Industry Forum

A case study in the approval to the global automotive specification ISO/TS16949. The activity focussed on the achievement of the global automotive specification ISO/TS16949 through the partnership of Setco, The Northwest Automotive Alliance and SMMT Industry Forum. “After a lot of hard work and excellent support from our employees, we felt confident and ready for …more

A case study of a process improvement MasterClass in the Fresh Produce sector. The activity focussed on productivity improvement and cost reduction in a packing process and was achieved using techniques including data analysis, takt, line balance and visual management. “The Masterclass has provided us with the tools and techniques to establish and plan the …more

A case study in implementing the Productivity and Competitiveness (PAC) framework in the Electrical Appliances sector. This activity focussed on productivity and capacity improvement and was underpinned by the NVQ level 2 in Business Improvement Techniques. It was achieved using techniques including effective teamwork, standard operations, 7 wastes, workplace organisation (5C / 5S) and organisational …more

A case study in implementing the Productivity and Competitiveness (PAC) framework in the Automotive Sector. The activity focussed on productivity and quality improvement and was underpinned by the NVQ level 2 in Business Improvement Techniques. It was achieved using techniques including effective teamwork, problem solving, 5C/5S, standard operations and visual management. “The PAC exercise enabled …more

A case study in Supply Chain Improvements in the Power Generation sector. This supply chain development activity focussed on delivery and productivity improvement and was achieved using techniques including effective teamwork, 5C / 5S, flexible production systems, visual management, standard operations and set up improvement (SMED). “Because of commitments to other programmes at the time, …more

A case study in Supply Chain Improvements in the Aerospace Sector. This supply chain development activity focussed on delivery improvement and was underpinned by the NVQ level 3 in Business Improvement Techniques. It was achieved using techniques including effective teamwork, flexible production systems, 5C /5S, standard operations and visual management. “In September 2005 the Goodrich …more

A case study of Process Improvement in the Automotive Sector. This supply chain development activity focussed on defect reduction and productivity improvement. This was achieved using techniques including effective teamwork, 5C / 5S, flexible production systems, standard operations, single piece flow and visual management. “It is not just the achievement of the solution, which wouldn’t …more

IA National Supply Chain Group case study in the Aerospace Sector. This supply chain development activity focussed on delivery improvement and lead time reduction. This was achieved using techniques including data analysis, workplace organisation, visual management, standard operations and set up improvement (SMED). The Customer The Host GKN Aerospace specialises in the design, testing, manufacture …more

A case study in Enhanced Team Leader Training incorporating NVQ Level 3 in Business Improvement techniques in the Coach Built Vehicle sector. The activity focussed on improving both productivity and quality and was achieved using techniques including standard operations and 7 wastes. “I’ve really enjoyed compiling the evidence for my Business Improvement Techniques qualification. I’m …more