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Power Panels Electrical Systems

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Power Panels has developed into an acknowledged global leader, providing strategic productivity solutions in the design and manufacture of electrical end electronic assemblies to a diverse range of industries. With an unrivalled commitment to quality and lead time, the business has grown 300% over the last 6 years, with a customer portfolio which includes 7 world No.1’s in their field.The development of Power Panels’ workforce has been key to iniating and sustaining such substantial growth. In response, the company has founded its own in-house “Excellence School of Training” to progress both the culture and skills required in an ever changing market.

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Lean Manufacturing…World class manufacturing…Company culture…Leadership…5S… Kanban…Kaizen…OEE…TPM…Standard operating procedures (SOPs) …Waste reduction …Six Sigma…Zero defects…Achieving excellence…Internal training…Quality control…Quality management…Value stream mapping (VSM) …Continuous improvement

Topics covered by Power Panels Electrical Systems


Lean Tools & Techniques

Here is an opportunity to see a manufacturer that really operates a “Just In Time” philosophy. A £16 million turnover with “no Central Stores” and “no Final Warehouse” provides concrete proof that lean principles are being actively followed.We will show working examples of how 5S, Kanban, Cellular Layouts and Continuous Flow all combine to eliminate waste and hence increase the profitability and flexibility of our business.

People Development

Our employees are rewarded for “applying a proactive” approach, but how do we help them achieve this?We appreciate the paramount importance of our Excellence School (an in-house training facility with a bespoke training roadmap tailored to the business needs) - it guarantees that our employees have the required skills and opportunities to develop within the company.

Touch of quality

It is essential that we provide our ‘World Class’ customers with ‘World Class’ products.Everybody in the business is responsible for quality – hence “no quality department”. Six Sigma which strives to provide zero defects (well, 3.4 per million opportunities if we’re being pedantic) has been adapted and personalised by Power Panels to fit the company’s needs. For it to work everThe result – a 99.97% quality performance.

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Testimonials about Power Panels Electrical Systems
“Excellent host, very good implementation of 5S and kanban.”
“Overall excellent.”
“Thought provoking topics, presented well.”
“Excellent, and very informative.”
“Very good attitude towards training staff, using a structured method.”
“Good mix of presentations and factory tour, informal style of presentation was good and good interaction with other delegates.
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