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1. Productivity Solutions Limited - an Introduction
Our Mission Statement…
To deliver cost effective, realistic and sustainable
solutions to the business challenges of:
Productivity
Efficiency
Resource Management
Cost Reduction
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2. Why select PSL?
So, who has benefited from our expertise?
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3. Who are PSL?
PSL Directors
Mr Peter Woodward
With over 25 years experience in Sales, Project Management and Business
Administration. Peter predominantly covers Marketing, Finance and
Administrative matters; in addition to maintaining regular contact with his
extensive Client Portfolio
Mr John A. Wilde
The partner with over 20 years experience in the field of Industrial Engineering,
Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Senior Management and
Consultancy and in excess of 15 years sales experience. John operates in the
“front line”, as his forte encompasses Project Management, Sales and prefers to
keep a “working brief” with respect to PSL Projects; for which he has, rightly,
established a first class reputation.
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4. Who are PSL?
PSL are a dynamic organisation, formed in August 2002, with the
expressed objective of delivering real value for money solutions within
the fields of:
Consultancy -
Industrial Engineering, Organisation & Methods, Process & Manufacturing
Engineers, Continuous Improvement Specialists, Interim Management &
Supervision, Trainers, Quality Staff, Mentors, Design Engineering, Process
Specialists...
Contract –
Our contract resource is based upon our in depth knowledge of the
marketplace; we have a wide area network of highly experienced and well
respected practitioners, each with their own areas of expertise –
furthermore, knowing a core of “preferred practitioners” personally, we
consistently identify the best cost approach for our client base.
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5. Who are PSL?
Recruitment –
We have a wide range of personnel, all whom have been through our
rigorous selection process and we provide full career histories & references,
as applicable.
Training –
For ad- hoc delivery, we write specific programmes to suit your exact needs,
working with you to ensure the very best delivery. For formal courses, we
have partnership agreements the UK MTM Association, Warwick University
and a number of recognised Training Providers. We also source Consultant
Lecturers for other specialised courses – full details available upon request.
Software –
Through our close working relationship with Visdata Ltd and Infoflex, we can
assist with most I.T. solutions from web design for the small business
through to intranet and network applications for the larger organisation, Task
Tracking, WMS & Resource Management are, however, their preferred
areas of expertise.
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6. Who are PSL?
EASE –
EASEWorks® Version 7.0 is a suite of software, training and consulting
services designed to optimise your processes and to you with the ability to
Develop Work Standards; Create Work Instructions; Support Flow
Processes & Generate Precise Cost Estimates.
The modular solution; EASE is very effectively used in both the private and
public sectors, with solutions throughout manufacturing, supply chain and
retail – full details are available upon request.
SmartTime2® –
The O&M tool for the 21st century – SmartTime2® is the PDA based I/E tool
that enables faster, more accurate measurement and faster presentation of
findings from a number of measurement techniques; including Direct
Observational Time Study (DOTS), Rated Activity Sampling (RAS) and
Predetermined Motion Time systems (PMTs).
Version 3 is being released in Q2 of 2014 – delivering a solution for
Windows 8. Again, details are available upon request.
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7. Who are PSL?
Over the past 10 years, we have grown from a small independent Company to
become one of the largest Productivity Solutions Providers in Europe; trusted by
some of the largest organisations.
PSL Partner Companies include:
Re- Think - Consultancy & Retail Software Vendor Selection
Visdata Ltd - Software Solutions
EASE Incorporated - Software & Consultancy Services
Workplace Systems - Consultancy & Software
InfoFlex - Resource Planning Software
SWL Group - Retail Consultancy & Software
U.K. MTM Association - Training and Support
Warwick University - Training and Consultancy
The OPS Partnership - Storage Solutions & Support
PSL also have a number of independent Consultants who specifically offer ad-hoc
support in a number of areas such as Health & Safety, ISO accreditation, Lean,
Continuous Improvement, S.M.E.D., 6 Sigma, Interim Management, etcetera…
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8. Why Select PSL?
With a wealth of experience of delivering solutions –
From broad measurement through to complete business re-engineering; PSL
has a delivery record second to none.
With every project actively managed by one of our Directors – the buck stops here.
We work with you to ensure that the Project Objectives are managed, regularly
checked and delivered.
For references:
Please select anyone from our Complete Client List
(available upon request)
PSL do not choose those that will give us a specifically good reference, as we
always deliver the best possible service & all clients are equally important.
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9. Why Select PSL?
Although usually employed by a specific Project Sponsor, It is PSL policy to
deliver our findings as seen and NOT simply “what the sponsor wants to
receive”.
This means that PSL deliver an honest, even balanced report on the areas
that may hinder effective resource utilisation and we ALWAYS report the real
issues, whether they are driven by internal, external or any alternative
source.
Our approach ensures that we get to the heart of the real productivity
issues - we can then make informed decisions based on our extensive
experience of similar projects, as to where to concentrate our resources in
delivering a well balanced and true reflection of the areas which will give you
sustained improvement potential.
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10. PSL Methodology
PSL utilise current internationally recognised professional techniques
to evaluate your processes, tasks and methodologies, coupled with
the use of all modern hardware/ software applications.
Examples of methods may include:
P.M.T.s 6 Sigma/ Continuous Improvement Techniques
Time Study Synthesis & Historical Data Analysis
Rated Activity Sampling Process Mapping
Method Study Interviewing
Critical Path Analysis Statistical Analysis
Training Mentoring
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11. PSL Methodology
So, examples of some of our Techniques…
Predetermined Motion Time Systems “PMTS”
As suppliers and trainers in EASE – we are not tied to a proprietary P.M.T.
System – we are able to use any approach for which our Consultants are
qualified.
Again, we include hardware and all consumables within our fee rate charges
and we will export all data into Microsoft® platforms, so that you can easily
access your data.
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12. PSL Methodology
So, examples of some of our Techniques…
Rated Activity Sampling:
PSL developed, own and use SmartTime2® - thus ensuring that we deliver
the fastest, most comprehensive solution to this usually time consuming
measurement task and unlike our competitors, we include this in our fee
rate charges; as with all hardware and consumables.
Direct Observational Time Study:
Again, we use SmartTime2® - to ensure that the best possible audit trail is
delivered, the most effective use of our time is realised and consistency of
results are realised.
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13. Why PSL?
So why PSL?
Measurement –
PSL use SmartTime2® – Faster, more user friendly and considerably less
expensive than alternative solutions.
PMTs – with EASE®; we offer non- proprietary solutions and use MTM 1, 2, X,
and UAS. Proprietary systems, such as MOST, GSD & PADs can be used, but
licensed practitioners must be current license holders – the approach always
suits the client need.
Training –
With a myriad of Professional Courses including MTM Association Accreditation
PSL offer the complete professional practitioner support. Charged by the day
not the delegate – costs are lower & consistent.
Offering ad-hoc courses including SMED, Ergonomics, 6 Sigma, Continuous
Improvement, Rating Clinics, Appreciation Courses, Performance Coaching,
Mentoring, etcetera… PSL offers a wider range than many of our competitors
and, as we charge per delivery, costs are kept to a minimum.
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14. Why PSL?
So why PSL?
Project Management –
As we are fully trained Practitioners; the PSL Directors oversee the whole
process – from initial contact through to final delivery.
PSL know our team personally and always match the skills of our
representatives to the project.
Overseeing all aspects of our Projects – PSL deliver a comprehensive support
to all our representatives and you have a single point of contact 24/7.
Only time expended is charged and PSL has an unrivalled track record of
delivering on- time and in- budget.
Reports are delivered in multiple formats and various levels – from the in-
depth findings, to executive summary. Multiple audiences are the norm, so that
each level of your personnel receive the information they require.
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15. So how will we work with you?
The Detail...
Our Approach?
PSL Scope Projects WITH YOU –
PSL hold a series of pre- project meetings with you and agree all respective
approaches, timescales, deliverables and costs and to ensure that our team
are fully aware of the project deliverables and your requirements..
Deliver a Pre- Initiation Document (PID) – to formally agree all aspects of the
Project & Introduce our Project Manager/ Senior Consultant to key members of
your internal Project Team.
PSL will deliver a pre- support presentation to your staff – enabling them to
ascertain our aims, understand our approaches and to remove fears of the
unknown.
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16. Options?
PSL only require your verbal confirmation that you have a project in mind to
proceed and we have numerous highly experienced personnel available – all with
high levels of education and experience of a wide range of projects – we match
the person to the project - full details and respective cost implications are available
upon request.
We could, should you wish, proceed within 5 working days for most projects and
within 10 working days for training.
We welcome requests for references (please ask for a copy of our full client
listing), prior to commencement, and this will afford you the opportunity to evaluate
our capabilities before committing valuable funds.
Any questions?
Please contact...
John Wilde - M: 07957 466027 T: 01782 855739 E: john@psleurope.com
Peter Woodward - M: 07984 437447 T: 01562 720487 E: peter@psleurope.com
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