14 November 2006
Professional Certificate in print Management: a graduate speaks
Having foregone a university education for the financial benefits of a paid job in the printing industry, Loughborough University graduate Andy Read describes how the Postgraduate Certificate in (Print) Management has improved his business skills. Click here for more information about Professional Certificate in print Management from Loughborough University – now enrolling for January 2007. In March 2004, Andy was presented with the biggest challenge of his career when he took over as Print & Finishing Production Manager at Ordnance Survey with sole responsibility for a large budget, a multi-million factory floor investment and, most importantly, 32 members of staff. “I quickly became engulfed in the tide of heavy production schedules and a whole host of issues that impacted on meeting this demand. I managed to attain a degree of competence in the disciplines of 'fire-fighting' and 'extensive multitasking'”, he says. “I started the BPIF Professional Certificate in print Management at Loughborough University in September 2004, which introduced me to a whole new world. I was somewhat apprehensive that after 18 years away from an academic learning environment my memories of despair at understanding Physics 'A' Level theory would be a sign of things to come. But my fears were soon dispelled, especially after completing my first assignment. I felt as if my brain had re-awoken fully and was raring to go!” The course is designed so that the assignments are incorporated into work-related projects at the company with only 14 days in total spent on site at Loughborough. “This was a definite enabler in that a structured approach was taken to achieve the end result in my company environment. I learnt a lot of new techniques during my year at Loughborough, which have increased my confidence so that I can effectively deal with issues with reduced emphasis on crisis management. Better planning, evaluation, and execution has invariably led to the optimum course of action. “Overall the course has encouraged a different way of thinking and has introduced me to a system of more strategic and planned management. I have found my experience back in the arena of academia to have been an enlightening one, giving me the tools and confidence to move forward in terms of my own career development and at the same time benefit Ordnance Survey and its staff.” For more information about the Professional Certificate in print Management please contact: Mrs Ondine Barry on 01509 228840 or email [email protected]Pay Review Data, Wage Benchmarking and Cost of Living – FEB 2024 UPDATE
14 February 2024
We have collated data from multiple sources that should be useful for BPIF members that are approaching internal pay reviews, and/or are having a closer look at their pay and benefits structure. The datafile, first published in February 2023, has been updated with the latest available data - and additional content on factors exerting pressure on pay settlements in 2024.
Slight recovery of output and orders falls short of expectations in Q4 - confidence concerns mount in 2024
22 February 2024
Performance in the UK's printing and printed packaging industry did improve in Q4, as far as output and orders are concerned. However, it didn't come close to what would historically be considered the seasonal norm, nor quite match the subdued expectations for Q4.
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