Suitable for:

Production Managers, Production Planners, Supervisors and officers

Summary:

In this programme, delegates will gain a full understanding of the principles of production management and control. The programme will ultimately provide you with the tools for drawing up and managing an effective production plan; and the case studies used will enable you to exchange valuable experience and feedback with other participants. Topics include:

> Production Operations
> Production functions
> Product life cycle/ Capacity Planning
> Distribution model for Production Planning
> Resource Scheduling
> Human Factors
> Work Environment
> Methods and Measurement
> Preventive Maintenance
> Material and Inventory Management
> MTP, MRP II and JIT
> Quality Control
> Continuous Improvement - Kaizen
> Production Management
> The Challenge of the Century

Objectives:

By the end of the course, delegates will:

1. Be aware of the challenges and opportunities in the management of production systems
2. Be familiar with the history of production practices
3. Appreciate the diversity of management theories and what constitutes the latest thinking in production management.

Fees:

£1,650

Excluding accommodation and meals.

Locations & Dates:

Dubai- April 18 – 22, 2010
Doha - July 04 – 08 , 2010
Dubai- November 07 – 11, 2010
Doha - December 19 – 23 , 2010

Course Presenter (s):

Ian Black BSc MA C.Eng. Cert Ed MIEE MIMgt

Ian currently lectures on Management programmes up to and including the Institute of Management Post-Graduate Diploma, his areas of interest and expertise being operations management and production control.

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
University of Salford 1967 - 71
Chartered Engineer 1976
Member, Institution of Electrical Engineers (Manuf)

Experience:

1994 - present
FE Lecturer, Production Control and Operations Management, UK college

1993 - 1994
FE Lecturer, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
New College Durham

1992 - 1992
Production Director
Presto Tools

1987 - 1992
Works Manager
Klinger Automotive

1982 - 1987
Production Services Manager
Expanded Metal Co.

1978 - 1982
Industrial Engineering Manager
Cummins Engine Co.

1977 - 1978
Test Engineering Manager
Perkins Engine Co.