Features - Consultancy and Support



Miracle on the Mersey 17/04/2013

A bankrupt owner, a bad rep and a crisis of confidence – Ellesmere Port was down and very nearly out 18 months ago. But a radical flexible working deal between bosses and unions has delivered a stunning turnaround.

An inspector calls 22/10/2009

You can have the safest workplace in the world, but that won't turn a profit or make you successful. To tick some of the other boxes you may need professional help, as John Dwyer explains

3D printer uses recycled paper 15/09/2008

A 3D printer that uses plain or recycled A4 paper and water-based adhesive has been developed in Ireland and is to be launched at TCT 2008

The inside view 14/07/2008

What have consultants ever done for you? That's the question Ken Hurst puts to a number of manufacturers

Personal choice 17/12/2007

Consultants can be invaluable to manufacturers, helping them to drive through significant business change, or perhaps encouraging new thinking and new approaches. But how do you choose them – and then manage them? Is it common sense, or do you need a crib sheet?