NAAME - New Anglia Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering

The workshop explains where traditional production management systems fail and describe the 123insight approach; an award-winning, proven and already widely adopted alternative that avoids the pitfalls, is easy to understand and implement, eliminates risk and capital expense and matches expenditure to returns.
2½ hours that will transform your expectations
If you're thinking of implementing ERP/MRP, or are not happy with what you already have, join us in a 123insight Evaluation Workshop at the Hethel Engineering Centre. You'll receive invaluable knowledge, regardless of whether or not you decide to take a closer look at 123insight, and the high adption rate speaks for itself.

A buffet lunch will be available after the event, providing additional networking opportunities.
If you would like the opportunity to evaluate the latest development in Manufacturing Enterprise Management software then please either register to attend free at http://www.123insight.com/eventform.cfm?id=1228&referring=Hethel1 or call 01489 860 851. Alternatively, visit the 123insight website to request your free multimedia DVD-ROM.

A massive thank you to all of the guest speakers, exhibitors and delegates who showed their support at the first quarterly meeting, we hope that you all had a great day.

Presentations are now available for download at the bottom of this page.

As the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership for Norfolk & Suffolk takes shape, businesses in Manufacturing & Engineering are coming together.

The aim is to create a network that will seek to grow the sector and shape the future through working together.

If you are a business in Norfolk or Suffolk then you can join the network and learn, share and support your sector 

 

To sign up for regular information just send me an e-mail at scatchpole@hethelcentre.com The latest NAAME News is available to download at the bottom of this page.

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Tom Palmer, Managing Director Merit Plastic Mouldings Ltd. Tom lives in Suffolk and works for Merit Plastics in Diss on the Norfolk Suffolk border.

Merit is an SME producing injection moulded parts for a vast range of companies and market sectors from multinationals to small local companies, aerospace to consumer goods.

Tom is actively involved in the Norfolk / Suffolk manufacturing sector, he is currently the chairman of the Thetford manufacturing excellence club and has been a member of the manufacturing advisory service (MAS- East) review board for the eastern region since its creation in 2002. MAS-East plays a vital role in helping the regions manufacturers to share knowledge, improve productivity and achieve success in an increasing competitive global economy.

In particular he would like to see a greater sharing of best practise knowledge, development of supply chain partnerships, greater promotion of the Norfolk/Suffolk engineering capability and advantages as a place to live along with better provision for educating and developing the engineering work force of tomorrow.

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Antony Howell is a Senior Management Executive who has repeatedly produced sustained revenue and EBITDA growth in dynamic and changing markets. Proven achievements in manufacturing environment, specifically Automotive and Non Automotive sensor solutions markets.  Extensive business background within international, multi-cultural environments.   

Antony was the President & COO of Hamlin from 2006 to 2010 where he was responsible for P&L of a Parent Company owned manufacturer of sensor solutions, turnover $66M, for a broad range of end markets, leading business transformation into a profitable, progressive & customer-focused organisation.  Plant Locations: UK (65 employees) US (120 employees) Mexico (480 employees) China (45 employees).

Antony is passionate about helping businesses grow through building the right skills base, diversifying and innovating, and developing supply chains that ensure competitive advantage. Antony believes in the value of local Excellence Clubs and the need to connect and build a strong network of businesses across Norfolk / Suffolk and beyond.