New head of supply chain development for MAS03 July 2012

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has appointed Phil Jones head of supply chain development, with a target of helping English manufacturers increase efficiency and growth.

The Six Sigma Master Black Belt will focus on looking for supply chain opportunities to help both SMEs and large enterprises develop their businesses.

Jones will work across all sectors, but with a particular focus on advanced manufacturers with high growth potential, helping them create sustainable supply chains.

Prior to joining MAS, he spent three years at Vestas Wind Systems, the world's largest producer of wind turbines, where he built and ran its aftermarket supply chain.

Before that, he spent 16 years in the aerospace sector at General Electric and Honeywell Aerospace, and also boasts a degree in mechanical & production engineering.

"The opportunity to join MAS and work closely with UK manufacturers is an exciting challenge," states Jones.

"We have a breadth of resources and capabilities to support companies and I want to help ensure that these are utilised throughout the supply chain," he continues.

"A lot of companies dedicate time to refining or developing products and less time on service opportunities or operational efficiency. The results from our first national barometer reinforce this, with product price (85%) and product ranges (77%) the most popular choices ... over the next six months."

Brian Tinham

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