnessed an improvement in services sector growth recently, according to two separate reports.
Strong operations management produces efficiency for Nissan
7 October 2011
Nissan will outline its commitment to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement at a forthcoming event.
Philips Respironics hailed for continuous improvement and lean efforts
6 October 2011
Philips Respironics New Kensington has been awarded for its continuous improvement in the field of operations management with the coveted 2011 Plant of the Year prize.
UK manufacturing industry witnesses expansion in September
4 October 2011
Growth in manufacturing production was recorded over the month from August to September 2011, new data show.
Manufacturers advised to do more to reduce waste
29 September 2011
EEF has called on manufacturers and the government to promote lean manufacturing to meet zero waste targets.
High street sales decline ''showing signs of stabilising''
28 September 2011
Retailers in the UK have experienced a difficult period recently, but the pace of sales contraction appears to be stabilising.
Police forces hailed for continuous improvement
27 September 2011
The new HM Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland has praised strong leadership, cost reductions and declining crime among forces in the country.
Manufacturing industry ''needs continuous improvement on reducing red tape''
26 September 2011
EEF wants to see a redoubling of effort by the government when it comes to the level of regulation faced by manufacturers.
UK manufacturers continuing to predict output growth
23 September 2011
Further growth in output is anticipated by UK manufacturers despite a recent decline in new orders.
Manufacturing automation project receives £600k
21 September 2011
The government has granted £600,000 to provide assistance to companies to invest in manufacturing automation.
Lean manufacturing ''could save food and drink firms £404m''
20 September 2011
Food and drink industry waste could be cut by £404 million a year by implementing lean manufacturing techniques, it has been suggested.