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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.
This two day Sales & Operations Planning Course gives participants an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning process from beginning to end. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the S&OP process in make-to-stock and make-to-order environments. The focus is on S&OP teams and companies who aspire to introduce the process to their organisations.
This introductory Sales & Operations Planning Course gives participants an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning process from beginning to end. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the S&OP process in make-to-stock and make-to-order environments. The focus is on S&OP teams and companies who aspire to introduce the process to their organisations.
Material Requirement Planning (MRP) is a vital component in the supply chain. It acts as the systematic bridge between master planning, purchasing and production. MRP helps determine requirements and maintain priorities.
This course provides an introduction to the Principles of Inventory Management and aims to give all delegates a functional knowledge and understanding of inventory management, control principles, roles, responsibilities, and techniques leading to greater input in the overall Supply Chain strategy of an organisation.
This course fully covers the syllabus and qualification requirements for PPAP Co-ordinators or CARe’s as defined by AESQ Reference Manual RM13145. The course draws from AS13100 sections B and C and follows the APQP/PPAP model as defined within AS9145 and AESQ RM13145. As well as face to face training in Birmingham, UK, we also deliver this course for different timezones throughout the year virtually, please refer to the timezone section below for the latest schedule.
This course covers the training syllabus requirements of AS13100 and AESQ Reference Manual RM13000 8D Problem Solving. The AESQ Reference Manual RM13000 mandates the use of the Eight Disciplines (8D) approach to structured problem solving to provide a repeatable structured approach irrespective of customer.
FMEA is an analytical method to ensure potential problems have been considered, assessed for risk, and actioned as part of product and process design. It provides a record of an organisation's collective knowledge about its products and processes. The intent of the control plan is to document and provide value added controls in support of the PFMEA process. Implementation of an effective DFMEA, PFMEA and control plan form key foundation activities in support of the zero-defect goal.
MSA is used when an understanding of measurement system variability is required. MSA studies will decompose measurement system variability into equipment, operator and part variation. It is often mandated by aerospace and other engineering primary manufacturers as a specific requirement on their suppliers to give them confidence in the measurements that are being taken and reported by the supplier.
This course will help auditors develop relevant skills in judgment, decision making, audit planning, audit non-conformity writing and subsequent close out related to the aerospace AS 9100 QMS standard, with supplemental requirements required by the Aero Engine Manufacturers (AESQ) standard AS13100. This course covers best practice audit techniques as defined by AESQ RM13005. Internal auditing and familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 would be beneficial but not a necessity.
Process control concerns the mechanisms by which the output of a specific process is maintained within a desired range to ensure the resultant characteristic meets the requirements. This course introduces Statistical Process Control (SPC) from the basics, creating charts by hand, before then using more advanced methods to monitor and improve process control.
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 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 9001:2015 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.
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.
Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive. By earning the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation, you’ll develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you’ll have the knowledge to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology to streamline processes.
Learn to explain how inventory objectives must be balanced with the needs of marketing, sales and finance. Discover the key decisions made by effective inventory managers. Gain knowledge of how inventory accuracy is maintained and apply that knowledge to make an impact.
SMMT Quality Management helps major global manufacturers understand, optimise and improve both manufacturing capability and business performance. Over 250 organisations in 30 countries trust SMMT Quality Management to deliver and maintain sustainable improvement.
SMMT Quality Management Ltd 2680 Kings Court The Crescent Birmingham Business Park Birmingham UK B37 7YE
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