Visit iconic Renishaw plant **SOLD OUT**

Renishaw has been a powerhouse in the world of metrology since the touch trigger probe was invented by the firm's co founder Sir David McMurtry in 1973. Renishaw's showpiece Woodchester assembly plant in Gloucestershire manufactures over 840,000 products a year including strain gauge probes, scanning probes and laser tool setters. The Woodchester factory wowed judges at the 2012 Best Factory Awards with its impressive supply chain management, which has delivered zero stock holding and £850,000 savings. Judges also noted outstanding strategic operations planning and class leading automated technology as they awarded the site the Best Electronics & Electrical plant prize. Attend this tour and you'll see how: -Next-day customer service expectations dictate a five-week finished goods stock policy -Woodchester produces 70,000 different assemblies each month (batches from one to 5,000) -Advanced Planning and Scheduling is used to control manufacturing and help to 'see' several months ahead Tuesday 12th February 2013 Book online now www.wmfactoryvisits.co.uk or call Julie Knox on 01322 22 11 44. Delegate fees are £350 per person with discounts available for group bookings.