June 6, 2017 News New Product Launch Excellence (NPLX) is a national programme aimed at improving the New Product Introduction (NPI) capabilities of the UK supply chain through the provision of essential skills training, coaching support and project management expertise. The programme is sponsored by the Automotive Council, endorsed by OEMs and delivered by SMMT Industry Forum. To find out more about the programme register for our free webinar or vist the NPLX homepage Thursday 20th July 2017 10:00am – 10:30am
March 13, 2017 News Information Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Date: Tuesday 11th April 2017 Overview This free webinar aims to provide all attendees with an overview of the AS9145 standard, which provides the framework for the introduction of new products across the Aerospace and Defence sectors. The standard aims to embed APQP and PPAP best practice within an organisation’s New Product Introduction process. The webinar will explore the fundamentals, advantages and expected benefits of the APQP and PPAP processes from planning, product design and development through to process design, validation and on-going production. Who should attend? Senior Managers, Management Representatives, Implementation Teams, Internal Auditors and others who are involved in the auditing or implementation of Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) activities including Control Plans. Download flyer AS9145 Webinar flyer (pdf)
August 31, 2016 News 16949, automotive quality management standards, automotive quality standards, iatf, iatf 16949, iatf 16949:2016, iso, iso/ts16949, iso/ts16949:2009, ts16949 What’s changing? The automotive industry quality standard ISO/TS 16949 is being updated by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). IATF 16949:2016 will be released 1st October 2016. All organisations currently certified to ISO/TS 16949:2009 must transition to the new standard by 14th September 2018. After 1st October 2017, no audits (initial, surveillance, recertification or transfer) shall be conducted to ISO/TS 16949:2009. As the approved training provider to the UK IATF Oversight Office, SMMT Industry Forum is perfectly placed to help organisations understand and implement the requirements of the revised Standard. We are offering an updated and expanded range of training courses together with consultancy and support services to help organisations manage the changes required by the new standard. Important Dates 1st October 2016 – Release of standard 1st November 2016 – Release of rules 2nd January 2017 – Date from which the new standard will be in effect 30th September 2017 – Final date for ISO/TS16949 Audits 1st October 2017 – All Audits to be carried out to IATF16949:2016 standard 14th September 2018 – Date by which all organisations must transition to the new standard How can I find out more about the changes? Read the joint ISO and IATF press release regarding the changes: A new evolution for automotive quality management IATF 16949:2016 Read the transition strategy and requirements document published by the IATF: IATF Transition Strategy from ISO/TS 16949 to IATF 16949 If you have any questions regarding the implementation of and transition to the revised standard, you can ask for further guidance using SMMT IATF Oversight’s dedicated mailbox: [email protected] How can Industry Forum help you make the transition? For over 20 years, SMMT Industry Forum has provided consultancy and training to support companies to achieve and maintain Quality Management Standards, including ISO/TS16949:2009. As the SMMT IATF Oversight’s approved training provider, we are perfectly placed to help you with advice, people development and implementation support. Our expert practitioners all have hands-on industrial experience with a wealth of technical expertise providing on-site training and coaching. IATF 16949:2016 Training Courses IATF 16949:2016 – Management Awareness Training IATF16949:2016 – Internal Auditor Training IATF16949:2016 – Lead Auditor Training IATF 16949:2016 Publications IATF 16949:2016 – Technical Specification Quality management system requirements for automotive production and relevant service parts organisations. The goal of this Automotive QMS standard is the development of a quality management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasising defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. This Automotive QMS Standard cannot be considered a stand-alone QMS Standard, but has to be comprehended as a supplement to and used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015. Format – English / A5 / Laminated / Spiral bound Price – £30 + P&P Purchase via our webshop. Contact us via: [email protected] or call: +44 (0)121 717 6600 Implementing Standardised Work – a Guide This SMMT publication has been developed specifically to support organisations’ understanding of the implementation of Standardised Work, as required within the automotive industry’s international quality management standard IATF 16949:2016. The document provides clear descriptions of various principles of Lean manufacturing and examples of relevant tools in practical application. The guide has been developed with SMMT Industry Forum and is based on twenty years’ experience of the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of Standardised Work throughout the automotive supply chain. Anyone purchasing this guide will also be given the opportunity to download for free, copies of various templates that are pictured and referred to in detail throughout the guide. These tools for observing, recording and calculating aspects of operational performance, standard procedures etc. offer more practical implementation support as well as underpinning the methods explained. Format – English / A5 / Laminated / Spiral bound Price – £15.00 + P&P Purchase via our webshop. Contact us via: [email protected] or call: +44 (0)121 717 6600 If you have any further enquiries regarding our training offerings or publications, please get in touch with us at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0)121 717 6600.
June 16, 2015 News Industry Forum is delighted to have presented a cheque for £3,530, along with a selection of goods and gifts, to its chosen charity, Acorns Children’s Hospice. The funds and gifts were raised through activities of Industry Forum staff donating to events such as ‘Dress Down Friday’ and also donating their staff incentive scheme rewards. Established in 1988, Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust is a registered charity offering a network of care for life limited and life threatened children and young people, and their families, across the heart of England. These children and young people are not expected to reach adulthood and require specialist care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the last year Acorns has supported over 700 children and more than 1,050 families, including those who are bereaved. Acorns is the only organisation that provides this level of care to these vulnerable youngsters whilst offering a range of support services to the whole family to help them cope at every stage of their child’s life and beyond into bereavement. Acorns relies on the community to fund the majority of its activities. To learn more about Acorns, or how you can help support the charity, please visit the Acorn’s website.
June 11, 2015 News Industry Forum has launched its 2 day AS13000 8D Problem Solving training course. 8D Problem Solving is a structured approach following the 8 disciplines of: D0 – Implement Immediate Containment and Prepare for 8D D1 – Form the Team D2 – Define the Problem D3 – Develop Containment Actions D4 – Identify and Verify Root Causes D5 – Identify Corrective Action D6 – Implement Corrective Actions D7 – Define and Plan Preventive Action D8 – Recognize the Team The course is primarily aimed at those who will lead supplier 8D problem solving activities. It will help delegates develop the relevant skills and knowledge required for using this highly effective problem solving tool within their organisation. Following training delegates will be able to lead 8D problem solving activities, root causes of problems will be identified more easily and corrective and preventative actions implemented more quickly. Visit the webpage to learn more about the 8D Problem Solving course.
June 1, 2015 News Industry Forum has today launched it’s full range of APICS CPIM Supply Chain Management training courses, starting with The Basics of Supply Chain Management module running in September 2015 at the Industry Forum Learning Centre, Birmingham, UK. The APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) programme focusses on an organisation’s internal operations taking an in-depth look at the production and inventory activities within the internal operations of a company providing a comprehensive view of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, production planning and much more. To date, over 100,000+ professionals are CPIM certified. The APICS CPIM programme is divided into five process orientated topic areas to provide participants with the best possible educational assessment and knowledge base. Basics of Supply Chain Management The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers. Supply chain concepts are introduced and basic terminology emphasised, as are relationships among activities in the supply chain. Master Planning of Resources The topics of demand management, sales and operations planning and master scheduling are examined in-depth. Detailed Scheduling and Planning Inventory management, materials requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, procurement and supplier relationships. Execution and Control of Operations The principles, approaches and techniques needed to schedule, control, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of production operations. Strategic Management of Resources Strategic planning and implementation and a look at how market requirements drive the resources and processes of an organisation. If you would like to know more about the individual topics please visit the webpages on the Industry Forum website.
May 29, 2015 News For the second consecutive year Industry Forum is proudly sponsoring The Manufacturer MX Awards Supply Chain Excellence Award. The Award recognises UK companies that are making measurable progress towards realising a fully integrated network of supply chain partners that demonstrably reduce cost and increase efficiency. A panel of independent judges, drawn from industry, will look for an integrated supply chain strategy that embraces the whole business process, from raw materials or component procurement, through to customer delivery. Judges will also look for demonstration of innovative thinking and measures to improve business performance, and improvements in the efficiency of operations to achieve greater agility, profitability and customer responsiveness. Being shortlisted or winning an award puts you and your work in the spotlight – highlighting your success to colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers and customers. If you would like to enter your company as an entrant for the Supply Chain Excellence Award please visit The Manufacturer MX Awards website
April 7, 2015 News Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and the Toyota Production System can transform business efficiency. But to get sustainable improvement, your culture and business processes must be right. In November 2015, SMMT IF hosts a maximum of 20 delegates in Japan, to experience and understand Best Practice first-hand. See how TPM improvement is achieved on the shop floor using effective autonomous maintenance Learn from and question Japan’s most experienced TPM experts Understand the roots and application of the Toyota Production System from the founders Return with proven strategies you can implement Share and compare ideas networking with senior industry peers Reappraise and benchmark your improvement journey to date Previous attendees included representatives from Jaguar LandRover, Perkins Engines, Owens Corning, John Crane, Philips, Sunseeker and many more. Save up to 20% on the delegate cost The price for the programme is £5,295 per delegate but if you book before 31st May 2015 you will receive a 10% discount. This discount is on top of the 10% discount already given if you are a SMMT member. To learn more about the programme and the benefits to your company and your development please visit the Best Practice Programme Webpages.
March 13, 2015 News Automotive Industrial Partnership On Starting Grid The future of the UK’s automotive industry was lined up on the starting grid at the House of Lords today – to mark a milestone moment in its industrial history. (Thursday March 12). The Automotive Industrial Partnership, which consists of many of the UK’s leading automotive manufacturers aims to drive growth, investment and revenues by securing skills for the future. Business Secretary Vince Cable announced the £30m initiative earlier this year (January 2015). Jo Lopes, Chair of the Automotive Industrial Partnership and Head of Technical Excellence at Jaguar Land Rover hailed the launch as an important moment in the history of the sector. “This is an exceptional moment for our sector. The Automotive Industrial Partnership brings together the sector’s employers to work collaboratively on an unprecedented scale.” “The unified effort – from all sides of the industry and government – will ensure that the automotive sector will thrive for generations to come.” “The UK’s automotive industry is one of the most successful in the world. We are achieving record growth, creating thousands of jobs and attracting major inward investment. Ensuring we have a pipeline of skills talent now and for the future is critically important to our continued success.” “The partnership will see large manufacturers working alongside SME supply chain employers to develop good practice that the entire industry will benefit from.” “We are aiming to inspire the next generation of vehicle makers and create new routes into automotive careers, as well as upskilling those that already work in the industry”. Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “This investment puts our automotive sector in the driving seat to design the skills our manufacturing companies need. There is a risk that without adequate investment in skills, the industry will run into serious skills bottlenecks.” “Through our industrial strategy we are working in partnership with the automotive sector as it goes from strength to strength. We are providing businesses with the confidence to invest, and to create high skilled jobs.” Among the household names driving the partnership are; Bentley, BMW, Ford, GKN, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Toyota and Vauxhall. Not for profit employer led skills organisation Semta, industry trade association the SMMT working through the Automotive Council also support the Automotive Industrial Partnership in conjunction with the Industry Forum, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Initiatives include: Supporting the development and roll out of robust and quality focussed new world class Apprenticeship Standards, with the development of Trailblazer Apprenticeships in seven key areas Piloting a range of programmes to attract more work ready new entrants to the sector, including giving 4,500 Year Six students an experience of working in the industry through a one day production simulation and taking on 960 11-16 year old Industrial Cadets, to develop vital industry skills in team working, communications and problem solving over a six day programme Providing a route to work for 19+ year olds, with a 15 day programme offering vocational training and simulated work activities designed by their potential future employers. Assessing functional and employability skills will lead to further work experience at a host company, helping young people with little or no workplace experience and vocational skills on a route to possible future apprenticeships Carrying out in depth research to establish automotive industry employers’ current and future skills needs Developing industry approved high quality learning and development solutions that are relevant to job roles across the whole industry Formally accrediting quality assured training organisations to deliver industry approved frameworks, qualifications and programmes Upskilling the existing workforce and re-training and recruitment initiatives to bring new talent to the industry, which will benefit large manufacturer and SME supply chain employers Attracting 10,000 apprentices and 2,000 graduates by 2018 The event, hosted by Baroness Wall of New Barnet, was addressed by Ian Green, Senior Controller, Global Training Centre, Nissan, Dr Simon Farrall BMW Group Head of Apprentice and Associate Training, Andrew Parsons, Section Manager, Technical Skills Development, Toyota Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, Dr Steve Maggs, Principal Teaching Fellow WMG, University of Warwick, Alexandre Cazals, Product Development Graduate, Jaguar Land Rover.
February 10, 2015 News Industry Forum is pleased to announce that it has now become an approved training provider for APICS supply chain and operations management qualifications. Chris Owen, Chief Executive, said “In gaining International Channel Partner status for APICS training, we are able to provide our clients with world-class training to support their aspirations in achieving supply chain excellence, innovation and improve resilience.” Industry Forum will be rolling out its range of APICS training courses over the following months. If you would like to be notified of our upcoming courses please email [email protected] Industry Forum Supply Chain Management Industry Forum Training Courses
