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Manufacturing Advisory Service
MAS South East provides hands-on practical support delivered by manufacturers for manufacturers - the result is real bottom line benefits.
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is an initiative originally set up by the Department for Trade & Industry (DTI) but is now the responsibility of the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR). The Manufacturing Advisory Service South East (MAS South East) provides straightforward and practical advice and support to improve and encourage manufacturing competitiveness in today's global market.
MAS South East is funded by SEEDA, delivered by EEF South and supported by the Business Link Network. MAS South East aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturers in the region to create sustainable improvements. From their team of experienced Practitioners, each with strong manufacturing backgrounds, they provide tailored support to suit the individual requirements of your business as they guide you through the processes of manufacturing business improvement to produce real results.
MAS South East supports manufacturers in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Sussex.
They have already delivered more than £21 million of added value to South East manufacturers and have successfully dealt with over 17,000 enquiries from regional businesses.
There are many ways they can support you through the services they offer, which they tailor to your specific requirements to add most value to your business. Examples of the types of services provide include:
- a free day of practical support
- expert advice and information
- a free manufacturing review
- improvement programmes and activities
- supply chain maximisation
- access to subsidised training and training information
- lean manufacturing tools and techniques
- product development and innovation
- information on routes to funding
- a comprehensive events programme
- best practice factory visits
- access to their free expert helpline
- membership to the Manufacturing Network
- access to regional funding
For more information on how MAS South East can help your business or to arrange a visit from one of their experts, call their helpline for free advice on 0845 6092121 or email info@mas-se.org.uk To visit their website, click under 'External Links'.
