Supplier Development Assessments
Automotive
Aerospace
Cross-Sector Manufacturing
Human Resources Consultancy
Strategy Development
Strategy Deployment
Audit and Gap Assessments
Supplier Development
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM)
Six Sigma
Process Improvement
Leadership Development Programme
Lean Transformation
NPI Technical Assessment
Automotive (NPLX)
Automotive Training
Aerospace Training
VDA QMC
Webinars
Virtual Learning (instructor led)
eLearning (self-directed study)
IATF
Core Tools
ISO
Lean Six Sigma
Leadership
Cross-Sector
APICS Certifications
AIAG Publications
IATF Publications
VDA Publications
BSI Publications
Publications Bundles
Our Partners
Our History
Our Clients
Careers at Industry Forum
SMMT & Membership
Electronics
Industrial Components
Industrial Products
Articles
Blogs
Case Studies
Insights
News
Resources
Assessments
Consultancy
Training
Publications & Standards
Home » Courses
Logistics is top-of-mind for EVERY company delivering products to customers. By earning the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation, you’ll learn best practices along with the latest strategies and trends so you can lead in the logistics, transportation and distribution sectors.
Now more than ever before, supply chain is essential for businesses to run, consumers to get the goods they need and society to function. APICS Certified Supply Chain Certification (CSCP) is the playbook you need to understand and deliver this critical process.
Learn why distribution channels are so important. Be able to describe different channel design models. Explain trade-offs between different channel network designs, including customer response time, product variety, product availability and delivery time. Explore inventory management and its function in distribution and logistics.
Learn to describe how the management of processes and operations is affected by product volume, service requirements, variety, demand variation and visibility. Discover the principles of effective product and service design. Gain knowledge of valuable project management models that you can apply to projects and daily operations.
Explore how manufacturing strategy informs manufacturing process choices. Describe the necessary elements for an effective product-structure-management process. Discover how manufacturing professionals determine needs using material requirements planning (MRP).
Learn how to create a business strategy. Work with a business planning model to develop a mission and vision. Explore the universal principles of forecast management. Define and understand demand management. Dive into the details of sales and operations planning.
Unpredictable challenges continue to disrupt global supply chains. In response, companies are placing a higher priority on building strong relationships with key suppliers. Through the implementation of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices, companies will better understand supplier capabilities, reduce costs, limit risks, and gain end-to-end visibility across the supply chain.
The proper management of inventory, the planning process, manufacturing, distribution management, logistics, processes, and the purchasing function are fundamental to a successful supply chain. This course covers key concepts and terms to start building a working knowledge of the methods, techniques, and language of operations management and supply chain management.
Become a certified ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor with our expert-led training. Start your journey to auditing excellence today. Complying with the requirements of ISO 14001 can assist an organisation seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillars of sustainability. Particularly: — enhancement of environmental performance — fulfilment of compliance obligations — achievement of environmental objectives
The 8 Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving methodology is a globally recognised, structured approach to identifying, correcting, and preventing recurring problems. Originating in the automotive sector and now widely used across multiple industries, 8D is a powerful tool for quality improvement and root cause analysis.
VDA 19.1 training (often titled "Skilled Assistant for Technical Cleanliness") covers the inspection, extraction, and analysis of particulate contamination on functional automotive components according to VDA Volume 19.1 and ISO 16232 standards.
The ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training is an interactive course supported by group exercises and open discussion.
ISO 45001:2018 has a significant impact on how organisations worldwide operate a health and safety management system. Complying with the requirements of ISO 45001 will bring benefits for organisations and their workers around the world. At the same time, it will present new challenges and opportunities for OH&S and audit professionals.
The IATF16949/ISO45001 Combined Internal Auditor Training is an interactive course supported by group exercises and open discussion. The practical emphasis of this course provides a great opportunity for individual guidance, support and learning.
The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor is a participative course supported by group exercises and open discussion. The practical emphasis of this course and high tutor to delegate ratio provides a great opportunity for individual guidance, support and learning.
The ISO 9001:2015 Essentials training is an interactive course supported by group exercises and open discussion. The practical emphasis of this course provides a great opportunity for individual guidance, support and learning.
This is an introductory course to cover the basics of Lean Manufacturing.
The Team Leader Essentials programme is a unique hands-on approach to leadership training within a manufacturing operations environment.
The Manufacturing Manager Training programme is aimed for practising or aspiring managers within a manufacturing operations environment. This is an intense and advanced level of management training to support the development of their knowledge and skills to manage operational activities.
Industry Forum helps major global manufacturers understand, optimise and improve both manufacturing capability and business performance. Over 250 organisations in 30 countries trust Industry Forum to deliver and maintain sustainable improvement.
SMMT Industry Forum Ltd 2680 Kings Court The Crescent Birmingham Business Park Birmingham UK B37 7YE
+44 (0)121 717 6600
[email protected]
"*" indicates required fields
