The MANUFACTURING ADVISORY SERVICE (MAS) 8TH nov 12
The mas service What is MAS? Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is a government sponsored business support programme MAS is focussed on helping SME manufacturers MAS has been supporting UK manufacturers since 2002 What does MAS offer? Free and impartial reviews of the business Hands-on project delivery Availability of MAS grants Events - skills / training and best practice visits Support from MAS network
where… does mas help? Anywhere from Concept… …to Customer …from Idea… Market Need? Concept Analysis Prototype IPR Support Product and Detail Design Engineering Sourcing & Procurement Marketing Enquiry & Quote Sales Order Processing Planning & Scheduling Receiving Inventory Control Make, Produce, Assemble Dispatch & Ship Complete Supply Chain Invoicing …to profit !!! Anywhere from Concept… The Value Stream Customer Journey …to Customer
Geographical responsibility Key Contacts - Bucks and Oxon Region Kevin Shepherd kevin.j.shepherd@uk.gt.com kevin.shepherd@mymas.org 07799 581254 Chris Needham chris.j.needham@uk.gt.com chris.needham@mymas.org 07920 563581 Key Contacts - Beds and Northants Region Brian Colgan brian.colgan@peraconsulting.com brian.colgan@mymas.org 07825 312372 Roy Matthews roy.matthews@peraconsulting.com roy.matthews@mymas.org 07866 663062 WMMC PERA SWMAS Grant Thornton (National Lead Partner)
Thank you Kevin Shepherd 07799 581254 kevin.shepherd@mymas.org