Mission is possible
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The UK government established the initiative called the West Midlands Manufacturing Challenge to assist small and medium-sized companies in planning and implementing enhancements in their manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Challenge was conceived and developed by Alan Curtis, group manufacturing director of Rover Group, and John Hudson, group chief executive of Wagon Industrial Holdings. A primary aim of the Manufacturing Challenge was to abolish piecework involved in manufacturing processes.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1999
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Words of advice
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The UK government's plan to double the standards of living by 2020 AD appears a possibility. Success lies in proper investment in equipment, systems, building, education and training. According to the Engineering Employers Federation, the budget should change the capital tax-rules without reducing taxes on the individuals. A phased inflation-indexation scheme of capital allowances for plant and machinery is proposed.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1995
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Travel advice
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A comprehensive automotive navigation system called TravTek is being tested by General Motors and the AAA Motor Club. The system allows computerized information to be called up on an automobile screen. The somewhat complex system includes positioning and traffic information.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1992
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