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Operational excellence

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Operational excellence

Operational excellence is about achieving continuous improvement in both tangible and intangible environments to reduce waste, improve processes and innovate.

There is a pressing need across all industries to ensure that they are operating effectively. Particularly for engineering-focused companies, implementing a successful approach within a complex technical environment can be difficult to achieve.

We understand that every organisation is different. Therefore, we offer a variety of courses that are designed to equip you with the relevant tools and knowledge to overcome a range of organisational issues.

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Very good course, thought provoking on application to different parts of the organisation.

Alastaire MooreToyota

OUR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE COURSES

21^st Century TRIZ

Face-to-face and virtual

This course introduces a number of tools that enable you to uncover the most effective routes to practical engineering solutions, as well as the development of next-generation products.

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8D problem solving

Virtual only

Implement 8D methodology and problem-solving tools and apply it in a variety of scenarios to identify, correct and eliminate recurring problems.

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Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)

Face-to-face and virtual

Develop the processes that fully satisfy customer requirements and prioritise actions to avoid potential failure in the design or manufacturing process.

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Introduction to Structured Problem Solving using Lean Sigma

Face-to-face only

An overview of Lean and Six Sigma with a practical element to make each of the subjects come alive.

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Lean Leader

Face-to-face only

Gain the skills you need to lead and be accountable for the development of a culture that will support improvement activity.

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Lean Practitioner

Face-to-face only

Apply a proven long-term approach that aligns everything in your organisation to the delivery of increased customer value.

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Lean Sigma overview

Face-to-face only

Appreciate the methods that improve product performance through systematically removing waste and reduction variation.

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Root cause analysis

Face-to-face and virtual

Being able to solve problems as an engineer is important. This course looks at how to define a problem clearly before identifying the real issues behind the presented symptoms.

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Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Face-to-face and virtual

An overview of the tools and techniques for scoping, planning, managing risk, and delivering projects in an engineering environment.

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Statistical process control

Face-to-face and virtual

Gain a solid understanding of statistical process control (SPC) principles and methods, and apply appropriate SPC chart to your processes.

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Train your team

Tell us your team’s development needs and we’ll come to you with a specialised training programme, customised for your organisation.

What options are available?

Off the shelf – we can deliver any of our training courses at your chosen location, providing you with a cost-effective and efficient solution
Tailored courses– our personalised programmes can help you work through issues specific to your team or sector and equip you with the practical tools you need to move forward
Blended programmes – we use a range of delivery methods, development subjects and performance resources to ensure your team have the knowledge and skills they need to help your business thrive

More about in-house and tailored training.