Overview
This event is delivered as part of the Collaborate Growing Business Together project and is specifically aimed at businesses based in Leicester and Leicestershire, with fewer than 250 employees (all other bookings will be respectfully declined).*
Session details
This practical and interactive session will look at Industry 4.0 & Data Availability in Manufacturing. With special consideration given to SME’s who are often overlooked when new and innovative technologies are encouraged and implemented into industry. The event will focus on the core elements
- What is Industry 4.0 – What does it mean for SME’s in particular
- Measure, Measure, Measure – Current state analysis and targeted improvements
- Data Accessibility – Real-time decision making and multi-device accessibility
- Simplicity not Complexity – How SME’s get nervous at the mention of Industry 4.0
- Start Small – A Plan to Digitally Expand
- Support going forward - from Industry experts combining technology and managing change
Agenda:
- Philip Roberts – Director of Probe RTS
Phil is the Founding Director of Probe which was established in 2005. Phil’s entire career prior was within the Automotive Tier 1 sector where he developed his knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and many of the other core tools which are fundamental to World Class Manufacturing. The company can now boast many Blue Chip organisations as its clients, including the Mercedes F1 Team, Tata Steel, Sony, Robert Bosch, Ford Motor Company, Lockheed Martin, The Royal Mint, Kingspan, Grant Thornton LLP and Whirlpool.
In the 12 years year since it has been founded, Probe has grown to be a multi sector provider of Process and Quality Engineering services and has developed a reputation as proven implementers not only within the Automotive Industry but also in many other industry sectors such as Aerospace & Defence, Food & Drink, Packaging, FMCG, White Goods, Construction and Consumer Electronics.
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R&D Tax Credit - R&D Tax Credit review and how to make the most of your money.
- Manufacturing Policy Update – Jo Bekis
As part of this event we will share the manufacturing quarterly survey results and take a look back at historical results across the midlands. We will highlight a clear story into industry and manufacturing, this policy update will also demonstrate some key influencing factors and growth areas that could prove vital to your own business growth.
- Collaborate Project
We will also have an overview of support available through the EDRF Collaborate project.
*To reserve your place please complete the booking form below, to confirm your eligibility to attend we will require you to complete a "SME Enrolment Form" which will be sent to you separately (if not previously completed) - we will then be able to confirm your place at the event.