Tom Harris’ Post

Made in the Midlands & Made in Yorkshire members thank you for attending today's online Industry Meet Up 👏👏 Industry meet up's offer the opportunity to take part in topical discussion, listen to best practice from industry leaders and network with likeminded individuals. What did we learn? Tom Harris - Wavenet - Cybersecurity 🖥️ 🔒 Worrying but not surprising to hear manufacturing accounts for one in five cyberattacks. With production processes more automated, digitised and connected, combined with the critical nature of manufacturing operations, industry is a prime target. Yet, many don’t take cybersecurity seriously or understand how at risk they are. Thanks for a great myth-busting session, Tom Harris- Wavenet, simplifying the what, why and how of cybersecurity in manufacturing, with top tips for mitigating cyber threats and improving resilience = “People, Passwords and Patching” are key! Harry Taylor - Ellis Patents - Sustainable Manufacturing With a company’s carbon footprint increasingly being scrutinised by suppliers and customers, a useful deep-dive into why manufacturers are working to improve their environmental impact, from @Harry Taylor. “It’s not just polar bears and bees,” but a combination of social, financial, operational and regulatory factors. Having already achieved a string of key milestones, it was interesting to hear exactly what was involved and the potential pitfalls businesses should be aware of. Rui F Coelho - SGS - Growth Strategies Drawing on Rui's expertise, the talk highlighted how the company simplifies the compliance process for manufacturers, offering practical solutions to address complexities such as varying standards, cultural differences, and logistical challenges. We gained insights into best practices for efficiently managing TIC processes, enabling them to navigate the intricacies of global markets with confidence and success.   Each speech was followed by a discussion on the topic including an additional breakout discussion on Open Days where manufacturers offered their insights, tips and tricks to hosting and attending Open Days... Speaking of which, make sure to sign up to the next Made Factory tour at Greene Tweed on 9th May - a spectacular event not to be missed: https://lnkd.in/esqnu59J 🔑 Not a member? Contact Sam Sleight or Charles Addison MBA  for further information #manufacturing #mfgbackingbritain #cyberthreats #sustainability #growth #engineering Jason Pitt Ilona Pitt Luke A. Robert PRICE Nigel A. Ella Stubbs Lindsay West Cherelle Jones Dan Ireland Mark Niblett Tony Baldassarra Tom Mander Stuart Martin David Chappell Ben Shenton Craig May-Russell Emma Hill Wayne Brown Andrew Barnes Simon Dunn Andy Dawson Jonny Williamson Daniel Egan-Sheath Jennifer Hughes Andrew Jacques Steve Cockerham David Lobo Steve Jarvis Emma Rogers