Tornou -se mais inteligente, um movimento nacional que está ajudando os fabricantes de PME no noroeste a adotar tecnologias digitais, nomeou Glyn Jones como o novo presidente de seu grupo de direção. Sistema
Based in BAE Systems’ Air business in Lancashire, Jones is the delivery director for the Tempest programme leading a team of circa 1,000 engineers and manufacturers developing technology and options for UK’s next generation combat air system
Nascido em Crewe e educado em Liverpool, Jones está no sistema BAE há mais de 30 anos trabalhando em muitos dos principais programas de aeronaves militares e civis, incluindo o F-35 Lightning II e o Eurofighter Typhoon. O programa de adoção mais inteligente do noroeste. Movimento. Estou energizado e otimista sobre a oportunidade feita mais inteligente para os fabricantes de PMEs. Resposta a esses desafios, seja encontrando novas maneiras de trabalhar durante as restrições em que estamos operando ou usando nossas capacidades para produzir rapidamente peças para ventiladores ou equipamentos de proteção para aqueles na linha de frente que lutam pelo vírus. hoje. ”
He replaces Andrea Thompson, Managing Director for Europe & International business at BAE Systems Air, as chair of the steering group which will oversee the development and delivery of the Made Smarter adoption programme in the North West.
The board, which features 15 representatives (see notes to editors) drawn from manufacturing firms from across Cheshire and Warrington, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Liverpool City Region, will also monitor progress of the adoption pilot and help inform the proposed national roll-out of the Made Smarter movement.
Commenting on his appointment, Jones said: “As someone who is very much a product of the North West the prospect of helping businesses across the region runs through the core of me.
“I have spent my career introducing new technology and digital capability and seen the considerable benefits they can bring. I am energised and optimistic about the opportunity Made Smarter brings to SME manufacturers.
“Since Made Smarter launched it has delivered a programme which has made a significant difference to a number of the region’s SME manufacturers, but the coronavirus pandemic means we face significant new challenges in terms of production processes, workforce, and supply chain constraints.
“Technology has been at the heart of the response to these challenges, whether that is finding new ways of working during the restrictions we have been operating under, or using our capabilities to rapidly produce parts for ventilators or protective equipment for those on the frontline tackling the virus.
“This ability to use technology to adapt and respond is critical and Made Smarter is needed more than ever to help SMEs maintain that competitive edge by adopting technology and rebounding from the current situation even stronger than they are today.”
Made Smarter oferece uma gama de suporte à fabricação de PMEs, incluindo: aconselhamento imparcial especializado e suporte individual; Financiamento correspondente para ferramentas de tecnologia e digital, oficinas de mapeamento de estradas digitais para ajudar os fabricantes a dar seus primeiros passos para transformar seus negócios; Programas de treinamento de liderança e gerenciamento de oito meses oferecidos em parceria com a Lancaster University; E estágios de tecnologia digital totalmente financiados.
Donna Edwards, Made Smarter programme Director said: “I would like to thank Andrea Thompson for the significant contribution she has made to Made Smarter since it launched in November 2018. Her extensive international experience across key manufacturing sectors has helped deliver transformative change to significant numbers of SME manufacturers in the region.
“Glyn é uma substituição fantástica como presidente do grupo de direção e uma adição valiosa à rede mais ampla de líderes empresariais mais inteligentes que reunimos para continuar a desenvolver e dirigir esse projeto através de um tempo extremamente desafiador. A manufatura está na vanguarda em nossa luta contra a pandemia e a tecnologia provou ser sua espinha dorsal. ”
“I look forward to working with him and other board members in our continued efforts to boost the North West’s economy through the adoption of new technologies especially during these difficult times. Manufacturing has been at the forefront in our fight against the pandemic and technology has proven to be its backbone.”
