Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber

We're down to the final session of our Four Ways to Grow Your Manufacturing Business webinar series! The first two sessions sparked insightful discussions and received fantastic feedback. Now’s your chance to join in and discover what Made Smarter is all about. In this session, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to ⬇️ ✅ Engage and motivate your team – Your people are your greatest asset. Learn how to build a workforce that’s fully invested in your vision. ✅ Adopt a market-led strategy – Don’t just produce what you can; produce what your customers truly need. ✅ Create a lasting competitive edge – Identify what makes your business unique and leverage it to stand out from the competition. This isn’t just another webinar - it’s a chance to step back and rethink your approach to business growth. If you’re a manufacturer in Yorkshire & Humber, don’t miss this opportunity to improve your business. 🔗 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/erKjPVfh Or read more about the sessions and Made Smarter here: https://lnkd.in/drAUusv Know someone who could benefit? Tag them in the comments! 👇 Oxford Innovation Advice South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority West Yorkshire Combined Authority York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub BrookConsult. Jeremy Boye KAREN DRUCE Marcus Pearson Vincent Traynor Jessica Armitage Les Selby Mike Pennington Jasmine Bunting Sheffield Business School Sheffield Hallam University

We're down to the last two sessions in our Four Ways to Grow Your Manufacturing Business webinar series! Missed the last one? Don't worry, this is your chance to book onto our sessions on 18th and 27th March. Vincent Traynor, Associate Professor of Change Leadership, led one of our sessions and shared his thoughts 👇 "I had the pleasure of leading the first of these webinars today... Great discussions around strategic alignment, change implementation, digital champions and strategic use of external resource." This is a fantastic opportunity to dip your toes in and see what Made Smarter is all about. You’ll walk away with the knowledge of how to: ✅ Ensure your people are truly with you: A motivated and engaged workforce is your greatest asset. We'll explore how to build a team that's invested in your vision. ✅ Implement a market-led strategy: Don't just produce what you can; produce what the market demands. ✅ Develop a sustainable competitive advantage: What makes your business unique? We'll help you identify and leverage your strengths to stand out from the competition. This isn’t just another webinar - it’s a chance to step back and rethink your approach to business growth. If you’re a manufacturer in Yorkshire & Humber, don’t miss this opportunity to improve your business. 🔗 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/erKjPVfh Or read more about the sessions and Made Smarter here: https://lnkd.in/drAUusv Know someone who could benefit? Tag them in the comments! 👇 Oxford Innovation Advice South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority West Yorkshire Combined Authority York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub BrookConsult. Jeremy Boye KAREN DRUCE Marcus Pearson Vincent Traynor Jessica Armitage Les Selby Mike Pennington Jasmine Bunting Sheffield Business School Sheffield Hallam University

And that, as they say, is a wrap! A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our launch event this morning - fantastic to reconnect with existing supporters, welcome many new supporters and once again feel and see the passion for #manufacturing in our area. Thanks also to our sponsors E3 Recruitment, The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) at Leeds Beckett University, Enginuity, Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber, Leeds City Council, Greyhound Box, The Leeds Welding Company, MPM Group, Sound Leisure Ltd, Saftronics Limited, AW Hainsworth and Sons Ltd, Kirkstall Precision Engineering, MA Ford Mfg Co, Facultatieve Technologies and Technical Control Systems Ltd Now, we're heading to our Careers Manufacturing Showcase, organised by Ahead Partnership!

Productivity: Gains from Digital Technology Solutions Conference: 20th March 2025_ Workshops https://lnkd.in/e7jdNgnq

The other week we were at the Advanced Manufacturing Futures event in Bradford, it was a brilliant opportunity to meet manufacturers in the region and learn about some of the challenges they are facing and the many opportunities within the sector and across West Yorkshire. One of the highlights of the event (for us) was Olivia Hullah of Trust Electric Heating speaking on stage about the incredible impact that Made Smarter had on their business. Luckily, we managed to capture the testimonial on the video below! Oxford Innovation Advice South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Jessica Armitage Les Selby West Yorkshire Combined Authority York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub BrookConsult. KAREN DRUCE Marcus Pearson Jeremy Boye

📢 Manufacturers, ready to break the cycle and scale up? Running a manufacturing business is tough. Between production challenges, supply chains, and staying competitive, it can feel like you're constantly running but not making progress. That’s why Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber is inviting you to one of our upcoming free webinars: 🗓 Wednesday, March 12 | 11 AM - 12 PM 🗓 Tuesday, March 18 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM 🗓 Thursday, March 27 | 1 PM - 2 PM This is a fantastic opportunity to dip your toes in and see what Made Smarter is all about. You’ll walk away with the knowledge of how to: ✅ Ensure your people are truly with you: A motivated and engaged workforce is your greatest asset. We'll explore how to build a team that's invested in your vision. ✅ Implement a market-led strategy: Don't just produce what you can; produce what the market demands. ✅ Develop a sustainable competitive advantage: What makes your business unique? We'll help you identify and leverage your strengths to stand out from the competition. This isn’t just another webinar - it’s a chance to step back and rethink your approach to business growth. If you’re a manufacturer in Yorkshire & Humber, don’t miss this opportunity to improve your business. 🔗 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/erKjPVfh Or read more about the sessions and Made Smarter here: https://lnkd.in/ef6guv69 Know someone who could benefit? Tag them in the comments! 👇 Oxford Innovation Advice South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority West Yorkshire Combined Authority York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub BrookConsult. Jeremy Boye KAREN DRUCE Marcus Pearson Vincent Traynor Jessica Armitage Les Selby Mike Pennington Jasmine Bunting Sheffield Business School Sheffield Hallam University

💡 Let's be honest, running a manufacturing business isn’t easy, juggling production, supply chains, customer demands and a whole lot more. But what if you could take a step back and unlock new ways to drive success?   Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber help manufacturers harness digital tools and leadership strategies to drive efficiency, growth, and innovation.   If you want to dip your toes in and see what Made Smarter is all about, sign up for our FREE one hour webinar and discover how to: ensure your people are with you, implement a market-led strategy, and develop a sustainable competitive advantage.   🚨 Sign up to our March sessions below 🚨 https://lnkd.in/eJNMN9aC #YorkshireManufacturing #Industry40 #SmartManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing #FreeWebinar

Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber are at Advanced Manufacturing Futures! Swing by our stand where the wonderful Jeremy Boye and Mike Pennington are on hand to chat about exactly how Made Smarter can support your manufacturing SME. Oxford Innovation Advice South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Jessica Armitage Les Selby West Yorkshire Combined Authority York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub BrookConsult. KAREN DRUCE Marcus Pearson

We're excited to see you tomorrow at the Advancing Manufacturing Futures event! This event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our community, highlight local achievements, and foster the collaboration that’s shaping the future of manufacturing. Visit our stand to learn how Made Smarter Y&H is helping local manufacturing SMEs tackle challenges and accelerate growth through digital adoption and innovation. See you there! 👋 Oxford Innovation Advice South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Jessica Armitage Les Selby Mike Pennington West Yorkshire Combined Authority York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub BrookConsult. Jeremy Boye KAREN DRUCE Marcus Pearson

We are just days away from the most anticipated event for West Yorkshire’s manufacturing sector! 🧑🏭 Our Advancing Productivity workshop is designed to help maximise attendees to maximise efficiency and profitability. Discover how you can optimise your workforce, increase employee engagement, streamline operations and much more! This workshop is your chance to receive firsthand guidance and advice on mastering productivity in the sector. Chaired by Jennie Holdstock at West Yorkshire Combined Authority, our speakers include: • Daniel Valdur Eha, Pure Pet Food • Nathan Hughes, Restrap • Olivia Hullah, Trust Electric Heating For manufacturers, this event is set to provide key insight into boosting productivity and creating a more enhanced workforce, to advance the future of West Yorkshire. Discover more about the workshop here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebYK5zC2 Oxford Innovation Advice South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority West Yorkshire Combined Authority York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub BrookConsult. Jeremy Boye KAREN DRUCE Marcus Pearson Jessica Armitage Mike Pennington Les Selby