Process Improvement Activity MasterClass

Case Study 1
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.

Productivity and Competitiveness Framework

Case Study 2
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.

Case Study 3
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 safety improvement.

Supply Chain Development

Case Study 4
A 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).

Case Study 5
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.

Case Study 6
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.

Case Study 7
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).

Case Study 8
A case study in Supply Chain Improvements in the Aerospace sector.

Team Leader Training

Case Study 9
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.