Background of the business process improvement tool
In
a world increasingly driven by customers, the competition and change,
businesses are in need of solutions for their business deficiencies. As
product differentiators between competitors become less significant, it
can be seen that increasing competition is about one value chain versus
another.
Continuous or incremental process improvement
is only likely to allow an organisation to keep up with its
competitors, never to steal a decisive lead. What is needed to get ahead
is a step change in your process performance.
The business process improvement tool
Business process improvement is the rethinking and redesign of business
processes to achieve improvements in critical measures of performance
such as cost, quality, service and speed. The business process
improvement methodology defined in this training can be applied to
almost any process involving different job functions or roles.
One
of the key emphases of business process improvement is to see a process
as a chain of customers and suppliers. Outputs from each activity are
passed to the customer for that output. The final output of the process,
the product in a manufacturing context, is sold to the end customer.
The aim of each activity is to delight the customer by exceeding their
expectations. The role of the customer is to provide clarity as to what
is required and feedback on how the suppliers output can be improved in
the future.
The business process improvement training course
This one day on-site business process improvement training course explains how to successfully operate the business improvement process module.
The intent of this and all our training courses is not to tell or show
the trainees what to do but to impart the capability to perform the
required tasks. There is no limit to the number of trainees but we
strongly recommend no more than 5 individuals attend per course. We find
that if there are any more than this the training becomes ineffective
and wasteful.
This
course is targeted at the process managers, product design engineers,
the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new
products. This training course is given in English. All our courses are
designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and
practical exercises.
Another great training opportunity from Product Development Consultants
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Training workshop for the powerful SWOT analysis tool
Background of the SWOT analysis tool
The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis tool forms the heart of identifying the right products to develop. Developed from the marketing community the SWOT analysis tool can be applied to any goods, services and processes that are under consideration. The SWOT analysis tool has also been successfully deployed in other business situations where several options or solutions are being considered.
The SWOT analysis tool
The SWOT analysis tool (combined with brainstorming activities and other investigative methods) essentially lists the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relating to an area of interest. For example a potential new product compared to that of a competitor. The main thrust of this tool is to turn all the identified strengths, weaknesses and threats into opportunities. These opportunities can become business strategies which can be prioritised and then be implemented to give a competitive business advantage.
The SWOT analysis training course
This on-site training course starts with an overview of the SWOT analysis tool and the SWOT analysis process. The training course then guides the trainee through the step by step process of how to conduct a SWOT analysis on goods, services and processes. Worked examples are given of a SWOT analysis applied to goods, services and processes. This training course is given in English and is designed to impart the capability to perform a SWOT analysis. This SWOT analysis training course comes complete with the SWOT analysis template. No prior knowledge is required or assumed and no special tools are needed.
This course is targeted at the product design engineers, the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new products. All our courses are designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and practical exercises.
Another great quality tool from Product Development Consultants
The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis tool forms the heart of identifying the right products to develop. Developed from the marketing community the SWOT analysis tool can be applied to any goods, services and processes that are under consideration. The SWOT analysis tool has also been successfully deployed in other business situations where several options or solutions are being considered.
The SWOT analysis tool
The SWOT analysis tool (combined with brainstorming activities and other investigative methods) essentially lists the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relating to an area of interest. For example a potential new product compared to that of a competitor. The main thrust of this tool is to turn all the identified strengths, weaknesses and threats into opportunities. These opportunities can become business strategies which can be prioritised and then be implemented to give a competitive business advantage.
The SWOT analysis training course
This on-site training course starts with an overview of the SWOT analysis tool and the SWOT analysis process. The training course then guides the trainee through the step by step process of how to conduct a SWOT analysis on goods, services and processes. Worked examples are given of a SWOT analysis applied to goods, services and processes. This training course is given in English and is designed to impart the capability to perform a SWOT analysis. This SWOT analysis training course comes complete with the SWOT analysis template. No prior knowledge is required or assumed and no special tools are needed.
This course is targeted at the product design engineers, the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new products. All our courses are designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and practical exercises.
Another great quality tool from Product Development Consultants
Monday, 1 October 2012
Training workshop for the powerful DFMA Product Development tool
Background of the DFMA tool
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) is the process of proactively designing products to optimise all the manufacturing functions and assure the best product performance. Parts are designed for ease of fabrication and commonality with other designs. DFMA encourages standardisation of parts, maximum use of purchased parts, modular design, and standard design features. Designers will save time and costs by not having to “re-invent the wheel”. This tool is sometimes known as Design For Manufacture (DFM) and Design For Assembly (DFA).
The DFMA tool
The design stage is very important in product design. Most of the product lifecycle costs are committed at design stage. The product design is not just based on good design but it should be possible to produce by manufacturing as well. There’s no point having a good design if it is difficult, impossible or costly to produce.
The manufacturing of a part or a product must be considered as being part of the design of the part or product. It is not a separate entity that someone else deals with after the part or product has been designed. The DFMA tool is a structured process that encourages the design engineers to very seriously consider how their design will be manufactured. The DFMA process steps are:
The DFMA tool can be used where any parts or products are being developed and is used extensively in the Automotive environment. Essentially the DFMA process should be applied in the development of any products where, efficient and effective manufacture and assembly is important. This could be in new product concepts or if the market is very competitive and a product advantage is needed.
This one day on-site DFMA training course starts with an overview of the DFMA tool and the DFMA process.The intent of this and all our training courses is not to tell or show the trainees what to do but to impart the capability to perform the required tasks. There is no limit to the number of trainees but we strongly recommend no more than 5 individuals attend per course. We find that if there are any more than this the training becomes ineffective and wasteful.
This course is targeted at the product design engineers, the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new products. This training course is given in English. All our courses are designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and practical exercises. A DFMA excel template is provided.
Another great training opportunity from Product Development Consultants
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) is the process of proactively designing products to optimise all the manufacturing functions and assure the best product performance. Parts are designed for ease of fabrication and commonality with other designs. DFMA encourages standardisation of parts, maximum use of purchased parts, modular design, and standard design features. Designers will save time and costs by not having to “re-invent the wheel”. This tool is sometimes known as Design For Manufacture (DFM) and Design For Assembly (DFA).
The DFMA tool
The design stage is very important in product design. Most of the product lifecycle costs are committed at design stage. The product design is not just based on good design but it should be possible to produce by manufacturing as well. There’s no point having a good design if it is difficult, impossible or costly to produce.
The manufacturing of a part or a product must be considered as being part of the design of the part or product. It is not a separate entity that someone else deals with after the part or product has been designed. The DFMA tool is a structured process that encourages the design engineers to very seriously consider how their design will be manufactured. The DFMA process steps are:
- The cost of re-work
- Manufacturing problems both current and past
- Number of parts
- Modular designs
- Standard components
- Ease of manufacturing
- Manufacturing capabilities
- Mistake proofing (poka-yoke)
- Parts orientation and handling
- Automated production
- Fasteners
- Flexible parts and interconnections
- Assembly direction
- Adjustments and settings
- Design tolerances
The DFMA tool can be used where any parts or products are being developed and is used extensively in the Automotive environment. Essentially the DFMA process should be applied in the development of any products where, efficient and effective manufacture and assembly is important. This could be in new product concepts or if the market is very competitive and a product advantage is needed.
This one day on-site DFMA training course starts with an overview of the DFMA tool and the DFMA process.The intent of this and all our training courses is not to tell or show the trainees what to do but to impart the capability to perform the required tasks. There is no limit to the number of trainees but we strongly recommend no more than 5 individuals attend per course. We find that if there are any more than this the training becomes ineffective and wasteful.
This course is targeted at the product design engineers, the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new products. This training course is given in English. All our courses are designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and practical exercises. A DFMA excel template is provided.
Another great training opportunity from Product Development Consultants
Friday, 28 September 2012
Business troubleshooting – on-line workshops, consultancy and mentoring
Business troubleshooting
Troubleshooting a failing business can be a very challenging project to undertake as there are so many options to follow. Finding the true root causes of a failing business may mean digging deeper than you might think. Many times the business leadership team will be chasing symptoms and not causes and there are so many areas of your business to look at, including the people involved.
This may even involve the business owner looking into a mirror to find the problem. Businesses are owned and run by people and any business is only as good as the capability of the leadership team. The leadership team knowledge zones, comfort zones and activity zones are frequently to blame whereas, for example, offering the wrong products is actually a symptom and not the root cause.
These proven business troubleshooting strategies and methods will provide you with the information you’ll need to resolve the problems within your business and provide you with the most suitable way forward.
On-line workshops
These business troubleshooting on-line workshops guide you through a step by step process which you can follow at your own pace. This training workshop is given in English and is designed to impart knowledge and capability, allowing you to re-use the information over and over again.
All the necessary worksheets, templates and examples are given as part of the on-line workshops.
The user name and keycode can be used as many times as needed and by as many individuals as needed.
Consultancy
With consultancy we will work on your behalf and with your support. We will analyze your current position and needs, then produce your desired results.
The consultancy can be delivered at your business, remotely or a combination of both depending on demand and location.
Mentoring
Mentoring is a long term relationship that imparts the necessary information and skills you’ll need as your business moves forward. With the mentoring program we’ll work with you on a one to one basis to help you and your business by sharing the knowledge and insights needed to facilitate your personal and professional troubleshooting.
The mentoring program is delivered through weekly meetings which can be face to face or via the phone depending on your location. There is also unlimited email support for you.
Another great business solution from Product Development Consultants
Thursday, 27 September 2012
Design For Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) training workshop
Background of the DFMA tool
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) is the process of proactively designing products to optimise all the manufacturing functions and assure the best product performance. Parts are designed for ease of fabrication and commonality with other designs. DFMA encourages standardisation of parts, maximum use of purchased parts, modular design, and standard design features. Designers will save time and costs by not having to "re-invent the wheel". This tool is sometimes known as Design For Manufacture (DFM) and Design For Assembly (DFA).
The DFMA tool
The design stage is very important in product design. Most of the product lifecycle costs are committed at design stage. The product design is not just based on good design but it should be possible to produce by manufacturing as well. There’s no point having a good design if it is difficult, impossible or costly to produce.
The manufacturing of a part or a product must be considered as being part of the design of the part or product. It is not a separate entity that someone else deals with after the part or product has been designed. The DFMA tool is a structured process that encourages the design engineers to very seriously consider how their design will be manufactured. The DFMA process steps are:
- The cost of re-work
- Manufacturing problems both current and past
- Number of parts
- Modular designs
- Standard components
- Ease of manufacturing
- Manufacturing capabilities
- Mistake proofing (poka-yoke)
- Parts orientation and handling
- Automated production
- Fasteners
- Flexible parts and interconnections
- Assembly direction
- Adjustments and settings
- Design tolerances
The DFMA tool can be used where any parts or products are being developed and is used extensively in the Automotive environment. Essentially the DFMA process should be applied in the development of any products where, efficient and effective manufacture and assembly is important. This could be in new product concepts or if the market is very competitive and a product advantage is needed.
The DFMA training course
This web based DFMA training course starts with an overview of the DFMA tool and the DFMA process. The training course then guides the trainee through a step by step process of how to conduct the DFMA process throughout the product development cycle. Worked examples are given of an DFMA applied to product development. This training course is given in English and is designed to impart the capability to conduct the DFMA process. This DFMA training course comes complete with a free download of an DFMA template and the necessary charts. No prior knowledge is required or assumed and no special tools are needed.
This on-line DFMA training workshop is for anyone undertaking product development activities where efficient and effective manufacture is important. A DFMA excel template is provided.
Another great traing course from Product Dvelopment Consultants
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
On-site training workshop for the powerful FMEA analysis tool
Background of the FMEA tool
The Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) tool forms the heart of robust product development. Developed from the engineering community the FMEA analysis tool can be applied to any goods, services or processes that are being developed. The FMEA analysis tool has also been successfully deployed in problem solving situations as it brings discipline and structure to the problem analysis.
The FMEA tool
The FMEA analysis tool essentially breaks the product down into parts and considers the function of each part of the product. All the potential failures of each part are then reviewed and scored to give a set of priorities. The product developers can then change the goods, services and processes to avoid the potential failure from occurring. As the failures never occur the customers never experience them. The quality of the goods, services or processes are thereby improved.
The FMEA analysis tool can be used where any goods, services or processes are being developed. Applications include; design of consumer goods, website development, restaurant front of house error proofing, manufacturing process development, hotel services, software development etc. Essentially the FMEA analysis tool should be applied in the development of any goods, services and processes where error proofing will improve the quality of the product offered to the customers.
The FMEA training course
This on-site FMEA training course starts with an overview of the FMEA tool and the FMEA process. The training course then guides the trainee through the step by step process of how to conduct an FMEA on goods, services and processes. Worked examples are given of an FMEA as applied to goods, services and processes. This training course is given in English and is designed to impart the capability to perform an FMEA. This FMEA analysis tool training course comes complete with the FMEA process template. No prior knowledge is required or assumed and no special tools are needed.
This course is targeted at the product design engineers, the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new products. All our courses are designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and practical exercises.
Another great training course from Product Development Consultants
The Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) tool forms the heart of robust product development. Developed from the engineering community the FMEA analysis tool can be applied to any goods, services or processes that are being developed. The FMEA analysis tool has also been successfully deployed in problem solving situations as it brings discipline and structure to the problem analysis.
The FMEA tool
The FMEA analysis tool essentially breaks the product down into parts and considers the function of each part of the product. All the potential failures of each part are then reviewed and scored to give a set of priorities. The product developers can then change the goods, services and processes to avoid the potential failure from occurring. As the failures never occur the customers never experience them. The quality of the goods, services or processes are thereby improved.
The FMEA analysis tool can be used where any goods, services or processes are being developed. Applications include; design of consumer goods, website development, restaurant front of house error proofing, manufacturing process development, hotel services, software development etc. Essentially the FMEA analysis tool should be applied in the development of any goods, services and processes where error proofing will improve the quality of the product offered to the customers.
The FMEA training course
This on-site FMEA training course starts with an overview of the FMEA tool and the FMEA process. The training course then guides the trainee through the step by step process of how to conduct an FMEA on goods, services and processes. Worked examples are given of an FMEA as applied to goods, services and processes. This training course is given in English and is designed to impart the capability to perform an FMEA. This FMEA analysis tool training course comes complete with the FMEA process template. No prior knowledge is required or assumed and no special tools are needed.
This course is targeted at the product design engineers, the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new products. All our courses are designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and practical exercises.
Another great training course from Product Development Consultants
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
On-site training workshop for the powerful APQP product quality process
Background of the APQP toolThe Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process forms the very heart of robust product development. Developed for the engineering community the APQP tool can be applied to any goods, services or processes that are being developed. The APQP tool has also been successfully deployed in problem solving situations as it brings discipline and structure to the problem analysis.
The APQP tool
The APQP process essentially breaks product development down into 5 basic steps and puts product quality at the heart of each step. The 5 APQP steps are:
- Plan and define the program
- Product design and development
- Process design and development
- Product and process validation
- Feedback assessment and corrective action
The APQP tool can be used where any goods, services or processes are being developed and is used extensively in the Automotive environment. Essentially the APQP process should be applied in the development of any products where error proofing will improve the quality of the product offered to the customers.
The APQP training course
This one day on-site APQP PPAP training course starts with an overview of the APQP tool and the APQP process.The intent of this and all our training courses is not to tell or show the trainees what to do but to impart the capability to perform the required tasks. There is no limit to the number of trainees but we strongly recommend no more than 5 individuals attend per course. We find that if there are any more than this the training becomes ineffective and wasteful.
This course is targeted at the product design engineers, the manufacturing engineers and the programme managers delivering new products. This training course is given in English. All our courses are designed to be informal and are based around a series of discussions and practical exercises.
Another great training course from Product Development Consultants
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