In WM's Shop Talk column, Alan McLenaghan of Saint-Gobain Glass describes his perfectionist's journey from Glasgow to Minnesota – and a fondness for Scottish bread
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WM's Shop Talk gets under the skin of the men and women on the frontline of UK factories. Here, Anne Kirkland of Aimia Foods discusses work, football, Egyptology... and what's retirement?
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Rolls-Royce, our showpiece manufacturer, says it's time for the government to deliver on a formal industrial strategy. The blueprint must begin with a national curriculum steeped in maths and science, says Colin Smith, director of engineering. Max Gosney reports
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From winning new orders to earning yourself a promotion, Max Gosney reveals why entering an award could be the smartest business move you ever make
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WM's Shop Talk gets under the skin of the men and women on the frontline of UK factories. Here Bill Wilkinson of filtration firm Camfil Farr talks about his journey to becoming MD, his go-getting attitude to work – and an eclectic taste in music
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Lesley Dixon, 47, on life as value stream manager at Factory of the Year, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing
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Grant McPherson learned to manufacture the Japanese way after two decades at Honda. Now the new Jaguar Land Rover boss tells Max Gosney about the CI secrets driving up standards at JLR's Castle Bromwich site
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Andrew Churchill, 42, on life as MD of family-owned precision engineering company JJ Churchill
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The word on the factory floor is that health and safety is becoming a competitive barrier for UK manufacturers. New industry think tank the WM Leaders Forum comes to the rescue with 10 recommendations on keeping safety standards high without compromising productivity
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Last year, 27 manufacturing workers lost their lives in the line of service. Manufacturing managers speak candidly to Max Gosney about the accident, the aftermath, and how their factories were able to face up to life after death
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Nearly a fifth of all reported workplace injuries are in the manufacturing industry. Isobel Kearl from St John Ambulance explains the first aid skills that every manufacturer should know.
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Good management can drive up employee productivity by a third. Annie Gregory discovers the winning qualities that make a world class coach
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Manufacturing has to muscle in on the school curriculum to end the shortage of skilled workers that has long haunted the sector, rules WM's new industry think tank, the Leaders Forum in association with Bourton Group
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Lean is made up of a plethora of complex theories. WM offers a handy reference guide to the kaizen team and how to employ them to ensure continuous improvement success at your site
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Business schools offer a host of management development courses. Annie Gregory looks at the pros and cons, and asks how you find the best bet for your business and its future leadership
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No longer the fall guys for manufacturing failure, top British management is being courted across the world. Ben Walker looks at the whys, the hows, and the rewards
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