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The article highlights the significance of empowerment leadership to influence safety culture in Great Britain. It mentions the impact of executives' preference to act in a transformational way about productivity than safety to address important priorities. Moreover, the need for employees to get involve in things like risk assessment and job design is also emphasized.

This article focuses on the improved order book and productivity gains in the aerospace sector of Great Britain. British defense and commercial aerospace companies are getting benefits from market upturn. The Society of British Aerospace Cos.' annual check of the sector shows it in comparatively robust health. Sales are at their highest since 1998, although turnover is below that of 2001. The British aerospace sector recorded a 28% increase in orders compared with 2003, with the figure up to 22.6 billion pounds. Productivity among the aerospace sector's 114,345 employees also rose 7.8%, while the overall number of personnel employed fell by 6%.

The article focuses on the decision of aircraft manufacturer Boeing to slow the production rate of the C-17 airlifter in an attempt to extend the program life beyond 2012 as well as to pave the way for new domestic and international orders. It is stated that 13 aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2011, compare to 15 in 2009. The company is hoping to minimize the effect of job losses resulting from the move on the C-17 line. It says the rate slowdown may give Great Britain time to generate money for an eighth C-17.

The article discuses the chances of the 2015 plan of British Chancellor of the Exchequer to turn Great Britain into the most prosperous major economy. Topics include the purchasing power of Britain's gross domestic product per head in 2014 compared to the U.S., Australia and Germany, the plausibility of the necessary revival in the country's productivity, and why Britain should follow Germany into becoming a large net foreign lender.

The article discusses the views of Stephen Timms, British Politician, on Great Britain's Labour Party health and safety promises for the next British parliamentary term as of January 2015 that at the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) conference in 2013. Topics discussed include information on No Time to Lose campaign for occupational safety, funding for the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), regulation for occupational safety, and promoting high industrial productivity.

Nurses' daily decisions on care are key to increasing efficiency in the NHS, as Mark Jennings explains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the re-emergence of no-till farming as a method for improving the sickly soils in Great Britain. Topics covered include the rising number of British growers who are experts in the practice of direct drilling in which the seed is drilled with minimal soil loosening and how a no-till regime maintains healthy soils while increasing the productivity of the land and protecting organic matter.

The article reports on the increase in the production of chemicals in Great Britain in the period ended August 2015.

The article reports on the move of manufacturers in Great Britain to introduce lean methods to improve productivity that diversified into higher-value areas and pushed into export markets. It is a survey which was conducted by the manufacturers' organization called Engineering Employers Federation. The survey found that despite significant challenges such as the threat of low-cost economies, almost 90 percent of the 600 firms expect the region to remain the main location for manufacturing.

This article focuses on the role of Great Britain's Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) to help companies to add value. The MAS is the centrepiece of Great Britain's Department of Trade and Industry's policy towards manufacturing and it's being delivered through the English and Welsh regional development agencies. Strangely, MAS gets big and almost universal praise from industry. And, even odder, the Treasury, which rarely seems to do what industry wants, likes MAS too and has just given it backing to continue into the middle distance. Companies can sign up for a free manufacturing inspection--termed a "diagnostic visit" by experienced manufacturing specialists. The specialists take a turn around the shopfloor, review operations and make recommendations both on the day and then in a "straightforward" two-or-three-page report about how productivity might be improved. INSET: Getting it right first time.

Vehicle production is back to almost record level in the past 20 years or so in Great Britain. Global industries Ltd., tend eventually to migrate to low-cost places and a flourishing automotive sector is viewed pretty much universally as a staple of a developed economy. A combination of half-full and half-empty thinking lies behind the Foresight Vehicle programme. Nick Barter, the exJaguar product development director who is now director of the programme, isn't one to undersell present industry strengths. INSETS: Trapping tiny particles at the tailpipe;The Foresight saga won applause.

Reports on the launch of the initiative of the British Department of Trade and Industry to improve productivity in Great Britain. Credit of the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) to Patricia Hewitt; Concept of the MAS; Elements of the structure. INSET: At your service - how the scheme works in Melton Mowbray.

Reports on the adoption of the manufacturing techniques by manufacturing firms in Great Britain. Cost of the adoption resistance of the firms; Effects of the resistance on the productivity; Efficiency of the industry.

The article reports on the guidelines for health and safety offences released by the Sentencing Council in England that require corporate defendants to provide sufficient financial information so that the courts can assess what they can afford to pay in fine and costs. Topics discussed include information on R & S Recycling that receive large quantities of paper, plastic, and card, showing the management accounts to show the up-to-date position, and information on net profit and loss.

Explains why variance exists in the levels of productivity within British manufacturing. Preeminence of the Nissan plant at Sunderland, England, in the area of car manufacturing productivity; Industrial productivity in Great Britain in the early 1980s; Alternative definitions of productivity.

The article focuses on the pig farming industry in Great Britain as of May 24, 2013. Pig production costs in the country are forecast to overtake those of producers in mainland Europe. Pig production facilities need updating and refurbishment, according to the author. Difficulty in securing bank financing for pig farming projects is highlighted.

An interview with Colin Mayer, director of the Oxford Financial Research Centre, is presented. According to Mayer, the British government should encourage foreign ownership and direct investment as they bring employment and resources. He noted that foreign investment has led to stronger management, better finance and diverse ownership of businesses. He also talked about raising productivity and enhancing industrial relations.

The article reports on the impact of car scrappage scheme on the sales and production of automobiles in Great Britain. According to Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., an increase by 40 percent is seen on their production of Miera model while Qashqai has seen a 15 percent sales increase on the back of the 2,000 pound trade-in deal. Trevor Mann, senior vice president, states that the scrappage incentives have brought sales that would not normally have been generated.

The article focuses on the Spotlight on Livestock report released by Savills which emphasizes the need for British beef, sheep and dairy producers to boost production capacity or collaborate with neighbors to be able to capitalise on future opportunities in the market. The report states that the increasing shortage of breeding animals are making the markets tighter and prices higher. It notes that producers in the dairy sector are likely to see new opportunities amid the drop in cow numbers and milk production once they secure high value contracts.

The article reports on the decline of order books of manufacturers for the 15th month in a row in Great Britain. Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) industrial trends survey reported that 48 percent of firms said that order books were below normal. However, CBI also predicted signs of stabilising demand with a balance of just 2% expecting output to decline over the next three months.

The article reports on the survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) regarding the orders received by manufacturing firms in Great Britain. Because of the economic crisis, the industry suffered its lowest orders since January 1992, which quarterly figures showed ongoing pessimism over demand. Moreover, 43% of firms claimed that the volume of output declined in the said period, while 12% reported that output has increased.

The article reports on the potential impact of the growing production shutdowns at major car plants on its supply firms in Great Britain. It states that lower production is starting to have a direct impact on the supply chain, bringing the threat of job losses and closure of component suppliers. An automotive industry analyst warns that there would be severe cashflow problems and vulnerability unless car part suppliers were paid in advance during tough times.

The article provides updates on developments related to mechanical engineering in Great Britain. Trend Control Systems Ltd. staved off competition from hundreds of the most robust firms in the manufacturing and business sectors in the country. They are aiming to win the top award at Institution of Mechanical Engineering's Manufacturing Excellence Awards. this event has been sponsored by the Manufacturing Advisory Service.

The article reports that manufacturing continues to enjoy a positive picture with output at its best for 11 years, according to the latest quarterly trends survey by manufacturers' organization, Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) in Great Britain. However, there has been some weakening of export orders. According to EEF chief economist Steve Radley, companies investment and recruitment intentions remain strong.

The article reports on the warning issued by a group of legislators on possible losses and plant closures in the automotive industry in Great Britain. This reflects on the investigation made by the cross-party Trade and Industry Select Committee regarding the health of the industry since the bankruptcy of MG Rover. Moreover, legislators consider the global overcapacity and threats from lower-cost production in Eastern Europe on the sector.

The article focuses on the survey of manufacturing industries conducted by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) in Great Britain. Findings revealed that rates of expansion for manufacturing production and new orders in January 2007 increased. The CIPS headline index improved from 52 in December to 52.8 in January. According to analysts, the stronger-then expected levels of activity were surprising, considering that interest rates have increased.

The author reflects on the significance of capital investment in obtaining productivity gains in the manufacturing companies in Great Britain. He argues that productivity gains will be achieved in a small cost in terms of capital investment. He asserts that one of the causes of manufacturing loses is the failure to invest on process innovation. He suggests that engineers should tell the advantages of a labor-saving device in the manufacturing process.

The article reports on the plan of chemical company Ineos Enterprises to produced two million metric tons of biodiesel annually by 2012 in Great Britain. The plan was part of its goal to be the first European company to supply biodiesel. Under the plan, the company will built facilities in Antwerp, Belgium; Lavera, France, and Wilhelmshaven or Cologne, Germany to increase production of biodiesel.

The article presents news briefs related to the British farming industry. The improvement of production efficiency in the pig industry is to be recognised by a new award scheme launched by Janssen Animal Health. National Farmers' Union Scotland has launched a survey to identify the spread of hill farming event.

The article reports on the developments in the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS), a government-sponsored business advice service established in 2002 to promote the productivity of the manufacturing sector in Great Britain. MAS had surpassed its initial target of 90 million pounds to 155 million pounds in 2005 according to its network manager Tony Boylan. Chancellor Gordon Brown praised MAS' budget scheme and approved to extend its services with a bigger funding.

Discusses the role of the pyramid structure of operating a team in improving the productivity of law firms in Great Britain. Learning potential of lawyers; Use of the right system of management control; Other businesses using the pyramid structure.

The article reports on the decline in the automobile manufacturing in Great Britain as a result of the reduction in domestic demand and the collapse of MG Rover. The July 2005 output declined to 7.3 percent. However, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Chief Executive Officer Christopher Macgowan argues that with the exclusion of MG Rover, there is an increase from other manufacturers.

This article reports that the carmaker Land Rover Ltd. has introduced a hand-held laser measurement gun into its manufacturing process, to enhance geometric quality. The Ford Motor Co.-owned firm has introduced GapGun3 into the manufacture of the Land Rover Discovery 3 and the new Range Rover Sport, initially to measure gap and flush on finished vehicles. Designed and developed in Great Britain, GapGun3 uses laser triangulation technology to take multiple calculations across complex geometries. Tests have shown a tenfold increase in productivity over mechanical measurement methods, and dramatically improved repeatability and reproducibility.

Presents updates on pig breeding in Great Britain as of June 17, 2005. Acknowledgement for consultant John Gross from Pig Improvement Co.; Performance of pig breeding as of April 30, 2005; Number of piglets that are weaned per litter.

The article presents response of readers to the question regarding the renaming of the Great Britain Department of Trade and Industry as the Department for Productivity, Energy and Industry. One of the readers says, the Department of Industry should be a department with a secretary of state equal in rank with those of the Treasury, the Foreign Office and the Home Office. Only in this way will industry policy become central to strategic planning for the benefit of the country. Another reader says, it is not the name that needs to be changed but the organisation and its actions.

Reports on the financial and production problems of UK Coal Mining Ltd., Great Britain's largest coal producer. Increase in the company's losses; Reason for the closure of UK Coal's Ellington mine; Shortfall in the company's coal production.

This article reports that China has produced its first completely "home-grown" 10-and 12-liter high-power Euro-III diesel engines, removing the need to import components. The engines have been tested by Weichai Power Co., which will begin production immediately, expecting to make 50,000 this year. In Great Britain, Euro-III engines will be phased out by January 2006, moving on to the Euro-IV standard. China is aiming to move to Euro-IV engines by 2010, but the pace of its development means this could be sooner.

Reports on the performance efficiency of Wissington factory in producing beet sugar in Great Britain. Product capacity processed by the factory per year; Views of Mark Carr, CEO of the European Union Sugar Regime review, on reductions in European production.

Reports on the conditions of the manufacturing sector in Great Britain. Decline in the business confidence in the industrial sector; Inverse correlation between the manufacturing output and the industrial profitability; Level of state aid to manufacturing.

Presents information on a report by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) on the chemical industry in Great Britain in 2004. Number of people employed by the chemical industry; Data on the flow of investments; Key to the success of the chemical industry; Increase in industry productivity since the early 1990s.

Productivity in Great Britain is lagging behind that on the continent and, while there are signs of improvement, small firms in particular still have much work to do. A report by the EEF found that large- and medium-sized businesses are catching up with French and German ones and even outpacing them in the motor and aerospace industries, while foreign-owned, Great Britain-based companies are making a large contribution to this improvement, as they are often the highest innovators. The report notes that Great Britain firms, especially small ones, are more dependent on internal investment than French and German rivals.

Reports on the need of the British pig industry to improve productivity in order to remain competitive according to Mick Sloyan, CEO of British Pig Executive (BPEX) as of May 2004. Method suggested by Sloyan to improve productivity; Overview of the Health and Welfare Council formed by BPEX.

Describes the contribution by trade association GTMA in helping manufacturers in the United Kingdom. Views of Bill Church, the managing director of Carrs Toolsteel Technologies on the high productivity growth; Opinion of church on the use of new steels for tools; Opinion of Steve Burrows of Mikron UK on the use of high-speed machining in increasing productivity.

Reports on the development of a heat transfer technology to improve process productivity and energy efficiency by Ashe Morris of Radlett. Use of heat exchangers to add or remove heat during chemical and biological processes; Regulation of temperature or flow rate of heat transfer fluid in a cooling jacket to control processes in brewing and pharmaceutical industries; Use of the technique of "constant flux control" to control the temperature by changing the effective heat transfer area; Advantage of more precise and faster temperature control increasing yield and quality in sensitive processes.

Focuses on the economic condition of the milk industry in Great Britain in April 2003. Volume of milk produced in April 2003; Prices of milk; Feed costs in April 2003.

Reports on the decline in the milk output of Great Britain for November 2002. Impact of the output result on the milk quota trading in the country; Actions that should be taken by dairy producers in Great Britain to meet the standard milk quota trading in the country; Price for used milk quota in Great Britain.

Focuses on the issue of milk quota market in Great Britain. Results of a meeting between the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the European Commission, which focuses on the dairy industry in Great Britain; Impact of the quota implementation on the dairy leasing market in the country.

Discusses a report on the factors contributing to the failure of Great Britain-based managers to boost productivity. Poor planning and inadequate management; Information technology problems.

Focuses on a study by McKinsey, which shows that poor management is the main reason why British-owned manufacturing plants lag behind competitors on productivity. Finding that lack of capital investment accounted for only a third of the productivity gap between Great Britain and its rivals; Differences in the use of lean manufacturing and performance management techniques.

Reports the launching of Rolls-Royce automobile in Great Britain. Production site; Acquisition of the production right by BMW; Negotiation of the settlement.