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