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Fees per delegate
R7 999.00 (excl VAT)

Included in the fees

• Course material
• Parking
• Refreshments
• Lunch
• Certificate of Attendance

Enquiries

E-mail Hennie or phone him on (011) 726-3040

Payment

Electronic Transfers
Name: Equity Compliance and Solution
Bank: FNB
Branch: Northcliff
Branch Code: 253 705
Account No: 62063883964

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Please fax a copy of the deposit slip together with the registration form to Hennie on (011) 726 2400.

Please do not mail payments.

Course overview

The course has been developed from a practical viewpoint, from the experience of the writer, in consultation with experienced Production, Quality and Operations Managers.

Production, Quality and Manufacturing Fundamentals is an entry-level course that emphasises basic production, manufacturing, and quality assurance principles, policies, processes, and practices.

Through this course, participants are introduced to concepts needed for the effective and efficient planning, management and control of production systems. They will develop an intuitive understanding of the behaviour of product flows in manufacturing systems, have a good understanding of quality, be acquainted with the structure of production line and flow design, ergonomics, productivity measurement, and production improvement.

Benefits of the course

This course has been designed for industrial specialists, industrial engineers, quality assurance specialists, production officers, production specialists, contract administrators, and other acquisition personnel involved with or having duties in the areas of production, quality, or manufacturing.

About your facilitator

Gert Oberholster is Managing Director of Step Across Training. Gert has spent the past twenty years gaining experience in many aspects of Production, Project, Logistical and Quality Management while being employed by various organisations. At present he is a self employed professional, where he makes use of process consultation techniques to operate, on assignment, as an independent advisor in the fields of Quality, Project and Production Management. What really sets Gert apart is the fact that he has received training on the Toyota Production Systems at the Toyota Manufacturing plant in Durban. Toyota is the worlds’ most productive company, and their Kaizen champions know how to instil productivity into any other type of organisation. Gert holds a postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from Cranefield College. He is a registered ETDP Assessor and Moderator. Gert lectures since 2004 at various prominent South African Companies in the Production and Project Management Field.

Programme outline Production Defined Definition of production technology and Operations Management The differences between the two terminologies are explained The types of Production used for manufacturing of different types of products are explained The ingredients of a successful production line are explained in detail, including Products, Resources, Structures and Processes Explanation of what production management entails and why it is so important This includes a discussion of the advantages of the effective management of production The term “World Class Manufacturing" is explained Definition of World Class Manufacturing The checklist for operational excellence is explained The main reasons for employee mistakes Production Management Production management is a very demanding and challenging position, and participants need to be aware that: It includes the normal management functions, namely planning, organising, leading and control In manufacturing there is also a need to create, implement and improve The 4-P Cycle of Continuous Improvement is a powerful tool in production management. (People, Products, Processes and Productivity without wastes) The Kaizen philosophy Management of Production Performance Measurement The 6 main categories of measuring production performance are discussed in detail: Output Quality Speed Dependability Flexibility Costs The management of poor performance includes the main criteria for expectancy which are discussed in detail, namely: Quantity Specifications Time Value Budget Production Design Production design is a vital part of production technology and is done by production designers with input from different staff, namely Engineering, Production Managers and Supervisors and Operators. The following concepts are explained to familiarise learners with the importance of this process. Process design: All processes are designed around the 6 performance objectives, namely: Output Speed Quality Dependability Flexibility Costs The different process types are discussed, namely: Project Jobbing Batch Mass Continuous Throughput efficiency is explained as well as Value Adding The 10 wastes in production are explained Product Design stages are discussed Quality Assurance in Product Design is explained in short Production Line and Flow Design Production flow, what is it, what does it entail and what is it’s advantages and disadvantages? Design of Mass Production Machinery Flow designs for Stable Production This is dependent on four of the 9 m’s namely, Man, Machine, Material, and Method Production flow and the use of assembly lines Definition of Assembly Line Each type of product on the Assembly line Continuous Production The concept is explained, and a practical case study illustrates the process Layout Design is explained, including: Elements of Facility Layout Characteristics of a good Layout and Flow Design (includes up to date DVDs). The 5 different types of layouts Line Balancing is explained and the steps in line balancing are discussed Production, Quality and Manufacturing  Job Design Job design is about how each individual’s job is structured The 6 elements of job design is discussed in detail, namely: Environmental conditions of the workplace The technology available and the way it is used Task allocation to each person in the operation Designing the best method of performing each job Designing time and work standards The design of commitment and motivation into the job An introduction into Ergonomics as a tool in Job Design, including: Repetitive motion and stress diseases and the work activities that leads to illness How Ergonomics affects the manufacturing process How good job design and work processes can reduce the ill effects of working in a standing position The Ergonomics Work Design Procedure is explained. Planning and Control Definitions of planning and control The Production Pull System is explained, including “Push and Pull” System “Just in Time” System Kanban system Level Production (Heijunka) The differences between the two terminologies are explained Production Capacity Planning, with its objectives and Overall Equipment Efficiency is explained Production improvement This chapter illustrates the most critical improvement areas explained in the course so far. Each problem is stated with some possible solutions, with interaction of learners. The areas for improvement which are discussed: The 10 wastes in production Implementing a Just in Time (Lean Manufacturing) System What is Lean? Brief history of Lean Lean Production vs. Mass Production 8 Working Practices Production interaction (the interaction with all departments in the company is discussed, including the problem areas and possible solutions) Productivity Measurement System Origin and definition of Production Measurement, including: Rosta’s research on productivity performance measurement The difference between “Effectiveness” and “Efficiency” The objectives of Productivity Measurement How the Production Department is measured, including the Production control chart Improving Capacity – The most common production downtimes and solutions for improvement are discussed, namely: Material out of stock Material late from store to line Machine breakdowns Absenteeism Quality line stop Reworks on the line Set up’s and change over Continuous Improvement, including the steps to Continuous Improvement Measuring and preventing failure Fail Safe Devices (Poka Yoke) Total Productive Maintenance (including the 7 pillars) and Maintenance Improvements Actions to ensure business continuity

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