Manufacturing Excellence
Awards (MX)
2014
Presentation by
MX Awards Executive Committee
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The Institution
¾ Founded in 1847, holds a
Royal Charter, patron HM
The Queen
¾ Fastest growing engineering
Institution in the UK –
106,000 members
¾ Past Presidents include George Stephenson, Joseph
Whitworth, Lord William Armstrong, Robert Napier, Sir
Charles Siemens
¾ Promoter of the MX Awards to industry in the UK and
Germany
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MX Awards - Summary
¾ A value-adding business improvement programme
acknowledged for its rigour and effectiveness
¾ Supported by:
¾ First launched in UK in 1982 and in 2004 in Germany
¾ Objective is to help manufacturing companies by:
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Disseminating best practice
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Recognising success
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Benchmarking performance
¾ Operating now with Regional and National Awards
¾ Provided entirely free of charge to companies taking part
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Benefits to Companies Entering
¾ Access to the most advanced on-line self assessment tool for
business improvement developed in conjunction with the IfM at
Cambridge University
¾ Automatic benchmarking report generated on completion
¾ Opportunity to win prestigious MX Awards and enhance profile
¾ Gain advantage from an on-site audit from a team of experts and
a further detailed bench marking report
¾ Access to the wide range of MX Club seminars and workshops
operated with MAS and other MX Partners
¾ Extensive networking facilities to improve supply chain efficiency,
either as a supplier or customer
ALL ENTIRELY FREE OF CHARGE
ALL INFORMATION HELD STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
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Benefits to Partners and Sponsors
¾ New advanced tool with benefits to existing clients to improve
their businesses
¾ Door-opening to new clients through a National Awards campaign
and on-site visits
¾ Personal development through powerful facility networking with
national experts
¾ Links to other partners and sponsor organisations and MX Club
workshops working with MAS
¾ Inside track on latest concepts and trends in modern
manufacturing industry
¾ High level publicity with Equivalent Advertising Revenue of
ca £1 million
¾ Access to full programme of IMechE programme of conferences
and seminars
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MX Awards Sponsors and Partners
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Three Areas of Operation
Regional
MX Awards
National
MX Awards
MX Club
Workshops &
Seminars
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MX Awards Programme
Regional assessment process and competition
MX winners recognised at IMechE regional dinners (March 2014)
National assessment process and competition
Final judging panel
Manufacturing Excellence Awards Ceremony 30 September 2014
Applications are currently open for companies to enter at
a national level. Regional entrants can also apply for the
national award.
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Award Categories
Award Categories
Overall
Winner
and
Best
SME
•Innovation in Products and Processes
•Logistics and Operational Efficiency
•Customer Focus
•Financial Management
•Business Development and Change
Management
•Partnership with Education
•People Effectiveness
•Sustainable Manufacturing
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Testimonials
“The whole Manufacturing
Excellence process has
provided us with a great
opportunity to benchmark
ourselves with other best
practice organisations who
are not necessarily operating
in our industry sectors.”
Malcolm Irving, Draeger
“We look forward to working
with the Manufacturing
Excellence programme as part
of our growth plan.”
Vickie Broadbent,
Hymid Multi-Shot
“We have a great deal to learn on
our journey and Manufacturing
Excellence provides an
opportunity to benefit and
improve with highly experienced
professionals”
Steve Hill,
G&H Precision Engineering
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Michelin Tyre, Ballymena
People Effectiveness
¾ 55,000 hours of training across 1,100
people has cut quality problems by 25%
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Trend Control Systems, Horsham
Logistics and Operational Efficiency
¾ Automatic stock control and “Batch of
One” ensuring < 48 hours to despatch
any order placed
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Astrium, Stevenage
Business and Education Partnership
¾ Apprenticeship places are heavily
oversubscribed after bringing local school
parties in to see their sites
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Elster Metering, Luton
Change Management
¾ 50% increase in units per person, 20%
reduction in energy consumption, 100
FTE headcount reduction
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What can you do?
¾ Try out the new tool at
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¾ Use it with your clients to get personal experience of its
value and of the latest trends and developments in industry
¾ Encourage entries to MX and further enhance your standing
and credibility with both existing and potential customers
¾ Give us feedback on this webinar
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MX On-line
Save and return to
applications. Completion by
multiple staff members.
An easy to use
interface with maturity
statements and
evidence prompts
Automatic initial
Benchmark Report with
Prioritisation Chart
(Regional Awards)
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Opportunity for MAS
¾ Target audience – min T/O £1m or 10 employees
with clear growth plans
¾ Director engagement at a strategic level – MDs
and FDs
¾ Identify and address key financial strategies for
sustainable growth
¾ Strengthen GVA impact of existing MAS projects
¾ Identify further MAS intervention opportunities by
providing strategic lens
¾ MAS client acquisition opportunity through Grant
Thornton and partner networks
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Client benefits…
¾ Understanding the key financial issues and opportunities
which could impact on the success of your business
¾ Identify specific opportunities to improve your financial
performance and capability
¾ Participate in a forum to discuss your issues and learn from
your peers – facilitated by one of our local specialists
¾ Access expert help to prioritise your next steps and discuss
your personal situation 1-to-1 at our Financial Expert clinic
¾ Consider a range of next steps to progress: MAS
consultants, UKTI, Growth Accelerator – Access to Finance
and engagement with GT and other advisors
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Contact the MX Team
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Rachel Pearson
R_Pearson@imeche.org
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