I. Introduction to Manufacturing Excellence

  • Definition and importance of manufacturing excellence
  • Historical perspectives and evolution
  • Key principles and methodologies

II. Lean Manufacturing Principles

  • Overview of lean manufacturing
  • Principles of waste reduction
  • Value stream mapping
  • 5S methodology (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
  • Just-in-Time (JIT) production

III. Six Sigma and Quality Management

  • Introduction to Six Sigma
  • DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology
  • Statistical process control
  • Root cause analysis
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)

IV. Continuous Improvement

  • Kaizen philosophy
  • PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle
  • Continuous improvement tools and techniques
  • Implementing a culture of continuous improvement

V. Operational Excellence

  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Theory of Constraints (TOC)
  • Batch production vs. continuous production