Sunday, April 4, 2010

Industrial-University Collaboration


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Industrial-University Collaboration

Working with the R&D centre, companies will benefit from a range of activities. The centre prepares to deliver its research outputs in accessible, useable formats so that industrial companies can gain practical benefits. The research outputs will be disseminated through publications, workbooks, software and consultation manual. In order to deliver support to a wide range of businesses in manufacturing and service, the centre’s research activities are based on the following general areas:
· Strategy
· Operations
· Quality
· Performance measurement
· Technology management
· Business processes
· Supply chain and International supply networks
· Management Tools and Techniques
· Decision Making Tools and Techniques

The Management Tool R&D centre prepares to work closely with companies to identify areas for improvement. The centre will work through the use of a quick ‘diagnostic’ method to identify key problems and opportunities. The centre’s team have substantial industrial experience and will draw in expertise from external sources if necessary depending on the companies’ needs. Some of the activities are in the following areas:
· Improving quality
· Reengieeering business processes
· Measuring performance
· Formulating and implementing effective strategies
· Managing change and organisational development
· Improving operating efficiency

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