www.dakconsulting.co.uk Welcome to our Manufacturing Improvement Training Prospectus for 2010/11.  Each workshop: 1. Provides a mix of theory, case study material and practical application activities to accelerate learning; 2. Is supported by detailed briefing notes so that the lessons learned can be more easily applied back at the workplace. 3. Includes activities to help participants to develop a practical implementation road map based on quarterly action learning projects. 4. Integrates with our other workshops  to provide a comprehensive manufacturing transformation road map. TPM Best Practice Delivery 25-27 Oct 2010 3 days Reading £950 + VAT This practitioner level intensive training workshop provides hands on experience of applying TPM principles and techniques to production   equipment.  Designed for those who need to know how to establish a robust TPM process and sustain improved OEE as part of a new shop floor reality. Lean CI Toolbox 30 Nov-2 Dec 2010 Newbury £950 + VAT This workshop provides managers, team leaders and change agents with a systematic application framework for Lean Thinking combining Lean tools with practical facilitation/change management processes.  The workshop sets out practical steps to engage all levels with lean concepts, secure year on year improvement.  Take aways include a workbook to support the use of Lean in both manufacturing and non manufacturing applications. Lean Maintenance Strategy 27 to 29 Sept 2010 3 days Reading £950 + VAT Participants complete a 7 step Lean Maintenance review of current practices and develop a Maintenance  improvement plan to complement their organisations Lean, Six Sigma or TPM business improvement goals.  Includes tools to prioritise maintenance resources, address skill gaps, raise maintenance standards and progress towards a “zero breakdowns” maintenance culture and optimised asset performance.  A route map to cost effective, value adding maintenance.  Free Training Diagnostic Does your training approach deliver value adding support for the business.  Download this free health check to assess how to get more value from your training budget.  Book Now Call us to reserve your place +44 (0) 1491 845504 or info@dakconsulting.co.uk Facilities Management 18 to 20 October 2010 3 days Reading  £950 + VAT Facilities like offices, warehouses, production facilities, utilities, parking lots and landscaping become more and more flexible, complex and expensive. That is why Facilities Management is big business nowadays. This workshop shows you how to organise and manage a facilities department as a successful “business within a business”. The goal is to run the facilities in an effective and efficient way, in order to integrate function, people and place. Fundamentals of Maintenance 21-23 Sept 2010 Hook, UK £950 + VAT Maintenance is a tough, challenging activity. Are you under pressure to reduce costs and plant downtime? Do a constant stream of breakdowns stop you making the improvements you want? Can you always make the best case for investing in new equipment when required? Then this workshop is for you because it describes the fundamental principles behind good maintenance management and forms an introduction to maintenance best practice. Delivering NPD Excellence 6-8 Dec 2010 3 days Newbury  £950 + VAT Key to growth of most organisations includes developing the capability to deliver flawless operation from day one for new products and services. The workshop sets out an Early Management Framework to involve the right people at the right time, encourage innovation, manage predictable risks at each project stage and facilitate cross functional learning.  Getting this right can be the difference between NPD success and failure