Manufacturing Workshop: Creating Your Operational Improvement Pathway

Part of a series of “Operational Excellence” workshops to help Canterbury businesses reduce cost and waste and improve efficiency to become more resilient for current trading conditions.

Join the conversation – following on from our very popular Westpac Smarts session with Peter Cox we’ll dive further into Continuous Improvement and explore ways to foster a culture of innovation and creativity. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the role of leadership in such an environment and how to harness the full potential of your team.

Equip yourself with the strategies to not only tackle operational efficiencies but address the specific cost challenges that the coming years present. Invest in your skills today to optimize resources and stay resilient in the face of evolving economic landscapes.

SPEAKERS:

Peter Cox | Simply Lean Business Solutions

Developing his knowledge and understanding of Lean Thinking (the Toyota Production System) began nearly 40 years ago at Toyota, taking him to Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan to see and understand the philosophies in practice. He has an extensive record of success in implementing Lean Thinking into a diverse range of industries in New Zealand and Australia.

Teaching and coaching are his passion – seeing the successes that both people companies enjoy under his coaching and guidance.

He also co-hosting the Lean Japan Study Tours alongside Shinka Management, guiding participants through inspiring educational programmes and factory visits.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Creating a Continuous Improvement Environment

• Understand that continuous improvement is a natural activity but needs structure and leadership in a business environment to be effective.

Lean Thinking Foundations

• Learn what Waste is in Lean terms and how to identify it in your workplace.
• Understand the impact this can have on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and ultimately your Customers.
• Takeaway tools that will help you eliminate or minimize the Waste you discover

Implementation

• Develop effective ways to implement the beginnings of your improvement pathway to reducing costs and improving efficiencies

TAKEAWAYS:

Knowledge to achieve the following:

• The importance of Leadership in a Continuous Improvement Environment
• Strategies to elevate your Leadership in this environment
• A clear understanding of Waste and the impact it has on your business
• Tools to help you identify Waste and remove it from your operations
• Implementation strategies to bring about the change your business needs to navigate the ever changing economic landscape.

Ultimately work in a Safer environment, producing the right Quality, delivering product On Time, and at the right Cost for your Customers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Business owners, senior managers, leaders

COST:

Manufacturing Module holders - Free

Connect | Thrive | Invest Member - $250+gst + booking fee (charged by Eventbrite)

Lite | Non-Member - $300+gst + booking fee (charged by Eventbrite)

REGISTERING:

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EVENT MANAGER:

Rebecca Golding - [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

57 Kilmore Street, 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand