22.04.10

Adurasys are to join a forum of businesses, to discuss the affects of the current economic situation on businesses relative to the impact on future air travel.The forum, will be chaired by Peter Matthews CMG of the World Trade Forum.

Lloyds TSB, Jaguar Land Rover, Flybe, Lloyds TSB and several other organisations will be joining Adurasys on the day.

14.09.09

During this challenging economic period everyone is desperate for new orders and business opportunities. So it may come as a surprise to learn that Adurasys have had to decline an order for business improvement services worth in excess of £250K.

Commenting Adurasys MD Melanie Smart said, "The secret to business improvement is people. Lean & Six sigma essentially provides a means to achieve massive improvements in efficiency; a key element is working with the existing staff. This particular client wanted us to do everything without involving their staff."

She continued, " I wish we could have taken the order, however we're not prepared to accept an engagement unless we're sure of success. In our opinion, successful business improvement is dependent on the knoweledge and buy in of the workforce, therefore we had remain true to our principals and decline."

28.01.09

Adurasys MD Melanie Smart was interviewed for comment, by Financial Times correspondent Jonathon Guthrie following an impassioned speech by Jaguar/Land Rover manufacturing director Paul Cope.

Her opinion was sought as to whether JLR should receive the financial support that owners Tata were seeking from the government.

Commenting Melanie said, "Following the decline of our Automotive industry, people are forever saying that UK Manufacturing is dead, but the real strength of manufacturing lies with it's supply chain. Small innovative, highly efficient companies, bursting with capability -why do you think most of the Formula One teams choose the UK as their base."

She continued " For me, the answer was a resounding YES. This funding would act as a conduit to inject much needed life into our flagging economy and is a drop in the ocean, compared to the financial support poured on the Financial sector, who seem to be rewarded for failure."

You can read the full article as published in the Financial Times 28th Jan 09 by clicking here:

For more details or press enquiries please email press[at]adurasys.com

07.01.09

Adurasys have been in discussion and negotiation with Cognition, since meeting them at the INCOSE conference in Holland, June 08. Now the deal is done and Adurasys have signed an exclusive contract to supply Cognition's software.

The software known as 'The Cockpit' has a strong Six Sigma pedigree and Cognition have an enviable reputation, perhaps only surpassed by their high profile client list which includes the likes of Whirlpool, Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney and even Motorola (the home of Six Sigma itself)

Most software companies create a pretty front end, then create the content once they've made the sale. Cognition have done it the other way around.

Commenting, Melanie Smart said "This is the best kept secret of the business world. V4 was as pretty as the competition over 18 months ago but V5 has taken usability and capability to a new level." she continued, "If the Cockpit was seaside rock, you'd find capability written right through it."

In addition to the traditional Six Sigma applications for the Cockpit, Adurasys will draw on it's considerable experience within all aspects of Business Process Improvement and will spearhead the World wide drive to incorporate these leading edge features at serious organisations across the UK and Europe.

To find out more you can choose to attend one of our ten minute Webinars, which we will be holding on a regular basis and/or you can book a tailored demonstration, to see exactly how it could work in your organisation.

For more details of the webinars complete your details here or contact us if you'd like someone (non-sales) to contact you with more information.

17.11.08

THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SIX SIGMA - "Lean Six Sigma as a Vehicle for Successful Business Transformation"

Adurasys have been asked to deliver a paper at the Third International Conference on Six Sigma hosted at the Royal Society of Edinburgh 15-16 December 2008.

Presenting to internationally renowned practitioners and academics from around the World; Melanie Smart will demonstrate that the DMAIC methodology is feasible for building a dynamic business process model. And utilising KPI s (Key Performance Indicators) to mathematically determine the performance of the Process, facilitating 'live' dynamic changes in quality, cost and delivery performance to be viewed at any level of the process map.

Establishing knowledge-based many-to-many relationships between processes and inclusion of vital areas such as risk, ensures the holistic realistic nature of the process model, making simulations and what-if scenarios more accurate and facilitates cause and effect prediction of current and future bottlenecks.

For more details of the conference and to register click here

If you can't make it to the conference, feel free to contact us directly for more information.

31.10.08

The Service Science forum, has gathered considerable momentum and prestige since its inception and now includes members such as Virgin Media, Vodafone, Lloyds TSB, GlaxoSmithKline & Reuters. Adurasys will be represented at the next meeting by our MD Melanie Smart at the next meeting to be held on 27thth October 2008.

The session ‘From Service Value to Service Capacity: End-to-end Revenue Management.’will be chaired by Professor Irene Ng and Dr Andi Smart (no relation to Melanie!) of Exeter University and will be hosted by Lloyds Bank Plc.

The 2nd Service Science Forum aims to advance the field of service science by contributing towards managers' learning at a strategic level. It is not often that practitioners and academics meet across disciplines AND across industries; the challenge of the forum is to overcome barriers with regards to the vocabulary, territories, boundaries and other issues arising from such a meeting.

The forum will identify the serious challenges faced by firms operating in today’s service economy, and how both practitioners and academics need to come together to develop solutions to such issues.

03.09.08

08.08.08

The Marcus-Success

30.06.08

Move Over Lewis Hamilton

Melanie Smart will be joining the judging team for the Formula Student event at Silverstone in July

Formula Student is organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (iMechE) to help build future engineering talent, not just in design and manufacture, but in many of the business management, marketing and people skills vital in modern commerce. This competition requires participants to design and produce a single-seater racing car from 'fresh air' to completion in 12 months ...AND complete their degree studies at the same time!

This is a truly international event, with entrants from universities across the globe. Last year's winner came from Australia, this years event even has an entrant from Iran. Given the outstanding contribution UK engineering provides to Motor Sport, it seems fitting that the British Grand Prix is held during the same week as Formula Student.

This year sees Shell organising a quick change tyre event, where attendees are invited to change a tyre on a real Ferrari F1 car against the clock -fantastic.

This annual project is an amazing opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate their skills, enthusiasm, ingenuity and commitment to engineering and business excellence. For industry, it's an opportunity to forge close links with academia and of course mix with the talent of our future!

Formula Student is supported by an impressive array of partners and sponsors from a wide spectrum of industry, including Shell, Honda Racing, Airbus.

Adurasys are absolutely over the moon to have been given the chance to support this wonderful project.

21.04.08

Toastmasters are usually thought of as the master of ceremonies making announcements at weddings etc; but shouldn't be confused with Toastmasters the organisation, a not for profit organisation, geared to helping everyone with communication and attracts people from housekeepers to corporate bankers, beginners to advanced speakers all looking to develop or hone their public speaking skills.

Every year Toastmasters International hosts the World Championship speaking finals, this year it is to be held in Calgary, Canada in August 2008. Literally all over the World, individual clubs hold speaking contests, to select their best speaker; these then battle it with other clubs in the Area contest, before another battle at the Division Finals.

We're proud to say that 'our Mel' (Melanie Smart) represented Birmingham in the Division finals, held in Aberdeen on 20th April and we're delighted to say she won!

She will now go on to represent Birmingham in the national speaking contest finals (UK and Ireland) , to be held in Killarny, Ireland. The winner of this event will then go through to the World Championships in Calgary Canada. Commenting, Melanie said "I was completely blown over when they announced I'd won and just sat there in stunned silence [that's a first Mel] they had to fetch me from my seat, whilst I reached for the hankies and blubbered away. I can't wait for the National finals in Ireland."

Utilise Melanie's skills to help you with Solution Selling and your Presentation and B2B Cold calling skills. For more information on the Birmingham Toastmasters group click here

14.03.08

Adurasys Managing Director Melanie Smart formally joined the Solihull chamber of Commerce executive committee at the AGM held on 14th March 08. The Solihull Chamber is part of the much larger Birmingham Chamber of commerce commenting on her appointment, Melanie Smart said "I'm absolutely delighted to have been invited to join the exec, it's a fabulous opportunity to make a difference to the small business community to foster and stimulate growth."

31.01.08

Following the success of the first service science forum which included companies such as Virgin Media, Vodafone, Lloyds TSB, GlaxoSmithKline & Reuters (overview of 1st meeting) Adurasys' MD Melanie Smart has been invited to participate at the second meeting to be held on 11th March 2008.

The session will be chaired by Professor Roger Maull and Professor Irene Ng of Exeter University and will be hosted by Fidelity International.

The 2nd Service Science Forum aims to advance the field of service science by contributing towards managers' learning at a strategic level, as well as stimulate academic research in the area of service. It is not often that practitioners and academics meet across disciplines AND across industries; the challenge of the forum is to overcome barriers with regards to the vocabulary, territories, boundaries and other issues arising from such a meeting.

The forum will identify the serious challenges faced by firms operating in today’s service economy, and how both practitioners and academics need to come together to develop solutions to such issues.

01.10.07

Network of Excellence in Profit Engineering

Building on the success of the Network of Excellence (NoE) in Affordability Engineering the follow up 3 year NoE commencing 2008 will be in Profit Engineering. (members inc. Rolls Royce, Ford, BAES, Lotus)

This NoE is shaping up as one of the most successful and powerful networks ever held at Cranfield university, who have engaged Adurasys to help with content, continuity and to ensure it’s even more relevant to industrial needs.

With Aerospace, Defence and Automotive industrial collaborators, we’re also inviting members from Shipbuilding and Civil Engineering, who have a wonderful pragmatic ‘get the job done’ approach.

All in all this will be an extremely balanced network, sharing innovative 'best in class' techniques.

Adurasys have responsibility for inviting members, so if you have any questions or want to register your interest in possibly joining the network, please contact us ASAP and we’ll keep you posted.

08.08.07

Corporate Engagement ASP Keynote Presentation

Adurasys are to deliver a keynote presentation on Corporate Engagement for the SME at the prestigious Seminars For Success 31st October 2007

The Seminars for Success series is aimed at directors or senior executives and identifies critical elements that drive sustainable business improvement and growth.

Run with military efficiency; each presentation is short sharp and punchy -there is no danger of "Death by PowerPoint"! Completely free of charge, these extremely popular events draw interest from both SME and Corporate arenas providing a powerful combination of personal development and networking.
More Information

04.06.07

Formula for Success

Melanie Smart will be joining the judging team for the Formula Student event at Silverstone in July

Formula Student is organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (iMechE) to help build future engineering talent, not just in design and manufacture, but in many of the management, marketing and people skills so vital in the modern world, across all sectors of employment and requires participants to design and produce a single-seater racing car.

This annual project provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate their skills, enthusiasm, ingenuity and commitment to engineering excellence, and for industry to foster close links with academia to develop the people attributes they need for future success.

Formula Student is supported by an impressive array of partners and sponsors from a wide spectrum of industry. Adurasys are absolutely delighted to support the project.