Events
Six Sigma Workshop
6-8 December 2005
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus
This 3-day course will train people towards Green Belt level to enable them to lead implementation of Six Sigma methodologies in the workplace.
Experienced quality tutors will lead a three day course to embed essential knowledge and techniques. Six Sigma at many organizations simply means a measure of quality that strives for near perfection.
Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-drive approach and methodology for eliminating defects in any process, from manufacturing to administration and from product to service.
Download the Six Sigma Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
A Management Approach to Problem Solving
Monday 5th December
Engineering Employers Federation, Edgbaston, B15 1JJ
This lecture is aimed at Senior Management and Owner Managers, especially those in SME companies and will be delivered by Malcolm Bird, OBE.
Malcolm Bird is Director of Quality and Sustainable Development for GKN Driveline. He was awarded an OBE for services to the Automotive Industry and has been heavily involved in many regional, national and international initiatives to support and develop the Automotive industry.
Download the lecture brochure for further information and a registration form.
CoDesign Problem Solving Workshop and Roadshow
Wednesday 30th November 2005
Hadley Group, Gaitskell Way, Sandwell
Tired with sitting in a row of seats being lectured to by those who have "read the book" but never been at the sharp end?
Then its time to attend a CoDesign Workshop that delivers lifelong learning from fellow automotive manufacturers real people, real problems, real solutions from the experts who know your business. Effective problem solving is not rocket science but it is vital to business success, especially in the commercially "driven" automotive manufacturing supply market.
Using appropriate techniques and basic tools is fundamental to such success, as is an insightful understanding of which techniques to apply to each individual scenario.
Download the Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
Lean Workshop
Thursday 24th November
Arvin Mertior, 2 Enfield Industrial Estate, Redditch, B97 6BH
Being fit is not enough. Modern companies need to reduce all unecessary activities and costs in order to maximise productive output and get the most out of their physical and human resources.
Lean can be applied to production, engineering, R&D, "back- office" activities and all other aspects of a company. It is aimed at the elimination of waste in every area of production including customer relations, product design, supplier networks and factory management.
Its goal is to incorporate less human effort, less inventory, less time to develop products, and less space to become highly responsive to customer demand while producing top quality products in the most efficient and economical manner possible.
Experienced practitioners will lead the course through lean tools and techniques relevant to your buisness and workplace. Get Lean and Fit for competetive buisness.
Download the Lean Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
Fast Set-up Change - SMED
Thursday 17th November
EEF Technology Centre, Tyseley, B11 3ET
- Are your customers calling off smaller batch sizes?
- Do you need to meet faster delivery times?
- Do you have machines set up and waiting for orders?
- Do you go out of your way to avoid changing tooling?
Answer ‘Yes’ to any of these questions means that you will benefit from this intensive half-day workshop and:
- Minimise the impact of changes
- Improve “up-time”
- Reduce inventory
- Shorten lead-times to your customers.
This is not a lecture but a hands-on workshop led by experienced trainers from industry.
Download the SMED Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
CADCAM for Managers
Thursday 10th & 17th November
EEF Technology Centre, Tyseley, B11 3ET
Tailored to suit your busy lifestyles, this course (divided into two half-day ses-
sions) is intended for directors, managers, supervisors, team leaders, adminis-
trators and those interfacing with customers and suppliers. It will rapidly raise
awareness and provide an understanding for all involved in modern, effi cient
design and manufacturing.
If you need an understanding of the methodology, advantages and pitfalls of
computer aided design and computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM), then
this is the course you have been waiting for. Delivered at the EEF Technology
Centre, delegates will have an opportunity for hands-on experience of the
subject.
Download the CADCAM Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
Learning to use FMEA
Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Arvin Meritor, 2 Enfield Industrial Estate, Redditch, B97 6BH
Calling all engineers and managers learn how to design-out failures and produce reliable, safe and "customer pleasing" products for just one day of your time!
With customers placing increasing demands on companies for high quality, reliable products it is vital that these two "given" requirements are incorpo- rated as early as possible in the development cycle. The more traditional route is the use of costly extensive testing and pro-balistic reliability modelling much later in the game.
An obvious option is the adoption of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) a methodology for analysing potential reliability problems early in the development cycle when it is easier to take actions to rectify problems thus enhancing reliability through design.
This workshop, supported by the European Social Fund, is an excellent opportunity to learn how to use FMEA early and consistently in the design process.
Download the FMEA Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
CoDesign Problem Solving Workshop and Roadshow
Wednesday 29th June 2005
Hadley Group, Gaitskell Way, Sandwell
The objective of this workshop is to provide supply chain managers in large companies and managers and directors of SMEs with sufficient understanding of DfE issues for them to have a productive dialogue with their key customers and suppliers.
Download the June Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
CoDesign for the Environment
Wednesday 29th June 2005
Austin Court, Birmingham
The objective of this workshop is to provide supply chain managers in large companies and managers and directors of SMEs with sufficient understanding of DfE issues for them to have a productive dialogue with their key customers and suppliers.
Download the June Workshop brochure for further information and a registration form.
AutoTrain CoDesign Half-Day Workshops on ISO/TS 16949 (am) and Six Sigma Quality (pm)
Wednesday 6th April 2005
National Metalforming Centre, Birmingham
Tier 1 suppliers are now challenging their Tier 2 and 3 suppliers to increase their design and development expertise to contribute to functional, durable and low cost products. Key processes in the supply base will soon have to conform to ISO/TS16949 and upper tier customers are demanding progress towards Six Sigma (6σ) level of quality control. The Six Sigma methodology is a proven tool set for effective continuous improvement and SMEs need to be familiar with it.
Download the April Workshops brochure for further information and a registration form.
