The Futurestate Story
- 2. Who we are . . . . . Gary Sheader Owner and Managing Director at Futurestate Solutions
- 3. Who we are . . . . . ‘Making a difference’ within the UK manufacturing community.
- 4. Who we are . . . . . Helping UK Manufacturers grow and increase profits.
- 5. Who we are . . . . . Previously received Public Sector support and realised change was much needed.
- 6. Who we are . . . . . Time for a change. Business support with no hidden agendas or targets to meet.
- 7. Who we are . . . . . The Mary Portas of the North West doing all we can to support the growth of manufacturing.
- 8. Who we are . . . . . Bringing the manufacturing community together to support each other and buy locally.
- 9. Who we are . . . . . Shaking things up with our approach and determined to change the way we work together.
- 10. Who we are . . . . . Insanity: “Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein
- 11. Groups we are proud to be part of . . . . “Everyone enjoys doing the kind of work for which he is best suited.” - Napoleon Hill The Network Fellowship
- 12. What we do . . . . . We understand your needs and will help you to grow profitably . . . . .
- 13. What we do . . . . . Increase Improve Improve Net Profit Return on Investment Cash Flow Increase Reduce Reduce Sales & Inventory Levels Operating Expense Throughput / Productivity Business Changes that Drive Positive Behaviour
- 14. What we do . . . . . Sales Costs Profit Time Increasing Profit Margins Daily
- 15. What we do . . . . . Strategy Operational Excellence People Process Achieving Excellence by: Deploying a Profitable Strategy Empowering Your People Improving Process Performance
- 16. What makes us different? . . . . We share the risk with our clients and ensure they pay for results and not just advice.
- 17. Testimonials . . . . “Gary was an employee at Gresham up until January 2010. During his 5 years within our team he constantly provided refreshing ideas to drive the business forward. Gary was involved in the development of Lean Manufacturing processes throughout the business and instrumental in the implementation a full ERP system. The outcome of which has seen our efficiency levels increase across the board and I am delighted to be able to recommend him.” Don’t just take our word for it. Julian Roebuck, Managing Director
- 18. Testimonials . . . . "Gary is a firm believer in the 6 degrees of separation link to others and this ethos has been proven many times within the Manufacturers Network Group in Bolton. Our government believes that it is manufacturing that will lead the way out of recession and, by having networks like this where knowledge can be shared, and contacts made, in an informal, relaxed, atmosphere (and with good pie & peas) can only help. It was Gary's foresight and perseverance that Don’t just take our word for it. made it happen and long may it continue to thrive.“ Val Pilkington, Managing Director
- 19. Testimonials . . . . "Gary is a selfless, kind and very switched on professional and in short always acts to help in sacrificing ones own interest for the greater good. I am very proud to not only have known Gary for a short period of time but proud to call him my friend. I know that Gary has no hidden agenda when helping others and I am looking forward to working with Gary for many years to come. I have no hesitation in giving Gary a recommendation and if you are contemplating on doing any business with Gary, I encourage you to take full advantage of his skills and expertise as soon as Don’t just take our word for it. you can. Thank you for everything you have done and are doing for Be Strong Gary” Darren Armstrong, Director
- 20. Our FREE Lean Review will help you . . . . 1. Build a culture focused on the Customer. 2. Train your Managers to become Leaders. 3. Plan for growth with a World Class Vision & Strategy. 4. Embrace Continuous Improvement. 5. Sustain an Organised Workplace. 6. Support Positive Environmental Change. 7. Control Quality with Deming’s P-D-C-A Theory. 8. Focus on Value Adding & Flow. 9. Remove all Types of Waste. Take advantage of our 10. Introduce Capacity Plan. FREE Lean Manufacturing 11. Visually Manage Quality, Cost, Delivery & Review, Benchmark your Safety. business and become 12. Design out Equipment Failures. World Class.
- 22. Call us Today We would love to talk to you . . . Manchester Office: 0161 728 6868 Bolton Office: 01204 410062