Pulling The Levers of Productivity For Growth at ASG Group

ASG Group, a growing end-to-end aerospace manufacturing conglomerate operating across 8 site locations is targeting growth by pulling the levers of productivity; leadership, engagement, and technology. These efforts have led to significant improvements across five key areas: agility, control, effectiveness, efficiency, and focus across the group. Working for significant industry customers including Airbus Boeing and Rolls Royce means improving productivity is essential.

Leadership is the cornerstone of ASG Group's productivity strategy. Simon Weston, Group Managing Director, underscores the importance of leadership in  fostering a culture of excellence. "Effective leadership at ASG is about setting a vision and a clear mission and inspiring our teams to achieve it. By anticipating industry trends and preparing for future challenges, we ensure that our operations remain agile and focused," Weston explains.

Employee engagement is another vital component of ASG Group's productivity framework. An engaged workforce is more innovative, committed, and productive. Jason Aldridge of ASG Arrowsmith highlights, "Our engagement strategy involves fostering open communication and empowering employees at all levels. By creating an inclusive environment, we enable our teams to contribute their best ideas and efforts, driving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness."

Technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing ASG Group's operational capabilities. The adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as digital twinning and predictive maintenance, has streamlined processes and reduced downtime. Gareth Richards of ASG King & Fowler demonstrates the transformative impact of technology: "By leveraging digital twins, we can simulate and optimise our manufacturing processes whilst. This technological innovation enhances our control over operations and ensures we maintain the highest standards of quality."

The pulling of these three levers—leadership, engagement, and technology—has led to significant improvements in ASG Group's productivity across all key metrics. Agility has been enhanced through proactive leadership and strategic planning. Control has been tightened with the implementation of advanced technological tools that allow for real-time monitoring and optimisation. Effectiveness and efficiency have been boosted by the collective effort of an engaged and empowered workforce. Focus has been sharpened through a clear vision and strong leadership.

Group Managing Director Simon Weston notes, "Our commitment to these productivity levers has enabled us to build a resilient and highly efficient organisation. By continuously investing in leadership development, fostering employee engagement, and embracing technological advancements, we ensure that ASG Group remains at the forefront of the aerospace manufacturing industry."

Looking ahead, ASG Group plans to further enhance its productivity by deepening its focus on these critical levers. "Our journey towards greater productivity is ongoing," Weston concludes. "We are dedicated to evolving our strategies and capabilities to remain at the cutting edge of aerospace manufacturing. Through strong leadership, engaged teams, and innovative technology, we are confident in our ability to achieve sustained success and deliver exceptional value to our clients."

The group, headquartered in Stockport specialises in a complete manufacturing offering including large fabrication, tooling, assemblies, surface treatments and both long and short bed machining.