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SUMMARY:Work Lean\, Grow Fast. Automation for the New Era of Food & Drink
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) is committed to helping food and drink businesses boost productivity through Lean techniques and smart capital investment. \nIn partnership with Opportunity North East\, Aberdeenshire Council\, and Scottish Enterprise\, this event brings together practical insights and live demonstrations. As well as this\, attendees will receive a tour of ONE Seedpod\, Scotland’s food and drink innovation hub \nWhether you’re a small artisan producer or a large-scale manufacturer\, this event will show you how Lean and automation can help you scale efficiently\, reduce waste\, and stay competitive. \nCollaborative Robot Demonstration – See automation in action and explore how robotics can be integrated into your production line. \nAutomation Possibilities for Your Business – Hear directly from Scottish Enterprise’s automation expert on how new technologies can be tailored to your needs. \nInteractive Lean Session – Discover how Lean principles – like line balancing and layout optimisation – can prepare your business for automation. \nExplore ONE Seedpod – Learn about the kitchen offerings\, in-house expertise\, hotdesking and meeting room offerings that make ONE SeedPod the home of innovation for the food and drink industry in Scotland. \nIndustry Networking – Connect with other producers over lunch and hear how they’ve overcome common challenges in scaling and modernising operations. \nScotland’s food and drink sector faces growing pressures – from rising costs to labour shortages. Historically\, automation was only accessible to high-volume producers. But today’s solutions are more flexible\, affordable\, and scalable than ever before. \nLean techniques offer low-cost\, high-impact ways to improve productivity. In fact\, deploying Lean is often the first step toward successful automation. \nThis event will help you: \n\nimplement basic improvements through engagement and layout design\nunderstand how automation can fit your scale and budget access support from ONE\, SMAS\, and Scottish Enterprise\nunderstand how the facilities and in house expertise at ONE SeedPod can help your business grow\n\nSpaces are limited. Priority will be given to Food and Drink Manufacturers. Book now to secure your spot!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/work-lean-grow-fast-automation-for-the-new-era-of-food-drink/
LOCATION:ONE SeedPod\, Walton Road\, Bucksburn\, AB21 9TT
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Manufacturing
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