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TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) JUST IN TIME (JIT)

Introduction 

TQM & JIT have been introduced into a vast number of companies around the world in the last two decades.

Target group

This course is targeted at all company personnel, in order for them to get an understanding of TQM and JIT. Initially there is a small group of enthusiasts, who convert top management, and then many others across industrial companies need and understanding.

Course objectives

To introduce candidates to the concepts of TQM and JIT. To develop personnel right across the organisation so that they are able to take part in implementation projects.

Duration

5 Days / 30 Hours

Entry requirements

Basic literacy in English. Experience of industrial environments.

Key learning points

Introduction 

bulletTo obtain a basic understanding of the terms Total Quality Management & JIT

Basics Concepts of TQM

bulletTo implement a Plan/Do/Check/Act process. 
bulletTo lead a quality circle. 
bulletTo lead a brainstorming session. 
bulletTo construct a cause and effect diagram. 
bulletTo conduct quality of exercise.

Problem Solving Tools

bulletTo implement and analyse a control chart.
bulletTo set up a visual signalling system. 
bulletTo draw a house of quality chart.

Just in Time - the big picture 

bulletTo discover waste in the working environment. 
bulletTo start set-up reduction project. 
bulletTo calculate a level Schedule. 
bulletTo start a cellular manufacturing project. 

 Supplier partnerships, kanban 

bulletTo design a pull system. 
bulletTo increase the value-adding percentage of time of purchasing professionals. 
bulletTo design containers.

Flow Manufacturing 

bulletTo design a basic system for flow manufacturing. 
bulletTo balance a plant using takt time.

JIT implementation

bulletTo set-up a JIT implementation programme. 
bulletTo scope a diagnostic review. 
bulletTo draw up a JIT implementation plan. 
bulletTo establish JIT performance measures. 

Influence of JIT on ERP systems

bulletTo draw up an outline specification for alternations to an ERP system for JIT & Flow manufacturing.
 

 

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