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Manufacturing a new safety culture


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he University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has appointed Alcumus Info Exchange to


streamline its processes and effectively monitor and manage risks and compliance through one integrated, scalable software solution. Recognising the capabilities and expertise Alcumus delivers,


Stephen Davies, head of Health Safety and Environment at the AMRC, chose Info Exchange to further strengthen its continuous improvement plan, match their specific requirements and digitise manual processes across the organisation. Info Exchange connects people, processes and data, allowing the


AMRC to continuously improve its environmental, health, safety and quality (EHSQ) performance and importantly, identify and reduce risks and achieve regulatory compliance. Specialising in world-leading research into advanced machining,


manufacturing and materials, the AMRC has grown significantly since 2001, employing over 500 researchers and engineers across centres in Sheffield, Rotherham, Preston and Broughton, North Wales. Working with high profile global manufacturing companies that include Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Airbus; the AMRC manages a diverse risk profile beyond health and safety. To manage their risk profile and demonstrate ‘industry best in


class’ standards, the AMRC will be working in partnership with Alcumus to manage its incident reporting, audits and inspections, risk assessments, asset register and COSHH management to effectively reduce the risk of working with hazardous substances through software provided by Alcumus Sypol.


Stephen Davies said: “As a complex organisation a ‘one size fits


all approach’ did not meet the diverse requirements we needed. To effectively manage our operational risk and reduce the time spent on tracking, managing and reporting, making sure we have one true view through a technology-led approach and real-time insights was a key focus for us. The Info Exchange team really understood our business, matching our specific requirements that gives us the insight, streamlined processes and confidence that will help to drive greater control and increased efficiency.” Alcumus’ Helen Jones added: “Now more than ever, organisations


worldwide are investing more in their EHSQ programmes, risk management and technology solutions. In a digitised world, with complex risk profiles, it’s vital that organisations have the right insight to be able to mitigate risk exposures and manage compliance.”


www.alcumus.com/info-exchange


Mtc helps eMployers access up to £8,200 per apprentice


scheme and doubled Government incentives announced in the Budget mean that MTC employer partners can receive up to £8,200 for hiring a new engineering apprentice. In the Budget, the government


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doubled and extended the financial incentives available to support employers who create new jobs for apprentices, incentivising workforce growth and helping to minimise unemployment. As part of the Chancellor’s plans


to aid the UK economy’s COVID-19 recovery, businesses will now receive a bonus payment of £3,000 per new apprentice hired until 30 September 2021, regardless of age. This is in addition to the £1,000 payment for apprentices aged 16 to 18, meaning that some employers will receive a total of £4,000. Firms can already access of a range


of funds and financial incentives to support the employment of an apprentice. UK employers with a payroll of more than £3million can use their apprenticeship levy to cover


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training costs, while eligible smaller businesses can access a levy transfer fund created through an exclusive partnership between MTC Apprenticeships and Lloyds Bank to fund their apprentice’s training. In addition, SMEs with fewer than 50 employees can apply to receive up to a further £4,200 towards their apprentice’s wages through MTC Apprenticeships’ SME Salary Support Scheme. As well as paying for the


apprenticeship training, this extra funding now takes the available support up to a maximum of £8,200, significantly offsetting the cost of employing an apprentice for the first year of their programme.


www.the-mtc.org


he Manufacturing Technology Centre's SME salary support


hat-trick win for Superdry and invar


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ictory in the Warehouse


Operations category at The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Awards for Excellence has secured a hat-trick across the UK’s top logistics awards schemes for an Invar Systems project involving the rollout of Hikrobot AMRs across Superdry’s international DC network. The project’s third consecutive win follows accolades


received at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards in the autumn, where the entry won the highly coveted Technology Supply Chain Excellence category, and victory at The Logistics Awards earlier this year, where the project was awarded the Technology Transformation trophy. CILT said of the entry: “This really is a fantastic example


of teams working together to develop innovative solutions to the benefit of all parties involved.” Commenting on the latest award win, Tim Wright,


managing director of Invar Systems said: “We’re delighted to be recognised by CILT for this award. It’s been a great project and we’ve really enjoyed working with Superdry. Thanks to them, and thanks to our internal team for working hard – it’s been a great experience.”


www.invarsystems.com Summer 2021 UKManufacturing


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