NEWCASTLE: 2006

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LEAN OFFICE & LEAN MANUFACTURING

Lean Office (November 15)

• Introduces the concepts of Lean Office

• Explores a range of process improvement tools

• Provides a practical route forward for the implementation of Lean in the Office
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Introduction to Lean Manufacturing (November 14)

• Provides a clear picture of steps required to introduce a lean programme within your
  company

• Reviews a range of tools and techniques to dramatically reduce waste

• Introduces tools for improving product flow

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Value Stream Mapping (November 16)

• Introduces delegates to the concepts of Value Mapping as a tool for focused
  continuous improvement

• Enables the production of a door-to-door current state mapping of a business
  process

• Enables the production of a future state map to eliminate waste in process flow

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SIX SIGMA

Manufacturing Six Sigma Overview (November 29)

• Introduces the Six Sigma methodology and reviews the background and goals

• Discusses Six Sigma implementation, key roles and organisational issues

• Gives a practical insight into the DMAIC process and the key tools and techniques

• Reviews the project selection process and how progress can be tracked

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Management Practitioner (November 7 - 8)

• Create accurate, achievable project plans and understand the principles &
   processes

• Explore practical tools & techniques that can be quickly applied for early benefits

• Understand how Project Management software can be a useful tool
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Microsoft Project Foundation (November 9)

• Introduces the key application features

• Shows how to enter data using a structured approach to produce realistic plans and
  generate reports

• Extracts the information that will help make better quality management decisions

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DESIGN ENGINEERING & AUTOCAD

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (November 28)

• Explores why Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is needed and how it is
  done

• Shows when and where to use GD&T

• Explores the relevant standards

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Design FMEA (November 28)

• Establishes a structured and objective approach to controlling risk

• Provides a means of recording risks within the NPI process

• Focuses on the management of FMEA as a key system

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8D Problem Solving (November 30)

• Provides a detailed understanding of the generic "8D" problem solving process

• Shows how to use a cause and effect diagram to determine potential root cause

• Introduces a process that helps to prevent the recurrence of problems

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AutoCAD LT Foundation (November 29)

• Provides an introduction for complete beginners

• Equips the user to produce 2D drawings using LT correctly

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