Event Date and Time: Tuesday, 24th June 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (GMT)
Location: MCP Technical Training Centre, Lambs Farm Business Park, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1PQ.
Event Description:
Join us for a focused, hands-on workshop exploring both the technical and cultural aspects of cost reduction in manufacturing. The morning sessions will tackle operational improvements and best practice in areas such as maintenance, reliability and efficiency. In the afternoon, we’ll turn our attention to the culture required to support sustainable change with interactive breakout discussions on leadership, behaviour and process adoption.
Agenda
09:30 – 10:00
☕ Welcome Coffee & Registration
Arrive, settle in, and enjoy refreshments.
10:00 – 10:30
👋 Introductions & Objectives
Meet fellow attendees, share expectations and goals for the day.
10:30 – 11:15
🔧 Session 1: Maintenance, Reliability & Operator Engagement
Understand how incorrect or excessive maintenance, poor spare parts management and low equipment reliability can drive up costs and how to tackle these with practical solutions and operator involvement.
11:15 – 11:30
☕ Break
11:30 – 12:15
📊 Session 2: Technical Tools for Efficiency & Cost Reduction
Explore how to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce energy usage, and apply proven continuous improvement methods to drive operational savings.
12:15 – 13:00
🥗 Lunch (Provided)
13:00 – 15:00
🧠 Afternoon Workshop: Changing Culture to Embrace Cost-Saving Practices
An interactive workshop with breakout sessions focused on:
Embedding new procedures effectively
Overcoming resistance to change
Creating accountability and engagement across the workforce
15:00 – 15:30
💬 Closing Discussion & Q&A
Reflect on key takeaways and bring forward any questions.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for professionals in manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement roles who are seeking practical ways to reduce costs while fostering a supportive and change-ready culture.
Reserve Your Place
Places are limited to ensure high engagement and meaningful discussion.
👉 Book your place now to avoid disappointment.