Good Manufacturing Practices

Course details

What are world class manufacturing practices? Why are some companies role modals for others? Is your company a leader or a follower? The programme intends to shed some light and is designed to provide the participants a good overview of what is generally required in terms of good practices in manufacturing, with key focus in the areas of quality, productivity, supervisory functions and other related components of manufacturing. With participation of personnel from various departments and functions, this program will achieve beyond its published contents by allowing teamwork and competitiveness to be enhanced.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

1. to provide comprehensive understanding of the functions and roles of manufacturing planning
2. to acquire the appropriate concepts, techniques and practices to solve problems
3. to develop skills to motivate workers
4. to provide activities to enhance participants’ understanding and applications

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

1. Productivity, Quality Concepts & Measurements

• Why GMP?
• Types of Production System

2. Example of Productivity Measurements

• Productivity concept
• Key Volume Indicators
• Case Study
• Added Value

3. Roles & Functions of Supervisory Managers

• 3 Types of Supervisory Skills
• Human Matrix

4. ISO 9000 Standards & Total Quality Control

• TQC/TQM defined
• Worker-friendly Case

5. Quality Control Circles & Their 7 Techniques

• What is QCC?
• Objectives and Processes
• The 7 QC Tools

6. Total Productive Maintenance & 5S Housekeeping

• TPM & QEE
• Visual Factors
• Wastes
• 5S & Implementation

7. Industrial Ergonomics for Shopfloor Improvements

• Meaning & Scope of Ergonomics
• Applications