The TWI (Training Within Industry) Programs contain learning disciplines and problem solving tools that were collected and organized over 70 years ago. At that time and today also, they are often promoted as 10-hour training programs; and indeed, that?s what they are. However, just as a one-hour golf lesson requires additional time and effort in ... Read more
A discussion and plant tour of Lean Sigma operations in SR Technics Airfoil Services Ltd, Mahon Industrial Estate, Blackrock, Cork, Ireland. This event is an invitation to Listen, Look and Learn from a company that has practiced Lean Sigma techniques for over a decade. The event will be chaired by Mr. Billy Power, General Manager ... Read more
The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM and an engineering background. It assists the participants to acquire a better understanding of TQC (Total Quality Control), TQM (Total Quality Management), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), JIT (Just In ... Read more
The Mid-West Lean Network is now well established. It was set up to enable companies within the Mid-West region to learn about Lean, share best practice, improve their Lean undertakings and to facilitate member-to-member networking. The Mid-West Lean Network: the second largest regional lean network in Ireland, after Waterford Institute of Technology’s Lean Enterprise Excellence ... Read more