Did you think the very best of automotive manufacturing can only be experienced in Japan? Then think again! Japanese companies may have pioneered the most advanced ideas and set the global standard, but many UK organisations, have now embraced those same lean tools and techniques and can provide an excellent forum for learning. This is the message being given on the Automotive Academy’s new Best Practice Programme.
Being launched this October, the Best Practice Programme (UK) will show delegates from the automotive supply chain, training providers and other interested parties, excellent examples of modern business management in UK auto manufacturing.
The five-day programme is made up of a series of themed workshops and company visits to the likes of Nissan in Sunderland, TI Automotive in Telford, Kautex Unipart in Coventry and, for a non-auto perspective, Electrolux in County Durham. Each visit will show leading-edge aspects of process management such as cost engineering, lean accounting, problem solving, lean manufacturing and e-procurement. Topic experts will also join the group over dinner each evening for lively discussion.
Applications are now open for the first programme to be run between 17-21 October, with a second running from 14-18 November. The delegate rate of £2,500 includes all the course materials, transportation between venues, bed and breakfast accommodation and dinner. Also included is exclusive access to the special guests joining the programme to share their experiences and expertise.
Academy Chief Executive, Dr Alan Begg said of the new programme, ‘If the UK is to retain a viable manufacturing base, automotive companies must embrace and apply the very best in industry practices. The Academy’s Best Practice (UK) programme will expose people to the very best elements of our industry and help them to apply those tools and techniques to their place of work. I applaud the spirit and generosity of the people and companies who will open their doors to us.’
For more details, or to apply for the course, please contact:
Arthur David on 0121 717 6600, e-mail arthur.david@industryforum.co.uk
or
Ian Buckingham on 0121 717 6655, e-mail ian.buckingham@automotiveacademy.co.uk
Note:
The full course brochure can be downloaded below
