The Executive Program on Production Management - Inscrições até 30 de outubro de 2011

The Executive Program on Production Management
- Encouraging the Customized Improvement of Production Systems by Learning from TPS - [EPPM] - 01 a 10 de fevereiro de 2012.

OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM:

- OBJECTIVES

The objective of this program is to deepen participants’ understanding of the way of thinking behind the “

MONOZUKURI”, or manufacturing, culture and management policy of Japan’s leading car maker, both of which are a source of its competitiveness. The participants will also acquire methods for applying the main components of the Toyota Production System (TPS), which is derived from this corporate culture, and gain a general view of the whole system. The program also aims to have the participants learn the spirit and techniques of Japanese manufacturing and strengthen their own companies by customizing the same for application to their own production systems.

- KEY BENEFITS

(1) To understand “

(2) To have systematic comprehension of TPS, and

(3) To have participants devise their own improvement plans for their own production systems.

MONOZUKURI” or manufacturing system of the Japanese automobile industry,

- DURATION

- CONTENTS

【Step 1】

Participants will overview the way of thinking of “MONOZUKURI” or manufacturing, and company philosophies/policies which are the source of competitiveness of Japan’s leading manufacturer, and understand the functions and importance of its production system (TPS). They will also consider ways to apply the same to the production system at their own companies.

【Step 2】

Participants will gain understanding of the Just-In-Time system, as well as basic knowledge of production planning and control in order to get insights into more effective and efficient production methods, and also the way of Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) management through examining how to realize “JIDOKA” or autonomation/ automation with a human touch. In addition, they will also learn the actual steps of TPS by practicing them, while gaining understanding of the theories and importance of “KAIZEN” or improvement activities underlying TPS.

【Step 3】

Participants will gain understanding of company philosophies/policies, the production systems, and QCD management methods through visiting companies or organizations where TPS is already implemented.

【Step 4】

Participants will examine the philosophies and ideal direction of their own companies, and will also draw up an action plan for improving the production system at their own companies.

A typical daily schedule consists of a 3-hour morning session and a 3-hour afternoon session. Some evening sessions may also be organized after dinner. Please refer to the Tentative Schedule.

- LANGUAGE

All lectures, company visits, group discussion, and exercises will be conducted in English or Japanese with translation into English. The program documents and training materials will be prepared in English.

- PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Mr. Hiromitsu HAYASHIDA Senior Consultant, HIRAYAMA Corporation

Mr. Hayashida worked for many years at Toyota Motor Corporation and was a deputy general manager of its main factory at the time of his retirement. He has rich experience in giving guidance on the Toyota Production System and company wide “KAIZEN” to companies in Japan and overseas.

- TRAINING LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION

AOTS Chubu Kenshu Center (CKC)

37-12, Mukaihata, Kaizu-cho, Toyota, Aichi 470-0348, Japan

Tel: 81-565-43-2111 (Reception), Fax: 81-565-43-2101

1 – 10 February 2011 (10 days)