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On popular demand, Productivity Institute will be running a Lean Implementation - “How To” series, starting from the 19th of July 2011. These series are developed in line with Lean Thinking, so that participants “learn” in a class-room setting and “do” or apply the concepts in their workplaces. Full on-site coaching is also provided and there will be enough time to implement each concept and reap the benefits.
The Programme: Download full details by clicking here
19th July 2011 - Overview of Lean Thinking & Lean Assessment
20th July 2011 - Value Stream Mapping, Identifying Improvement Opportunities and Strategy Development
23rd Aug 2011 - Work Flow Optimisation followed by Workplace Project
18th Oct 2011 - Work Area Optimisation followed by Workplace Project
24th Jan 2012 - Quality Optimisation followed by Workplace Project
20th Mar 2012 - Cost Optimisation followed by Workplace Project
15th May 2012 - Asset Optimisation followed by Workplace Project
17th Jul 2012 - Standardised Work followed by Workplace Project
18th Sep 2012 - Developing Continuous Improvement Culture
20th Nov 2012 - Final Presentations and Review
Who can attend? Team Leaders, Supervisors, Managers from Manufacturing, Warehousing & Distribution, Engineering, Maintenance, Workshop and others.
* Cost of the total programme including on-site support: $4,600 +GST
** This programme can be linked to National Qualifications in Competitive Manufacturing if desired.
*** SME’s may be eligible for NZTE Capability Development Vouchers
All those interested, please contact Vishnu on 021 173 1060 or email Vishnu@pslglobal.net |
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1st Lean Thinkers' Networking Event of 2011 21st Feb 2.30PM |
Productivity Solutions is pleased to invite all interested people to the 1st Lean Thinkers' Sharing and Networking event of 2011. The event will be held at the HERA House, situated at 17-19 Gladding Place, Manukau City, Auckland and starts at 2.30PM.
The topic is: "Going Lea - What does it mean to you?"
To register for this event, please email PSL. |
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The Power and Magic of Lean 5-6 April 2011 |
Productivity Solutions has invited Norman Bodek to New Zealand to deliver a 2-day workshop on "The Power and Magic of Lean" on 5th and 6th of April 2011 at Sorrento in the park in Auckland.
Norman Bodek, an internationally recognised Lean ‘guru’, and member of Industry Week Manufacturing Hall of Fame for 2010, is delivering a 2 day workshop on
“The Power and Magic of Lean”
Workshop 5 - 6 April 2011
Sorrento in the Park, Auckland New Zealand
Productivity Solutions Ltd is providing this great opportunity for New Zealand business people to learn from an internationally recognised Lean ‘guru’ and master who has been credited with introducing TPS (Lean) to the US manufacturers 30 years ago. Bodek has published over 100 books on Lean and is the co-founder of the Shingo Prize for Operational excellence. He has visited Japan more than 70 times, visiting again in March 2011 to meet Takashi Harada and write a book on the Harada method which has been taught to more than 40,000 people in Japan. The Harada Method forms part of this 2-day workshop and is a very exciting topic.
While Lean has traditionally focused on improving the process, the product and the elimination of waste, to compete in the global marketplace people need to grow to their maximum creative potential. NZ businesses can’t compete with low cost labour markets; however they can compete when their people are developing high skills and becoming artisans in their own chosen career. Harada has developed a method that follows a new key that to succeed businesses need self-directed autonomous people working both on their own personal success and the success of the organization they are part of.
Also, Mr. Bodek has done extensive research on Toyota’s current problem that caused them to recall 11,000,000 automobiles. Toyota was the quality leader in the world with the Toyota Production System, or what we call ‘Lean’. It formed the driving force for Toyota’s success however Toyota did not extend it outside of their factory floors. Mr. Bodek will review Toyota’s problem and give new insight to companies on how to prevent them having similar problems and what to do in the future. Mr. Bodek calls this Zenjidoka and it will be part of the 2-day workshop.
By attending the 2-day workshop on “The Power and Magic of Lean” you will...
√ Discover the best management practices from Japan
√ Learn how to see opportunities for improvement
√ Develop a checklist, a step-by-step approach to converting to a Lean organization, understand the Lean tools and techniques and how they apply - look more closely at the time line, from customer order to delivery, and take out the non-value adding wastes
√ Study corporate visions, values, missions and philosophies of leading Japanese companies
√ Look at the differences between leading and managing at Japanese and Western companies
√ Look at Total Employee Involvement and giving your employees the opportunity to be self-directed autonomous people to be motivated and inspired at work
√ Study how Japan improved quality and learn the quality tools
√Learn about Zenjidoka - a new concept on how we can learn from Toyota’s mistakes and avoid them in the future
To view / download the workshop brochure click here
To download the registration form for the workshop please click here
If you are interested in more information on the workshop programme, or in booking a place, please see the attached flyer and email Vishnu Rayapeddi at info@pslglobal.net or phone him on 021 173 1060 |
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Productivity Improvement Programme Focussed on SME’s - 21st Feb 1PM |
An Invitation to Industry Briefing
Boosting Productivity – An Opportunity
PSL and HERA have teamed up to bring you a Productivity Improvement programme which is cost effective with a unique blend of off-site training complemented by on-site coaching. This programme runs for 12 to 14 months and starts in Mar 2011. HERA and PSL are holding an industry briefing sessions on Monday 21st February 2011 starting at 1PM. All those interested in attending the briefing should register by contacting Raewyn on admin@hera.org.nz or Vishnu on info@pslglobal.net This is your opportunity to benefit from something new that will help your company succeed in an increasingly competitive environment.
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The 4th FREE Lean Thinkers' Networking Event - 9th Nov 2010 |
Productivity Solutions is pleased to invite all passionate Lean Thinkers to attend the last Lean Thinkers' Networking event of the year on the 9th of November from 2PM to 4.30PM at the HERA House in Manukau.
All those who are keen to attend, please register by emailing info@ pslglobal.net |
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Lunch Time Seminar: 28 Steps for Lean Implementation - Formula 4 Success 17th Aug 2010 12noon to 1.30PM |
This seminar is intended for all those who are keen on implementing Lean or have just started the Lean journey. The seminar stresses on some “must to” things and offers an insight into where things can go wrong based on the lessons learnt by others in the market place. “A Must Attend Seminar”.
Time & Date: 12 noon to 1.30PM 17th August 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: HERA House 17 - 19 Gladding Place, Manukau City, Auckland
Valued at: $45 (includes light lunch)
Registrations: Please email info@pslglobal.net
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3rd Lean Thinkers' Networking Event 17th Aug 2010 2PM to 4.30PM |
Topics and Facilitators (a brief presentation followed by discussions):
1. Application of Lean & Six Sigma in Service Industry - by Raylene Holder, Performance Excellence Deployment Leader, Avis-Budget Group.
2. The Ford Way - Experiences of working with Ford Motors by Justin Guy, Process Improvement Specialist, Life Technologies
Who should attend?
All those interested in learning, sharing and continuous improvement
Time & Date: 2 to 4.30PM 17th August 2010 (Tuesday)
Venue: HERA House 17 - 19 Gladding Place, Manukau City, Auckland
Cost: FREE to attend the event (Only a few spaces left)
Registrations: Please email info@pslglobal.net
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2-Day Workshop on Process Optimisation 7th & 8th Sept 2010 |
ThisThis workshop introduces participants to the World-Class practices to optimise their Value Streams using Work area Optimisation,
wo Workflow Optimisation and Quality Optimisation techniques to gain competitive advantage. Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Pull Systems
Se, Set-up Reduction and Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis will be discussed in details.
Who Should Attend?
Suitable for Team Leaders and above with a passion for process improvement.
Time & Date: : 8.30AM to 4.30PM 7th & 8th Sept 2010 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Venue: HERA House 17 - 19 Gladding Place, Manukau City, Auckland
Valued at: $549 + GST (includes Lunch and Coffee/Tea)
Full Details available by clicking here.
Registration: Please email info@pslglobal.net
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Lean-MBA Workshop 13th July 2010 |
Productivity Institute is pleased to announce 1 day workshop on Lean Management Business Architecture. Full details can be found by clicking here. Hurry Seats are limited. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
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Productivity Solutions Sponsors Lean Japan Study Mission |
Productivity Solutions has once again partnered with Enna Corporation of USA to promote Lean Study Mission to Japan. For further details click here.
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PSL enters in to an alliance with Dale Carnegie |
We are pleased to announce the alliance with Dale Carnegie BOP Waikato to offer Leadership programmes to our clients. Please contact us for further information. |
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Lean Tool Box Workshop Series May and June 2010 |
Productivity Institute is pleased to announce the Lean Tool Box workshops series as below:
May 18th & 19th and June 15th & 16th 2010
For details of the workshop please click here |
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2nd Lean Thinkers' Networking Event 2010 |
I am pleased to announce our second Lean Thinkers' Networking event for 2010 to be held on 24th of May.
Full details will be disclosed closer to the date. Please register your interest by sending an email to info @ solutions4productivity.com (without the spaces). |
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11-12 March 2010: Process Excellence for COMPETITIVE EDGE |
Workshop on “Achieving Process Excellence”
Dates: 11th - 12th Mar, 2010
Cost: $ 699 plus GST (includes lunch and coffee/tea (Avail 10% discount by registering 2 or more participants)
Who should attend? - General Managers, Senior Managers, Managers, Supervisors, Specialist Engineers and other Executives with responsibility for leading and improving productivity levels.
Topics covered: Defining Process Excellence and Vision, Understanding Process Excellence, Value versus Waste, Value Stream Mapping, Workplace Organisation, Visual Management, Equipment Optimization, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Quality and Reliability, Standardised Work, Just In Time, Takt Time, Flow, Pull, Set-up Reduction, Load Levelling, Continuous Improvement, Roadmap to achieving Process Excellence, Building Lean culture, and Benchmarking & Goal Setting for Improvement.
The workshop includes simulations, activities, videos and discussions
Registrations: Please email info@solutions4productivity.com; Click here for Full Details
Register by: 26th Feb 2010
Venue: HERA House 17—19 Gladding Place, Manukau City, Auckland |
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23rd and 25th Feb Business 2.0 = Prepare for 2011 Mini Seminar Series |
Topics Covered
1. Lean Thinking, 2. Talent Management, 3. Biz Prosperity & Growth, 4. Social Media, 5. Unlock Value in your Biz, 6. Corporate Risk Demystified
7. Risk Cover & Funding
When and Where?
23/02/10 9AM to 12 Noon The Bays Club, Anzac Road Browns Bay
25/02/10 2PM to 5PM Seventh Day Adventist Church 16 Puhinui Rd, Papatoetoe
Cost $20 (incl refreshments)
Registrations—Contact mcmmarais@gmail.com Or Ph: 021 467 111
For full details of these events click here |
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15th Feb - 1st Lean Thinkers' Networking Event of 2010 |
Productivity Solutions is pleased to announce the first Lean Thinkers' Networking event for 2010
Lean Thinkers’ Networking Event:
This is the first of our networking and knowledge sharing events in 2010.
Who should attend?
All those interested in learning, sharing and continuous improvement
Time & Date: 2 to 4.30PM 15th Feb 2010
Speakers:
1. Alta Vos - Certified TOC Practitioner on Theory of Constraints
2. Maik Beekmans - HR Professional on Talent Management
Cost: FREE to attend the event; Buy your own coffee/tea for $3.50 from HERA
Registrations: Please email info@solutions4productivity.com
Venue: HERA House 17—19 Gladding Place, Manukau City, Auckland |
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Nelson OpEx Workshops 3rd & 4th Feb 2010 |
PSL is pleased to announce the launch of OpEx workshops in the South Island.
Day 1: Introduction to Lean Thinking,
Day 2: 5S & Visual Management (AM) and Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis (PM)
Venue: Trailways Motel, 66 Trafalgar St, Nelson
Cost: $650 per head for the 2 days and includes lunch and tea / coffee
Details of the course can be obtained by clicking here. |
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PSL Launches Lean-MBA In-house programme for NZ |
Our NEW Lean-MBA (Lean Management Business Architecture) programme is an in-house programme for NZ businesses and meets the funding criteria of both NZTE and the Industry Training Organisation members of the CMI (Competitive Manufacturing Initiative) Consortium. The details of this programme can be obtained by clicking on the link under “What’s New?” on our home page or by clicking here. |
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PSL Launches Operational Excellence Forums |
- We are pleased to announce the launch of Operational Excellence Forums, which is the first Lean and Operational Excellence forums in New Zealand and may be the first in the southern hemisphere. To avoid spammers, a simple registration process has been included and this won’t take long. There are a number of categories (Lean Manufacturing, Lean Job Shops, Lean Office, Lean Supply Chain, Six Sigma, TQM, TOC, and Supply Chain Management) and any registered user can post questions and respond to others. You can access the PSL-OpEx forums by visiting our home page and clicking on the link or you can simply click here. These forums are dedicated to all Lean Thinkers around the globe.
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Productivity Institute Launches Lean-MBA International Programme |
Hello everyone,
Productivity Institute is pleased to offer “Lean-MBA International” programme for international students who are keen to further their Lean and Operational excellence knowledge. This is a 2 year distance learning course with a series of workplace projects. Our anniversary special price is US$4,000 per participant. More information can be obtained from our Training page on our website or by click here. |
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Lean Champion and Lean Leader Certification Course commence in Feb 2010 |
Hi all,
Productivity Institute is pleased to announce 2 Lean courses for 2010 to be held in Auckland from Feb 2010 onwards. Please click here for further information. |
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PSL Completes 2 years in Business |
I am pleased to inform everyone that, Productivity Solutions has completed 2 full years in business. Thank you all who have made this possible either directly or indirectly.
Kinds Regards, Vishnu Rayapeddi, MD |
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Lean-MBA Workshop 17th Nov 2009 OR 18th Nov 2009 |
Productivity Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of “Lean-MBA: Lean Management Business Architecture”
This seminar will introduce the participants to the methodology on how to successfully implement World-Class practices and sustain the gains for the long term.
Who should attend?
Business owners, General Managers, CEO’s, MD’s, Operations Managers, Manufacturing Managers and others who are keen to look at not only improving their operational efficiencies but also sustaining the gains and the culture. Also, it offers an excellent platform to meet and network with other Lean practitioners. Book you seats now to find out how this methodology can help your businesses. For further info please click here.
Cost: $ 59.95 including GST; All those who attend this seminar will go in to a draw to win a “Lean” book
Registrations: Please email PSL
Time: 1.00PM to 4.00PM (Registrations and Lunch start at 12.30PM)
Venue: HERA House 17—19 Gladding Place, Manukau City, Auckland (NZ) |
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PSL - 3rd Lean Thinkers' Networking Event 30th Nov 2009 |
30th Nov 2009 — 3rd Lean Thinkers’ Networking Event This will be the last event for this year and we are planning on a site visit. The spaces are strictly limited to 15 and preference will be given to those who have attended the previous networking events. Once registered, if you can not make it for any reason please do let us know so that others can get a chance. First come First Served Basis. Please RSVP to info @solutions4productivity.com |
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PSL Lean Public Workshops Oct and Nov 2009 |
19th October 2009—Lean Fundamentals and Problem Solving
This course covers the following topics: Fundamentals of Lean (Brief history, The 3 pillars of Toyota Production System namely, JIT, Jidoka and Respect for People) Value and Waste and 8 types of Wastes Problem Solving tools (such as PDCA, Pareto, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis) 5 steps in Problem Solving. For further information click here.
23rd November 2009—Creating a Visual Workplace
This course covers the 3 key elements of Visual Workplace: 5S—Workplace Organisation and Standardisation Visual Displays—to share information and Visual Controls—To prevent defects and errors.
The spaces are limited for these workshop and those who are interested are requested to book their spaces at the earliest. You can book your space by emailing to mailto: vishnu @solutions4productivity.com
Cost: 1 price 4 All (i.e., HERA Members’ Price) $200 + GST per person per day per course For further information click here |
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2nd PSL Lean Thinkers' Networking Event 28th Sep 2009 |
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After the success of the 1st Lean Thinkers' Networking event held on 4th of August 2009, Productivity Solutions Limited is pleased to announce the second event on the 28th of Sept 2009 from 2PM to 4.30PM to be held at the HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place, Manukau, Auckland.
Please contact us on info@ solutions4productivity.com to book your space. Spaces are limited - First come First Served. |
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Introduction 2 Lean Thinking Workshop 23rd-24th Sept 2009 |
Productivity Institute (the training arm of Productivity Solutions) is pleased to announce a new workshop on Lean Thinking. This workshop will be held at the HERA House, 17-19 Gladding Place Manukau City, Auckland. Contact Vishnu on 64 21 173 1060 or on info@ solutions4productivity.com to book your space. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on first come first served basis. For more details on the workshop click here. |
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HERA-PSL Network 4 Operational Excellence Aug09 |
The first HERA-PSL Network 4 OpX event will be held in August
Date: 4th of August 2009 Time: 2PM to 4.30PM
Venue: HERA House in Manukau
Topic 4 Discussion: Lean Thinking
Tickets: Complimentary No of Spaces: Max 15 Book your space NOW! Reservations: First Come First Served
Please email with subject line OpX Network to info@solutions4productivity.com providing your name, organisation and contact details.
For full details click here |
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PSL-Lean Leader Certification Course 10th to 14th August 2009 |
New Zealand’s 1st Lean Leader Certification Program offered jointly by HERA and Productivity Solutions Limited. This is the ONLY one of its kind of courses offered in New Zealand, where in participants learn not only the Lean tools but also how to apply them in their workplace.
The program involves a block course of 1 week, in which the participants will learn hands on application of various Lean tools, such as identifying the deadly 8 types of hidden business wastes, identifying a Value Stream and Mapping of a Value Stream (VSM), creating a Visual Factory, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), building Quality at Source using Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke), Changeover Reduction (SMED), Asset Management (TPM), creating Continuous Flow through Cells, using Takt Time, Material Flow using Kanban, Continuous Improvement through Kaizen activities, Leading Change, Developing a Strategy for successful Lean Implementation and many more. Participants will be encouraged to bring photos and data on their specific site and discuss the ways to improve operational efficiencies.
As part of the Certification program, participants will have to take up a 90 day workplace project to put to use the concepts learnt in the block course. As part of the total cost of the program, Productivity Solutions Coach will make a visit to the participant’s site to offer guidance to implement the concepts successfully.
The program also includes a Study Tour to a site where Lean has been implemented and the participants are expected to benchmark and offer ideas / suggestions for continuous improvement. The course also includes case studies, videos, simulations and Lean games.
For full course information, please visit the website of HERA at www.hera.org.nz or click here
Value of the course is $2,999 + GST ($3374 incl. GST)
HERA members receive a 5% discount. Two or more participants from the same organisation can get a further 5% discount. If you register before the 15th of July 2009 by making a FULL payment, you will save an additional 5% on the already availed discounts as above.
All enquiries to Productivity Solutions: Phone 021 173 1060; Email: info@solutions4productivity.com
Hurry! Don’t Delay! Register NOW to avoid disappointment!
The spaces are limited to 12 to maintain high-quality outcomes.
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